Executive Symposium at Workday Rising.
Join executive leaders to network, explore the transformative power of AI, and hear from distinguished speakers including Brené Brown, world-renowned researcher and best-selling author; and Fareed Zakaria, CNN host and distinguished columnist.
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Moscone Center
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September 15–16, 2025
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San Francisco, California
Event highlights
AI innovation awaits.
Engage with distinguished speakers and explore the transformative power of AI to elevate humans and supercharge work.
Connect with peers.
Network with executives from Fortune 500 companies and Workday leaders to gain critical insights.
Get expert insight.
Engage with thought leaders on next-gen AI innovation that helps you manage your people, money, and agents.
Attend Workday Rising for free.
After Executive Symposium, join our global community of forward thinkers at Workday Rising at no cost to you.
Featured speaker
Brené Brown
As a world-renowned researcher and #1 New York Times best-selling author, Brené Brown has spent decades exploring courage and vulnerability. In an insightful fireside chat, Brené, along with Alexi Robichaux, CEO and Co-Founder of BetterUp, share why a recommitment to human-centered leadership is the key to increasing impact while navigating complexity and uncertainty.
Featured speaker
Fareed Zakaria
Gain unparalleled insights from Fareed Zakaria, host of CNN’s acclaimed Fareed Zakaria GPS and distinguished columnist for The Washington Post. With interviews spanning world leaders to forward thinkers, Fareed brings a uniquely informed perspective on the forces shaping our world.
Agenda
What to expect.
Experience an agenda filled with AI innovation alongside Workday executives and peers from global brands that are revolutionizing their organizations.
- Monday, September 15
- Tuesday, September 16
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Welcome and Executive Symposium General Session
11:00 AM–11:50 AM
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Lunch by Function:
HR Executive Lunch
Finance Executive Lunch
IT Executive Lunch12:00 PM–12:50 PM
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Executive Symposium General Session
1:00 PM–2:30 PM
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Forums by Function:
Forum for HR Executives
Forum for Finance Executives
Forum for IT Executives2:45 PM–3:45 PM
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Executive Symposium General Session
4:00 PM–5:05 PM
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Workday Rising Welcome Keynote (VIP Seating)
5:30 PM–6:15 PM
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Executive Symposium Welcome Reception
6:30 PM–9:00 PM
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Workday Rising Innovation Keynote (VIP Seating)
9:00 AM–10:15 AM
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Executive Symposium Concludes; Join Workday Rising (Optional)
10:15 AM