Workday Rising 2025 to Showcase AI Innovations with Brené Brown and Duran Duran
Workday announces star-studded lineup and key sponsors for its 2025 flagship conference, featuring Brené Brown, Duran Duran, and Microsoft.
Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY) has unveiled the talent, customer, and partner lineup for Workday Rising 2025, its annual flagship conference for finance, HR, and IT professionals. The event will take place September 15-18 in San Francisco, showcasing the future of work with a focus on AI-powered solutions for managing people, money, and agents.
Key Highlights
- Opening Keynote: Workday CEO Carl Eschenbach will kick off the event alongside renowned researcher and author Brené Brown, who will discuss leadership in a rapidly evolving work environment.
- Mainstage Speakers: Visionaries from Microsoft and Instacart will share insights on enterprise transformation and the power of Workday Illuminate.
- Customer Appreciation Party: Iconic rock band Duran Duran will headline the celebration, honoring Workday's innovative customers and partners.
Partner Ecosystem
Workday's global partner ecosystem plays a crucial role in extending the platform's capabilities. This year's conference will feature over 175 partners, including:
- Titanium Sponsors: Accenture, Cognizant, Deloitte, KPMG LLP, OneSource Virtual, PwC
- Platinum Sponsors: Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, Infosys, Kainos, Paradox, Strada, TechWolf
- Gold Sponsors: ADP, Avaap, Avalara, Blink, CloudPay, and more.
- Workday Ventures Sponsors: Aisera, Auditoria.AI, Automation Anywhere, and others pioneering AI innovations.
Quotes
Emma Chalwin, Chief Marketing Officer at Workday, stated:
"Workday Rising is where our entire community comes together to experience how Workday, our visionary customers, and our powerful partner ecosystem are boldly shaping the AI-powered future of work."
Additional Information
- Registration: Workday Rising 2025
- Press Release: Workday Announces Rising 2025
About Workday
Workday is a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, used by over worldwide, including more than 60% of the Fortune 500. Learn more at .
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