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Experience Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo™ 2026 conference

Dive into the moments and sessions that help you explore big ideas and unpack trends — all with insights from Gartner analysts and world-class peers.

How The Gartner HR conference drives value

Strategic guidance for the road ahead

Gain insights into emerging trends, workforce strategies and leadership imperatives shaping the future of HR.

Peer connections that spark innovation

Engage with a powerful network of CHROs sharing experiences, exchange ideas and build lasting partnerships.

Gain a competitive edge

Learn from top-performing organizations and Gartner analysts through practical, insights-backed sessions that turn ideas into execution.

Turn ideas into action

Tackle your biggest HR challenges with seasoned solution providers in the interactive HR Xpo.

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      Why attend? Hear from your HR peers:

      • “I had a fantastic visit! It opened my eyes to the possibilities of technology. Assessing skills and technology is a huge part of what our business is going through and the conference gave us food for thought.”

        Leighton Galloway
        Global Head of Talent Sourcing,
        Siemens Energy

      • “This HR conference gave me the opportunity to focus on honing my HR skills and knowledge around how to drive the performance of our employees while creating value for our company. I look forward to returning next year.”

        Jenny Fernandes
        Senior Director, People and Performance, Quanta Dialysis Technologies

      • “Fantastic conference! A must-attend event for human resource leaders and strategists. Will definitely be back next year.”

        Jamie Aitken
        VP, HR Transformation, Betterworks
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      Explore learning and HR networking opportunities

      Tailor your experience with experts, peers and solution providers.

      Learn from Gartner analysts and thought leaders.

      Widen your view and focus your plans with objective insights, guidance and content built around your key issues.

      Track Sessions and Signature Series

      Learn about top HR trends, predictions and survey results from Gartner experts, and get guidance on what to do now and in the years ahead.

      Receive the undivided attention of a Gartner expert during a private, 30-minute consultation to discuss your strategy, next steps and technology decisions.

      Let the experience of visionaries, innovators and renowned thought leaders inspire you — and reframe your thinking about business and HR leadership.

      You and your peers can pose tough questions to a single Gartner expert in an intimate, topic-driven session.

      Connect with your peers

      Network with top human resources leaders across regions and industries to build new relationships, broaden your perspectives and uncover new ways to solve HR problems.

      Roundtables

      Exchange insights and best practices with your peers in this Gartner-facilitated, small-group discussion around a specific issue.

      Use these hands-on sessions to explore proven solutions to real-life challenges with peers — all under the guidance of Gartner HR experts.

      Be among the first to explore new Signature Series insights, offering practical insights and future-focused trends from Gartner experts.

      Unwind, learn from peer experiences and grow your network during planned Meetups, receptions and special events.

      Consult experienced solution providers

      Test-drive solutions and tackle immediate and long-term issues with the help of leading tech providers.

      HR Xpo

      Use this interactive environment to gain insights from subject matter experts, explore new products and services and engage in peer-to-peer exchanges.

      Make investment decisions based on insights from case studies, thought leadership presentations and live interactions with exhibitors.

      Get a snapshot of the current solution landscape. Exhibitors reveal products and Gartner experts present findings based on Gartner Magic Quadrant™ insights and the Gartner Hype Cycle™ methodology.

      Gartner conferences: Sessions we covered

      Attendees interacted face-to-face with experts and leaders in their fields, specialized to help executives achieve their business and organizational goals. View All Sessions

      Get to Know Gartner Experts

      Discover the unique qualities, extensive industry experience and thorough research that goes into being a Gartner expert.

      Gartner Opening Keynote: Transforming How Work Gets Done — HR’s New Domain in the AI Era

      CEOs plan to fuel the next wave of growth by taking cost out of the business,...

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      Signature Series: Gartner Futures Lab — The Top Forces Impacting Strategic Planning in 2026

      HR leaders cannot predict the future. However, they can adopt a more deliberate...

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      Engaging the Workforce Through Disruption

      Organizations are under immense pressure to optimize costs, to respond to digitalization,...

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      Getting the Most Out of Your Total Rewards Investments

      In today’s volatile economic climate, CHROs are under pressure to deliver competitive...

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      Bring your team

      Attend Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo™ 2026 conference in London as a team to gain new perspectives, strengthen partnerships and find new ways to work. Together, align on your organization’s mission-critical priorities and focus on what drives results.

      Dive into some of our favourite moments

      Explore the sessions, take-aways and insights that defined an unforgettable Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo™ conference.

      Where CHROs Shape the Future of Work

      2025 welcomed 1,600+ HR leaders — see why this conference remains unmatched for bringing together the world’s leading CHROs and HR executives.

      How CHROs Level Up Their Entire HR Team

      With role‑specific insights and cross‑functional learning, every HR professional — from talent to operations — returned stronger, more capable and aligned.

      AI and Technology Disruption: Are You Ready for the Human-Machine Era?

      The 2025 agenda featured curated sessions on AI, analytics and automation — designed to help CHROs lead through disruption, accelerate growth and reimagine HR workforce strategy.

      Ready to join us in London?

      Experience the Gartner difference — talk with experts, meet your peers and turn insights into action.