All 2026 Finance Conference Sessions

Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo 2026 dives deep into key topics for finance leaders around cost optimization, growth, AI and more to help you address your organization’s mission-critical challenges.

2026 Conference Theme

Autonomous Finance: Building Resilient, AI-Driven and Value-Centric Enterprises

CFOs are under pressure to deliver a more autonomous finance function, but that future won’t arrive on its own. This year’s agenda focuses on what it really takes to build that kind of finance organization where insights lead to faster decisions, automation supports more of the close and forecast, and finance teams engage with the business without becoming a bottleneck.

Autonomous finance is not a destination. It is a discipline. And CFOs must lead the way. Explore our sessions below, all developed with this theme in mind. 

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM EDT

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

Clement Christensen, VP Analyst, Gartner
Tamara Shipley, VP Analyst, Gartner
As organizations adapt to AI, many early efforts fall short. Yet, some companies unlock extraordinary value from their AI investments. In this keynote at Gartner’s 2026 Finance Symposium, discover the strategies and mindsets that set such leaders apart. Learn how CFOs become architects of AI-driven transformation, driving innovation, efficiency and competitive advantage in an AI-first enterprise. Join us to explore actionable insights and the pivotal role finance will play in shaping the future of business. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM EDT

Prophix: Turning AI from Experimentation into Measurable Margin Expansion

Aaron Levine, CFO, Prophix Software Inc.
By 2026, boards aren't asking if you use AI—they're asking why it hasn't moved the needle on margins. Finance teams stuck in pilot mode are falling behind those acting as true decision engines. This session moves beyond agentic hype to Autonomous Finance: how to eliminate "Slow Finance," reclaim capacity, and measure AI success through Capacity, Clarity, and Confidence—turning experimentation into real margin expansion. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM EDT

RSM US LLP: Unlock Real ROI With Embedded and AI‑Native Finance Technology

Sarah Kieffer, Consulting Partner, Data & Digital Services, RSM US LLP
Stuck in your AI journey because you still rely on manual processes and legacy systems—even as ERP and finance platforms roll out embedded, AI‑native capabilities that enable faster, safer automation than custom builds? If you’re ready to modernize but unsure where to start, this session offers a practical, execution‑focused approach to evaluating vendors, choosing the right architecture and implementing AI that delivers real productivity gains. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM EDT

Ask the Analyst: Data Observability: The Missing Link for Reliable Finance Insights

Vijay Dakshinamoorthy, Director Analyst, Gartner
Discover how data observability transforms finance data from a black box into a transparent, trustworthy asset. This session explores practical strategies for monitoring, alerting, and resolving data issues — so finance teams can deliver accurate, timely insights for decision-making and compliance. Bring your questions and learn how leading organizations are embedding observability into their finance data pipelines. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM EDT

Ask the Analyst: Future-Proofing the FP&A Organization

Silvia Pontini, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
FP&A's future value proposition will be laser-focused on enabling better and faster enterprise decision support. This analyst-led interactive session will address your questions regarding a wide range of future of FP&A trends beyond technology — from building flexibly planning processes, to supporting the business through strategic business partnership, and from balancing centralized capabilities with business-specific support to developing dedicated digital talent roles. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM EDT

CFO Circle Ask the Analyst: How CFOs Build Cost-Conscious Cultures That Stick

Vaughan Archer, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Most cost-cutting efforts fail not because of poor strategy, but because of weak culture. In this session, CFOs will learn how to complement cost optimization strategies with a cost-conscious culture that lasts, by leveraging social incentives like peer recognition, internal competition and teaching-focused finance business partnering. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM EDT

CFO Circle Peer Meetup: AI Use Cases Within Finance

What AI use cases have you implemented within your function? What resources did you need and investments did you make? What results were achieved and lessons learned? Share and learn from your peers. Meetups are networking sessions that allow you to connect with a small group of peers, without Gartner facilitation, in the spirit of solving business problems together. Please make every effort to attend your Meetup as your peers will be looking forward to meeting with you.
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM EDT

CFO Circle Roundtable: Managing Successful M&A

Rob Habura, Executive Partner, Bus Services, Gartner
This CFO peer-to-peer discussion will be lightly facilitated by a Gartner executive partner who is a former CFO. Join this session to learn how to effectively navigate mergers and acquisitions. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM EDT

CFO Circle Roundtable: Redefining the CFO-CIO Partnership to Accelerate Digital Value

Marcus Marion, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
CFOs and CIOs share responsibility for how technology drives enterprise performance, yet many still operate in parallel rather than partnership. This roundtable brings finance leaders together to share practical ways to align with CIOs on strategy, funding, and governance that link technology investments to measurable business outcomes. ... Show More Show Less

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