FIRST-TIME EXPERIENCE
New here? You’re in the right place.
Get ready to create core memories at your first Workday Rising. Now onto the good stuff.
LEARN
Jump-start your journey here. The future is bright.
Filters in the Session Catalog are at your service. Start by picking a track.
New keynotes tailored to your role.
Catch the new role-based keynotes for the offices of HR, finance, and IT.
Product strategy and vision sessions.
Get the skinny on trends, roadmaps, and the latest features for each product area in these sessions.
Introductory sessions for you.
To get started, check out intro sessions for HR, finance, IT, services, and student management.
New express labs for hands-on learning.
Transform your understanding of what’s possible at our drop-in labs.
NETWORK
Where fresh faces meet master minds.
Braindates
Participate in curated discussions on topics created by you and your peers to learn, connect, and spark bright ideas.
Ask-an-Expert
Customers, connect with a Workday consultant for a 30-minute session to optimize your configurations and maximize your subscription.
Customer Reference Conversations
Join interactive discussions to hear directly from Workday customers about their experiences using Workday products.
EXPO
AI innovation you can touch.
The Core
Witness an immersive experience where you will see how Workday empowers humans with AI agents in the workforce.
Workday Illuminate™
Get hands-on learning at our extended Expo Campus Experience, anchored by Workday Illuminate and our AI platform technologies.
Workday Solutions: AI and Product Showcase
See Workday products in action, talk to the experts supporting them, and experience demos and discussions for all industries.
Workday Partners
Engage with over 200 Workday partners showcasing the latest AI technologies and services that support them.
Expo Theaters
Listen to theater sessions in the room or from anywhere with our new audio streaming capabilities you can find in the Workday Rising app.
CELEBRATE
Reserved seating for the Workday Rising rookies.
We can’t wait for you to experience our Customer Appreciation Party for the first time. Celebrate our 20th birthday with us and enjoy the show from a special section with fellow first-timers. Come dressed to impress in radiant attire. Guess passes for the party are available!
AGENDA Overview
The perfect agenda is up to you.
Build your personalized event experience and plan for the moments that matter most.
Monday, September 15
Registration (First-Timer Swag)
New: Workday Pro Certifications
Ancillary Meetings
First-Timer Welcome Session
Braindate
Ask-an-Expert
Welcome Keynote
(First-Timer Seating)
Expo
Welcome Reception
Tuesday, September 16
Sunrise 5K Fun Run & Walk
Registration
New: Workday Pro Certifications
Innovation Keynote
HR, Finance, and IT Keynotes
First-Timer Lunch
Expo
Sessions
Braindate
Ask-an-Expert
Sunset Sound Baths
Wednesday, September 17
Sunrise Yoga
Registration
New: Workday Pro Certifications
Community Keynote
Expo
Sessions
Braindate
Ask-an-Expert
Customer Appreciation Party
(First-Timer Seating)
Thursday, September 18
Registration
New: Workday Pro Certifications
Expo
Sessions
First-Timer Meetup
Braindate
Ask-an-Expert
Ancillary Meetings
WHY WORKDAY
Own the work day with our AI platform.
From the Fortune 500 to SMBs, Workday transforms how businesses manage their people, money, and agents. The proof is in the percentages.
60%
average reduction in time to close
74%
improvement in HR operations
22%
reduction in time to complete tasks
62%
improvement in accounting capabilities
That first-time feeling is in your future.
Don’t miss out on the AI event of the season. Build your case with our justification letter.