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The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2026 agenda covers essential topics for CSCOs and supply chain leaders, including AI, emerging technologies, cost optimization and risk management — helping you tackle your organization’s most critical supply chain challenges.

2026 Conference Theme

This year’s conference theme is Dynamic by Design. Renew, Rethink and Recode Next-Gen Supply Chains. CSCOs drive growth by predicting disruptions, embracing AI and rethinking operating models — designing resilient, innovative supply chains for the future. Inspire ideas and accelerate transformation.

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Monday, 18 May, 2026

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM CEST

Gartner Opening Keynote: Leading Supply Chain Into the Autonomous Era
Alan O'Keeffe, VP Analyst, Gartner
While supply chains face new waves of cost pressures and shifting geopolitics, the promise of AI has CEOs pushing for the next wave of growth. In this moment, success demands reimagining how, where and by whom supply chains are operated. Join Gartner’s Opening Keynote to discover how CSCOs and supply chain executives can boldly build tomorrow’s supply chains and lead their companies into the autonomous era. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM CEST

Magic Quadrant for Source-to-Pay Suites
Leaders are under increasing pressure to digitally transform procurement. This session leverages the Source-to-Pay Magic Quadrant to help you confidently assess and select S2P suited that are best equipped to drive savings, compliance, end-user adoption and overall digitalization of your procurement processes. Discover how the S2P landscape is shifting, which vendors are leading the way and what capabilities are critical for procurement organizations. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM CEST

Workshop: Maximizing Impact - Prioritizing Use Cases for Procurement Technology
Lynne Phelan, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
Procurement technology is advancing rapidly, offering new opportunities for organizations to enhance their procurement functions. This workshop invites chief procurement officers to explore and discuss the most impactful technology use cases, focusing on how these innovations can drive functional ROI and enable procurement success. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CEST

CSCO Circle Ask the Expert: Everything You Want to Know About Cost to Serve
Marco Sandrone, VP Analyst, Gartner
Many organizations are unaware of the true profitability of their customers and products. Join this session to ask questions about cost-to-serve use cases, identification of cost drivers, data gathering and cost-to-serve modelling. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CEST

Elevate Your Leadership by Illustrating Supply Chain Value
Lorraine Gavin, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
Driving value with the C-suite is the primary trait of effective CSCOs. But what if your C-suite doesn't see value of the supply chain? CSCOs must be intentional about demonstrating supply chain value to CxOs in order to improve their brand and leadership within the organization, especially if they want to drive value alongside their C-suite peers. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CEST

Signature Series: The Future of Supply Chain 2026
Ken Chadwick, Distinguished VP, Advisory, Gartner
The forces of change will continue to reshape supply chains over the next two years. Advancements in AI, geopolitical tensions and changing customer expectations challenge CSCOs to prioritize investments in an uncertain future. In this session, we unpack the forces driving change and the strategies leaders are using to build competitive advantage in their industry. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM CEST

Trends, Magic Quadrant and Critical Capabilities Insights for Warehouse Management Systems
Simon Tunstall, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
As emerging technologies are driving adaptation, there is renewed pressure on logistics and warehouse operations to reduce costs, improve efficiency and manage change. This session provides insights on the latest impacts, trends, technologies and leading vendors in the warehouse management systems (WMS) market. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CEST

What CSCOs Are Looking for in a Logistics Strategy
David Gonzalez, VP Analyst, Gartner
CSCOs delegate the task of creating a logistics strategy to their logistics leaders, remaining accountable for its success and responsible for its failures. Join this session and uncover how, as a logistics leader, you know what fundamental components to include, and how to create and align a strategy that underpins the goals of the business and needs of the CSCO. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CEST

From Automation to Augmentation: The New Era of Human-Machine Collaboration in Supply Chain Planning
Noha Samara, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
As supply chains grow more complex, advanced technologies are transforming planner-machine interaction. This session explores the shift from automation to collaborative intelligence in supply chain planning. Learn how to create future-ready strategies, driving smarter decisions, greater agility and sustainable competitive advantage. Join us to explore actionable approaches for shaping the future of work and learn how to position your organization at the forefront of this evolution. ... Show More Show Less

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