Experience Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo™ 2026 conference

Dive into the moments and sessions that help you explore big ideas and unpack trends — all with insights from Gartner experts and world-class peers.

How Gartner conferences drive value

Attendees networking with finance peers before a session at Gartner CFO & Finance Executive Conference

Gain a competitive edge

Be the first to access exclusive and latest Gartner finance insights.

Speaker delivering keynote at Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo Conference, offering visionary insights and innovative perspectives.

Get fresh, unique perspectives

Hear inspiring keynotes delivered by visionary guests and innovators.

Attendees exploring industry-leading technology solutions from finance solution providers.

Network with peers

Build new relationships, broaden your perspectives and uncover ways to solve problems alongside other finance leaders.

Attendees discussing solutions at Gartner conference, tackling challenges with peers and experts.

Turn ideas into action

Explore new ways to approach critical challenges and make decisions with confidence.

Learn more about Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo™ 2026 conference.

Get our latest conference schedules, updates and insights sent straight to your inbox.

By clicking the "Continue" button, you are agreeing to the Gartner Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

All fields are required.

      By clicking the "Sign Up" button, you are agreeing to the Gartner Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

      Back

      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

      • "Coming to this conference gets me out of my routine and gives me a list of great training sessions and things I can look in to."

        Barbara Anderson
        CFO, VGM Group, Inc.

      • "[The value of attending with your team would be] the opportunity to be around other CFOs and financial professionals, like-minded individuals."

        Craig Bridgewater
        Group CFO, The Bank of N..T. Butterfield & Son Limited
      1 3

      Explore learning and networking opportunities

      Tailor your experience with experts, peers and service providers.

      Learn from Gartner experts and thought leaders in finance and more

      Widen your view and focus your plans with objective insights, guidance and content built around your key challenges.

      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.

      Let the experience of visionaries, innovators and renowned thought leaders inspire you — and reframe your thinking about business and leadership.

      Pose tough questions to a single Gartner expert in an intimate, topic-driven session.

      Connect with your peers

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

      Roundtables

      Exchange insights and best practices with your peers in this Gartner-facilitated, small-group discussion around a specific issue.

      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.

      Gartner conferences: Sessions we covered

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

      Get to Know Gartner Experts

      Discover the unique qualities, extensive industry experience and thorough research that goes into being a Gartner expert.

      Board Priorities for 2025 and What They Mean for You

      CFOs and C-suite executives are presenting to non-executive directors on a wider...

      Explore Session

      The 4 Game-Changing Roles Every Finance Transformation Leader Must Play

      A Gartner survey highlights insufficient team capacity as the primary driver...

      Explore Session

      Navigating the Future of Controllership: Embrace Evolving Roles and Digital Accounting

      Controllership is the largest and most underappreciated finance subfunction....

      Explore Session

      Building Leadership Competencies for the Future of Finance

      Less than half of finance employees are satisfied with people management at...

      Explore Session

      Show More

      Bring your team

      Attend Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo™ conference in National Harbor as a team to gain new perspectives, strengthen partnerships and find new ways to work. Together, you can align on your organization’s mission-critical priorities and focus on what drives results.

      Dive into some of our favorite moments

      Explore the sessions, take-aways and insights that defined an unforgettable conference in 2025.
      Speaker presenting at Gartner conference, emphasizing data-driven research and expert insights.

      2025 Conference Highlights

      This year, finance leaders have faced leadership and priority changes, talent gaps and an expanding scope of responsibilities. Discover the key highlights from the 2025 conference.

      Learn More
      Interactive sessions with exbhibitors and you team ensure you gain a solid understanding of various solutions for your organization.

      2025 Conference Brochure

      See what was covered at the 2025 conference to get a taste of what’s to come in 2026.

      Learn More

      Unlocking Finance's New Identity With Key Habits

      Watch the 2025 conference keynote to learn how progressive companies are redefining the future of finance as a technology function.

      Ready to join us in National Harbor?

      Experience the Gartner difference — talk with experts, meet your peers and turn insights into action.