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.

Find Conference Sessions

There are hundreds of sessions happening each day. Filter to see sessions that align with your role and interests. After registering for the conference, craft your agenda and book priority sessions — all through Gartner Conference Navigator.

Show Filters

Filter Sessions Cancel
Showing 11 Sessions
Clear All
Monday, 08 June, 2026

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

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

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

Public Sector Roundtable: Navigating Talent Challenges and Culture in Government Finance

Farrah Watson, Director Analyst, Gartner
In this roundtable, government CFOs will share insights and experiences on navigating today’s disruptive environment, including the challenges of a shrinking workforce. The discussion will focus on adapting to budget constraints, reimagining financial operations with fewer resources, and fostering collaboration to maintain effectiveness. Participants will exchange practical strategies for building resilient teams and have the opportunity to connect with peers, discuss real-world challenges, and learn from diverse perspectives tailored to their organizational needs. ... Show More Show Less

02:30 PM - 03:15 PM BST

CFO Circle Roundtable: Share Your Most Successful and Insightful AI Use Case Stories (Advanced)

Marco Steecker, Sr Director, Research, Gartner
Join this session to exchange ideas, celebrate successes and discuss lessons learned in implementing AI use cases in your finance organization. Roundtables offer a valuable opportunity to hear from peers at similar stages in their journey and to expand your network. A Gartner expert will lightly facilitate the interactions to ensure productive discussion and participation.

Note: This session is intended for attendees overseeing a portfolio of multiple AI pilots with at least one initiative in full production.
... Show More Show Less

04:00 PM - 04:45 PM BST

CFO Circle Roundtable: CFO's Role in Driving Change

Marco D'Ascoli, Director Analyst, Gartner
Seventy-four percent of CFOs are directly involved in leading change management, but navigating finance transformation in today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous environment demands a new level of leadership agility. Join this CFO-exclusive, peer-to-peer discussion —facilitated by a Gartner expert — to explore how CFOs can personally drive change engagement, foster resilience, and inspire alignment amid constant disruption and rapid shifts in the finance and business landscape. ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, 09 June, 2026

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM BST

CFO Roundtable: The Art of Delegating

Emily Riley, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Bring your questions and ideas for an interactive, peer-driven discussion of how CFOs can best develop their leadership bench and prioritize their own time through delegation. Learn from others and share your solutions to common roadblocks to effective delegation. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM BST

Roundtable: How to Improve Data Storytelling

Clement Christensen, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
In a world awash with data and powerful new analytic capabilities, the ability to tell a compelling data-driven story remains paramount. As the last mile of the source-to-insight process, storytelling is both a personal and organizational problem to solve. Attend this Ask the Expert session to get clear, actionable advice on your most pressing storytelling questions. ... Show More Show Less

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM BST

Roundtable: How AI Is Changing the Controller/CAO Role

Amanda Joseph-Little, VP, Team Manager, Gartner
AI is changing how finance performs accounting work and, along with it, changing the role of the controller and chief accounting officer. Join this session to discuss and learn from your peers and a Gartner expert how to redefine your role, skills and priorities as a controller or CAO in light of the ongoing advancements and investment in AI. ... Show More Show Less

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM BST

CFO Roundtable: Navigating C-Suite Dynamics

Dennis Gannon, VP Analyst, Gartner
Dysfunction, misalignment, and fragmentation in the C-suite can derail even the best-laid CFO plans for profitable growth. Join this CFO-exclusive roundtable to discuss with peers how CFOs can navigate complex consensus-building challenges, manage strong personalities among executive leaders, and encourage the C-suite to move beyond personal agendas in order to achieve critical business objectives. ... Show More Show Less

... Show More Show Less
Items per page: 19 of 11 Items
1 of 1 Pages

Sorry, no sessions match your criteria. Please refine your filters to display sessions.

“I highly recommend Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo to any finance professional looking to stay ahead in the industry and connect with like-minded peers.”

Malcom Pape
CFO

Discover what it’s like to experience Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo.

Learn more about Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo 2026.

Get our latest conference schedules, updates and insights sent straight to your inbox.

By clicking the "Continue" button, you are agreeing to the Gartner Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

All fields are required.