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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 Supply Chains for the Autonomous Era. CSCOs must anticipate disruption — geopolitical, technological, and more — while achieving new levels of visibility and transparency. As AI and autonomous business accelerate, CSCOs must enable faster, machine-driven decisions to drive growth, protect margins, and build resilience. Renew your vision, rethink traditional models, and recode supply chains with advanced technologies and bold leadership. Spark new ideas and accelerate transformation.

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Hear from Lindsay Azim about why supply chain leaders can't miss Gartner's Opening Keynote, Leading Supply Chain Into the Autonomous Era. 
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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

Beyond the Headlines: Does Your Supply Chain Need an AI Layoff Strategy?
Thomas O'Connor, Practice Vice President, Gartner
The C-suite is asking: "How should AI impact our headcount?" While headlines focus on layoffs, top-performing CSCOs are leading a more strategic conversation about workforce evolution, not just reduction. This session provides a data-driven framework to move beyond reactive headcount decisions. Learn how to align talent shifts with long-term commercial imperatives, manage cultural anxiety, and present a proactive workforce strategy to your board that focuses on value creation and sustainable growth. ... Show More Show Less

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM EDT

CSCO Circle Ask the Analyst: 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 - 12:15 PM EDT

CSCO Circle Ask the Analyst: Navigating the New Go-It-Alone Globe and Geopolitics
Suzie Petrusic, VP Analyst, Gartner
Today’s geopolitical environment isn’t random — it reflects a global shift toward go-it-alone strategies that are rewiring the foundational systems supply chains rely on, from critical inputs to payment networks to chokepoint infrastructure. Join this session to explore how these structural changes reshape dependency risk, strategic exposure and the options available to your supply chain. ... Show More Show Less

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

Crack the Code: The Era of Human-Machine Collaboration to Drive Supply Chain Planning Value
Noha Samara, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
In the era of rapid technological advancements, the collaboration between humans and machines is transforming supply chain planning. Join us to explore what to consider when designing your strategy to unlock the full potential of an effective Human Machine collaboration in supply chain Planning. ... 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 - 12:00 PM EDT

Executive Story: Turning Supply Chain Disruptions into Business Growth Opportunities: Real-Time Flexibility and Resiliency for Today’s Dynamic Supply Chain
Can Akcadag, Senior Vice President, North America Product Supply Market Operations, Procter & Gamble
Discover how P&G is using real-time signals to transform and optimize its supply chain. While traditional business continuity plans have long been industry standards, P&G is elevating these essentials into new sources of value. By harnessing digital transformation, physical automation, AI, and end-to-end connectivity, the company is reimagining resilience as a strategic advantage—not just a safety net. Join this session to learn how P&G is leveraging advanced digital and automation capabilities to build a more agile, responsive supply chain—strengthening resilience while improving both the top and bottom line. ... Show More Show Less

11:30 AM - 11:50 AM EDT

Magic Quadrant Insights and Trends for Warehouse Management Systems 2026
As emerging technologies are driving adaptation, there is renewed pressure on logistics and warehouse operations to reduce costs, improve efficiency and manage change. This session provides insights on the latest impacts, trends, technologies and leading vendors in the warehouse management systems (WMS) market. ... Show More Show Less

11:30 AM - 11:50 AM EDT

Magic Quadrant for Decision Intelligence Platforms: Supply Chain Context
Caleb Thomson, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Discover the latest insights on how decision intelligence platforms can revolutionize supply chain. Learn how these platforms enable decision-centric strategies by modeling, augmenting and automating critical decisions. Learn about vendor capabilities and how to drive contextual, continuous and connected decision-making that enables supply chain resilience and agility. ... Show More Show Less

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