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The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2026 agenda covers essential topics for CSCOs and supply chain leaders, including AI, emerging technologies, cost optimization and risk management — helping you tackle your organization’s most critical supply chain challenges.

2026 Conference Theme

This year’s conference theme is Dynamic by Design. Renew, Rethink and Recode Next-Gen Supply Chains. CSCOs drive growth by predicting disruptions, embracing AI and rethinking operating models — designing resilient, innovative supply chains for the future. Inspire ideas and accelerate transformation.

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Monday, May 04, 2026

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM EDT

Gartner Opening Keynote: Leading Supply Chain Into the Autonomous Era
Lindsay Azim, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
While supply chains face new waves of cost pressures and shifting geopolitics, the promise of AI has CEOs pushing for the next wave of growth. In this moment, success demands reimagining how, where and by whom supply chains are operated. Join Gartner’s Opening Keynote to discover how CSCOs and supply chain executives can boldly build tomorrow’s supply chains and lead their companies into the autonomous era. ... Show More Show Less

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

Signature Series: The Future of Supply Chain 2026
Ken Chadwick, Distinguished VP, Advisory, Gartner
The forces of change will continue to reshape supply chains over the next two years. Advancements in AI, geopolitical tensions and changing customer expectations challenge CSCOs to prioritize investments in an uncertain future. In this session, we unpack the forces driving change and the strategies leaders are using to build competitive advantage in their industry. ... Show More Show Less

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

The AI Mirage: Why Smart Manufacturers Focus on What’s Already Delivering Value
Simon Jacobson, VP Analyst, Gartner
As the dust on Gen AI settles, manufacturing leaders are faced with a decision point. Can we even achieve next-level value from recent AI developments, or do we continue or start using what has worked for years? This session will focus on where traditional AI approaches are still succeeding, just leveraging newer tech, and then what is actually working with GenAI in manufacturing (industry fit models, agents with reasoning). This session is good for leaders who are seeing cool pilots but are unable to scale new AI technology. ... Show More Show Less

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

Confident Moves for the Next Era of Supply Chain Networks
Vicky Forman, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
CSCOs are under pressure to reduce costs, improve service levels and support growth, all while operating in an uncertain world. Supply chain network reglobalization is seen as a strategy that supports these often conflicting objectives, but there is often a lack of confidence in making big network bets due to uncertainty. This session will cover how CSCOs can embrace uncertainty while making confident decisions about the supply chain to support business objectives. ... Show More Show Less

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM EDT

CSCO Circle Ask the Expert: Everything You Want to Know About Cost to Serve
Marco Sandrone, VP Analyst, Gartner
Many organizations are unaware of the true profitability of their customers and products. Join this session to ask questions about cost-to-serve use cases, identification of cost drivers, data gathering and cost-to-serve modelling. ... Show More Show Less

11:30 AM - 01:00 PM EDT

Workshop: Maximizing Impact: Prioritizing Use Cases for Procurement Technology
Micky Keck, Director Analyst, Gartner
Procurement technology is advancing rapidly, offering new opportunities for organizations to enhance their procurement functions. This workshop invites chief procurement officers to explore and discuss the most impactful technology use cases, focusing on how these innovations can drive functional ROI and enable procurement success. ... Show More Show Less

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

Elevate Your Leadership by Illustrating Supply Chain Value
Lorraine Gavin, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
Driving value with the C-suite is the primary trait of effective CSCOs. But what if your C-suite doesn't see value of the supply chain? CSCOs must be intentional about demonstrating supply chain value to CxOs in order to improve their brand and leadership within the organization, especially if they want to drive value alongside their C-suite peers. ... Show More Show Less

11:30 AM - 11:50 AM EDT

Magic Quadrant Insights for SCP Solutions 2026
Pia Orup Lund, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Supply chain planning solutions are vital to an organization's digital strategies for supply chain. The SCP technology market is evolving rapidly, leveraging newer techniques to increase planning quality and automation. Supply chain technology leaders who attend this session will gain insight into the trends of the SCP market, leading SCP solution providers and learn how to approach technology selection. ... Show More Show Less

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