Agenda

16 May 2024
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM AEST
Hilton Hotel Sydney

See what we’ve got lined up for you below.

Workday Elevate Agenda 2024
09:00–09:20
  • 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.

09:20–09:50
  • Innovation Keynote: Humanising AI: Bridging trust gap to shape the future of work
    • Ashley Goldsmith, Chief People Officer, Workday

      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.

09:50–10:15
  • 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.

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
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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.

10:45–11:30
  • 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.

10:45–11:30
  • 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.

11:30–12:00
  • 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.

11:30–12:00
  • 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.

11:30–12:00
  • 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.

12:00–12:45
  • 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.

12:00–12:45
  • 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

12:00–12:45
  • CIO Track: KPMG Technology Trends & AI
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      Mark Hudson

      Connected Technology Group, Chief Technology Officer, KPMG Australia

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
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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.

1:45–2:30
  • 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.

1:45–2:30
  • 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.

1:45–2:30
  • 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.

     

2:30–3:15
  • 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.

2:30–3:15
  • 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.

2:30–3:15
  • 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.

2:30–3:15
  • 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.

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
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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.

4:45–5:00
  • Closing Remarks
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      Rae Johnston

      Host

    Join Rae Johnston 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.