Agenda

20 May 2025
Theater Amsterdam

Workday Elevate is your chance to see how we’re helping EMEA organisations reach new levels of success. See what we’ve got lined up for you below.

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10:00–10:45
    • Expo floor

    Welcome and Registration
11:00–11:10
    • Main Theatre

    • Main Keynote session

    Welcome Keynote
    • Angelique de Vries

      Angelique de Vries

      President EMEA, Workday

    • Hette Mollema

      Hette Mollema

      VP Benelux, Workday

11:10–12:00
    • Main Theatre

    • Main Keynote session

    Innovation Keynote
    • Jens Löhmar

      Jens Löhmar

      CTO Continental Europe and DACH, Workday

    • Parwana Moslemi

      Parwana Moslemi

      Sr Solution Consultant, Workday

12:00–12:30
    • Main Theatre

    Customer fireside chat
    • Kiran Brar

      Kiran Brar

      CHRO, Signify

    • Ethan Tandowsky

      Ethan Tandowsky

      CFO, Adyen

    • Jonna Hannukainen

      Jonna Hannukainen

      Senior IT Lead Tech4HR, Rabobank

    • Jan Willem de Koster

      Jan Willem de Koster

      Sr Manager Solution Consulting, Workday

12:30–14:00
    • Expo floor

    Lunch and Demo
14:00–14:30
    • Breakout 1

    • Elevating Humans

    • HR

    Strategy & Vision for office of the CHRO
    • Richard Doherty

      Richard Doherty

      Sr. Director, Product Marketing, 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 Workday’s vision on how HR can embrace new ways of working and navigate the future.

    • Breakout 1

    • Power of Platform

    • Finance

    Strategy & Vision: Moving the Office of the CFO Forever Forward
    • Frederic Portal

      Frederic Portal

      Financial Lead, Workday

    • Brian Montgomery

      Brian Montgomery

      Senior Director Finance, Workday

    • Jerry Ting

      Jerry Ting

      VP Evisort, Workday

    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.

  • Moving Professional Business Services Forward
    • Kyle Wilkinson

      Kyle Wilkinson

      Strategic Industry Advisor, Professional Business Services, Workday

    AI, client expectations, and talent shortages – the pressure is on for Professional and Business Services firms. But what if these challenges were actually opportunities in disguise? Backed by new IDC research, we'll explore the real-world strategies Services firms are implementing to conquer margin pressures, attract top talent, and leverage AI for transformative growth. Learn how to turn disruption into a competitive advantage and achieve results

14:30–14:45
  • Break
14:45–15:15
    • Breakout 2

    • HR

    How Just Eat Takeaway.com is Building the Future of HR with Workday Extend
    • Karya Imirzalioglu

      Karya Imirzalioglu

      Global Head of People Technology, Just Eat Takeaway

    • Sugam Jajodia

      Sugam Jajodia

      People Tech Development Manager, Just Eat Takeaway

    Unlock the power of Workday Extend to enhance business agility and innovation. This session highlights how Just Eat Takeaway.com leverages Workday HCM and Extend to build tailored applications, improve integration, and streamline HR operations. Gain insights into how Workday’s extensibility drives efficiency, automation, and long-term scalability.

    • Breakout 2

    • Power of Platform

    • Finance

    The strategic CFO: Gain a competitive edge with AI-driven finance
    • Frederic Portal

      Frederic Portal

      Financial Lead, Workday

    Helping CFOs protect and grow the value of their business is a top priority for Workday. This session explores the latest advancements in AI that transform finance business processes, simplify the interrogation of data, and drive new levels of impact across the business. We will talk about the inovation win in Financials, Spend and FP&A.

    • Breakout 2

    • Industry

    Financial services - From Reactive to proactive. From at-risk to future-proof
    • Viren Patel

      Viren Patel

      Sr Principal Advisor for Financial Industry, Workday

    • Jonna Hannukainen

      Jonna Hannukainen

      Senior IT Lead Tech4HR, Rabobank

    Today’s industry leaders can’t afford to stick to the status quo. Join this session, to discover the top trends within Financial Services today, from our latest study in partnership with IDC. We’ll be taking a look at the latest findings to uncover the challenges, opportunities and insights around how leading organisations are driving acceleration, using AI and investing in best-in-class solutions to move their industry forward.

  • Agents at Work - A deep dive into available and planned agents for the oCHRO
    • Jason Scheckner

      Jason Scheckner

      Head of Strategic Customer Engagement - AI, Workday

    In this session we'll dive into both currently available and planned intelligent agents within Workday's HCM Suite, showcasing their potential to drive operational efficiency, deliver personalized employee experiences, and provide unprecedented extensibility. Join us to navigate the future of HR and learn how to leverage AI to transform your workforce strategy.

15:15–15:30
  • Break
15:30–16:00
    • Breakout 3

    • Power of Platform

    • Finance

    • Partner Session

    Agility to adapt to market conditions & What is different with Workday
    • Sanjay Kadam

      Sanjay Kadam

      Workday Finance Leader, PwC

    • Alexandra Walker

      Alexandra Walker

      Procurement Lead, Mollie

    • Jean Geyser

      Jean Geyser

      Financial Reporting Lead, Mollie

    Mollie, one of Europe’s leading payment service providers, knows that rapid growth comes with unique challenges—from financial operations to planning. Together with PwC, team Mollie will have an honest conversation about what’s working, what’s different with Workday, and what it really takes to stay adaptable in today’s landscape.

    • Breakout 3

    • Elevating Humans

    • HR

    • Partner Session

    Unlocking Equality: A Glimpse into Managing EU Pay Transparency in Workday
    • Damien Taylor

      Damien Taylor

      Director of Product, Kainos

    • Marco van Woerkom

      Marco van Woerkom

      Finance Solution Consultant, Workday

    Are you ready for the upcoming EU pay transparency regulations? Workday and Kainos will dive into how organisations can prepare for these changes, unlock the power of transparent pay processes, and foster a culture of fairness and accountability. Discover the role of data integrity and compliance in driving real change, and learn how Workday can empower you to take meaningful action toward pay equity in the workplace.

    • Breakout 3

    • Industry

    • HR

    • Partner Session

    Scaling Retail Success: How Rituals Uses HR Tech to Power Global Growth
    • Jose de Backker

      Jose de Backker

      Head of HR Tech, Rituals

    • Diego Serna Neira

      Diego Serna Neira

      Director, EMEA Workday Leader, Strada

    • Breakout 3

    • HR

    • Partner Session

    Optimising and Globalising Operational Excellence in HR: A Decade of Workday's Impact at Boskalis
    • Raimond Rovers

      Raimond Rovers

      Partner Human Capital | HR Transformation| Workday Alliance Lead EMEA

    • Arnold Tosserams

      Arnold Tosserams

      Manager HR Strategy & Transformation, Deloitte

    • Remco van der Hoek

      Remco van der Hoek

      HR Director Dredging & Inland Infra, Boskalis

    Having spent over a decade with Workday, Boskalis is entering a new phase of optimising their HR function.

16:00–16:15
  • Break
16:30–17:00
    • Theater

    Forward Thinkers Customer awards
17:00–17:30
    • Theater

    Closing Keynote
    • Jos Dirkx

      Jos Dirkx

      World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer, Beenova AI

    Jos Dirkx is a powerhouse in the realms of AI advisory and implementation, education, and multimedia storytelling. As the founder of Beenova AI, a best-selling author, and a globally renowned speaker, Jos has traveled to over 120 countries, sharing groundbreaking actionable insights to inspire transformative change at global Fortune500 companies.

17:30–20:00
    • Expo floor

    Networking Cocktail & Walking dinner