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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 ($350) 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.
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.
If you have any other questions about Workday Rising, please email risingregistration@workday.events. We’re happy to help.
Once the full Session Scheduler is available in September, we’ll notify registered attendees via email.
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.
Yes. Please reserve your hotel room during the registration process. The deadline to register and book your hotel room is Tuesday, September 29, 2026. We suggest using our hotel booking tool to receive the conference rates at each of the hotels.
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.
We recommend using our official housing portal to 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.
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.