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.

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Monday, October 26, 2026

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

AI Broke the Employee Handbook. Now What?
LJ Justice, Director Analyst, Gartner
AI is already changing how we work, make decisions and interact, but most HR policies have not kept pace. That leaves organizations exposed to real workplace issues, from biased hiring, promotion or performance decisions to inappropriate AI-generated content, confidentiality breaches and employee misuse of AI tools. This session shows HR leaders how to identify where policies fall short and update them before the next crisis forces action. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

Building Future-Ready Leaders at Speed
Ingrid Laman, VP Analyst, Gartner
Today’s senior leaders must possess a different set of capabilities that enable them and their organizations to activate growth in this environment of catalytic change. This breakout will help CHROs select and build the right capabilities to develop in senior leaders. This breakout will take a best of approach and will highlight data and best practices within and beyond the HR practice. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

Change Has Changed: What You Need to Know About Change Management in the Age of AI
Rebecca Lane, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
For 2025, AI has catalyzed high-magnitude, high-stakes change across organizations. Subsequent "trickle down" impacts are driving second and third order changes. As long as organizations are pursuing AI value, none of this will stop any time soon. 78% of CHROs agree that workflows and roles will need to change to get the most out of their organization’s AI investments. CHROs who adapt their strategies to effectively manage change as work continuously and unpredictably evolves will succeed. Join this session to learn how. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

Chart a Course to Critical Outcomes by Creating a Strategic HR Technology Roadmap
Harsh Kundulli, VP Analyst, Gartner
CHROs are looking to use HR technology to meet increasingly complex demands for process efficiency, employee experience and other critical outcomes. However, they often struggle with competing priorities and proliferating technology options including AI. Attend this session to learn how to overcome those challenges and achieve critical outcomes using Gartner's Strategic Roadmap framework. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

Prove the Business Value of Inclusion and Employee Experience
Brittany Cook, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
As executive leaders look for ways to cut costs, demonstrating the business value of inclusion and the employee experience is imperative. However, CHROs struggle to quantify their impact. Attend this session to learn how to reframe business value, connect key data points to strategy and forge the partnerships necessary to track and report the business impacts that will resonate with your leaders. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

The AI-ready Workforce Framework: Segmenting Talent for Scalable AI Adoption
Diana Sanchez, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
AI does not impact every employee in the same way, and treating it as a single workforce issue creates hidden risks. This framework helps CHROs segment the workforce based on how people interact with AI, the level of risk they carry and the judgment expected of them. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

Top Trends Shaping Talent Acquisition for 2027
Jamie Kohn, Sr Director Analyst, 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 2027 and beyond as an input to your strategic plan. ... Show More Show Less

12:45 PM - 01:15 PM EDT

AI Advantage: High-Impact Use Cases to Transform Talent Acquisition
Jackie Watrous, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
AI is transforming talent acquisition, offering organizations a competitive edge and improving outcomes across the recruiting life cycle. This session breaks down our research on talent acquisition use cases, mapped by business value and feasibility. Explore how leading organizations leverage top AI use cases to enhance candidate experience and improve hiring quality and speed. Receive practical guidance on how to score and prioritize your own AI use cases to maximize impact in your talent acquisition strategy. ... Show More Show Less

12:45 PM - 01:15 PM EDT

From Vision to Reality: Implementing the AI-Infused HR Operating Model
Diana Sanchez, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Rapid AI adoption demands a fundamental rethinking of how HR operates. Join this session to uncover practical, step-by-step guidance for redesigning HR processes, roles and service delivery to build your AI-infused HR operating model. ... Show More Show Less

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