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

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM BST

The CFO’s Guide to Building a Finance AI Roadmap: A Step-By-Step Playbook for Winning the Talent and Technology Race

Ash Mehta, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
CFOs must build an AI-enabled autonomous finance function, but that future won’t arrive 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 vision into action. Learn how to develop the foundational building blocks, align initiatives with strategic goals and sequence activities for maximum impact. Walk away with a clear, step-by-step plan guiding your journey from experimentation through full-scale AI implementation, future-proofing your finance function. ... 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.
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02:30 PM - 03:00 PM BST

How AI Is Evolving Finance Jobs Into Shared Jobs

Amanda Joseph-Little, VP, Team Manager, Gartner
AI deployment in finance is changing job roles into “shared jobs," in which jobs are no longer held exclusively by people but, rather, comprised of AI and a person together in one job role. By 2029, one-third of finance staff will occupy “shared jobs." ... Show More Show Less

04:00 PM - 04:45 PM BST

Ask the Expert: How to Implement AI/ML in Your Financial Planning Processes

Ash Mehta, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Many FP&A leaders are considering using AI/ML in their financial planning processes but are not sure what it entails. This session will help answer questions about how to get started, what are the elements that are required and what approach works the best. ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, 09 June, 2026

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM BST

How AI Is Reshaping Roles in Accounting

Hilary Richards, VP Analyst, Gartner
While the adoption of AI has had a minimal impact on accounting headcount to date, 29% of accounting executives anticipate headcount will decrease between 6% and 15% in the next three years. To take advantage of the dominant areas of AI-driven transformation in accounting, Corporate Controllers need to change the jobs to be done in the department. This session will discuss how Controllers can shift accountants’ focus from compliance and maintenance tasks to proactive analysis and business partnering. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM BST

Ask the Expert: How AI Redefines Finance BPO

Jan Ambergen, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
AI is rapidly shifting the finance and accounting (F&A) BPO market from offering technology-supported process services, to becoming a technology-driven market. Join this session with your peers to ask a Gartner expert your most pressing questions regarding the impact of AI technology on the F&A BPO market. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM BST

Finance's 2026 AI Report Card

Marco Steecker, Sr Director, Research, Gartner
Despite AI success stories and advancing AI technology, finance leaders are approaching AI with renewed caution. While data show a deceleration in the pace of AI adoption in finance, those organizations that can quickly pilot and implement AI are are seeing greater efficiency and effectiveness. Join this session to benchmark your organization’s AI adoption, impact and speed of implementation against your peers — and refine your strategy to build momentum for AI adoption. ... Show More Show Less

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM BST

From AI Proposal to AI Payoff: Evaluating, Selecting and Prioritizing Your AI Use Cases to Drive Results

Ash Mehta, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
CFOs are being challenged to show tangible results on AI initiatives with limited capital and finite capabilities. They can’t afford to waste scarce resources on low-impact AI initiatives. This session shows how to select, evaluate and prioritize AI use cases to build a focused portfolio that can maximize AI ROI while managing technology and organizational risk. ... Show More Show Less

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