11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

CFO Circle Roundtable: Tracking and Measuring Technology Investments

Craig Wilton, Managing Vice President, 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

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

Farrah Watson, Sr 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

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

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 Analyst, 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 analyst 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 analyst— 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

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM BST

CFO Circle Roundtable: Succeeding as a New CFO

Bruce Bishop, VP, Team Manager, Gartner

This CFO peer-to-peer discussion will be lightly facilitated by a Gartner executive partner who is a former CFO. Join this session to learn how to effectively manage enterprise risk management. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM BST

CFO Roundtable: The Art of Delegating

Dymah Paige, 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, VP 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. Join this interactive roundtable to share experiences, discuss obstacles, and gain practical strategies for elevating your data storytelling ... Show More Show Less

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM BST

CFO Circle Roundtable: Women CFOs Navigating the AI-Driven Enterprise

Judy Romano, VP, Executive Partner, Gartner

The CFO role is being rewritten in real time — and women CFOs are uniquely positioned to shape what comes next. AI is stripping away the operational weight that once kept finance leaders buried in the numbers, opening the door to a new era of enterprise wide influence. This round table brings together women who are ready to step beyond the CFO box, claim their strategic seat, and lead with boldness in a world where AI is transforming governance, talent, risk, and value creation. If you’re ready to elevate your impact, this is your room. ... Show More Show Less

All 2026 Conference Sessions

CFO Circle Roundtable: Tracking and Measuring Technology Investments

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

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

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

CFO Circle Roundtable: CFO's Role in Driving Change

CFO Circle Roundtable: Succeeding as a New CFO

CFO Roundtable: The Art of Delegating

Roundtable: How to Improve Data Storytelling

CFO Circle Roundtable: Women CFOs Navigating the AI-Driven Enterprise

Malcom Pape
CFO

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

All 2026 Conference Sessions

CFO Circle Roundtable: Tracking and Measuring Technology Investments

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

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

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

CFO Circle Roundtable: CFO's Role in Driving Change

CFO Circle Roundtable: Succeeding as a New CFO

CFO Roundtable: The Art of Delegating

Roundtable: How to Improve Data Storytelling

CFO Circle Roundtable: Women CFOs Navigating the AI-Driven Enterprise

Malcom Pape CFO

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

Malcom Pape
CFO