Get the Green Light to Attend Workday Rising

In a year when every budget item is under the microscope, sending employees to a conference might feel like a luxury. But Workday Rising in San Francisco isn’t just another industry event—it’s a smart investment in maximizing the full value of your Workday platform.

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Attention forward thinkers! Workday Rising, our flagship customer conference, is just around the corner—September 15-18, 2025—and we're confident that attending this event will be a game-changer for you and your organization.

Hoping to go but still waiting for the green light from your manager? Here are six reasons that will turn that “maybe” into a “yes.”

6 Reasons You Can’t Miss Workday Rising

In a year when every budget item is under the microscope, sending employees to a conference might feel like a luxury. But Workday Rising could save you time and resources in the long run. Attending is a strategic investment in AI for HR and finance—from operational efficiency and smarter tech adoption to stronger cross-functional alignment. 

Workday Rising is where the future of work comes into focus.

Here's why you need to be there, and why your manager has to stamp your ticket to attend:

  • Hear big ideas from industry visionaries: Get insight  from Workday executives and leaders from Microsoft, Instacart, Salesforce, and more. Plus, you won’t want to miss opening keynote speaker Dr. Brené Brown, who will share how to lead with courage in a world transformed by AI.
  • See the most powerful AI for HR and finance: Explore how organizations are defining the future of work with agentic AI that puts humans at the center. And you'll see how Workday is helping businesses just like yours reach new heights.
  • Work hands-on with solutions: Forget just listening. We’ll host hands-on labs where you can roll up your sleeves and dig into the power of Workday's intelligent enterprise solutions for yourself.
  • Get stronger together: Rub shoulders with Workday product experts, partners, and thousands of HR, finance, and IT pros just like you. This is your chance to build your network, share ideas, and learn from a community of forward-thinkers tackling the same challenges you are.
  • Engage in personalized learning for real results: Past attendees rave about how Workday Rising delivers immediate, tangible benefits, with exclusive access to product demos, customer showcases, and immersive activations. Choose from 400+ sessions tailored to different roles and industries, and get hands-on support from 800+ product experts to optimize your Workday experience.
  •  Level up your skills (and save big!): Here's a huge one: for the first time ever, you can take a Workday Pro Certification Exam right at Workday Rising for only $99! That's a massive saving compared to the usual $800, and a fantastic opportunity to boost your skills, and in turn, your career.

What You'll Gain

Rising is where the future of work comes into focus. You'll hear bold ideas, discover innovative solutions, and connect with the people shaping what’s next in finance, HR, and technology. You’ll learn best practices, find ways to optimize your Workday investment, and walk away with a treasure trove of knowledge.

So, mark your calendars, start planning your trip, and get ready for an unforgettable experience at Workday Rising 2025.


Ready to join us? Head over to the Workday Rising website to learn more and register!

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