Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo London 2025

The Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo 2025 is scheduled for 7–9 October 2025 at ExCeL London. This venue is situated in the Royal Docks area, approximately 10 minutes from Canary Wharf and 12 minutes from central London.

The event will convene chief human resources officers (CHROs) and senior HR executives to address priorities such as building new foundations for performance, adapting to changing skill requirements, and redefining success within an integrated human-technology workforce.

Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo Key Themes and Applicable Roles

• HR Function and Strategy: Aligning HR functional excellence with organizational objectives; relevant for CHROs and HR strategists.
• Organizational Transformation and Change: Preparing the workforce for rapid technological and legislative changes; pertinent to HR transformation leaders and change management professionals.
• Talent Management, Skills and Performance: Enhancing talent strategies to meet evolving organizational needs; applicable to talent acquisition and development managers.
• HR Technology Imperatives: Understanding the latest HR technology trends to support organizational goals; useful for HR technology and systems managers.

Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo Target Audience

• Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs)
• HR Transformation Leaders
• Talent Acquisition and Development Managers
• HR Technology and Systems Managers

Gartner Product Offerings

• Magic Quadrant: Evaluates technology providers within specific markets to assist organizations in making informed purchasing decisions.
• Hype Cycle: Provides a graphical representation of the maturity and adoption of technologies and applications.
• BuySmart: Offers tools and guidance to manage the technology evaluation and procurement process effectively.
• Gartner Score: Assesses the performance and maturity of organizational functions to identify areas for improvement.

Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo Sponsors

• Mercer
• GrantsConnect