Workday Rising to Feature Star-Studded Lineup With Brené Brown, Duran Duran, and Microsoft

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Workday (NASDAQ:WDAY) has announced the lineup for its annual flagship conference, Workday Rising 2025, scheduled for September 15-18 in San Francisco. The event will feature notable speakers including CEO Carl Eschenbach and renowned author Brené Brown, along with representatives from Microsoft and Instacart.

The conference will showcase innovations in finance, HR, and IT, with a focus on AI-powered solutions. Rock band Duran Duran will headline the Customer Appreciation Party. The event will include more than 175 partners, featuring major companies like Accenture, Deloitte, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud among its Titanium and Platinum sponsors.

Company Also Announces Key Sponsors From Expanding Partner Ecosystem

PLEASANTON, Calif., Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), the AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, today announced its talent, customer and partner headliners, and partner sponsors at Workday Rising 2025, the company's annual flagship conference for finance, HR, and IT professionals taking place September 15-18 in San Francisco. Workday Rising 2025 is where the future of work comes into focus, showcasing bold ideas and powerful innovations designed to help organizations manage their people, money, and AI agents with confidence. Register here: https://rising.workday.com/us.html.

Workday Rising will kick off with a special opening keynote featuring Workday CEO Carl Eschenbach as well as world-renowned researcher and best-selling author Brené Brown, who will talk about leading with courage and vulnerability in the rapidly changing world of work. Visionaries from leading global brands including Microsoft and Instacart will participate in keynotes on the mainstage to discuss how they're driving enterprise transformations and harnessing the power of Workday Illuminate. Iconic rock band Duran Duran will headline the annual Customer Appreciation Party, which celebrates Workday's forward-thinking customers and partners.

"Workday Rising is where our entire community comes together to experience how Workday, our visionary customers, and our powerful partner ecosystem are boldly shaping the AI-powered future of work," said Emma Chalwin, chief marketing officer, Workday. "From exploring innovative finance and HR solutions to learning how forward-thinking companies are solving business problems, attendees will leave not just informed, but energized to drive meaningful impact and innovation within their own organizations."

Workday Rising 2025 Partner Sponsors: Powering Innovation and Amplifying Customer Value

Workday's expansive global partner ecosystem is essential to helping customers maximize the value of their Workday investments, extending the power of the Workday platform and fueling innovation. This year's Workday Rising will feature more than 175 partners – from leading global systems integrators to pioneering AI innovators who are fueling unprecedented growth on the Workday platform:

• Titanium Sponsors: Accenture, Cognizant, Deloitte, KPMG LLP, OneSource Virtual, PwC
• Platinum Sponsors: Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, Infosys, Kainos, Paradox, Strada, TechWolf
• Gold Sponsors: ADP, Avaap, Avalara, Blink, CloudPay, CrossVue, Equifax Workforce Solutions, Experian Employer Services, Guidehouse, Huron, Incorta, Invisors, Mercer, Phenom, Sun Life, The Groove, The Hartford, TopBloc, Unum
• Workday Ventures Sponsors: Aisera, Auditoria.AI, Automation Anywhere, Inc., Beamery, Benepass, Blink, Censia, Comulate, Cresta, eduMe, Ema Unlimited Inc., Flatfile, Glean, Laurel, Lydonia, Nayya, Nominal, Noyo, ORO Labs, Paradox, Pulsora, StackOne, Sully.ai, TechWolf, Tesorio, Uplimit, Veza, Wellthy, Workato, WorkBoardAI

For More Information

• Check out the press release, "Workday Announces Rising 2025: Illuminating the AI-Powered Future of Work" for more information about Workday Rising.
• Register on the Workday Rising website.

About Workday

Workday is the AI platform for managing people, money, and agents. The Workday platform is built with AI at the core to help customers elevate people, supercharge work, and move their business forever forward. Workday is used by more than 11,000 organizations around the world and across industries – from medium-sized businesses to more than 60% of the Fortune 500. For more information about Workday, visit workday.com.

© 2025 Workday, Inc. All rights reserved. Workday and the Workday logo are registered trademarks of Workday, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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FAQ

When and where is Workday Rising 2025 taking place?

Workday Rising 2025 will take place from September 15-18 in San Francisco.

Who are the main speakers at Workday Rising 2025?

The main speakers include Workday CEO Carl Eschenbach, author Brené Brown, and representatives from Microsoft and Instacart. Duran Duran will perform at the Customer Appreciation Party.

How many partners will be featured at WDAY Rising 2025?

The conference will feature more than 175 partners, including major companies like Accenture, Deloitte, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud.

What is the focus of Workday Rising 2025?

The conference focuses on AI-powered solutions for finance, HR, and IT professionals, showcasing innovations in managing people, money, and AI agents.

How can I register for Workday Rising 2025?

Interested participants can register for the conference at rising.workday.com/us.html.