All 2026 Conference Sessions

Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo™ 2026 conference dives deep into key topics for CHROs and HR leaders around strategy, AI in HR, talent management, workforce planning and more to help you address your organization’s mission-critical challenges.

2026 Conference Theme

Power New Possibilities: Lead the Transformation of Work.

The AI era is unlocking new possibilities as organizations rethink growth yet often overlook key enablers. In 2026, HR leaders have a pivotal opportunity to lead work transformation and prepare both work and workforce for success. 

Explore our conference sessions below, all developed with this theme in mind.

Discover why HR leaders call this the “most impactful HR conference.” Hear attendees share highlights from networking, forward-looking sessions and inspiring keynotes, plus the real-world take-aways they gained.
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Monday, October 26, 2026

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

Signature Series: Top CHRO Trends & Priorities Shaping 2027
Mark Whittle, VP Analyst, Gartner
Each year Gartner surveys hundreds of CHROs about their challenges and priorities for the coming year. Join this session to learn the top CHRO trends and priorities for 2027 and how you can use these to inform your strategic plan. ... Show More Show Less

02:30 PM - 03:00 PM EDT

Signature Series: CEO Concerns 2027: Implications and Actions for CHROs
Jessie Knight, VP Analyst, Gartner
CEO thinking is constantly challenged by events and each year Gartner conducts an in-depth survey of hundreds of CEOs to understand their shifting concerns and priorities. Come to this session to learn what CEOs are thinking for 2027 and what the talent agenda impacts are for CHROs. ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, October 27, 2026

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM EDT

Signature Series: Gartner Futures Lab: The Top Forces Impacting Strategic Planning in 2027
Brent Cassell, VP Analyst, Gartner
The era of "future-proofing" is over as colliding global forces and continuous disruptions dismantle traditional operational playbooks. This session provides CHROs with a survival roadmap to become dynamically "future-fit" and successfully navigate seven critical macrotrends (technological, political, economical, social/cultural, trust/ethics, regulatory/legal and environmental). Learn more about Gartner’s Tapestry framework and how it can help you weave a story about the plausible future. ... Show More Show Less

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“Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo  provided a variety of sessions on many HR topics that allowed myself and my team to divide and conquer providing us with an opportunity to bring several new ideas, philosophies and technologies back to our organization.”

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