All 2026 Conference Sessions

Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo dives deep into key topics for finance leaders around cost optimization, growth, AI and more to help you address your organization’s mission-critical challenges.

2026 Conference Theme

Autonomous Finance: Building Resilient, AI-Driven and Value-Centric Enterprises

CFOs are under pressure to deliver a more autonomous finance function, but that future won’t arrive on its own. This year’s agenda focuses on what it really takes to build that kind of finance organization where insights lead to faster decisions, automation supports more of the close and forecast, and finance teams engage with the business without becoming a bottleneck.

Autonomous finance is not a destination. It is a discipline. And CFOs must lead the way. Explore our sessions below, all developed with this theme in mind.

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Monday, 08 June, 2026

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM BST

Gartner Opening Keynote: Finance at the Forefront: Winning When AI Is Changing (and Breaking) Everything

Clement Christensen, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Tamara Shipley, VP Analyst, Gartner
As organizations adapt to AI, many early efforts fall short. Yet, some companies unlock extraordinary value from their AI investments. In this keynote at Gartner’s 2026 Finance Symposium, discover the strategies and mindsets that set such leaders apart. Learn how CFOs become architects of AI-driven transformation, driving innovation, efficiency and competitive advantage in an AI-first enterprise. Join us to explore actionable insights and the pivotal role finance will play in shaping the future of business. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 02:30 PM BST

Super-Charging Forecasting: A New Data Paradigm for Transformative Insights

Matthew Mowrey, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
A fundamental obstacle to better forecasting is the entrenched accounting perspective we apply to data. Join the session to learn how FP&A leaders can unlock the full potential of data by shifting to a paradigm centered on business drivers and their relationship to a forecast model. This will enable the framing of data required to provision driver-based machine learning models. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

Finance Transformation Meetup: Partnering with Key Stakeholders to Drive Transformation Success

How have you navigated a productive relationship with your CFO to lead transformations? How are you working with IT and what other relationships have been critical to your success in driving transformations? Share and learn from your peers. Meetups are networking sessions that allow you to connect with a small group of peers, without Gartner facilitation, in the spirit of solving business problems together. Please make every effort to attend your Meetup as your peers will be looking forward to meeting with you. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

How CFOs Can Drive Strategic Transformation With AI and Digital Innovation

Sean Kumar, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Despite rapid advances in technology and AI, many enterprises lag behind in integrating these tools into core strategic processes, leaving significant value untapped. This session explores how CFOs can champion collaboration between CIOs and strategy leaders to close the technology gap, accelerate innovation and enhance enterprise agility. Attendees will gain actionable insights on leveraging new technologies for adaptive strategic planning, risk management and growth. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

From Cuts to Strategy: Rethinking Cost Structures for the Long Term

Michelle Carlsen, Director Analyst, Gartner
Long-term value realization has become increasingly challenging, and most CFOs have already executed multiple rounds of cost reductions. A repeat of a successful 2025 session, this will explore how the top finance teams use the unique selling points of their companies to develop a differentiated cost structure strategy, and how to prioritize spending on areas that will produce the best long-term returns. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

CFO Circle Peer Meetup: AI Use Cases Within Finance

What AI use cases have you implemented within your function? What resources did you need and investments did you make? What results were achieved and lessons learned? Share and learn from your peers. Meetups are networking sessions that allow you to connect with a small group of peers, without Gartner facilitation, in the spirit of solving business problems together. Please make every effort to attend your Meetup as your peers will be looking forward to meeting with you. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

CFO Roundtable: Tracking and Measuring Technology Investments

Nisha Bhandare, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
As technology becomes key to strategic growth, organizations risk falling behind if their technology investments fail to deliver business results. In this session, learn how CFOs are championing the use of outcome-driven metrics to capture the financial, intangible and innovation impact of technology — enabling smarter technology investment decisions. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

FP&A Peer Meetup: Attracting and Developing Data Science Talent in FP&A

What are the best practices for identifying and recruiting skilled data scientists? How are you creating an environment that fosters professional growth? What retention strategies are you implementing to maintain a competitive edge? Share and learn from your peers. Meetups are networking sessions that allow you to connect with a small group of peers, without Gartner facilitation, in the spirit of solving business problems together. Please make every effort to attend your Meetup as your peers will be looking forward to meeting with you. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

Roundtable: Tips and Strategies to Engage Finance Staff in Your Digital Strategy

Mallory Bulman, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Finance staff are often apprehensive about the changes brought by digital transformation. Join this peer-to-peer roundtable, lightly facilitated by a Gartner Analyst, to exchange practical tips and strategies for engaging your team and helping them embrace AI and other digital tools in their roles. ... Show More Show Less

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