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. Explore our tracks, all developed with this theme in mind.
Explore This Year’s Tracks
View tracks for CSCOs and supply chain executives and dive into last year’s sessions while we work on the full 2026 agenda.
2026 Conference Tracks at a Glance
Track A. Leadership and Influence
Explore how CSCOs inspire teams, build influence and foster resilience amid disruption. Gain strategies to lead cross-functional outcomes, empower teams, and drive growth, cost optimization and sustainability.
Track B. Strategy
Learn how CSCOs balance agility, resilience and growth. Discover frameworks for risk management, cost savings, sustainability and transformation, plus best practices for aligning supply chain strategy with enterprise goals.
Track C. Organization and Talent
Discover how CSCOs build future-fit teams and foster innovation to thrive amid change. Gain strategies for organization design, talent development and empowering people to drive supply chain excellence in a dynamic world.
Look back at 2025 conference sessions
Many content-rich sessions were presented each day at Gartner Supply Chain 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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Monday, 19 May, 2025
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM CEST
Skill Dynamics: Pouring Skills into the Workforce-Suntory’s Future-Ready Supply Chain
Sam Pemberton,
GROUP CEO, Skill Dynamics
Don Harding,
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT - COE S&OP/IBP, SUNTORY BEVERAGE & FOOD ASIA PTE. LTD.-G
As supply chains evolve with AI, data analytics, and increased automation, Suntory is investing in its people to stay ahead. Through targeted training programs and advanced skill assessments, the company is developing a workforce equipped to navigate emerging technologies. By fostering continuous learning and innovation, Suntory is not only preparing employees for the future but also shaping the next generation of supply chain leaders committed to efficiency and sustainability.
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11:00 AM - 12:30 PM CEST
CSCO Circle Workshop: Building Credibility as a New to Role CSCO
Ken Chadwick,
Distinguished VP, Advisory, Gartner
Simon O'Neill,
Executive Supply Chain Partner, Gartner
Successful leaders have one thing in common: credibility. Whether making the transition to a new company, a new industry, or being newly promoted to the CSCO role, establishing credibility is critical to a successful transition. This workshop will introduce new to role supply chain leaders to a methodology and tools designed to accelerate their success in the new organization.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CEST
The Mandate Effect: How Authentic Sustainability Action Improves Talent and ESG Outcomes
Laura Rainier,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
A sustainability mandate unlocks performance in ESG and improves talent outcomes. This session will dive into Gartner's collaborative research project with ASCM, which explores the key elements of a sustainability mandate and provides tangible guidance to apply in your supply chain.
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11:00 AM - 12:30 PM CEST
Workshop: Elevate Procurement Talent to Build Skills for Tomorrow’s Challenges
Andrea Greenwald,
VP, Advisory, Gartner
The integration of advance technology into daily operations has increased the demand for procurement staff to adopt more strategic capabilities. Join this workshop to develop a talent strategy that fosters strategic thinking and enhances your team's capabilities.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CEST
How You Can Make Change Stick
Alan O'Keeffe,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Change is inevitable, ongoing and endless. But is it making a difference? Supply chain organizations are transforming, but how well are we embedding those changes and shifting the status quo? Join this session to take change from an input to an outcome.
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12:30 PM - 01:00 PM CEST
Quality in 2030: Navigating Turbulent Times to Unlock Growth
Susan Boylan,
VP, Team Manager, Gartner
Discover how to navigate the future of quality management by focusing on three pivotal shifts: strategic repositioning, operational risk alignment and talent development. Learn from real-world examples and gain actionable insights to elevate your quality function as a strategic asset, update risk management, and develop future leaders across the business.
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02:30 PM - 04:30 PM CEST
CSCO Circle Research Discussion: The GenAI Productivity Paradox
Sam Berndt,
VP, Team Manager, Gartner
Tess Frenzel,
Sr Principal, Research, Gartner
Supply chain GenAI deployments show gains in desk-based individual productivity but negative impacts on the overall environment — a productivity optimization paradox. CSCOs can leverage this research to understand GenAI’s impact and develop a new approach to maximize benefits. This session will explore additional threads on perception differences between managers and ICs, frontline versus office roles, and the evolution of GenAI capabilities.
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02:30 PM - 03:00 PM CEST
Signature Series: Gartner's Top Strategic Supply Chain Predictions for 2025 and Beyond
Tom Enright,
VP Analyst, Gartner
This session will highlight Gartner's top predictions for supply chain for 2025 and beyond, providing a forward-looking perspective on how markets, organizations and skills will evolve. CSCOs can use this session to get a glimpse into future strategic shifts in the world of supply chain, enabling them to strategically deliver profitable growth, enable innovation and create value from uncertainty.
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05:00 PM - 05:30 PM CEST
Supply Chain Planning Reimagined— The Era of Decision Shapers
Noha Samara,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
The success of an organization is nothing but the sum of all its decisions. The supply chain planning organization orchestrates forums where not only supply chain decisions are made, but business decisions are also taken. This session is about empowering the planning organization with strategies to evolve as the decision shapers of the entire organization.
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