11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

Drive ERP Change by Doing These Three Things

Matt Monopoli, Director Analyst, Gartner

The speed of Cloud ERP development has outpaced traditional Finance Change Management approaches. Finance teams must therefore reframe how change is absorbed and measured, focussing activities to ensure real operational impact. This session discusses a rhythm for governing change that allows finance to retain control, absorb releases predictably and operate at the cadence of the cloud. (CPE Credit: 0.6; Field of Study: Finance; Delivery Method: Group Live; Program Knowledge Level: Basic; Prerequisites: None; Advanced Preparation: None) ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

Emerging Technologies and the Future of Strategic Planning: What CFOs Need to Know

Ayca Moseley, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner

Emerging technologies such as generative AI, agentic forecasting, and simulation are poised to transform strategic planning—not only improving the quality, speed, and timeliness of strategy, but expanding who can participate. This session provides an overview of these nascent capabilities and what CFOs should do now to prepare. (CPE Credit: 0.6; Field of Study: Finance; Delivery Method: Group Live; Program Knowledge Level: Basic; Prerequisites: None; Advanced Preparation: None) ... 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. (CPE Credit: 0.6; Field of Study: Business Management and Organization; Delivery Method: Group Live; Program Knowledge Level: Basic; Prerequisites: None; Advanced Preparation: None) ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

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

Matthew Mowrey, VP 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. (CPE Credit: 0.6; Field of Study: Business Management and Organization; Delivery Method: Group Live; Program Knowledge Level: Basic; Prerequisites: None; Advanced Preparation: None) ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

When Change Never Stops, Use Always‑On Change Management

Marco D'Ascoli, Director Analyst, Gartner

Seventy-four percent of CFOs are personally leading change management as organizations struggle to achieve successful and sustainable transformation. In today's highly complex, uncertain environment, traditional static approaches no longer work. This session explores how adaptive, always-on change management — focused on continuous iteration and responsiveness to stakeholder needs — can accelerate outcomes and help navigate volatility more effectively. (CPE Credit: 0.6; Field of Study: Finance; Delivery Method: Group Live; Program Knowledge Level: Basic; Prerequisites: None; Advanced Preparation: None) ... Show More Show Less

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM BST

4 Steps for CFOs to Safely Deploy AI in Financial Planning Software

Regina Crowder, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner

CFOs face pressure to adopt AI, but overreliance on offline spreadsheets creates financial risk and fuels the system underutilization trap that blocks planning‑platform value. This session provides an executive playbook for deploying explainable AI within your Financial Planning System (FPS). Learn the strategic governance, data disciplines, and lineage requirements needed to turn AI outputs into defensible decisions in executive decision forums. (CPE Credit: 0.6; Field of Study: Finance; Delivery Method: Group Live; Program Knowledge Level: Basic; Prerequisites: None; Advanced Preparation: None) ... Show More Show Less

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM BST

Navigating the Future of Controllership: Embrace Evolving Roles and Digital Accounting

Hilary Richards, VP Analyst, Gartner

Controllership is the largest and most underappreciated finance subfunction. Digital innovations are usurping controllership teams’ legacy responsibilities, calling into question the function’s traditional jobs and value proposition. This session will discuss how the Controllership function continues to evolve roles and workflow to capitalize on digital acceleration in accounting. (CPE Credit: 0.6; Field of Study: Business Management and Organization; Delivery Method: Group Live; Program Knowledge Level: Basic; Prerequisites: None; Advanced Preparation: None) ... Show More Show Less

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM BST

The CFO’s Guide to Building a Finance AI Roadmap

Ash Mehta, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner

An AI-enabled autonomous finance function won't happen on its own; it must be planned and designed. In this session, CFOs will learn how to create a structured finance AI roadmap that turns ambition into action. Develop the foundational building blocks, align initiatives with strategic goals and sequence activities and workstreams in a clear, step-by-step plan that will guide your journey and maximize impact. (CPE Credit: 0.6; Field of Study: Business Management and Organization; Delivery Method: Group Live; Program Knowledge Level: Basic; Prerequisites: None; Advanced Preparation: None) ... Show More Show Less

02:30 PM - 03:00 PM BST

Autonomous Accounting: Beyond Monthly Close, Toward Real-Time Insights

David Condon, Director Analyst, Gartner

As the finance function evolves, CFOs must champion the shift toward autonomous accounting to unlock real-time visibility and actionable insights. The journey begins with the strategic adoption of AI-powered automation and innovative operating models, facilitating seamless and continuous financial processes. This shift not only accelerates reporting and analytics but also fosters a culture of agility and ongoing improvement. Forward-thinking CFOs investing autonomous journey will best support growth and respond proactively to disruptions. (CPE Credit: 0.6; Field of Study: Finance; Delivery Method: Group Live; Program Knowledge Level: Basic; Prerequisites: None; Advanced Preparation: None) ... Show More Show Less

All 2026 Conference Sessions

Drive ERP Change by Doing These Three Things

Emerging Technologies and the Future of Strategic Planning: What CFOs Need to Know

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

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

When Change Never Stops, Use Always‑On Change Management

4 Steps for CFOs to Safely Deploy AI in Financial Planning Software

Navigating the Future of Controllership: Embrace Evolving Roles and Digital Accounting

The CFO’s Guide to Building a Finance AI Roadmap

Autonomous Accounting: Beyond Monthly Close, Toward Real-Time Insights

Malcom Pape
CFO

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

All 2026 Conference Sessions

Drive ERP Change by Doing These Three Things

Emerging Technologies and the Future of Strategic Planning: What CFOs Need to Know

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

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

When Change Never Stops, Use Always‑On Change Management

4 Steps for CFOs to Safely Deploy AI in Financial Planning Software

Navigating the Future of Controllership: Embrace Evolving Roles and Digital Accounting

The CFO’s Guide to Building a Finance AI Roadmap

Autonomous Accounting: Beyond Monthly Close, Toward Real-Time Insights

Malcom Pape CFO

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

Malcom Pape
CFO