Agenda
16 May 2024
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM AEST
Hilton Hotel Sydney
See what we’ve got lined up for you below.
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Regional Welcome & Workday Vision Keynote
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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.
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Innovation Keynote: Humanising AI: Bridging trust gap to shape the future of work
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Ashley Goldsmith
Chief People Officer, Workday
Discover how AI-driven insights accelerate decision-making, touchless automation streamlines operations, and personalised experiences optimise performance. During this session we will share Workday’s position on Responsible AI (RAI) as a strategic advantage, mitigating risks and fostering innovation. We are experiencing a paradigm shift as we humanize AI, bridging trust gaps between employees and employers. Let's chart a course towards a future where AI enriches the human experience, propelling organisations to unprecedented success.
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C-Suite Discussion
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Rae Johnston
Host
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Jennifer Hornery
SVP, Global People & Culture, Cochlear
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George Srdic
CFO, Employers Mutual Limited
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Tom McCormack
CTO, Western Sydney Airport
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 these organisations as they prepare their business for the future by building the right foundation and embracing the pace of change.
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Morning Tea in the Discovery Zone
Join us for morning tea in the discovery zone.
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Nadia Aqsa
Financials Product Leader, 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 Nadia Aqsa as she shares her perspectives on adapting to the velocity of change, and how to leverage AI and ML.
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CHRO Track: Making the future work: strategy and vision for CHROs
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Allyson Skene
VP - Global Product Vision and Strategy, Workday
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Chris Ernst
Chief Learning Officer, Workday
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Michael de Graaf
Senior Director, APJ Talent Acquisition, 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.
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CIO Track: Achieving the power to adapt: Technology strategy and vision
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Saumil Shah
Senior Director Machine Learning, 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.
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CFO Track: Customer Fireside Chat
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Nick Choy
Head of Finance, NEXTDC
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Colm Giblin
Head of Finance Transformation, Insignia Financial
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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.
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CHRO Track: Customer Fireside Chat
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Vaughan Paul
Group Executive People & Culture, Probe Group
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Nicole Kondongiannis
Director, People and Culture, Wellways Australia
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.
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CIO Track: Customer Fireside Chat
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Jonathan Chaitow
Head of ERP Systems, Transurban
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Hannah Latham
Director – Digital Transformation Delivery, Macquarie 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.
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CFO Track: Implementing Workday as a critical step in a complete digital overhaul at SEEK
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John Gower
National Workday Alliance Leader, Deloitte
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Michael Vanderheide
Program Director, SEEK
Join us for an interactive panel discussion between John Gower, our Workday Australia Alliance Lead, and Michael Vanderheide, Program Director, SEEK, to delve into how the implementation of Workday has been instrumental in the overall digital transformation at SEEK.
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CHRO Track: Unleashing Organizational and Human Potential: Key Strategies for Success in the Evolving Business Landscape
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Ed Miller
Managing Director, Accenture
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Laura Hoskins
Management Consulting Senior Manager, Accenture
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, organisations must possess a deep understanding of their workforce's skills and capabilities to drive success. This session will explore key strategies to unlock organizational and human potential, providing both business and employee value
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CIO Track: KPMG Technology Trends & AI
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Mark Hudson
Connected Technology Group, Chief Technology Officer, KPMG Australia
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Lunch in the Discovery Zone
Join us for lunch in the discovery zone.
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Industry Presentation: Higher Education
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Cade Elg
Regional Director, Workday
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Jonathan Covell
CIO, Macquarie University
Join us for an insightful exploration into the future of work in the higher education industry, tailored for HR, finance, and IT leaders.
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Industry Presentation: Public Sector
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Esther Monks
Principal Advisor, Healthcare, Higher Education and Public Sector Industries, Workday
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Paul Leahy
Regional Director, Workday
Join us for an insightful exploration into the future of work in the public sector, tailored for HR, finance, and IT leaders.
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Industry Presentation: Financial Services
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Luke Bebbington
Principal Advisor, Financial & Professional Services Industries, Workday
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Colm Giblin
Head of Finance Transformation, Insignia Financial
Join us for an insightful exploration into the future of work in the financial services industry, tailored for HR, finance, and IT leaders.
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Adaptive Planning: Unlocking FP&A Potential with AI & Modern Planning
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Marlon Sims
Principal Product Manager, Workday
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Kane Fasham
Director, Workday Adaptive Planning
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.
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Industry Presentation: Healthcare
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Esther Monks
Principal Advisor, Healthcare, Higher Education and Public Sector Industries, Workday
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John Kravitz
Vice President Healthcare Industry, Workday
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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.
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Industry Presentation: Retail/Hospitality
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Claire Jones
People Service Manager, THE ICONIC
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Andrew Kelso
Enablement Manager APAC & ANZ, Alight Solutions
Join us for an insightful exploration into the future of work in the Retail & hospitality industry, tailored for HR, finance, and IT leaders.
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Industry Presentation: Professional Services
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Luke Bebbington
Principal Advisor, Financial & Professional Services Industries, Workday
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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.
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Adaptive Planning Panel: Beyond Blue and Siteminder
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Claudia Pirko
Senior Director Workday Adaptive Planning ANZ
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Jessica Ang
GM Finance, Siteminder
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Wes Cordingley
Chief Operations Officer, Beyond Blue
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David Huynh
Director and Principal Consultant, Qmetrix
Hear how Workday Adaptive Planning customers have achieved planning agility, accelerated insights, and delivered scalability for their organisations.
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Afternoon Tea in the Discovery Zone
Join us for afternoon tea in the discovery zone.
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Closing Keynote: Fireside chat with Ash Barty
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Ash Barty
Former WTA World No. 1
Join our special guest, Ash Barty for a not to be missed fireside chat.
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Closing Remarks
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Rae Johnston
Host
Join Rae Johnston as she recaps the highlights from the day
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Entertainment & Networking Drinks in the Discovery Zone
Join us for networking drinks in the discovery zone.