Agenda
28 May 2024
GDI | Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute, Rüschlikon
Workday Elevate is your chance to see how Workday is helping EMEA organisations shape the future of work. See what we’ve got lined up for you below.
*For your convenience, both German and English translations will be available simultaneously in the main conference room.
- Registrations & Refreshments
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Workday Regional Welcome | Welcome to Workday Elevate Zurich
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Fred Alran
General Manager Switzerland and Austria, Workday
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Ana Mislitchi
Head of EMEA Value Management, Workday
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Workday Innovation Keynote: The Future of Work
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Fred Alran
General Manager Switzerland and Austria, Workday
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Carolyn Horne
Sr EMEA VP, Strategic Customer Engagement, Workday
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Ana Mislitchi
Head of EMEA Value Management, Workday
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Jens Löhmar
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Continental / DACH, Workday
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Brian Montgomery
Senior Director Finance, Workday
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Embracing the Future of Work: the transformation journey at Roche
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Melanie Lechermann
Product Manager Workday, Roche
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Lynda Taumann-Yrisarry
Sr. Principal Managing Partner, DACH, Workday
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- Lunch & Expo Area
- New to Workday
- Experienced
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Finance 2030: Navigating the Digital Frontier
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Brian Montgomery
Sr Director Finance, Workday
Over the past few years, expectations have increased beyond just maximizing shareholder value, to meeting the expectations of a broader set of stakeholders and becoming the architects of value creation. This expanded role means finance must have the right data, technology foundation, and people to be successful. Tomorrow’s CFOs need to create value, but they also need to anticipate and navigate what’s coming next, like the impact inflation, a recession or global unrest will have on their business. Join us for a panel discussion, where we will investigate a plan for the finance of Tomorrow what are the steps finance teams can take today to prepare for the future, through a candid exchange of experiences and foresight. Our panelists will share their perspectives on adapting to the velocity of change, how they see AI and ML reshaping financial strategies, predictive analytics, and the ethical considerations surrounding data-driven finance.
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Optimise for the future of work: Workday's unique approach to AI
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Jens Löhmar
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Continental / DACH, 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.
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Making the future work: strategy and vision for CHROs
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Richard Doherty
Senior Director, Solution Marketing, 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.
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From good to great: Running a world class operation with HR, Financials, planning and analytics on one platform
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Fabian Jeckel
Principal, Solution Consultant, Workday
The world is moving fast so agility is key. See how Workday's integrated suite of solutions can help finance professionals gain an edge by running a integrated operation cross HR, Finance, planning and analytics.
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Handle employee, manager, and HR strategic and operational inquiries with Workday Help
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Yannik Kindler
Manager HR Transformation, Deloitte
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Nikolaij Lankoff
Head of People Digital Services, Sunrise
What do I need to do when I want to change my working hours? How frequently should I check in with my team? This process is too complicated, can we change it to save time and money?
At Sunrise, we streamlined all HR related inquiries in Workday. From how-to-guides and transactions to tickets related to operational tasks, change requests and bugs, every HR query has the same point of contact. Explore how Sunrise supported by Deloitte leverages Workday Help to improve the employee experience and drive strategical + operational efficiencies in HR. -
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The "Sandoz Rebirth" - leveraging ADP and Workday for Excellence
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Miguel Macias
Global Head P&O Operations, Sandoz
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Martin Barner
Head HR Operations and Digital Solutions, Sandoz
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Robert Beer
Global Sales Director Enterprise Key Accounts, ADP Employer Services
Learn from Martin and Miguel how Sandoz is building almost from scratch an organization of over 20’000 employees in a time-span of only 24 months since the official spinoff from Novartis took place in October 2023.
Sandoz is proud of its unique company culture and values employees’ well being highly. It comes as no surprise that in times when everything changes, some things need to be rock solid; timely and accurate payments of salaries as well as access to personal and company information via user-friendly tools are paramount to keeping employee motivation high.
Hear why Sandoz chose two global leaders in their respective fields to achieve just that: ADP (payroll) and Workday (HCM) and how those two services will interact seamlessly via a certified connector.
Don’t miss out on Martin and Miguel taking you on a journey with unique insights into motivations, challenges, and learnings! -
- Networking Break: Meet the Experts
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Optimizing Workforce Management in the SME Sector: A Guide for Workday Adaptive Planning with Capri Sun Group
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Grigorios Ioannou
HR Controlling & Compensation Manager, Capri Sun Group
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Bianca Ranasekara
HR Systems Manager, Capri Sun Group
How can you leverage data to improve business efficiencies and guide your workforce through transformation?
Join us to learn how to empower your organisation with our planning solutions – equipping you with the timely, actionable insights you need to stay ahead of the curve. -
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Navigating the Workday HCM Journey: Insights from Zühlke's Success Story
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Richard Gafner
Principal Management Consultant, Zühlke
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Philipp Hasler
HR Project Lead / HR Digital Lead, Zühlke
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Agata Laskowska
Customer Account Director, Kainos
Embark on a journey through Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) transformation with Zühlke and Kainos as your guide. Discover how they navigated strategic phases, from laying the groundwork to post-implementation optimisation.
Gain insights into their approach to getting the basics right, aligning with business objectives, and leveraging innovation in recruiting and people analytics. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Zühlke's experiences and elevate your own HR strategies. -
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How SGS Deployed Workday to three countries in under six months
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Keith Savage
Head of Global HR Operations, SGS Société Générale de Surveillance
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Sylvan Schmid
Senior Customer Strategy and Value Manager, Workday
When a legacy ERP system in three countries has to be retired for contractual reasons in six months’ time, speed is key. Hear how SGS resolved this by implementing Workday Human Capital Management for 100,000 employees in 121 countries.
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Supporting ambitious business growth: Lonza and Alight's Workforce Journey
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Carsten Scheuba
Head Workforce Experience Design & Process Governance, Lonza
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Dirk Burkamp
Regional Director DACH, Alight Solutions
Explore the collaborative journey of Lonza and Alight as they strategically align HR initiatives to support Lonza’s organizational transformation. From the phased implementation of Workday HCM to seamless integration with Alight's Payroll and Time Tracking systems, discover how this partnership drives efficiency, enables new leadership insights and enhances the employee experience. Gain insights into lessons learned and future outlook how Lonza and Alight support future business growth.
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oCHRO Roadmap and Highlights
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Conal Markey
Sr Director, Strategic Engagement, Workday
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Vedrana Bogdan
Manager, Solution Consulting, Workday
What's new in 2024R1 and beyond? -
New features not to miss -
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Democratizing People Analytics
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Adam Tombor
Global Head of People Analytics, Bank Julius Bär
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Sebastian Hilbing
Sr Solution Consultant, Workday
Prepare, reconcile, and access high volumes of data—no matter where they’re stored. Join this session and learn from Julius Bär how they dive deeper into their company data for better insights and decision making with Workday Prism Analytics.
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- Networking Break: Meet the Experts
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Elevating Workforce Management: Leveraging Workday VNDLY for External Talent Excellence
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Sarah Hahn
Product Specialist, Workday
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Adam Navratil
Sr. Customer Strategy & Value Manager, Workday
As businesses increasingly turn to external workers to fill critical skills gaps and enhance agility, effective management of this workforce segment becomes paramount. This session delves into the transformative potential of Workday VNDLY in optimizing and streamlining the management of your external workforce and statement of work needs. This session will provide insights into how Workday VNDLY addresses the complexities of contingent labor management, from efficient recruiting and onboarding to detailed SOW negotiations and compliance adherence. We will explore the key benefits and features of this innovative platform, including its ability to reduce time to hire, enhance process transparency, and ensure financial control. Attendees will also learn about Workday VNDLY’s global capabilities, focusing on local compliance, data security, and seamless integration with existing systems. Discover how to leverage these powerful tools to not only manage but also strategically align your extended workforce with your organizational goals, thus driving better business decisions and fostering a connected, efficient, and secure external workforce ecosystem.
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Forward-looking for generations
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René Latzer
Head Services & Digital Transformation, LGT Private Banking
To execute with speed and agility, you and your IT teams need a purpose-built platform with low-code tools to rapidly compose new capabilities. Join this session and learn from LGT Private Banking, how they innovate responsibly by building AI-enabled apps with Workday Extend.
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Keynote "Anxious humans and stressed AI – how to stay calm in times of transformation"
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Dr. Laura Wünsch
Neuroscientist, Mental Health Advisor, New Ways of Working & DEI Expert
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- Announcing Winner "Customer Rockstar Award" Wrap up and Close
- Networking Apero powered by High Perf People & PwC