All 2025 HR Conference Sessions

Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo™ 2025 conference dives deep into key topics for CHROs and their leadership teams, as they set out to drive critical business priorities and successfully equip an integrated human-technology workforce.

2025 HR Conference Theme

Accelerate Workforce Potential: Building New Foundations for Performance

In 2025, HR leaders must rethink how to build agile, high-performing workforces fueled by technology. At Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo™ 2025 conference you get the expert insights you need to create an adaptive, innovative and high-performing human-technology workforce delivers targeted sessions to help CHROs and their teams navigate shifting talent needs, redefine performance, and align people and tech strategies for real business impact.

Expect practical insights, peer-led discussions and actionable frameworks to lead through change with confidence.

At Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo™ 2025 you get the expert insights you need to create an adaptive, innovative and high-performing human-technology workforce.
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Monday, October 27, 2025

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM EDT

Gartner Opening Keynote: Transforming How Work Gets Done – HR's New Domain in the AI Era
Harsh Kundulli, VP Analyst, Gartner
Katie Sutherland, Director, Advisory, Gartner
CEOs plan to fuel the next wave of growth by taking cost out of the business, reinvesting in growth areas, and capitalizing on AI. Achieving this vision will require transforming how work gets done across the enterprise. Join us to learn how HR can become an enterprise leader of the change that lies ahead by expanding from its traditional focus on the workforce to how work itself must change. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

CHRO Circle Workshop: New to Role CHRO — A Structured Approach to Accelerate Your Speed to Value
Piers Hudson, Sr Director, Research, Gartner
Steve Miranda, Executive Partner, Bus Services, Gartner
Michelle Hairston, Executive Partner, Bus Services, Gartner
Steve Parsons, Executive Partner, Bus Services, Gartner
New to role CHROs must balance near-term performance objectives while building for the future. Whether you are a first time CHRO, new to the company/industry or a seasoned high performer, this session will help you drive success in your role through a structured and practical approach to accelerate value. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM EDT

CHRO Circle Roundtable: Driving Growth Through Strategic Talent Planning in a Changing Landscape (Multi-group)
Fernando Casadevall, Chief Human Resources Officer, World Kinect
Matt Walter, SVP, Human Resources and Global Communications & Corp Marketing, Medtronic, Inc.
Eric Humphrey, Executive Partner, Bus Services, Gartner
Growth is a top priority for CEOs, and CHROs play a critical role of delivering the talent to fuel it. Yet, shifting demographics, political changes and technological advancements present challenges that are redefining labor markets. Join members of the CHRO Global Leadership Board and your peers to explore how HR leaders can spearhead organizational growth by strategically utilizing the talent necessary to thrive in this complex landscape. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM EDT

Prioritize Function Investments for Business Needs: Gartner's HR Score and Budget Benchmarking
Brittney Ermatinger, Director, Advisory, Gartner
With increased pressure on HR to drive workforce productivity and business growth, it’s critical that CHROs make the right investments on where and how to spend their function’s time, energy and budget. Join this session to learn about Gartner’s diagnostic tools, HR Score and HR Budget & Efficiency Benchmark, and how they support CHROs make data-driven investment decisions aligned with the most important business needs. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

Signature Series: CHRO Leadership Vision - Top Trends & Priorities Shaping 2026
Mark Whittle, VP, Advisory, Gartner
Each year Gartner surveys hundreds of HR leaders about their priorities and challenges for the coming year. Join this session to reveal the top CHRO trends and priorities for 2026, and to learn the implications and imperatives that will inform your strategic plan. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM EDT

CHRO Circle Roundtable: Adapting Your Organization Design During M&A (Multi-group)
Bala V Sathyanarayanan, CHAIRMAN, BOARD DIRECTOR, FORTUNE 500 CXO, Balmer Lawrie – Van Leer Limited
Lynanne Kunkel, Chief Human Resources Officer & Chief Transformation Officer, Vail Resorts
Debbie Lynch, VP, Team Manager, Gartner
Melissa McMahon, Executive Partner, Bus Services, Gartner
Martha Delehanty, Chief People Officer, Commvault
CHROs play a pivotal role in navigating mergers and acquisitions to ensure effective organization redesign and alignment with business and talent objectives. Join members of the CHRO Global Leadership Board and your peers to delve into how leading CHROs effectively adapt organizational structures during M&A. Discover strategies and best practices to leverage talent, build culture, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive success amid transformative change. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

Top Trends that Will Shape Learning and Development Strategy for 2026
Rebecca Burton, Sr Principal, Advisory, Gartner
Learning leaders face the dual demands of driving employee and organization growth amidst AI-driven workforce disruptions and rapidly evolving skill requirements. Join this session to discover key trends in learning and their implications for L&D strategies in 2026 and beyond. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM EDT

Hype Cycle for Corporate Learning Technologies, 2025
Chris Hester, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Organizations are facing macroeconomic conditions that are volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous. This macroeconomic shift has caused ever-changing priorities in the learning function that call for a continuous review of the technology landscape and consideration of new innovative technologies to support the organizations talent and business growth. This session will highlight Gartner’s brand-new Hype Cycle for corporate learning which is designed to help L&D leaders better understand the hype surrounding emerging technologies and their potential for long-term success, guiding them in their investment and adoption decisions. This presentation will highlight a few of the key innovation areas in the learning market in 2025, and other emerging technologies to consider for the future. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

Top Trends Shaping Talent Acquisition for 2026
Jamie Kohn, Sr Director, Research, Gartner
Recruiting leaders face tremendous pressure to deliver the scarce talent needed to fuel business transformation. However, economic volatility and AI-driven innovation are creating uncertainty about how to drive recruiting forward. Join this session to learn how top recruiting leaders will address these challenges in 2026 and beyond as an input to your strategic plan. ... Show More Show Less

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VP of HR, Head of Talent Acquisition, ADP

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