Agenda

09:00–09:30

Regional Welcome & Workday Vision Keynote
- Jo-Anne Ruhl
  
  Managing Director & Vice President ANZ, Workday
Join Jo-Anne Ruhl for this visionary keynote exploring the extraordinary possibilities for machine learning and AI to shape the future of work beyond tomorrow.

09:30–10:15

C-Suite Discussion
- Rae Johnston
  
  Host
- Amanda Lee
  
  Chief People Officer, AGL
- Mohan Aiyaswami
  
  CIO, Tennis Australia
- James Harkness
  
  CFO, Opteon
Join Rae Johnston and senior executives from across the Workday customer community for an engaging discussion. You'll hear how transformation has been at the forefront for for these organisations as they prepare their business for the future by building the right foundation and embracing the pace of change.

10:15–10:45

Morning Tea in the Discovery Zone

Join us for morning tea in the discovery zone.

10:45–11:30

CFO Track: Finance 2030 - Navigating the Digital Frontier
- Richard Payne
  
  Financials Lead ANZ, Workday
- Andrew Kershaw
  
  General Manager, Financials, Workday
Expectations have increased beyond just maximising shareholder value, to becoming the architects of value creation. This expanded role means finance must have the right data, technology foundation, and people to be successful. Join Andrew Kershaw as he shares his perspectives on adapting to the velocity of change, and how to leverage AI and ML.

10:45–11:30

CHRO Track: Making the future work - Strategy and vision for CHROs
- Allyson Skene
  
  VP Global Product Vision and Strategy, Workday
As the working population declines and many organisations become resource challenged, HR must focus on driving efficiency and automation in HR operations while optimising strategic talent programmes to attract, develop & deploy the best talent. Hear Workday’s vision on how HR, harnessing the latest technology including AI, can embrace new ways of working and navigate an uncertain future of HR in driving organisational success in the years to come.

10:45–11:30

CIO Track: Achieving the power to adapt - Technology Strategy and vision
- Kalan Comba
  
  Chief Technology Officer, North America, Workday
Challenging market dynamics require the power to adapt. Join this session to discover the Workday technology strategy and how we empower organisations to adapt at speed, including examples of how our platform is driving innovation across IT, finance and HR.

11:30–12:00

CFO Track: Customer Fireside Chat
- Richard Payne
  
  Financials Lead ANZ, Workday
- Colm Giblin
  
  Head of Finance Transformation, Insignia Financial
- Kevin Chandler
  
  Director of Finance, Tennis Australia
In this customer conversation you will hear how finance transformation has been the forefront of these organisations as they shape the future of work beyond tomorrow.

11:30–12:00

CHRO Track: Customer Fireside Chat
- Allyson Skene
  
  VP Global Product Vision & Strategy, Workday
- Dr. Amanda Green
  
  Chief People Officer, Reece Group
- Vaughan Paul
  
  Group Executive People & Culture, Probe CX
- Nicole Kondogiannis
  
  Director, People & Culture, Wellways
In this customer conversation you will hear how HR transformation has been the forefront of these organisations as they shape the future of work beyond tomorrow.

11:30–12:00

CIO Track: Customer Fireside Chat
- Fiona Heywood
  
  Senior Principal Managing Partner ANZ, Customer Experience, Workday
- Carl Duckinson
  
  CIO, Aurecon
- Alex Tegg
  
  CIO, Murdoch University
In this customer conversation you will hear how IT transformation has been the forefront of these organisations as they shape the future of work beyond tomorrow.

12:00–12:45

CFO Track: Accenture Presentation: Promoting Connected Culture: The Impact of Interoperability on People and Performance
- Richard Payne
  
  Financials Lead ANZ, Workday
- Ben Patricks
  
  APAC Workday Financials and Adaptive Planning Lead, Accenture
- Deep Kular
  
  Managing Director, Accenture
Somewhere between the rigid, monolithic, enterprise platform and the chaotic world of infinite microservices, sits the composable ERP. This model relies on a small number of core systems supported by “best in breed” applications to create a connected technology landscape. Accenture has partnered with Workday to expand on this concept and create Industry Focused Finance blueprints, with Workday at the Core, to solve unique industry requirements.

12:00–12:45

CHRO Track: KPMG & St John of God Healthcare HCM Implementation: Fireside Chat
- Carla Bonev
  
  Chief People Officer, St. John of God Health Care
- Mark Bowden
  
  Partner People & Change, KPMG Australia
- Alisdair Blackman
  
  Director, Powered HR Solutions Lead
In this partner session, you will hear how Workday partners have been helping organisations like yours transform their businesses as they shape the future of work beyond tomorrow.

12:00–12:45

CIO Track: Deliotte Industry Presentation: Implementing Workday to consolidate Integral Diagnostics (IDX) financial systems
- Kristeen McCarthy
  
  Senior Value Manager, Workday
- Fraser Bearsley
  
  General Manager – Finance, Integral Diagnostics
- John Gower
  
  National Workday Alliance Leader, Deloitte Australia
Join us for an interactive panel discussion between John Gower, our Workday Australia Alliance Lead, and Fraser Bearsley, General Manager - Finance, IDX, to delve into how the implementation of Workday has change the way of working for the IDX Finance team and business.

12:45–1:45

Lunch in the Discovery Zone

Join us for lunch in the discovery zone.

1:45–2:30

Industry Presentation: Higher Education
- Cade Elg
  
  Regional Director, Workday
- Andrew Henwood
  
  Head of Employee Experience, Federation Unviersity Australia
- Alex Tegg
  
  CIO, Murdoch University
Join us for an insightful exploration into the future of work in the higher education industry, tailored for HR, finance, and IT leaders.

1:45–2:30

Industry Presentation: Public Sector
- Esther Monks
  
  Principal Advisor, Healthcare, Higher Education and Public Sector Industries, Workday
- Paul Leahy
  
  Head of Public Sector, Workday
- Kalan Comba
  
  Chief Technology Officer, North America, Workday
- Luke Peel
  
  Saas ERP Delivery Lead & Solution Architect, Accenture
- John Gower
  
  National Workday Alliance Leader, Deloitte Australia
Join us for an insightful exploration into the future of work in the public sector, tailored for HR, finance, and IT leaders.

1:45–2:30

Industry Presentation: Financial Services
- Luke Bebbington
  
  Principal Advisor, Financial & Professional Services Industries, Workday
- Colm Giblin
  
  Head of Finance Transformation, Insignia Financial
- Sandhya Krishnan
  
  General Manager, Organisation Solutions, RACWA
Join us for an insightful exploration into the future of work in the financial services industry, tailored for HR, finance, and IT leaders.

1:55–2:45

Adaptive Planning: Unlocking FP&A Potential with AI & Modern Planning
- Vince Randall
  
  Regional VP APAC & Japan, Workday Specialised Solutions
- Jonaline Jurarez
  
  Senior Solutions Consultant, Workday
In today’s rapidly changing business environments, organisations need to be more agile and adaptable than ever before. This requires finance and FP&A leaders to be strategic partners that can optimise business performance, mitigate risk, and seize new opportunities. Join this session to learn about innovative trends in Planning, and Workday’s vision for fostering a new era of financial intelligence across industries. We will dive into spotlight investments and learn about new innovations in Planning and Adaptive Planning & Consolidation.

2:30–3:15

Industry Presentation: Healthcare
- Esther Monks
  
  Principal Advisor, Healthcare, Higher Education and Public Sector Industries, Workday
- Keith Lohkamp
  
  Sr. Director, Industry Strategy, Workday
- Nicole Kondongiannis
  
  Director, People and Culture, Wellways Australia
Join us for an insightful exploration into the future of work in the healthcare industry, tailored for HR, finance, and IT leaders.

2:30–3:15

Industry Presentation: Retail and Hospitality
- Christine Davall
  
  Director, Managing Partner, Workday
- Kevin Chandler
  
  Director of Finance, Tennis Australia
- Jeff Rodway
  
  Head of Remuneration & People Services, Bunnings
Join us for an insightful exploration into the future of work in the Retail & hospitality industry, tailored for HR, finance, and IT leaders.

2:30–3:15

Industry Presentation: Professional Services
- Luke Bebbington
  
  Principal Advisor, Financial & Professional Services Industries, Workday
- Jonathan Chaitow
  
  Head of ERP Systems, Transurban
Join us for an insightful exploration into the future of work in the professional services industry, tailored for HR, finance, and IT leaders.

2:45–3:25

Adaptive Planning: Customer Panel
- Claudia Pirko
  
  Senior Director Workday Adaptive Planning ANZ
- Wes Cordingley
  
  COO, Beyond Blue
- Brett Ruwoldt
  
  CEO, QMetrix
- Jason Nanayakkara
  
  General Manager, Finance , Youth Support and Advocacy Service
Hear how Workday Adaptive Planning customers have achieved planning agility, accelerated insights, and delivered scalability for their organisations.

3:15–3:45

Afternoon Tea in the Discovery Zone

Join us for afternoon tea in the discovery zone.

3:45–4:45

Closing Keynote: Fireside chat with Ash Barty
- Ash Barty AO
  
  Former WTA World No. 1
Join our special guest, Ash Barty for a not to be missed fireside chat.

4:45–5:00

Closing Remarks
- Rae Johnston
  
  Host
Join Rae Johnstone as she recaps the highlights from the day.

5:00–6:00

Entertainment & Networking Drinks in the Discovery Zone

Join us for networking drinks in the discovery zone.

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