Frequently asked questions.

Here’s everything you need to know about Executive Symposium at Workday Rising.

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Executive Symposium

What is Executive Symposium?

Executive Symposium at Workday Rising is an exclusive event designed for executives pursuing innovation and growth in today’s ever-changing world.

This is an invitation-only event. If you’d like to attend, please register here. This invitation is nontransferable. If you have any questions, please email us at executivesymposium@workday.com.
 

Workday upholds our core value of Integrity, and as such, please let us know if you are not able to accept, or are uncertain about accepting, this invitation for any reason. Please let us know if you are unable to participate in this event or similar events.

Executive Symposium takes place on Monday, September 15, 2025, starting at 11:00 a.m. PT, and concludes at 9:00 p.m. PT (see agenda for full details). Executive Symposium registrants can also attend Workday Rising at no cost, with VIP seating in the main stage keynotes. Workday Rising runs through Thursday, September 18, 2025.

Executive Symposium takes place at Moscone Center South, San Francisco, California. For hotel information, see the Hotels and Travel section.

The dress code is business casual. While we do our best to control the temperature in conference rooms, we recommend that you bring a removable layer for your comfort.

Workday Rising

What is Workday Rising?

Workday Rising is the annual gathering of our community, including current customers, prospective customers, employees, sponsoring partners, and more.

No, Executive Symposium registrants can also attend Workday Rising at no additional cost. Workday Rising runs through Thursday, September 18, 2025. Visit the Workday Rising website to view the full agenda.
 

If you are unable to accept the complimentary registration, there is an option to purchase pass(es) during registration.

At Workday Rising, we showcase our customers’ success and highlight the latest use cases for our newest products and features. We also cover how we’re helping organizations everywhere lead their teams into the future. You won’t find innovation like this anywhere else.

Registration

When is the deadline to register for Executive Symposium?

Please register as soon as possible. Space is extremely limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Yes, please register with your business email address and use the password Workday25* to access the registration form. You can update your password after you log in. 

We collect general contact information, as well as travel information and accommodation requests, to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

If you need to update your information or cancel your registration, please email us at executivesymposium@workday.com.

Hotels and Travel

Where should I stay?

Our hotel block offers you multiple options.
 

W San Francisco
181 Third Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
0.1 miles from Moscone Center
 

St. Regis
125 Third Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
0.2 miles from Moscone Center
 

Intercontinental San Francisco
888 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
0.2 miles from Moscone Center
 

Hyatt Regency SOMA
50 Third Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
0.3 miles from Moscone Center


Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
757 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
0.4 miles from Moscone Center

 

If you wish to stay at a hotel outside of our designated room blocks, please email us at executivesymposium@workday.com. Note that availability will be limited at other hotels.

Major airlines provide air travel into:

 

SFO San Francisco International Airport—13 miles from Moscone Center

OAK Oakland International Airport—18 miles from Moscone Center
SJC San Jose International Airport—46 miles from Moscone Center

 

Cancelation or change of travel reservations is the sole responsibility of the attendee.