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General
Workday Rising EMEA is taking place 17–19 November 2026, at the Fira Gran Via Nord in Barcelona, Spain.
Come along to build meaningful connections and explore how AI and teams of agents are shaping a new work day. You’ll solve real business challenges – and have fun doing it.
Submissions are now closed.
Speakers: Selected individuals will be notified by late June 2026
Award Nominees: Finalists will be notified by September 2026
To learn more, visit our Call For Participation page.
No, Workday Rising EMEA passes are not transferable year to year
You can access 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 at no cost to you.
If you have any other questions about Workday Rising EMEA, please email risingemearegistration@workday.events. We’re happy to help.
In Person
The dress code is business casual. Please keep in mind that while we do our best to control the venue temperature, we recommend you bring an extra layer. |
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 Customer Appreciation Party Pass (€400) for a guest who is at least 18 years old, while supplies last. Valid ID is required for entry. Otherwise guests are not permitted at functions or public areas of the conference.
The following services will be available for your use:
Parent Care Room
Prayer Room
First Aid Room
Security
Mobile App Help Desk
Accessibility Help Desk
November in Barcelona is mild, with highs of around 17°C (63°F) during the day and lows of around 9°C (48°F) at night.
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 16 October 2026: Full refund of registration fee (less a €150 administration fee).
Cancellation between 17 October 2026 and 14 November 2026: 50% refund of registration fee.
Cancellation or change after 14 November 2026: No refunds. 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 16 October 2026: Full refund of registration fee (less a €150 administration fee).
Cancellation between 17 October 2026 and 14 November 2026: 50% refund of registration fee.
Cancellation or change after 14 November 2026: No refunds.
All passes purchased on-site are considered final sale.
In-person Conference 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 or on 14 November 2026. No additional fees will be charged for substitutions.
Substitutions will not be allowed after 14 November 2026.
- Conference Pass changes from In-person to Digital Pass
You must email the Workday Rising EMEA team with your request to change your conference pass before or on 16 September 2026. You will receive a full refund of the difference in price between paid fee and Digital Pass.
For requests to change your conference pass received between 17 September 2026 and 11 October 2026: You will receive a refund of 50% of the paid fee.
For requests to change your conference pass received after 11 October 2026, no refunds will be issued.
Email the Workday Rising EMEA team for any changes to your registration. To edit or cancel your hotel reservation, log in to the Attendee Portal and go to My Event.
Yes, you can transfer your registration to another person within your organisation. Please email the Workday Rising EMEA team with your request, including the names and email addresses of both the original registrant and the substitute attendee, no later than 14 November 2026.
Substitutions cannot be made after 14 November 2026. Registrations cannot be transferred to future Workday events.
Visit digital.workday.com and click Trouble Signing In? You’ll receive an email to reset your password.
If you continue to have any issues, please contact the Workday Rising team through the chat support box on the login page, or by emailing us at
risingemearegistration@workday.events with the subject line: Workday Rising EMEA Password Assistance.
We strive to deliver a fully accessible and inclusive event experience for everyone. Please provide any accessibility needs or personal considerations required during the registration process and we will contact you directly and do our best to accommodate you.
If you have any other questions about Workday Rising EMEA, please email risingemearegistration@workday.events. We’re happy to help.
Once the full Session Scheduler is available in October, we’ll notify registered attendees via email.
Yes, all Workday Rising EMEA digital content is included with the Full Experience Pass.
Yes, all livestreamed and recorded sessions will be available on the Attendee Portal 24-48 hours after they happen.
Yes, we have many sessions that qualify for CPE credit. You can filter the Session Catalog by the types of credits offered by NASBA, and SHRM in mid-July.
Yes. Please reserve your hotel room during the registration process. The deadline to register and book your hotel room is 2 October 2026. We suggest using our hotel booking tool to receive the conference rates at each of the hotels.
Cancelling or changing your event registration does not automatically cancel or change your hotel
reservation. You are solely responsible for cancelling your hotel reservation, via the Attendee Portal.
Hotel prepayment deadline: You must complete pre-payment before 23 October to secure your booking.
Hotel cancellation deadline: Cancellations must be made before 16 October 2026 at 16:00 CEST to avoid a penalty.
Hotel cancellation penalty: Failure to cancel by the deadline, or a ‘no-show’ at the hotel, will result in a penalty equal to the full booking being charged to your credit card.
Cancellation or change of travel reservations is the sole responsibility of the attendee. Workday is not responsible for any damages or costs resulting from canceled registrations or hotel penalties.
Hotel cancellations must be made seventy-two (72) hours prior to your scheduled arrival date to avoid a penalty equal to one night’s room and tax.
Cancellation or change of travel reservations is the sole responsibility of the attendee. If you don’t check in to your scheduled hotel (as per the hotel’s policy) on the arrival date, the remainder of your reservation will be cancelled and the deposit payment will be forfeited.
We recommend booking through the official accommodation portal to make the most of your Workday Rising EMEA experience. Benefits include:
Exclusive rates: Access negotiated rates at carefully selected, high-quality hotels..
Convenience: Stay close to the event and use the official event shuttle service from hotels that are not within walking distance.
Networking: Be part of the Workday Rising EMEA community throughout your stay, alongside peers, partners and colleagues.
Support: Book with confidence, with dedicated accommodation support and verified safety standards that may not apply to external bookings.
Digital
Visit the My Events page in the Attendee Portal. There’s an option to upgrade your pass within your registration. This will give you access to hundreds of additional on-demand sessions.
Yes, all of the Workday Rising EMEA digital content is included with the Full Experience Pass.
Digital Pass Cancellation
We do not offer refunds for Digital Passes
Your paid digital registration will allow access to on-demand content viewable at any point for 90 days.
You can transfer your registration to another person within your organisation. Please email the Workday Rising EMEA team with your request, including the names and email addresses of both the original registrant and the substitute attendee, no later than 14 November 2026.
Substitutions cannot be made after 14 November 2026. Registrations cannot be transferred to future Workday event
Visit the login page and click Forgot password? You’ll receive an email to reset your password. Please add risingemearegistration@workday.com to your safe sender list to ensure you receive your temporary password, and check your spam folder.
If you continue to have any issues, please contact the Workday Rising EMEA team through the chat support box on the login page, or by emailing us at risingemearegistration@workday.com with the subject line: Workday Rising EMEA Password Assistance.
If you have any other questions about Workday Rising EMEA, please email risingemearegistration@workday.events. We’re happy to help.