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Agenda
20 May 2025 | 09:30am–05:30pm SGT | Sands Expo and Convention Centre
See what we’ve got lined up for you below.
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Workday Discovery Zone
Explore new possibilities for your business in the Workday Discovery Zone. See our products in action, chat with trusted experts, connect with our customer community, and learn how to take the next steps on your journey.
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Welcome and Opening Act
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Yvonne Chan
Emcee, Former CNA News Anchor, Media Trainer
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Opening Address: Managing your workforce in the era of Agentic AI
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Jess O'Reilly
General Manager, ASEAN, Workday
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Innovation Keynote
Join us to explore Workday’s product and technology vision, shaping the future of work and finance. Discover how Workday AI System of Record and our evolving product roadmap drive HR and Finance innovation, automation, and smarter decision-making. Learn how our solutions empower organizations to stay agile, optimize operations, and achieve lasting success.
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Andrew Kershaw
Group General Manager, Office of the CFO Products, Workday
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Melanie Lougee
Vice President, Product Vision & Experience, Workday
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Forward Thinkers Panel Session
Moderated by Yvonne Chan
This panel brings together leaders to share insights on how they have utilised best-in-class technology, to drive transformation within the context of their roles and bring positive business impact to their organisations.
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Deny Rahardjo
Group Chief Information and Digital Officer, Sime Darby Berhad
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Helen Snowball
Chief People Officer, PropertyGuru Group
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Michelle Quek
Vice President, Finance Ensign InfoSecurity
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Customer Award Winner Announcement
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Jess O'Reilly
General Manager, ASEAN, Workday
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Closing Plenary Keynote: Sea's of change
The journey began in 2017, when Grant 'Axe' Rawlinson embarked “Into the Unknown”, on an exploratory expedition to travel from Singapore to New Zealand by human power. Be one of the first to hear from Axe, the finishing of the route from Australia to New Zealand at Elevate Singapore 2025.
In this keynote, Grant ‘Axe’ Rawlinson shares the gripping story of his fourth and final attempt in March 2025 to row across the treacherous Tasman Sea—a journey marked by three prior failures and relentless adaptation. With raw honesty and deep insight, he parallels this bold human-powered expedition with how organizations can face uncertainty, harness change, and find clarity in chaos. As AI transforms industries, this talk offers a compass for leaders and teams to adapt, stay resilient, and lead with purpose through uncharted waters.-
Grant "Axe" Rawlinson
Human Power Adventurer
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Thank You and Afternoon Programme Announcements
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Yvonne Chan
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- Lunch and Networking, Discovery Zone / Expo Area, Discovery Theatre / Expo Area, Executive Luncheon HR / Finance and IT Leaders
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Discovery Theatre
Meet the Workday subject matter experts in the Workday booth. Catch them in action at preview sessions in the Discovery Theatre.
12:15pm–12:30pm: AI Powered Innovation for Growth Companies
How AI can drive value for growth companies. In this demo, we will use Workday AI to empower our teams with advanced analytics and decision support, shifting their focus from transactional work to strategic initiatives and driving exponential growth.
12:35pm–12:50pm: Scenario Planning in Times of Uncertainty
See how you can easily create new Financial Plan Versions and enable users to collaborate on different Scenarios with Workday Adaptive Planning.
12:55pm–01:10pm: Workday AI models, in the hands of developers
Workday AI Gateway is an Extend add-on that enables customers to build intelligent apps using innovative AI services such as document intelligence, skills analysis, and ML forecasting and leverage best-of-breed AI technologies from third parties delivered natively in Workday Extend.
01:15pm–01:30pm: Unlock the full potential of Workday with Success Plans
Workday Success Plans are subscription-based offerings designed to help customers maximize the value of their Workday investment and realize their business goals. We provide expertise, support, resources, and education tailored to the different needs of customers throughout their journey with us.
02:55pm–03:15pm: Unlock Next-Level Workday Performance: Introducing Hiredscore & Evisort
Let's explore how we can further empower your Workday experience. Today, we'll be taking a closer look at two powerful additions to the Workday ecosystem: Workday Hiredscore and Workday Evisort.
Get ready to see how these innovative solutions can elevate your HR and finance functions within your existing Workday environment.
03:20pm–03:40pm: The CFO’s New Superpower: Workday AI in Real Life
Discover how finance leaders are using Workday AI as their new superpower to turn data into real-time insights, streamline decisions, and drive impact - faster than ever.
03:45pm–04:05pm: Thrive with AI: Holistic Skills-based Talent Management
Discover why a unified solution is a pre-requisite for Effective AI, and how Workday's Unified HR Solution with Embedded AI empowers you to manage your entire workforce from Hire to Retire for Better Business Outcomes such as Skills-based Recruitment, Talent Development, and Long-term Talent Retention, so you can Thrive in a fast-changing world.
- Human Resources
- Finance
- Technology
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Introduction of Track
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Pei Woan Wong
Senior Director, Solution Consulting, Asia, Workday
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Strategy and Vision: Moving the Office of the CHRO Forever Forward
Workday HCM Suite is the AI platform that elevates HR. Transform HR into a strategic powerhouse by unlocking total workforce insights on a dynamic AI-powered platform designed for extensibility, personalised experiences and operational efficiency. Join this session to hear the Workday vision on how HR can embrace new ways of working and navigate the future.
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Melanie Lougee
Vice President, Product Vision and Experience, Workday
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Customer Conversations
Moderated by Pei Woan Wong
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Vikas Verma
Managing Director, Human Resources, UOB
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Yvonne Tan
Chief People Officer, Southeast Asia Dentsu
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Future of HR in the age of Agentic AI
This past year has seen an unprecedented adoption of AI in the workplace. With Agentic AI now coming centre stage and software platforms like Workday making way for managing these digital workers alongside humans, we need to think differently on how HR operates in this new world. Join Accenture at Workday Elevate as we help you unravel the different AI models out there, how to approach adoption of Agentic AI in your organizations and also see examples from Accenture’s own creative use of AI in enhancing the employee experience.
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Deepak S. lyer
Managing Director, APAC Workday Business Group Lead, Accenture
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Shailesh Shetye
Managing Director, Lead HR Transformation & DIGITAL HR, APAC Markets, Accenture
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Closing of Track
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Pei Woan Wong
Senior Director, Solution Consulting, Asia, Workday
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Introduction of Track
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Sammy Yeung
Value Management, Workday
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Strategy and Vision: Moving the Office of the CFO Forever Forward
The potential for accounting and procurement teams to make strategic business impact has never been greater. Together, we’re charting a course to unlock this potential and harness the power of data, people and processes. Join this session to learn about the latest enhancements in AI, analytics and user experience – and see where we’re heading next.
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Andrew Kershaw
Group General Manager, Office of the CFO Products, Workday
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Customer Conversation
Moderated by Sammy Yeung
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Anneke Gibb
Regional Controller, APAC, Netflix
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Finance in The Cloud Era : Best Practices for ERP implementation
As organizations today navigate uncertain market conditions, rising costs of doing business and economic headwinds, the need for a system of records that provides accurate insights, scalability, and flexibility, together with a structured and yet nimble finance structure becomes more apparent. Join Clement, Workday Finance Lead at Deloitte SEA, and his guest, Lee Thong, Founder of KlarityWorks, in an engaging discussion on finance transformation. Gain insights into the key drivers prompting CFOs to embark on this journey, strategies to prepare organizations for success, and the unique advantages of Workday ERP in achieving your transformation goals.
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Clement Chua
Director, Finance & Enterprise Performance, Workday Finance Lead SEA, Deloitte
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Closing of Track
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Sammy Yeung
Value Management, Workday
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Introduction of Track
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Bobby Wu
Head of Enterprise Architect, Asia Workday
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Strategy and Vision: Moving the Office of the CIO Forever Forward
IT and CIOs find themselves as leaders in a strategic inflection point as AI continues to usher in a new era of transformation. Gain exclusive insights from IT leaders on navigating the latest IT trends, from AI to security and governance. Discover how Workday is helping CIOs to conquer challenges, seize opportunities and position IT for a future of limitless potential.
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Raghu Prasad
Vice President, Solution Consulting, Workday
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Customer Conversations
Moderated by Bobby Wu
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Lim Shih Hsien
Executive Vice President, Cyber IT & OT, Seatrium
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Tryfon Patronias
ERP Systems IT Lead
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What’s Next in the Evolving Workday Ecosystem?
This session explores how CIOs can evolve their Workday ecosystem beyond core HR to drive agility, data-driven decision making, and resilience. Discover how to optimize, expand, and future-proof your Workday investment for a dynamic, hybrid workforce.
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Anirban Dass
Vice President Payroll and Professional Services APAC, Strada
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Closing of Track
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Bobby Wu
Head of Enterprise Architect, Asia Workday
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- Tea Break and Networking Discovery Zone, Expo Area
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Key updates in Product Roadmap and Workday 2025R1 – HCM
Recommended for Customer Base
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Abhijit Kohli
Principal Solution Consultant, Workday
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Chariya Suthinoon
Principal Enterprise Architect, Workday
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Key updates in Product Roadmap and Workday 2025R1 – Finance
Recommended for Customer Base
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Kristina Florensia
Senior Solution Consultant, Workday
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Bobby Wu
Head of Enterprise Architect, Asia, Workday
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Taking the Public Sector Forever Forward in the Age of AI
By Invitation Only for Singapore Public Sector
Embracing AI can empower governments to unlock unprecedented levels of efficiency, effectiveness, and citizen engagement. However, realising this vision requires a coordinated and strategic approach. Governments must invest in digital infrastructure and workforce, to realise success at scale. This session explores the journey and drivers for change.
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Rowan Miranda
Managing Director and Industry Lead for Government and Education, Workday
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From Vision to Reality: Gaining Stakeholder Buy-In for Transformation
Recommended For Prospective Customers
Want to ensure your transformation project gets the green light? This session focuses on articulating clear business value, a crucial first step for success. Join us to discuss strategies for gaining buy-in from your cross-functional stakeholders and the Board of Directors. You'll leave with actionable steps to craft the perfect pitch and set your project up for success.
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Melissa Hong
Senior Value Manager, Workday
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Naviti Mardia
Senior Value Manager, Workday
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Welcome back and Introduction
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Yvonne Chan
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Closing Keynote: Augmented, Not Replaced: Leading with Purpose in the Age of AI
In this keynote, Dr. Ayesha Khanna explores how AI is reshaping the workplace — not by replacing humans, but by empowering them. Speaking to HR, IT, and finance leaders, she addresses the urgency of embracing AI with intention, the ethical responsibilities that come with it, and how to lead through change with empathy. With insights on managing tech-driven anxiety and the importance of reskilling, she highlights the essential milestones on this journey. The message is clear: in a world of rapid transformation, the human edge is your greatest advantage.
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Dr Ayesha Khanna
AI Advisor, Board Member
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Thank You and Lucky Draw
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Yvonne Chan
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Networking Cocktail Reception
Don't miss the ultimate networking event! Join us in the discovery zone for an evening of drinks, delicious bites, and entertainment. Relax, unwind, and connect with peers, partners, and Workday leaders as we close the day.