Explore this year’s tracks

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.

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

Hear from past Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ attendees on what they value most about the conference and why it’s an experience CSCOs and supply chain leaders shouldn’t miss. 
Find Conference Sessions

There are many content-rich sessions happening each day. Filter to see sessions that align with your role and interests. After registering for the conference, craft your agenda and book priority sessions — all through Gartner Conference Navigator. 

 

View track descriptions to ensure you select sessions that best fit your needs.

Show Filters

Filter Sessions Cancel
Clear All See 8 Sessions No Results
Showing 8 Sessions
Clear All
Monday, May 04, 2026

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

03:00 PM - 03:30 PM EDT

Playing Connect-the-Dots as an Analogy for the Supply Chain
Beth Moller, Director Analyst, Gartner
Join this session to learn how the view of supply chain can be changed to become a value-added partner intrinsically connected to the enterprise functions. Show Less

05:00 PM - 05:30 PM EDT

What Will Be Left? Human Value in a Lights-Out World
Dana Stiffler, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
When everything in supply chain that can be automated is automated, what then? Previous waves of technology and automation and current AI experiments show the way. Here we share the "lights-out index" and timeline for different supply chain functional teams and cross-functional disciplines, along with the unique value that employees and leaders will continue to provide. ... Show More Show Less

05:00 PM - 05:30 PM EDT

How to Overcome Procurement Change Resistance With Behavioral Psychology
Michael Ryan, Director, Advisory, Gartner
CPOs seek to advance their functions while procurement teams struggle with the accelerated pace of transformation in today’s VUCA environment. For example, 52% of procurement leaders report change management as a top three barrier to achieving digital transformation success. In this session, we will discuss strategies to identify and categorize attitudes toward change, communicate change effectively, and address burnout to create stability in our environment. ... Show More Show Less

05:00 PM - 05:30 PM EDT

Readiness First: The New Mandate for AI-Driven Supply Chains
Suzie Petrusic, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
CSCOs must try to avoid costly missteps and ensure technology investments deliver measurable ROI and executive support. Attend this session to learn how to ensure alignment with the CIO on the supply chain’s readiness for technology investments and increase the likelihood of achieving ROI on those investments. ... Show More Show Less
Wednesday, May 06, 2026

01:30 PM - 02:00 PM EDT

Foundations First: Prerequisites for Digital Manufacturing Success
Chris Campbell, Director Analyst, Gartner
CxOs are under pressure to deliver digital transformation results, yet many lack the foundational prerequisites. This session will focus on the necessary foundations successful organizations have to enable scalable and sustained, high-impact digital transformation in manufacturing. ... Show More Show Less

01:30 PM - 02:00 PM EDT

How to Use Gartner’s Value Framework to Guide Your Digital and AI Investments
Leonard Ammerer, Director Analyst, Gartner
History repeats itself. Every time a new innovation is at the peak of inflated expectations, one question dominates the conversation: What are the use cases in supply chain?
This session on the digital value framework takes a step back from technology hype or frantic search for use cases, and provides CSCOs with comprehensive guidance on how to rely on the digital value framework for supply chain to establish confidence in the value return of technology investments. ... Show More Show Less

01:30 PM - 02:15 PM EDT

Ask the Expert: How to Generate Value From AI Deployments in Supply Chain
Mustapha Ezzeddine, Director Analyst, Gartner
A peer exchange forum where participants reflect on lessons learned and proven approaches for sustaining AI use case gains over the long term. We will discuss the key levers needed to preserve momentum and drive ongoing innovation. ... Show More Show Less

... Show More Show Less
Items per page: 1 – 9 of 8 Items
1 of 0 Pages

Sorry, no sessions match your criteria. Please refine your filters to display sessions.

“Gartner conferences are fantastic for gaining industry insights, gaging yourself against peers and providing opportunities to pivot/evaluate.”

Sachin Muley
Transformation Director, Amgen

Discover what it’s like to experience #GartnerSC

Learn more about Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2026.

Get our latest conference schedules, updates and insights sent straight to your inbox.

By clicking the "Continue" button, you are agreeing to the Gartner Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

All fields are required.

      By clicking the "Submit" button, you are agreeing to the Gartner Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

      Back