Pete A. Tiliakos
Principal Analyst & Strategic Advisor, Payroll Influences LLC
What if your payroll system didn’t just flag errors, but investigated and fixed them? Join Workday and Lindenwood University to explore how AI agents are eliminating manual audits and data entry—freeing your team to focus on strategy and employee experience. In this session, we’ll dive into the shift from generative AI to agentic systems and provide a framework for leading this transformation.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
11:15 AM–12:15 PM | Tennessee Ballroom C
Join Workday on the global payroll tour. Visit us at booth 717 and complete our Set List Tour Challenge for a chance to win a Crosley Cruiser Plus Record Player. Winners will be announced daily!
Find us anytime during open expo hours.
From insightful sessions to partner events, this is your chance to learn, connect, and grow with your payroll peers. Scroll down to take a look at the full agenda and start planning your experience.
6:30 PM–9:30 PM | The Conservatory Wine Bar at Ravello Restaurant | Onsite at The Gaylord Opryland
Kick off your Payroll Congress experience with great conversations, great wine, and great company.
6:00 PM–8:00 PM | Booth 717, Expo Hall
Want to dive deeper? Our solutions experts are here for all your questions. Reach out to schedule a 1:1 demo.
6:00 PM–8:00 PM | Booth 717, Expo Hall
12:00 PM–4:00 PM, 6:00 PM–8:15 PM | Booth 717, Expo Hall
Want to dive deeper? Our solutions experts are here for all your questions. Reach out to schedule a 1:1 demo.
4:00 PM–5:00 PM | Location TBD
Everything is on-demand, except pay. It’s time to bridge the gap between an outdated financial system and the modern workforce. Discover how payroll is evolving from a back-office function into a strategic partner for the entire enterprise. This session will provide a real-world blueprint for transforming the pay experience into a tool for financial flexibility that delivers measurable ROI.
Pete A. Tiliakos
Principal Analyst & Strategic Advisor, Payroll Influences LLC
Andrew Brandman
COO, DailyPay
Jen Cozier
Vice President, Payroll Product, Workday
Letha Creamer
Sr Director of Payroll & Workforce Technology, Cinemark
Barbara Vetula
Director of Payroll & Shared Services, Bridgestone Americas, Inc.
6:00 PM–8:15 PM | Booth 717, Expo Hall
9:00 AM–2:15 PM | Booth 717, Expo Hall
Want to dive deeper? Our solutions experts are here for all your questions. Reach out to schedule a 1:1 demo.
11:15 AM–12:15 PM | Tennessee Ballroom C
What if your payroll system didn’t just flag errors, but investigated and fixed them? Join Workday and Lindenwood University to explore how AI agents are eliminating manual audits and data entry—freeing your team to focus on strategy and employee experience. In this session, we’ll dive into the shift from generative AI to agentic systems and provide a framework for leading this transformation.
Monica Seiter
CPP, CPSP, Director, Payroll, Lindenwood University
Maggie Hoang
Senior Manager, Global Payroll Product Management, Workday
Sherry Yarbrough
Principal Outbound Product Manager, Workday