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      Conference Topics at a Glance

      This year’s conference theme is Orchestrating Enterprise Performance in an AI-First World, focusing on how CFOs must lead organizations where people and digital workers collaborate, using real-time insights. View the 2027 topics created with this theme in mind. 

      AI Economics

      Assess AI costs, benefits and business value to prioritize investments and improve returns.

      Finance ERP Solutions and Implementation Providers

      Compare ERP platforms and implementation partners to support finance transformation.

      Leadership Effectiveness

      Strengthen leadership skills to drive results, influence decisions and lead change.
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      Hundreds of conference sessions were presented each day at Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo. While we work to develop this year’s agenda, filter to see sessions that align with your role and interests.

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      Wednesday, May 27, 2026

      11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

      CFO Risk Watch: Bridging Awareness and Action on Top Emerging Risks
      Janel Everly, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      As emerging risks have increased and intensified, most enterprises today have at best, only moderate operational readiness to respond. This disconnect is largely attributable to fragmented risk management practices, characterized by dispersed ownership and unclear accountability. This session clarifies how CFOs should respond to critical emerging risks requiring action today and the most effective influential actions to close the operational readiness gap. (CPE Credit: 0.6; Field of Study: Business Management and Organization; Delivery Method: Group Live; Program Knowledge Level: Basic; Prerequisites: None; Advanced Preparation: None) ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

      Cracking AI's Value Code: From Uncertain Cost Driver to Value Engine
      Twisha Sharma, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
      If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it— AI is no exception. Yet, CFOs should not focus solely on immediate, hard financial ROI (typically in the form of cost savings) from AI, given longer time horizons and nonfinancial impacts. This session will explore a framework for how CFOs can navigate the costs of investments and confidently determine the value of AI initiatives to shape enterprise strategy and impact. ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

      Finance 2030: The Finance Workforce at Breakaway Firms
      Nick Duffy, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      By 2030, CFOs at the frontier firms will lead a workforce of digital talent that will regularly build new technology capabilities and accomplish core finance tasks by leveraging AI and tools. As a result, finance will scale and accelerate decision support and help overcome growth anchors. (CPE Credit: 0.6; Field of Study: Business Management and Organization; Delivery Method: Group Live; Program Knowledge Level: Basic; Prerequisites: None; Advanced Preparation: None) ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

      Four Steps for CFOs to Safely Deploy AI in Financial Planning Software
      Regina Crowder, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      CFOs face pressure to adopt AI, but overreliance on offline spreadsheets creates financial risk and fuels the system underutilization trap that blocks planning‑platform value. This session provides an executive playbook for deploying explainable AI within your Financial Planning System (FPS). Learn the strategic governance, data disciplines, and lineage requirements needed to turn AI outputs into defensible decisions in executive decision forums. (CPE Credit: 0.6; Field of Study: Finance; Delivery Method: Group Live; Program Knowledge Level: Basic; Prerequisites: None; Advanced Preparation: None) ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

      Leadership Greatest Hits: A Playlist of Actions for CFOs to Lead Better in the AI Era
      Rob O'Donohue, VP Analyst, Gartner
      CFOs face pressure to lead through extreme change at a time when norms are being shattered. In this session, CFOs will discover a set of leadership tactics shaping executive success in 2025. These targeted actions will help CFOs adapt their leadership approach, helping them lead better up to the CEO and board, across the C-suite, outside and down into their organization, and, most crucially, help them lead better from within. Ideal for CFOs aiming to stay ahead, this session offers practical tools to elevate your leadership game. (CPE Credit: 0.6; Field of Study: Business Management and Organization; Delivery Method: Group Live; Program Knowledge Level: Basic; Prerequisites: None; Advanced Preparation: None) ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

      The Future of ERP: What CFOs Must Know to Build a Future-Proof Strategy
      Greg Leiter, VP Analyst, Gartner
      ERP transformation is accelerating, but without a clear strategy, finance leaders risk funding tech that doesn’t deliver. This session highlights what CFOs must understand to ensure their ERP strategy is future-proof and aligned with business outcomes.
      Explore key trends, AI readiness, and the principles needed to guide smarter, value-driven ERP decisions. (CPE Credit: 0.6; Field of Study: Finance; Delivery Method: Group Live; Program Knowledge Level: Basic; Prerequisites: None; Advanced Preparation: None)       ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

      Trends in the Finance Technology Market for 2026
      Mike Helsel, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      What technologies should finance be focusing on in 2026? Separate hype from reality in this session and learn about the technology investments other finance organizations make. Join the session to gain a research-based understanding of various technologies’ current usage and perceived value, as well as where finance leaders intend to invest in the near future. (CPE Credit: 0.6; Field of Study: Finance; Delivery Method: Group Live; Program Knowledge Level: Basic; Prerequisites: None; Advanced Preparation: None) ... Show More Show Less

      12:30 PM - 01:00 PM EDT

      Data Governance Buy-In: Overcoming the Resistance Dilemma
      Valeria Di Maso, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      Implementing D&A governance can feel burdensome, requiring shifts in attitudes, behaviors and data practices. CFOs can ease this by partnering with functional leaders to employ change management strategies, ensuring teams are well-prepared to embrace the changes and benefits. (CPE Credit: 0.6; Field of Study: Business Management and Organization; Delivery Method: Group Live; Program Knowledge Level: Basic; Prerequisites: None; Advanced Preparation: None) ... Show More Show Less

      12:30 PM - 01:00 PM EDT

      Finance 2030: The Forces That Will Reshape Finance
      Hakan Gunaydin, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      This session will explore the eight forces that will reshape finance functions between now and 2030. It will be part of a series of Finance 2030 presentations. (CPE Credit: 0.6; Field of Study: Business Management and Organization; Delivery Method: Group Live; Program Knowledge Level: Basic; Prerequisites: None; Advanced Preparation: None) ... Show More Show Less

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