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Gartner Announces Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo 2026 in National Harbor
CFOs to Connect with Analysts, Peers and Solution Providers in Exploring How AI is Reshaping the Finance Function
What: Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo 2026
When: 27-29 May 2026
Where: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, MD 20745 United States
Details:
Gartner analysts will cover the theme “Autonomous Finance: Building Resilient, AI-Driven, and Value-Centric Enterprises” during the Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo 2026. Sessions will explore how to build a finance organization where AI insights drive faster decisions, and automation streamlines processes, helping finance teams better partner with the business.
The conference agenda covers the latest hot topics in finance including AI in finance, cost optimization, growth planning and budgeting. View the full agenda to learn more about the conference experience. Highlights of conference sessions include:
- Cracking AI's Value Code: From Uncertain Cost Driver to Value Engine
- Trends in the Finance Technology Market for 2026
- CFO Circle Roundtable: AI-Driven Analytics
- Ask the Expert: How to Evaluate and Adopt AI in Accounts Payable Applications
Keynotes:
- Gartner Opening Keynote: Finance at the Forefront: Winning When AI Is Changing (and Breaking) Everything with Tamara Shipley, Vice President Analyst at Gartner, and Clement Christensen, Senior Director Analyst at Gartner
- Gartner Guest Keynote : The Audacity of "What If?"
with Sekou Andrews – award winning human resonance expert, speaking category creator and Gammy-nominated artist. - Gartner Guest Keynote : Extreme Leadership
with Colonel Chris Hadfield – Astronaut, business leader, hi-tech entrepreneur and 5-time bestselling author - Gartner Guest Keynote : The Uncertainty Principle: How to Lead in the Never Normal
with Peter Hinssen - serial entrepreneur, adviser and keynote speaker on the topics of radical innovation, leadership and the impact of all things digital on society and business.
Exhibitor Showcase:
Attendees will get exclusive access to live demos and peers case studies from solution providers at the forefront of finance technology. They will have the opportunity to evaluate the solution providers and learn implementation best practices.
Registration:
Additional details can be found on the registration page.
Members of the media can register for the conference by contacting Rob van der Meulen at rob.vandermeulen@gartner.com.
Social Media: Join the discussion on social media using #GartnerFinance.
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