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General
Workday Rising is happening October 12–15, 2026, at The Venetian Resort and Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada, and online.
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 the CFP site.
No, Workday Rising 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, please email risingregistration@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 temperature in session rooms, we recommend that you bring an extra layer.
The following meals will be provided:
- Monday: Welcome Reception (drinks and a light buffet)
- Tuesday: Light breakfast bites and lunch
- Wednesday: Light breakfast bites, lunch, and the Customer Appreciation Party (drinks and appetizers)
- Thursday: Brunch
You have the option to purchase one Guest Customer Appreciation Party Pass ($395) for a guest who is at least 18 years old, while supplies last. Valid ID is required for entry. Other than that, guests are not permitted at functions or public areas of the conference.
The following services and accommodations are provided on site:
- Lactation pods
- Reflection room
- First aid
- Security
- Mobile app help desk
- Disability help desk
- Sunflower buttons for people with non-visible disabilities
- Your Comfort Zone, brought to you by La-Z-Boy
October is warm with a high of 85°F (29°C) during the day, and a low of 55°F (13°C) at night.
Registration
All registration cancellations, changes, and transfers must be received in writing and emailed to the Workday Rising 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 September 16, 2026: full refund of registration fee (less a $150 administration fee).
- Cancellation between September 17, 2026, and October 11, 2026: 50% refund of registration fee.
- Cancellation or change after October 11, 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 September 16, 2026: full refund of registration fee (less a $150 administration fee).
- Cancellation between September 17, 2026, and October 11, 2026: 50% refund of registration fee.
- Cancellation or change after October 11, 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 organization.
- You must email the Workday Rising team with your request and provide the names and email addresses of both the original and substitute registrants before or on October 11, 2026. No additional fees will be charged for substitutions.
- Substitutions will not be allowed after October 11, 2026.
Conference Pass Changes from In-Person to Digital Pass
- You must email the Workday Rising team with your request to change your conference pass before or on September 16, 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 September 17, 2026, and October 11, 2026: you will receive a refund of 50% of the paid fee.
- For requests to change your conference pass received after October 11, 2026, no refunds will be issued.
Email the Workday Rising 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 may transfer your registration to another person within your organization. Email the Workday Rising team with your request and provide the names and email addresses of both the original and substitute registrants before or on October 11, 2026. Substitutions will not be allowed after October 11, 2026. Purchases are not transferable 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 risingregistration@workday.events with the subject line: Workday Rising Password Assistance.
Please request accessibility assistance during the registration process.
Sessions
Keynotes
Our must-see keynotes are the epicenter of innovation, where AI vision becomes reality. Join us to get a first look at our newest product breakthroughs and gain exclusive insights directly from Workday executives, industry visionaries, and the customers who are defining what’s next.
Product Strategy and Vision
Our AI gives your business superintelligence for work. Join our Product Strategy and Vision sessions for a high-level look at the trends, roadmaps, and product innovation that matters for you and your role.
Product Insights
Join our 30-minute product sessions to master new technology. You’ll come away with practical tips and tricks you can use immediately to streamline your workflows and boost efficiency in your day-to-day.
What’s New In Workday
Explore the newest key features from our latest product release and get an exclusive look at how you can use Workday to drive real outcomes within your organization.
Leading Practices
Real challenges, real results. Get inspired by real stories from Workday customers and product experts as they share the blueprints, hurdles, and wins from their most successful deployments.
Meetups
Go beyond the session. Join Workday product experts for an interactive meetup to get personalized answers and network with peers tackling similar challenges.
Demos
Accelerate your learning with "how-to" demos. Learn to optimize your workflows with expert tips and new feature deep-dives.
Hands-On Labs
Move beyond the theory and dive into the tenant. In this guided, hands-on environment, you’ll test-drive the latest product innovations and deepen your technical knowledge. Whether you’re exploring a new module or optimizing an existing one, these labs provide the space and the tools to sharpen your expertise.
Express Labs
New to Workday, or simply curious about what’s new? Our Express Labs are your perfect entry point. These drop-in sessions offer a dynamic, hands-on experience, allowing you to explore the hottest tech and latest features at your own pace.
Leader Forums
Join your peers for interactive discussions and networking focused on thought leadership and role-based topics to help you develop strategies for moving your business into the new work day.
Customer Reference Conversations (CRCs)
Learn firsthand from the people who’ve been there, done that. Join these candid, customer-led sessions to explore how they navigated their Workday journey—come ready to ask your most pressing questions.
Once the full Session Scheduler is available in September, we’ll notify registered attendees via email.
Session Scheduler allows registered attendees to view and reserve sessions by date and time to help plan out their days at Rising. Session Scheduler will launch in September.
Workday Rising will have reserved seating for certain sessions and some will be first come first seated. More information about this will be shared when the Session Scheduler in September.
Yes, all Workday Rising digital content is included with the in-person Full Experience Pass.
Yes, all livestreamed and recorded sessions will be available on the Attendee Portal 24 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.
Accommodations
After you complete your registration, you will be prompted to book a hotel room using our official housing portal. You must book through the registration portal to access discounted rates at the 15 hotels located near the Venetian Resort.
By using our official housing portal, you ensure you get the most out of your Workday Rising experience. Benefits include:
- Exclusive Rates: Access negotiated pricing at high-quality, vetted properties.
- Convenience: Stay close to the action and enjoy exclusive access to the official event shuttle service for hotels beyond walking distance.
- Networking: Remain at the heart of the event alongside your peers and partners.
- Support: Gain peace of mind with dedicated housing support and verified safety standards not available for external bookings.
The deadline to book your hotel room is Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
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 (“Penalty”). 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.
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 and digital Braindates during the event.
Yes, all of the Workday Rising digital content is included with the in-person 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.
Note: Individual passes cannot be refunded if purchased as a group bundle.
You may transfer your pass to another person in your organization. You must email the Workday Rising team with your request and provide the names and email addresses of both the original and substitute registrants before or on October 11, 2026. No additional fees will be charged for substitutions. After October 11, 2026, substitutions will not be allowed.
Digital Braindates are a great way to exchange knowledge and share your expertise with fellow digital attendees. You can create a new topic or join an existing one. Braindates are available to Global Digital All-Access Pass holders only.
Visit the login page and click Forgot password? You’ll receive an email to reset your password. Please add risingregistration@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 team through the chat support box on the login page, or by emailing us at risingregistration@workday.events with the subject line: Workday Rising Password Assistance.
If you have any other questions about Workday Rising, please email risingregistration@workday.events. We’re happy to help.