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
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 analyics on one platform
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. -
- Breakout Session sponsored by ADP
- Networking Break: Meet the Experts
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Unlocking Tomorrow's Workforce
The pivotal role of data in leveraging people analytics has empowered organizations to make faster, informed decisions regarding their workforce. Augmented analytics facilitates addressing pressing data challenges through dynamic prioritization, automated storytelling, and strategic decision-making.
- Breakout Session sponsored by Kainos with Zühlke
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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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- Breakout Session sponsored by Alight with Lonza
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Customer Road Map
What's new in R1 24? -
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