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      Why attend? Hear from your peers:

      • “The opportunity to come to the Gartner conference, learn what is happening fresh on people’s minds, with the latest insights, can be really impactful to decisions we make every day.”

        Mimi Carsley
        CFO, Jack Henry & Associates

      • "After one full day of the sessions, I have learned more in one day than I would have doing all kinds of study on my own."

        John Moncezewski
        CFO, BJU Press

      • "A lot of the sessions pull me out of the day to day and get me thinking in a broader perspective. Every now and then you have to do that."

        Barbara Anderson
        CFO, VGM Group, Inc.
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      Track Sessions and Signature Series

      Learn about top trends, predictions and survey results from Gartner experts, and get advice on what to do now and in years ahead.

      Receive the undivided attention of a Gartner expert during a private, 30-minute consultation to discuss your strategy, next steps and technology decisions.

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      Network with top technology leaders across regions and industries to build new relationships, broaden your perspectives and uncover new ways to solve problems.

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      Use these hands-on sessions to explore proven solutions to real-life challenges with peers — all under the guidance of Gartner experts.

      Accelerate your initiatives by sitting down with peers to hear their leadership stories, real-world challenges, success factors and lessons.

      Unwind, learn from peer experiences and grow your network during planned Meetups, receptions and special events.

      Consult experienced solution providers

      Test-drive solutions and tackle immediate and long-term issues with the help of leading tech providers.

      Finance Xpo

      Use this interactive environment to gain insights from subject matter experts, explore new products and services and engage in peer-to-peer exchanges.

      Explore three ways to expand your perspective: strategic roadmap presentations, user case studies with practical actions, in-depth technical insights into product capabilities.

      Get a snapshot of the current solution landscape. Exhibitors reveal products and Gartner experts present findings based on Gartner Magic Quadrant™ insights and the Gartner Hype Cycle™ methodology.

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      Interact face-to-face with experts and leaders in their fields, specialized to help executives achieve their business and organizational goals. View All Sessions

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      Keynote: Finance at the Forefront: Winning When AI Is Changing (and Breaking) Everything

      As organizations adapt to AI, many early efforts fall short. Yet, some companies...

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      Finance 2030: The Finance Workforce at Frontier Firms

      By 2030, CFOs at the frontier firms will lead a workforce of digital talent...

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      Leadership Greatest Hits: A Playlist of Actions for CFOs to Lead Better in the AI Era

      CFOs face pressure to lead through extreme change at a time when norms are being...

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      The Future of ERP: What CFOs Must Know to Build a Future-Proof Strategy

      ERP transformation is accelerating, but without a clear strategy, finance leaders...

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      Lead Finance Through Distruption

      Distruption and reinvention defined 2025. Finance leaders now stand at a pivotal crossroads to drive value in 2026 and beyond. View the 2026 brochure on how the conference is addressing your top priorities.

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      Finance Forces Shaping the Future of Finance

      Finance stands on the cusp of a profound transformation with forces redefining the function. Prepare your workforce for the future of finance with this report.

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      2026 Finance Priorities

      Your most critical finance priorities are at the heart of Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo™ 2026 conference. Explore the top priorities and how the conference will help you address them.

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