Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo™ 2025 Conference

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Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo™ 2025 Conference
  • Conference
  • In-Person
  • Registration Required

Event Information

Date & Time

Start Date

November 17, 2025

09:00
End Date

November 18, 2025

04:00
Australia/Sydney

Venue Location

Venue Name

Hilton Sydney

Full Address

488 George Street Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia

Sydney, Australia, Oceania

Overview

The Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo™ 2025 Conference in Sydney is a leading strategic event for senior HR leaders across Asia Pacific and Japan. Designed for CHROs and HR executives, the conference focuses on helping organizations build effective HR strategies in an era shaped by AI, evolving skills requirements, and changing workforce expectations.

Over two days, attendees gain access to Gartner’s research-driven insights on the human-AI workforce, HR function strategy, talent management, and performance foundations. The event offers peer networking with more than 700 HR leaders, interactive sessions, and opportunities to engage with solution providers, enabling participants to translate strategy into execution and drive measurable impact within their organizations.

Description

A two-day in-person HR strategy conference in Sydney for CHROs and senior HR leaders, delivering Gartner research insights on the human-AI workforce, skills, and performance, with peer networking and solution provider engagement.

Who Can Attend

CHROs

HR Executives

HR Strategy Leaders

Industries Relevant To

Human ResourcesConsultingSoftware

Topics Covered

CHRO Effectiveness

Human-AI Workforce

HR Function Strategy and Management

Recruiting

Expected Outcomes

Regional insights for APJ

Peer connections with 700+ CHROs and HR executives

Frameworks to accelerate execution

Prerequisites to Attend

  • None

Expert Panel

Speakers & Hosts

Learn from the industry's most influential voices and gain actionable insights from their years of professional expertise.

Professional
Katie Sutherland

Katie Sutherland

Director - HR Advisory

Gartner

Director of HR Advisory at Gartner, she partners with global HR leaders on strategic research and critical talent decisions. Her background spans supply chain, education, and advisory roles, giving her a unique perspective on modern workforce challenges and solutions.

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Neal Woolrich

Neal Woolrich

Director, Business and Technology Insights

Gartner

Director of HR Advisory at Gartner and specialist in Employee Experience, Culture, and Change Management. With a previous 13-year career as a business journalist, he brings storytelling, insight, and analytical depth to help organizations build stronger people strategies.

Professional
Eileen Burnett- Kant

Eileen Burnett- Kant

Chief Human Resources Officer

CLP Holdings Limited

Chief Human Resources Officer at CLP Holdings, she began her career as an engineer before moving into consulting at McKinsey and senior HR leadership roles. She brings analytical thinking, strategic vision, and people-focused leadership to global organizations.

Professional
Arj Bagga

Arj Bagga

VP, Team Manager

Gartner

Vice President and Team Manager in Gartner's HR Advisory practice, specializing in Human Capital, People Strategy, and Change Management. He advises global organizations on workforce solutions that enhance performance, strengthen leadership, and drive business impact.

Professional
Anna Krasniewska

Anna Krasniewska

Group Vice President

Gartner

Group Vice President at Gartner, she leads Global Advisory Services for the HR practice, guiding a worldwide team of experts. Her work enables organizations to benchmark performance, refine strategy, and achieve stronger outcomes through evidence-based talent solutions.

Professional
Robin Boomer

Robin Boomer

Sr Director, Advisory

Gartner

Senior Director in Gartner's HR Practice for APAC, he advises CHROs and HR leaders on workforce strategy, cost optimisation, service models, and the impact of emerging technologies. He helps organizations navigate transformation with clarity and insight.