Finance Leadership Influence: Leading with Conviction, Speed and Influence

As the CFO role evolves, finance leaders are expected to be catalysts for enterprise transformation, trusted advisors to the C-suite and champions of organizational resilience. Yet, only 41% of CFOs feel confident in their finance function’s ability to drive enterprise growth.

The Leadership Influence track at Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo™ 2026 conference is designed to help you amplify your influence, accelerate decision making and foster a culture of adaptability. Learn how to build high-performing teams, manage stakeholder expectations and position finance as a driver of enterprise success. Gain actionable strategies to communicate with clarity, lead through uncertainty and shape the future of your organization.

• Unlock frameworks to communicate financial strategy with clarity.
• Discover how top CFOs accelerate business transformation.
• Benchmark your leadership style against global finance leaders.

• Keynote: Finance at the Forefront: Winning When AI Is Changing (and Breaking) Everything
• Succeeding as a New To Role CFO
• Redefining the CFO: Three Strategic Roles for Maximizing ROI in Enterprise Data and Analytics
• Unlocking Efficient Growth: CFO Secrets From the Frontline of Financial Leadership
• Building a Better Relationship With Your CIO

• Clement Christensen, Senior Director, Gartner Finance Practice
• Dennis Gannon, Vice President, Gartner Finance Practice
• Valeria Di Maso, Senior Director, Gartner Finance Practice

"The Gartner CFO Conference provided invaluable insights into financial strategy, technology and leadership. Engaging speakers, data-driven sessions and networking opportunities made it a must-attend conference for finance leaders looking to navigate today’s evolving business landscape."
— Gartner Conference Attendee