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General Enquiries

What is Workday Rising EMEA?

Workday Rising EMEA is our annual flagship event where attendees take on the future of work, together. Workday Rising EMEA is an immersive experience offering inspiration, education, connection and celebration.

Workday Rising EMEA takes place 18–20 November 2025 in Barcelona, Spain, at the Gran Via Fira Nord, Barcelona, Spain. 

Workday Rising EMEA is open to current Workday customers, prospective customers, sponsoring partners, industry and financial analysts, and members of the press. If you would like to attend or have questions, use the links below to get in touch with us:

 

Customers, prospective customers, sponsoring partners, partner speakers and customer speakers can register.

Registration Enquiries

What are the dates and pricing for Early Bird registration?

Early Bird registration is available until 4 September October at 16:59 CEST and discount pricing for a Full Experience Pass is €1,695.

Pricing will be €1,895 for a regular Full Experience Pass, from 4 September at 17:00 CEST.

Our registration platform works on both desktop and mobile.

Yes, they can.

No, Workday Rising EMEA passes are not transferable from year to year.

Yes, discounts for groups are available when purchasing five or more passes, the discount available is a reduction of €100, per pass. This programme is for Workday customers who want to purchase bulk registration passes in advance of the event and invite peers from their organisation to register with the purchased passes. The rates are based on the current registration fee at the time of purchase.

No, discounts cannot be stacked on top of the Group Passes.

Yes. The passes must be purchased all at once to receive the group rate, as the group rate cannot be retroactively applied. Multiple orders cannot be combined to receive the group rate. 

 

Yes. The payment options for group bundle purchases are credit card or wire transfer. An invoice will be automatically generated. Purchasers may add a PO number or any additional information to the invoice during the ordering process.

 

Please note, payment must be received and deposited in full before Group Pass registration codes can be released for distribution/use.

 

Payments by wire or check will incur an additional €150 booking fee per invoice.

 

Yes, payment is possible via invoice for Group Pass purchases. Requests for payment via invoice will only be allowed until 21 October. All invoice payments must be received by no later than the event start date on 18 November to ensure access to Workday Rising EMEA. If payment has not been received, your attendees will not be granted entry to the event. There are no refunds for passes purchased from a Group Pass. Group Pass purchases are not available onsite. The rates are only valid to customers when purchasing Full Experience Pass packages and don’t apply with any other discount or promotion, with the exception of Early Bird rate. 

No, Workday Rising EMEA passes are not transferable from year to year.

You’re welcome to bring a guest to the Customer Appreciation Party on Thursday evening by purchasing an additional Customer Appreciation Party Pass (limited availability) during the registration process. The €400 pass includes transportation, food, beverages and entertainment. Guests must be 18 or older and present a valid ID. Guests are not permitted to other functions or public areas of the conference. If you’re already registered, please email the Workday Rising EMEA team to add the guest pass.

No persons under 18 years of age will be permitted at the conference, including in breakout sessions, Keynotes and all other event venues.

All registration cancellations, changes and transfers must be received in writing and emailed to the Workday Rising EMEA team. Workday will not allow changes after certain dates and cannot offer credits for future events. Cancelling or changing your registration will not automatically cancel your hotel and travel arrangements, if applicable. Individuals are solely responsible for cancelling their own hotel and travel reservations.

Note: Individual passes cannot be refunded if purchased as a group bundle. 

 

In-person pass cancellation

  • Cancellation before or on 17:00 CEST on 17 October 2025: Full refund of registration fee (less a €150 administration fee).

  • Cancellation between 17:00 CEST on 17 October 2025 and 17:00 CET on 14 November 2025: 50% refund of registration fee.

  • Cancellation or change after 17:00 CET on 14 November 2025: Not refundable. Your in-person registration will allow access to on-demand content viewable at any point for 90 days.

Guest party pass for Customer Appreciation Party cancellation

  • Cancellation before or on 17:00 CEST on 17 October 2025: Full refund of registration fee (less a €150 administration fee).

  • Cancellation between 17:00 CEST on 17 October 2025 and 17:00 CET on 14 November 2025: 50% refund of registration fee.

  • Cancellation or change after 17:00 CEST on 17 October 2025: Not refundable. 

  • All passes purchased on-site are considered final sale.

In-person pass substitutions

  • You may transfer your pass to another person within your organisation.

  • You must email the Workday Rising EMEA team with your request and provide the names and email addresses of both the original and substitute registrants before 17:00 CET on 14 November 2025. No additional fees will be charged for substitutions. 

  • Substitutions will not be allowed after 17:00 CET on 14 November 2025.

What if I am no longer able to attend?

All registration cancellations must be received in writing. Email your cancellation notice to the Workday Rising EMEA team.

If you’re registered but can no longer attend the event, then you may: 

  • Transfer your conference pass to another person in your organisation

  • Cancel your conference pass

In-person pass cancellation

  • Cancellation before or on 17:00 CEST on 17 October 2025: Full refund of registration fee (less a €150 administration fee).

  • Cancellation between 17:00 CEST on 17 October 2025 and 17:00 CET on 14 November 2025: 50% refund of registration fee.

  • Cancellation or change after 17:00 CET on 14 November 2025: Not refundable. Your in-person registration will allow access to on-demand content viewable at any point for 90 days.

For all other registration packages, view our Registration Policies.

 

Content Enquiries

When will the Content Catalogue be live?

The Content Catalogue is available now. View here. The full schedule includes times and dates of sessions will be available in October. 

Workday Rising EMEA Call for Participation is now closed.

Check out sessions and resources from past Workday events here. If you’ve attended a Workday event in the past, use your registration information to log in. If not, simply sign up for access.

Logistics Enquiries

Where is the Fira Gran Via?

Fira Gran Via is located at Av. Joan Carles I, 64 08908, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona.

The dress code is business casual. Please keep in mind that while we do our best to control the temperature in session rooms, we recommend that you bring a removable layer for your comfort.

The following meals will be provided:

  • Tuesday: Afternoon refreshments, Welcome Reception (drinks and a light buffet)

  • Wednesday: Morning and afternoon breaks and lunch

  • Thursday: Morning and afternoon breaks, lunch and the Customer Appreciation Party (drinks and food options)

You have the option to purchase one Guest Party Pass to the Customer Appreciation Party for a guest who is at least 18 years old, while supplies last. Valid ID is required for entry. Other than that, guests are not permitted to other functions or public areas of the event.

The following services and accommodations are provided on-site:

  • Babycare Room
  • Prayer Room
  • First Aid Room
  • Security
  • Mobile App Help Desk
  • Accessibility Help Desk

November weather on average is 17°C during the day, with lows of 8°C at night.

Yes. Please reserve your hotel room during the registration process. The deadline to register and book your hotel room is Friday 3 October 2025. We suggest using our hotel booking tool for discounted hotel rates for Workday Rising EMEA attendees.

Hotel cancellations made before Friday 17 October 2025 (16:00 CEST) are free of charge. All reservations will be charged in full after this date and any cancellation made after Friday 17 October 2025 (16:00 CEST) will not receive a refund. Please note this transaction may take five business days to appear on your statement.

Yes, all our official conference hotels provide free Wi-Fi.

You’re welcome to stay where you choose while attending Workday Rising EMEA. However, please note that coach transfers for the Customer Appreciation Party will only be provided to official conference hotels. 

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) services the Barcelona area. Distance to and from the airport and Fira Gran Via is approximately 8.7 kilometers.

No, transport will not be provided to or from the airport, but you can purchase transport services at the airport.

Please time your arrival to make your first scheduled session. If you’re attending a meeting or Ancillary Event, you may need to plan to arrive on Sunday 16 November or Monday 17 November.

We strive to deliver a fully accessible and inclusive conference experience for every attendee. Please provide any accessibility needs or personal considerations required during registration and we will contact you directly and do our best to accommodate.

 

At Workday Rising EMEA, the safety and security of all of our attendees is our top priority. The Workday Global Workplace Safety team continues to closely monitor the safety conditions in Amsterdam. With a steadfast commitment to safety and security at Workday Rising EMEA, we will be implementing industry-leading safety protocol at the event. We strive to provide a worry-free experience for all attendees.

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