Illuminate work. Spark community.

Join forward thinkers ushering in a new day at work with next-gen AI.

In Person | Digital
Moscone Center
San Francisco, California
September 15–18, 2025

NEW: Get pro certified.

Customer attendees can now get Workday Pro certified conveniently at the conference.

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Now live: The full Session Catalog.

Dive into the robust catalog including speakers and session abstracts. Get ready for goodness!

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Event Passes: Plenty of options.

Attending this epic event is worth every penny, and there’s a pass type for every budget.

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WHY ATTEND

The future of work?
AI-powered.
Human-centric.

At Workday Rising, we’re illuminating the path forward with next-gen AI, bold ideas, and a global community that’s defining what’s next. As your forward-thinking partner, we envision a future where organizations of all sizes can execute with speed, deploy with impact, and maximize social good. Where human capabilities are elevated, amplified by AI. Ready to take your place as leaders in the AI revolution? Let’s do this.

Four days. Nonstop AI innovation.

500+

forward-thinking speakers

400+

ground-breaking sessions

150+

visionary partners

Keynote speaker

Brené Brown on deeply human leadership.

As a world-renowned researcher and #1 New York Times best-selling author, Brené Brown has spent decades exploring courage, vulnerability, and what it takes to lead. Hear about her new research on the unexpected skills that we will need to engage in deep collaboration and deep thinking, while befriending uncertainty and instability.

Featured speakers

Mic-drop moments ahead.

Hear our powerhouse leaders share powerful insights on how to drive business forever forward in the age of AI. Keep checking back for more speakers!

Carl Eschenbach

Chief Executive Officer,
Workday

Aneel Bhusri

Co-Founder and Executive Chair,
Workday

Emma Chalwin

Chief Marketing Officer,
Workday

Ashley Goldsmith

Chief People Officer,
Workday

Rani Johnson

Chief Information Officer,
Workday

Zane Rowe

Chief Financial Officer,
Workday

Forward thinkers embracing the future of AI.

Our customers are going all in on AI. Hear their success stories firsthand.

“There’s a lot of excitement at Workday Rising, and the buzz around AI truly feels like the game changer that will transform the finance profession and revolutionize the way that we work.”

—SVP, Accounting Systems

AWARDS

The nominations are in. Get ready to celebrate.

Workday Customer Awards nominations are officially closed. A huge thank you to the forward thinkers who shared their illuminating stories. Finalists will be announced in August!

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