Whether you're planning your Workday Rising schedule or looking for the best way to connect with The Groove, you'll find everything you need right here, including our annual Client Appreciation Party, featured sessions, and opportunities to connect one-on-one with our Workday experts.
With an average of 10+ years of Workday experience, our experts are ready to help you navigate your next initiative, solve complex challenges, and turn new ideas into measurable value.
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- When: October 12-15, 2026
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Two Industries. Two Deployments. One Workday Transformation Leader.
From financial services to manufacturing, Kim Smardz has led two complete Workday deployments with very different business challenges and stakeholder needs. In this fireside chat hosted by The Groove, Kim shares what stayed the same, what changed, and the lessons that made each transformation successful. Expect practical insights, honest reflections, and takeaways you can apply immediately
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Scale Your Mission: National Geographic and the Museum of Exploration
Growing a nonprofit means growing operational complexity. Learn how the National Geographic Society brought human capital management and financial management together on the Workday platform to power the new Museum of Exploration—turning real-time insights into new revenue streams and more engaging visitor experiences.
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Meet Us Beyond The Booth
Higher Education Summit
- Monday, October 12th
- 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Resorts World
State & Local Government Summit
- Monday, October 12th
- 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
- Caesars Forum
Executive Lunches
Join your peers for lunch outside the conference and choose from one of these discussion topics: HR, Financials, Continuous Innovation Services.
Coming Soon
Client Appreciation Party
One incredible night. Three trusted partners. One iconic performance.
Join customers, partners, and industry peers for an evening of great conversations, new connections, and unforgettable entertainment. Whether you're reconnecting with familiar faces or meeting someone new, this is one event you won't want to miss.
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