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Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo 2026

Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo™ 2026 is focused on CHROs and senior HR executives, emphasizing high-level discussions on AI, skills transformation, and workforce strategy. The event features deep dives on building the human-AI workforce, redefining talent skills, and navigating business volatility, all supported by Gartner analysts and research. The conference pro…

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9Speakers
0Sponsors
9On the bill · sessions
1Companies · in total
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Speakers

Programmed at Gartner, in alphabetical order.
Daniel Sanchez Reina
VP Analyst · Gartner
Daryl Plummer
Distinguished VP Analyst · Gartner
Kristin Moyer
Distinguished VP Analyst · Gartner
Marlena Brown
VP Analyst · Gartner
Michael Silver
VP Analyst · Gartner
Rita Sallam
Distinguished VP Analyst · Gartner
Robert Naegle
VP Analyst · Gartner
Sara Gravesande
Director Analyst · Gartner
Steve Du Plooy
Sr Executive Partner · Gartner
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Agenda

Selected from 9 sessions on the bill.
  • Monday, October 19, 2026 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM EDT

    Gartner Opening Keynote: Reaching Escape Velocity - Shaping an Effective Enterprise AI Economy

    Hear Gartner’s unique "big picture" insights that will shape your perspective on your most critical priorities. Spark strategic discussions with your peers during the conference as…

  • Monday, October 19, 2026 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM EDT

    Hype Cycle for Higher Education, 2026

    Higher education institutions rely on sustained digital acceleration for a successful engagement experience. Hence, higher education CIOs must maintain the digital momentum. This s…

  • Monday, October 19, 2026 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

    CIO Role Evolution From Now to 2030

    The evolution of the CIO through 2030 isn't a slow burn; it’s a total overhaul driven by four relentless forces. There is no middle ground: CIOs who leverage those forces will thri…

  • Monday, October 19, 2026 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

    From Proving to Owning Value: How CIOs Transfer Technology Value to the Business P&L

    Most IT value conversations fall apart because the business never owns the outcomes. This session shows CIOs how to shift from proving value to enforcing ownership - using financia…

  • Monday, October 19, 2026 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

    Get Ready for Data and Analytics 2030

    CIOs leading or partnering with the data and analytics leader play a central role in their organization's AI success. Through 2030 and beyond, they must deliver sustained strategic…

  • Monday, October 19, 2026 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM EDT

    CIO Circle Roundtable: Opening Keynote Follow-On (Multi-Group)

    Join this session to unpack the Gartner IT Symposium opening keynote themes and topics with your CIO circle peers.

  • Monday, October 19, 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

    Contract Negotiation Clinic: How to Negotiate With Cloud Providers (AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle)

    Cloud infrastructure and platform services contract negotiation involve substantial opportunities and risks. While the negotiation fundamentals are similar, each cloud vendor has s…

  • Monday, October 19, 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

    Contract Negotiation Clinic: How to Negotiate With Microsoft

    The complexity of Microsoft’s licensing scheme and the number of contractual options often make it challenging for IT leaders to negotiate contracts and renewals. This interactive …

  • Sunday, October 18, 2026 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM EDT

    Welcome Reception

    We invite you to join us at our Welcome Reception Block Party for an evening of networking, food, drinks, and music from our DJ entertainment! Keep an eye out for “Industry Neighbo…

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An audience of 1 companies, parsed from the program.

One companies in attendance.

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Who's in the room
0All threespeak · spons · exh
0Sponsoringsponsor only
1Companies Speakingspeaker only
Speakers by seniority

100% of the speakers carry senior titles: C-suite, Founder, VP, or Director-level.

  • Founder / Owner111%
  • VP-level778%
  • Director / Head of111%

Of 9 on the bill · classified by free-text title

Most-represented companies
  1. 01Gartner9V
Sponsors by tier

Tiers were not disclosed for this event.