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This year's conference theme is Power New Possibilities: Lead the Transformation of Work. ​The AI era is unlocking a new age of possibilities, and organizations are rethinking their boundaries for growth but often underestimate factors that power the possible. HR leaders have a pivotal opportunity in 2026 to lead the transformation of work and prepare both the work and workforce for success.

 

Track A: CHRO Leadership, Strategy and the HR Function

AI is reshaping the enterprise and HR, creating a pivotal moment to elevate HR’s strategic impact as CEOs drive growth. This track equips CHROs to balance growth and efficiency, transform skills with AI, deliver lasting value, and strengthen HR’s enterprise influence.

Track B: Organizational Transformation and Change

Rapid transformation is redefining HR’s enterprise role, creating new risks and opportunities for CHROs. This track helps leaders guide change, redesign work for AI, boost workforce readiness, and evolve operating models to integrate new technologies at scale.

Track C: Talent Management, Skills and Performance

As work is reimagined for the human–machine era, CHROs must partner with business leaders to deliver the skills and talent that fuel growth. This track helps evolve talent management with AI, build future‑ready leaders, and drive a high‑performance culture.

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Many sessions were presented each day at Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo™ 2025 conference. While we work to develop this year’s agenda, filter to see sessions that align with your role and interests.

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Tuesday, 07 October, 2025

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

Signature Series: CHRO Leadership Vision - Top Trends & Priorities Shaping 2026

Mark Whittle, VP, Advisory, Gartner
Each year Gartner surveys hundreds of HR leaders about their priorities and challenges for the coming year. Join this session to reveal the top CHRO trends and priorities for 2026, and to learn the implications and imperatives that will inform your strategic plan. ... Show More Show Less

04:15 PM - 04:45 PM BST

Signature Series: CEO Concerns 2026: Implications and Actions for CHROs

Jessie Knight, VP, Research, Gartner
CEO thinking is constantly challenged by events, and each year Gartner conducts an in-depth survey of hundreds of CEOs to understand their shifting concerns and priorities. Come to this session to learn what CEOs are thinking for 2026 and what the talent-related agenda impacts are for CHROs. ... Show More Show Less
Wednesday, 08 October, 2025

01:30 PM - 02:00 PM BST

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

Brent Cassell, VP, Advisory, Gartner
HR leaders cannot predict the future. However, they can adopt a more deliberate approach to sensing and responding to trends across seven categories (technological, political, economical, social/cultural, trust/ethics, regulatory/legal and environmental). Join this session to learn more about Gartner’s Tapestry framework and how it can help you weave together a story about the plausible future. ... Show More Show Less

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“Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo provided a variety of sessions on many HR topics that allowed myself and my team to divide and conquer providing us with an opportunity to bring several new ideas, philosophies and technologies back to our organization.”

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