Experience the power of our brilliant community
Bold AI innovation. Inspiring outcomes. One EMEA community. Build connections, share breakthroughs and gain the momentum to move your organisation into the new era of work – it all starts at Workday Rising EMEA.
200+ sessions. Where will you start? ¡Venga!
Hear success stories from our customer community and explore AI solutions for a new work day.
1600+
Braindate topics
400+
Product experts
65+
Live demos
Turn creativity into reality
Rethink what’s possible with Workday in EMEA. Experience AI for yourself, earn a Workday Pro Certification and connect with peers who understand your daily challenges and opportunities.
Explore Sana from Workday
Meet the AI agents that deliver real results, from 20% productivity gains to 95% frontline hiring automation.
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Explore AI in action across HR, finance and IT
Test-drive our latest AI in Rising Central (the space formerly known as the Expo) and see how it can transform your every day.
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Arrive curious, leave a Workday Pro
Take a discounted Workday Pro Exam and gain credentials that boost your skills and your career.
Build a brilliant network
Meet peers, partners and experts who understand your world, share ideas and leave with connections that last beyond Barcelona.
New here?
Join our Welcome Reception and regional lounges to soak up the atmosphere. This is your community, so dive in. Want more? Explore our FAQs.
“The most important thing for me at Workday Rising EMEA is always the community. It’s about meeting people and having a good time. Almost all of my whole team is here and we’re having a good time together, spending time with the community and learning new things!”
– Workday Platform Team Lead, IU Group
Big brands.
Full immersion.
Think you know what to expect from a tech conference? Think again. Explore immersive activations that are anything but business as usual.
Agenda at a glance
Want to learn how to use agents to get work done? Secure a Workday Pro Certification? Build stronger connections? Or fix that nagging workflow? This is your chance. Find a session and favourite it now before the Session Scheduler launches in October.
Monday 16 November
All Day
Registration
Afternoon
Ancillary Events
Evening
Executive Symposium EMEA Reception
Regional Evening Events
Tuesday 17 November
All Day
Registration
Ancillary Events
Customer Experience Centre
Executive Symposium EMEA (*by invitation only)
Morning
CXO Advisory Council (*by invitation only)
Afternoon
Rising Central Welcome Reception
Customer Reference Conversations
Braindates
Meetings on Demand
Hands-on-Labs
Sponsor Meetings
Industry Summits
Workday Pro Exams
Evening
Regional Evening Events
Wednesday 18 November
All Day
Registration
Rising Central
Braindate
Customer Experience Centre
Meetings on Demand
Sponsor Meetings
Morning
Innovation Keynote
Persona Keynotes
Breakout Sessions
Customer Reference Conversations
Express Labs
Hands-on-Labs
Workday Pro Exams
Afternoon
Product Strategy and Vision sessions
Breakout Sessions
Customer Reference Conversations
Express Labs
Hands-on-Labs
Workday Pro Exams
Evening
Customer Reference Reception (*by invitation only)
Sponsor Evening Events
Thursday 19 November
All Day
Registration
Rising Central
Braindate
Customer Experience Centre
Meetings on Demand
Sponsor Meetings
Morning
Breakout Sessions
Customer Reference Conversations
Express Labs
Hands-on-Labs
Workday Pro Exams
Afternoon
Community Keynote
Breakout Sessions
Customer Reference Conversations
Express Labs
Hands-on-Labs
Workday Pro Exams
Evening
Customer Appreciation Party
So many ways to rise to the opportunity
Workday Rising EMEA is designed so every attendee can find their place, people and the experiences that will move their organisation forward.
Fiesta with our Workday community
¿Listos? Vamos. Join our Customer Appreciation Party with your peers from across EMEA, marking the next chapter of the new work day.
Bring your questions, leave with answers
Braindates connect you with peers and experts tackling the same challenges, for focused conversations and real‑world solutions.
Hear real results directly from our customers
Join honest sessions with Workday customers from across EMEA and learn how they’re delivering big impact with AI‑driven insights.
Take a moment to recharge
Need a quiet moment? Step into our calm spaces, designed to help you reset and refocus.
Your new favourite merch
Discover exclusive Workday items in our on‑site store and bring a little Workday Rising EMEA energy back home with you.
Vamos EMEA,
let’s rise together