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By now you know, register for in-person by Sept 14 to ensure you are ready when the session scheduler goes live on Sept 15 (they fill up fast)!
For those who can’t join in-person: There is both a free digital (main sessions only) and paid digital (all streamable sessions) option for you to join in on the fun and ensure you don’t miss out on key announcements.
How to Register (link below): Registration is live!
Industry Sessions: Retail, Hospitality and Transportation will have dedicated product and customer sessions, which we have linked below for you to favorite and add to your agenda when the schedule goes live.
Industry Happy Hour: For those joining in-person, we are having an RHT specific happy hour prior to the opening keynote (sponsored by Commit Consulting, OneSource Virtual and G-P) - we’ll use this as our muster point and then head over to the opening keynote together.
Local Events Lineup:
What’s coming to your city this month
There are several user groups hosting events this month along with some ancillary local sessions, so we’ve compiled the full list for you below.
Christian’s Picks
My Top Events for September
Gameplan for Session Scheduler Go-Live (9/15)
Thursday, September 10 at 12pm CST
The countdown to Workday Rising 2026 is officially on! Join Workday leaders for an exclusive, high-energy sneak peek into everything we have planned for this year’s premier conference. Dana Booth will guide you through all the exciting experiences in store, while Sheri Rhodes (Chief Customer Officer) and Lionel Liniger (SVP Sales) sit down for a dynamic Q&A packed with strategic insights.
To give you the ultimate attendee perspective, you’ll also hear directly from Workday customer Ted Ross, CIO for the City of Los Angeles, as he shares exactly what makes Rising a must-attend experience. Discover why thousands of customers, partners, and industry experts come together at Rising every year—and why you won't want to miss it.
Know Before You Go: Rising Edition
What High-Performing Organizations Do Differently
Thursday, September 10 at 12pm CST
If AI in talent acquisition still feels more like a pilot than a plan, this one's worth an hour of your calendar. On September 10, Workday is teaming up with The Hackett Group to unpack how top TA teams are actually picking, funding, and scaling AI — not just talking about it. We'll share what's working, what to skip, and how to build the business case your CFO will actually approve. Grab a seat and bring your toughest questions — we'd love to see you there.
From AI Pilots to Proven TA Impact
Changing Behaviors, Not Just Tools
Wednesday, September 16 at 12pm CST
In this session, organizational psychologist Liz Pavese sits down with Ashleigh McCord, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Technology Services at Workday, to unpack practical strategies for building trust, shifting mindsets, and empowering teams to embrace AI with confidence.
We’ll explore why employees hesitate to use AI, how cognitive and emotional trust shape adoption, and what leaders, managers, and practitioners can do right now to redesign workflows, roles, and norms so AI becomes a trusted partner rather than a source of stress.
You’ll leave with concrete conversation starters, examples, and a simple plan to apply with your own teams.
Enable Confident AI Adoption
Thanks for reading,
Christian
Let’s keep in touch!