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Agenda

21 May 2024
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM SGT
Conrad Singapore Orchard

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

Workday Elevate Agenda 2024
10:00–10:15
  • Registration Opens. Discovery Zone, Expo Area

    Workday Discovery Zone
    Explore new possibilities for your business in the Workday Discovery Zone. See our products in action, chat with trusted experts, connect with our customer community, and learn how to take the next steps on your journey.

10:15 - 10:20
  • Welcome
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      Yvonne Chan

      Emcee

10:20 - 10:40
  • Workday Vision Keynote
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      Pannie Sia

      General Manager, ASEAN, Workday

10:40 - 11:05
  • Customer Thought Leader Showcase
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      Anthony Teh

      Head of Finance, Fazz

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      Yan Mung Hou

      Head, Group Technology, CapitaLand

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      Vinod Sharma

      Global Head of HR Systems & Analytics, ASMPT

    With technology and in particulatar AI and ML shaping the future of work for organisations across industries, this panel brings together leaders to share insights on how they have “made it work”, by utilising best-in-class technology; to drive transformation within the context of their roles, business challenges and opportunities faced by their organisations.

11:05 - 11:30
  • Workday Innovation Keynote: Humanising AI: Bridging trust gap to shape the future of work
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      Shane Luke

      Vice President, AI and Machine Learning, Workday

    Discover how AI-driven insights accelerate decision-making, streamlining operations, and personalising experiences to optimise performance. During this session we will share Workday’s position on Responsible AI (RAI) as a strategic advantage, mitigating risks and fostering innovation. It is a paradigm shift as we humanise AI, bridging trust gaps between employees and employers; charting a course towards a future where AI enriches the human experience, propelling organisations to unprecedented success.

11:30 - 12:00
  • Closing Plenary Showcase
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      Carin Taylor

      Chief Diversity Officer, Workday

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      Joseph Schooling

      2016 Summer Olympics, Men's 100m Butterfly Gold Medalist

    While Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) have wide organisational focus, it is not a mere 'nice to have' but a real game-changer in driving business impact and improved performance. Hear from the champions in their respective field, drawing parallels between the individual and the organisation experience, on DEI principles in driving superior performance. They will share their journeys, success, lessons to draw inspiration from and apply in shaping the future of work.

12:00 - 12:05
  • Thank You and Plenary Close
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      Yvonne Chan

      Emcee

12:05 - 14:00
  • Lunch and Networking in Discovery Zone, Expo Area

    Meet Workday experts during the lunch and learn sessions! Seating is limited, all sessions are subject to availability.

    Lunch and Learn #1: Room A

    12:30–12:50: Using Workday Skills Cloud for a skills-based people strategy
    13:00–13:20: Multiply your success with Workday Success Plans
    13:30–13:50: Streamline your plan to hire process with Workday Adaptive Planning

    Lunch and Learn #2: Room B

    12:30–12:50: Build custom apps using Workday Extend
    13:00–13:20: Workday Solution for Professional Business Services
    13:30–13:50: Value Management – Building a case for change

14:00 - 14:10
  • CHRO Track: Introduction
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      Pei Woan Wong

      Director, Solution Consulting, Asia, Workday

14:00 - 14:10
  • CFO Track: Introduction
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      Chetan Jotwani

      Head of Value Realisation, Asia Pacific & Japan Workday

14:00 - 14:10
  • CIO Track: Introduction
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      Bobby Wu

      Head of Enterprise Architect, Asia, Workday

14:10 - 14:40
  • Strategy and Vision for CHROs: Making the Future Work
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      Allyson Skene

      Vice President, Global Product Vision and Strategy, Workday

    As the talent pool tightens and many organisations become resource challenged, HR must evolve. It requires greater efficiency, automation and a focus on attracting and deploying the best talent. Hear the Workday vision on how HR, harnessing the latest technology including AI, can embrace new ways of working and navigate an uncertain future.

14:10 - 14:40
  • Strategy and Vision for CFOs: Navigating the Digital Frontier
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      Nadia Aqsa

      Financials Product Leader, Workday

    Expectations have increased beyond just maximizing 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. This session covers the perspectives on adapting to the velocity of change, and how to leverage AI and ML.

14:10 - 14:40
  • Strategy and Vision for CIOs: Achieving the Power to Adapt
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      Shane Luke

      Vice President, AI and 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.

14:40 - 15:00
  • CHRO Track: Customer Conversation
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      Abhinav Kumar

      Group Head, HR Operations, Systems and Insights, Prudential

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      Evangeline Chua

      Global HR Director, CTO and Singapore, Dyson

14:40 - 15:00
  • CFO Track: Customer Conversation
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      Lisa Medcalf

      Chief Financial Officer, Asia, Aurecon

14:40 - 15:00
  • CIO Track: Customer Conversation
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      Andy Goh

      Vice President, Corporate and Customer Platforms, Singapore Post

15:00 - 15:20
  • CHRO Track: Unleashing Organizational and Human Potential: Strategies for Skills Acceleration and AI-driven Value Creation
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      Deepak S. lyer

      Managing Director, Workday Business Group Lead (Growth Markets – APAC and LATAM) Accenture

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      Ed Miller

      Managing Director, Workday Business Group Lead (Global Growth & Strategy), Accenture

    In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations must possess a deep understanding of their workforce's skills and capabilities to drive success. This session will explore several key strategies to unlock organizational and human potential, providing both business and employee value. We will also highlight the use of AI, particularly Gen AI, to drive value-added capabilities. Join us to discover how AI and skills acceleration can transform your organization and drive sustainable growth.

15:00 - 15:20
  • CFO Track: Workday Financial Management Implementation Journey
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      Joanna Tung

      Finance and Administration Director, Penguin International

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      Timothy Ho

      SEA Finance Transformation Lead, Deloitte

15:00 - 15:20
  • CIO Track: Future-Proof your HR and Financial Management with Workday on AWS
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      Daniel Cheng

      Global Alliance Manager - Workday, AWS

    In today’s rapidly changing business environment, customers need a way to ensure their business is built for the future. In this session we will highlight how running Workday on AWS provides the resilience, agility, and efficiency that will future-proof your core system and unlock the power of financial and human capital for your organization.

15:20 - 15:25
  • CHRO Track: Track Close
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      Pei Woan Wong

      Director, Solution Consulting, Asia, Workday

15:20 - 15:25
  • CFO Track: Track Close
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      Chetan Jotwani

      Head of Value Realisation, Asia Pacific & Japan, Workday

15:20 - 15:25
  • CIO Track: Track Close
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      Bobby Wu

      Head of Enterprise Architect, Asia, Workday

15:25 - 16:15
  • Tea Reception and Networking in Discovery Zone, Expo Area
16:15 - 17:00
  • Deep Dive Session: Key Updates in Product Roadmap for HCM. (By invitation for Workday HCM customers)
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      Allyson Skene

      Vice President, Global Product Vision and Strategy, Workday

16:15 - 17:00
  • Deep Dive Session: Key Updates in Product Roadmap for Finance. (By invitation for Workday Finance customers)
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      Nadia Aqsa

      Financials Product Leader, Workday

16:15 - 16:25
  • Workday Adaptive Planning (for FP&A and Finance): Introduction
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      Daphne Looi

      Regional Sales Director, Workday

16:25 - 16:45
  • Workday Adaptive Planning: Customer Conversations
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      Lisa Medcalf

      Chief Financial Officer, Asia, Aurecon

16:45 - 17:25
  • Workday Adaptive Planning: Product Strategy and Vision
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      Marlon Sims

      Principal, Product Manager, Workday

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      Kane Fasham

      Director of Engineering, Workday

    Learn about innovative trends in Planning and Workday’s vision for fostering a new era of financial intelligence across industries. In this session, we will dive into spotlight investments in Planning and learn about future investments into Intelligent Planning and Adaptive Planning & Consolidation.

17:25 - 17:30
  • Closing
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      Daphne Looi

      Regional Sales Director, Workday