Finance Conferences and Events 2026

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Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo™ and CFO & Finance Executive Conference

Join us at a finance conference for exclusive insights and networking opportunities with fellow finance leaders. Click the links below to explore the event in your region.

Who should attend Gartner finance conferences

Connect with Gartner experts and fellow finance leaders to learn best practices to drive growth.

  • Chief financial officers

  • Heads of financial planning and analysis

  • Corporate controllers

  • Chief accounting officers

  • VP, finance transformation

  • Finance leaders

Why you should attend Gartner finance conferences

Finance leaders face challenges of achieving profitable results amid slower growth, enhancing productivity through asset management and motivating teams to adapt to change. Gartner finance conferences are designed to help you deliver on these goals with sessions on how to minimize financial risk, unlock business potential, attract and retain top finance talent, and develop an AI strategy for corporate finance that streamlines accounting processes and enhances productivity. Through interactive sessions, strengthen digital skills across financial services and create a technology roadmap aligned with your organization’s goals. 

Session Spotlights

  • Finance Technology Trends You Need to Know

  • Best Practices for Developing Actionable Finance Transformation Roadmaps

  • How CFOs Can Drive Value With IT Financial Management Principles

  • Transforming Financial Planning for Greater Agility

  • 3 Common Mistakes in Shortening the Accounting Close and How to Avoid Them

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Mark McNaughten, CFO
Police Service of Northern Ireland

Finance conferences and events FAQs

Are there case studies or real-world examples of successful finance strategies?

Gartner experts share real-world examples of successful finance transformation strategies to equip attendees to gain buy-in for and adoption of new ways of working, drive governance of new workflows and double down on change management efforts.

What are the main topics covered at the CFO leadership conference?

Expect sessions to cover finance talent and function strategy, finance technology, AI’s potential for automation and risk management, CFO leadership effectiveness, planning process improvement, cost management, stakeholder communications and enterprise growth strategy.

What kind of networking opportunities are at the finance conference?

This finance conference offers roundtables, workshops, receptions and special events for finance leaders across regions and industries to connect and uncover new strategies for success.

What are the benefits of attending this finance conference compared to others?

Gartner finance conferences are uniquely designed to offer a combination of actionable, objective insights, expert guidance and consultation, peer networking and solution provider assessment. The immersive experience equips you with the tools to successfully execute on your finance strategy.

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