All 2026 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

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

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

Johan Jartelius, Sr Director 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.
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12:30 PM - 01:15 PM EDT

Ask the Expert: Preparing Finance for an Upcoming Cloud ERP Implementation

Irmina Melarkode, Director Analyst, Gartner
Join this interactive session to discover why CFOs must prioritize ERP readiness to unlock the full transformational potential of cloud ERP for finance innovation. Learn how early, in-depth assessment and advocacy for functional needs can help your organization avoid common pitfalls like missed ROI, low adoption and data quality issues. Hear directly from Gartner experts on proven strategies to align readiness timing, enhance data quality and position your finance team for competitive advantage. ... Show More Show Less

02:30 PM - 03:15 PM EDT

Ask the Expert: Future of ERP

Johan Jartelius, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
73% of organizations report that their ERP strategies are misaligned with business goals, putting transformation efforts and ROI at risk. As AI and automation reshape enterprise applications, CFOs must ensure ERP modernization supports strategic agility and value creation. Join us to learn how adaptive experiences, embedded intelligence and composable architectures are redefining ERP, and what actions you can take to align technology with business priorities and drive meaningful outcomes. ... Show More Show Less
Thursday, May 28, 2026

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM EDT

Champion Cloud ERP Finance Change by Doing 3 Things

Matt Monopoli, Director Analyst, Gartner
Poor cloud ERP implementations create business risks, including reduced adoption, disjointed processes and diminished employee engagement. Given the stakes, CFOs must invest in developing tailored change management plans, rallying the strengths of designated change champions, and encouraging open two-way communication. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM EDT

Roundtable: Getting Strategic in P2P and O2C Technology-Driven Improvement

Tamara Shipley, VP Analyst, Gartner
Discover strategies for technology-driven improvement in P2P and O2C processes that span multiple functions, including upstream procurement and sales. Learn from peers on what’s worked to prioritize high-impact projects and how to harness AI and automation to drive efficiency and insights. Leave equipped with new tactics and peer-tested solutions for advancing your organization’s P2P and O2C. ... Show More Show Less

12:00 PM - 12:20 PM EDT

Market Trends and Magic Quadrant Insights for Cloud ERP Finance

Mike Helsel, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Cloud ERP finance applications are rapidly evolving as automation, AI, and composable architectures reshape the market amid rising regulatory and economic pressures. CFOs can use this session to identify vendors that deliver data-driven insights and future-ready finance solutions. ... Show More Show Less

02:00 PM - 02:45 PM EDT

Ask the Expert: Activating Embedded AI in ERP Applications

Mike Helsel, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Are you ready for the next era of ERP? Intelligent, adaptive ecosystems, where embedded AI transforms every transaction, decision and user experience, are replacing the old, monolithic systems. Join to discover how AI-driven assistants, agentic automation and modular architectures are rewriting the rules of finance and operations. Hear real-world success stories, debate the toughest challenges and walk away with practical strategies to future-proof your ERP investments. ERP isn't just back-office plumbing; this is where digital value is created. Don’t miss your chance to shape the future of enterprise technology. ... Show More Show Less
Friday, May 29, 2026

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM EDT

Structuring Cloud ERP Finance Resources for Implementation Success

Irmina Melarkode, Director Analyst, Gartner
CFOs underestimate how much organizational realities and each cloud ERP implementation phase’s goals drive the need for tailored finance resources. CFOs must balance the right mix of internal and external resources across each phase of an ERP implementation to drive stronger returns on investment. ... Show More Show Less

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM EDT

Ask the Expert: Post-Cloud-ERP-Deployment Actions to Drive Continuous Value

Nisha Bhandare, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Cloud ERP deployments are on the rise, but often underdeliver due to low finance engagement and a lack of rigor within the post-go-live process. Don’t let your investment fall short. Join this session to discover the critical actions and best practices finance leaders must champion to unlock ongoing value, drive user adoption and ensure that the ERP system powers continuous business success. ... Show More Show Less

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