Max Wessel
Senior Vice President, Growth, Product and Technology
Workday
Workday Elevate® Chicago Executive Connect
Join an exclusive group of C-level leaders to experience superintelligence in action. You'll discover how your people and AI agents can work together to create a competitive advantage for your organization.
August 6, 2026 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM CDT
Marriott Marquis Chicago
Event Highlights
Bring the new work day to life.
Engage with leading thinkers to explore how superintelligence automates work across your entire enterprise—from HR and Finance to IT and beyond.
Build connections that matter.
Connect with peers and Workday leaders in our exclusive lounge to exchange AI insights and new strategies.
Take part in strategic collaboration.
Join C-suite leaders in closed-door workshops to explore AI frameworks that enhance foresight and decision-making speed.
Agenda
Get ready for a day of discovery.
Enjoy full access to the Workday Elevate program plus an exclusive executive track—including a private lounge for peer networking, strategic 1:1s, and our closed-door AI executive roundtable.
9:00 AM–10:00 AM
Arrivals and Registration
10:00 AM–11:00 AM
Opening Keynote
VIP Seating for Executive Connect Attendees
11:15 AM–11:45 PM
Executive Connect Welcome and Refreshments
11:45 AM–1:30 PM
Breakthrough AI Roundtables and Lunch
1:30 PM
Executive Connect Concludes
The Executive Lounge remains open for networking and 1:1 meetings; attendees are also welcome to join the main program.
1:45 PM–3:00 PM
Deep-Dive Breakout Sessions
3:15 PM–4:00 PM
Thought Leadership Closing Keynote: Live Podcast
4:00 PM–5:00 PM
Closing Reception
Meet the architects of the new work day.
Emily Walker
Head of oCHRO Product Strategy
Workday
Rob Zwiebach
Vice President, Product Management, Financial Management
Workday
Jason Scheckner
Head of Strategic Customer Engagement, AI
Workday
Chad Specht
GVP, Large Enterprise
Workday