Your guide to Workday Rising 2025 with Kainos in San Francisco

Get ready for the biggest Workday event of the year. Explore expert insights, customer success stories, 1-2-1 workshop opportunities, and more from Kainos.

Workday Rising: What to know before you go

Workday Rising 2025 takes place from September 15–18 at The Moscone Center in San Francisco, bringing together thousands of HR, Finance, and IT leaders from across the globe. This year’s conference puts AI, automation, and business agility front and center.

Whether you’re planning your Rising agenda, searching for the best sessions, or attending for the first time, this hub has everything you need to prepare. Bookmark this page — we’ll keep it updated with new resources, guides, and ways to connect with the Kainos team before and during the event.

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Kainos returns to Workday Rising 2025 as Platinum Sponsor

Kainos is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor at Workday Rising 2025 in San Francisco, showcasing how we help customers across the world deploy, optimise, and scale Workday.

Join us to experience expert-led 1-2-1 workshops tailored to your business goals, see live demos of our Built on Workday automation solutions, hear real-world success stories from global brands, and connect with peers and partners at networking events that bring the Workday community together.

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Hello San Francisco! The Kainos Guide to Workday Rising 2025

Whether it’s your first or tenth Workday Rising, this guide will help you get the most from your time in San Francisco. Learn what’s new in 2025, see highlights from this year’s agenda, and get a sneak peek at Kainos-led events, workshops, and the return of our ShamRock Party.

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8 Unmissable Workday Rising San Francisco 2025 Talks

Looking for the best sessions to attend? We’ve rounded up eight can’t-miss talks at Workday Rising 2025, from global brands like WPP and Wells Fargo to mission-driven organisations like WWF. Discover how leaders in HR, finance, and IT are leveraging AI, automation, and smarter testing strategies to transform their Workday platforms.

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Why you should book a 1-2-1 Workshop at Workday Rising 2025

Maximise your Rising experience. This blog breaks down how a free 30-minute 1-2-1 workshop with a Kainos expert can help you solve critical Workday challenges — from testing and compliance to document automation. Find out what to expect, who it’s for, and why spots fill up fast.

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Get the most out of Workday Rising 2025 with a Kainos Braindate

Explore how to book peer-to-peer learning sessions, get direct insights from Kainos experts, and join small group discussions on your most pressing Workday topics. Discover when Braindates go live and how to secure your spot.

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The ShamRock Bloc Party

Don’t miss our annual customer celebration on Tuesday, September 16 at Terra Gallery. Experience a unique night that blends Celtic charm with California cool, complete with live Irish music, local food trucks, street games, and art installations. It’s the perfect way to connect and unwind with the Workday community in San Francisco.

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Stay tuned — we’ll update this hub with links to book workshops, Braindates, and register for our ShamRock Party as soon as they go live.