WELCOME KEYNOTE
Curtain up: Hannah Waddingham at Workday Rising EMEA
We’re kicking off our event with Emmy-winning Actress, Singer and Executive Producer on stage for our Welcome Keynote. Known for her inspiring performances and powerful advocacy, Hannah will share insights on resilience, collaboration and optimism, plus how creativity and embracing new possibilities can shape the future of work.
WELCOME KEYNOTE
Give it up for Duran Duran
Our resident rock stars are lighting up the stage at the “Bay Nights, Birthday Lights” party. Pack your most radiant attire. It’s going to be brilliant.
“Workday Rising EMEA inspires us to think bigger, dream boldly and explore innovative ways to support our organisation.”
– Head of People and Digital Solutions, SAAB
WHY ATTEND
This is the future of work:
AI-powered. Human-centric.
At Workday Rising EMEA, we’re exploring how AI and innovation are transforming the world of work, with a brilliant community that’s driving meaningful change. Join us to be part of the conversation shaping what comes next and let’s illuminate the future of work together.
explore
Visit us in the Expo where AI innovation takes centre stage
See how organisations are working smarter by using AI agents to automate tasks and support their people. Dive into interactive demos, customer stories and immersive experiences.
Learn
Your roadmap to a new work day
Tailor your event agenda to you. Get to know our new AI agents in Hands-on-Labs, or join in-depth product sessions. Dive into real customer stories, explore product deep dives and discover how our Sana acquisition will power personalised skill building.
INNOVATE
Your innovation toolkit for a new work day
Power your new work day with tools to build, connect and scale. Create with Workday Build, unlock deeper insights through the new Workday Data Cloud, innovate flexibly with Workday Flex Credits and manage AI securely with our unified Microsoft experience.
Connect
Meaningful connections, your way
Whether it’s a Braindate, Ask-an-Expert or the Customer Experience Centre, you’ll find plenty of ways to share ideas and make lasting connections. However you want to collaborate, you’re in good company.
Celebrate
Cheers to 20 years
To wrap up, you deserve to hit the dance floor. Join us at our legendary closing celebration – the Customer Appreciation Party.
This year we’ve got lots to celebrate, including two decades of Workday and shared success. Don’t miss out on tapas, tunes and plenty of unforgettable moments.
CUSTOMER ACTIVATIONS
Experience innovation in action
Take part in immersive activations that blend energy and insight – and see how forward-thinking organisations are making bold moves with Workday.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
Green is the new black
We’re proud to share that Workday Rising and Workday Rising EMEA have been recognised with the IMEX Innovation in Sustainability Award. This year, we’ll partner with Fira Gran Via Nord and our vendors to continue to produce sustainable events.
Check our infographic to learn more about our sustainability initiatives.
AGENDA OVERVIEW
Your sneak peek
Tailor your event experience to be as unique as your goals.
Register and collect your badge from 11:00 CET on Monday 17 November. Workday Rising EMEA officially kicks off at 14:00 CET on Tuesday 18 November and runs until 23:30 CET on Thursday 20 November.
Ancillary Events take place on Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 November before the main programme starts, so please consider this when booking travel.
Take a look at the agenda in more detail below:
Tuesday
08:00–19:00 | Registration Open
13:30–15:30 | Industry Summits
13:30–15:30 | Hands-on-Labs
14:00–16:00 | Expo Open
14:00–15:30 |
Ask-an-Expert
Braindates
16:00–17:00 | Welcome Keynote
17:00–19:00 | Welcome Reception
19:30 onwards | Regional Evening Events
Wednesday
08:00–18:00 | Registration Open
08:45–10:00 | Innovation Keynote
10:00–17:30 | Expo Open
10:30–17:30 |
Ask-an-Expert
Braindates
10:40–11:20 | HR, Finance & IT Keynotes
10:40–17:20 | Breakout Sessions & Express Labs
11:40-15:40 | Product Strategy and Vision Sessions
12:00–14:00 | Lunch
13:20–14:50 | Hands-on-Labs
16:00–17:30 | Hands-on-Labs
Evening | Sponsor Events
Thursday
08:00–17:30 | Registration Open
08:45–10:00 | Community Keynote
10:00–16:30 | Expo Open
10:30–12:00 | Hands-on-Labs
10:30–16:00 |
Ask-an-Expert
Braindates
10:40–17:00 | Breakout Sessions & Express Labs
12:00–14:00 | Lunch
15:30–17:00 | Hands-on-Labs
19:30–23:30 | Customer Appreciation Party
Step into the future of work and get your pass now