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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Expo floor
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Main Theatre
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Main Keynote session
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Angelique de Vries
President EMEA, Workday
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Hette Mollema
VP Benelux, Workday
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Main Theatre
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Main Keynote session
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Jens Löhmar
CTO Continental Europe and DACH, Workday
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Parwana Moslemi
Sr Solution Consultant, Workday
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Main Theatre
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Kiran Brar
CHRO, Signify
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Ethan Tandowsky
CFO, Adyen
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Jonna Hannukainen
Senior IT Lead Tech4HR, Rabobank
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Jan Willem de Koster
Sr Manager Solution Consulting, Workday
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Expo floor
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Breakout 1
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Elevating Humans
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HR
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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.
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Breakout 1
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Power of Platform
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Finance
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Frederic Portal
Financial Lead, Workday
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Brian Montgomery
Senior Director Finance, Workday
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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.
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Moving Professional Business Services Forward
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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
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Breakout 2
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HR
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Karya Imirzalioglu
Global Head of People Technology, Just Eat Takeaway
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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.
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Breakout 2
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Power of Platform
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Finance
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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.
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Breakout 2
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Industry
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Viren Patel
Sr Principal Advisor for Financial Industry, Workday
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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.
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Agents at Work - A deep dive into available and planned agents for the oCHRO
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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.
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Breakout 3
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Power of Platform
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Finance
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Partner Session
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Sanjay Kadam
Workday Finance Leader, PwC
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Alexandra Walker
Procurement Lead, Mollie
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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.
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Breakout 3
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Elevating Humans
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HR
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Partner Session
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Damien Taylor
Director of Product, Kainos
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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.
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Breakout 3
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Industry
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HR
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Partner Session
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Jose de Backker
Head of HR Tech, Rituals
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Diego Serna Neira
Director, EMEA Workday Leader, Strada
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Breakout 3
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HR
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Partner Session
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Raimond Rovers
Partner Human Capital | HR Transformation| Workday Alliance Lead EMEA
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Arnold Tosserams
Manager HR Strategy & Transformation, Deloitte
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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.
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Theater
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Theater
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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.
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Expo floor
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