Agenda

5 June 2024
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM NZST
Viaduct Events Centre

See what we’ve got lined up for you below.

Workday Elevate Agenda 2024
09:00–09:30
  • Regional Welcome & Workday Vision Keynote
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      Jo-Anne Ruhl

      Managing Director & Vice President ANZ, Workday

    Join Jo-Anne Ruhl for this visionary keynote exploring the extraordinary possibilities for machine learning and AI to shape the future of work beyond tomorrow.

09:30–10:15
  • C-Suite Discussion
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      Melissa Chan-Green

      Host & Media Presenter

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      Vicki Caisley

      Chief People Officer, NZAA

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      Chrissy Smith

      GM, Digital Platforms, Beca

    Join Melissa Chan-Green and senior executives from across the Workday customer community for an engaging discussion. You'll hear how transformation has been at the forefront for for these organisations as they prepare their business for the future by building the right foundation and embracing the pace of change.

10:15–10:45
  • Morning Tea in the Discovery Zone

    Join us for morning tea in the discovery zone.

10:45–11:30
  • CFO Track: Finance 2030 - Navigating the Digital Frontier
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      Andrew Kershaw

      General Manager, Financials, Workday

    Expectations have increased beyond just maximising shareholder value, to becoming the architects of value creation. This expanded role means finance must have the right data, technology foundation, and people to be successful. Join Andrew Kershaw as he shares his perspectives on adapting to the velocity of change, and how to leverage AI and ML.

10:45–11:30
  • CHRO Track: Making the future work - Strategy and vision for CHROs
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      Allyson Skene

      VP - Global Product Vision and Strategy, Workday

    As the working population declines and many organisations become resource challenged, HR must focus on driving efficiency and automation in HR operations while optimising strategic talent programmes to attract, develop & deploy the best talent. Hear Workday’s vision on how HR, harnessing the latest technology including AI, can embrace new ways of working and navigate an uncertain future of HR in driving organisational success in the years to come.

10:45–11:30
  • CIO Track: Achieving the power to adapt - Technology Strategy and vision
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      Kalan Comba

      Chief Technology Officer - North America, Workday

    Challenging market dynamics require the power to adapt. Join this session to discover the Workday technology strategy and how we empower organisations to adapt at speed, including examples of how our platform is driving innovation across IT, finance and HR.

11:30–12:15
  • CFO Track: Customer Fireside Chat
    • Debbie Starnes

      Head of Finance Transformation, Heartland Bank

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      Colm Giblin

      Head of Finance Transformation, Insignia Financial

    In this customer conversation you will hear how finance transformation has been the forefront of these organisations as they shape the future of work beyond tomorrow.

11:30–12:15
  • CHRO Track: Customer Fireside Chat
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      Nicola Wilson

      GM, People, Fulton Hogan

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      Chris Lokum

      Chief People Officer, Summerset

    In this customer conversation you will hear how HR transformation has been the forefront of these organisations as they shape the future of work beyond tomorrow.

11:30–12:15
  • CIO Track: Customer Fireside Chat
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      Jonathan Chaitow

      Head of ERP Systems, Transurban

    In this customer conversation you will hear how IT transformation has been the forefront of these organisations as they shape the future of work beyond tomorrow.

12:15–1:15
  • Lunch in the Discovery Zone

    Join us for lunch in the discovery zone.

1:15–2:00
  • CFO Track: Workday Financial Management
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      Andrew Kershaw

      General Manager, Financials, Workday

    Join us for an exploration into Workday Financial Management, your key to executing with speed and agility and the tools needed to shape the future of work beyond tomorrow. Discover how Workday's advanced functionalities, including AI and ML, empower finance to evolve into a true business partner, driving success and innovation.

1:15–2:00
  • CHRO Track: Leverage the Power of AI to Solve Business-Critical HR Challenges
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      Allyson Skene

      VP - Global Product Vision and Strategy, Workday

    Workday has always innovated to increase efficiencies for HR business partners and frontline managers. With AI, we are making another big leap to drive efficiency and accuracy in HR processes. Learn how AI simplifies complex tasks and improves the user experience in the journey of HCM optimization across Talent Management, Workforce Management, Employee Engagement and Analytics"

1:15–2:00
  • CIO Track: Optimise for the future of work: Workday's unique approach to AI
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      Kalan Comba

      Chief Technology Officer - North America, Workday

    We are in the midst of an unprecedented wave of technological innovation with AI fundamentally redefining how work gets done. Join us to learn the foundations of how Workday enables rapid delivery and adoption of AI, including generative AI, to provide impactful value to your organisation.

1:15–2:00
  • Next-Level Enterprise Performance Planning
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      Vince Randall

      Regional VP APAC & Japan, Workday Specialised Solutions

    In today’s rapidly changing business environments, organisations need to be more agile and adaptable than ever before. This requires finance and FP&A leaders to be strategic partners that can optimise business performance, mitigate risk, and seize new opportunities. Join this session to learn how Workday Adaptive Planning is helping finance teams lead their organisations to new levels of business agility and scalability. We discuss recent innovations and give you a clear understanding of our product roadmap and long-term vision.

2:00–2:45
  • CFO Track: Partner Session

    In this partner session, you will hear how Workday partners have been helping organisations like yours transform their businesses as they shape the future of work beyond tomorrow.

2:00–2:45
  • CHRO Track: Partner Session

    In this partner session, you will hear how Workday partners have been helping organisations like yours transform their businesses as they shape the future of work beyond tomorrow.

2:00–2:45
  • CIO Track: Partner Session

    In this partner session, you will hear how Workday partners have been helping organisations like yours transform their businesses as they shape the future of work beyond tomorrow.

2:00–2:45
  • Adaptive Planning: Customer Session
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      Claudia Pirko

      Senior Director Workday Adaptive Planning ANZ

    Hear how Workday Adaptive Planning customers have achieved planning agility, accelerated insights, and delivered scalability for their organisations.

2:45–3:15
  • Afternoon Tea in the Discovery Zone
3:15–4:00
  • Closing Keynote
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      The Rt Hon Helen Clark

      Former Prime Minister of New Zealand

    Join our special guest, the Rt Hon Helen Clark for a not to be missed fireside chat.

4:00–4:05
  • Closing Remarks
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      Melissa Chan-Green

      Host

    Join Melissa Chan-Green as she recaps the highlights from the day.

4:05–5:00
  • Entertainment & Networking Drinks in the Discovery Zone

    Join us for networking drinks in the discovery zone.

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