17-19 November 2026 | Barcelona, Spain
As a returning Titanium sponsor at Workday Rising EMEA, we are excited to bring forward fresh ideas and breakthrough technologies. Join us for customer success and thought leadership sessions, connect with our industry professionals, and explore your AI maturity, uncover practical next steps in your transformation journey, and harness the latest Workday innovations to accelerate progress and drive meaningful outcomes.
Explore how Workday’s newest innovation combined with PwC’s top-tier AI solutions in human capital, finance, and transformation are paving the way for the future. Crafted for scalability, efficiency, growth, and success.
We are back again. Our exclusive Workday Rising EMEA evening reception will take place at Gala Barcelona on Wednesday, 18 November, from 6:30 PM to midnight. Located in the heart of Barcelona’s Eixample district, this distinctive venue brings together colour, character and a playful, surrealist atmosphere. Step away from the conference and join us for an evening of meaningful conversations, new connections and celebration.
Begin your evening with a welcome glass of champagne, followed by an open bar and a delicious cocktail-style menu. Enjoy live music from a jazz duo before the DJ takes over, and capture the moment in our photobooth while connecting with industry leaders, peers and potential collaborators. Register now to build valuable relationships and enjoy an unforgettable evening in Barcelona.
Our popular Women in Leadership Lunch returns to Workday Rising EMEA on Wednesday, 18 November, at the Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Fira. Join us for this exclusive event featuring Nishma Patel Robb, speaker, adviser, host and founder of Switched ON, who helps people and businesses make sense of AI through the lens of brand, communications, creativity and human signal.
Designed for HR and Finance leaders navigating AI transformation, this conversation-driven session combines facilitated peer learning with practical takeaways and ready-to-use templates. Over lunch and drinks, connect with fellow leaders, explore how to move from uncertainty to possibility, and gain actionable ideas you can put into practice immediately. Register now to secure your place at this popular and thought-provoking session.
Unwind after Day Two of Workday Rising EMEA at The PBS Mixer on Wednesday, 18 November, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM on the rooftop of the Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Fira. This relaxed networking event brings together Professional and Business Services leaders and stakeholders in a vibrant social setting.
Enjoy refreshments and drinks while connecting with peers, PwC specialists and Workday Workmates. Share ideas, discover new opportunities for collaboration and explore how PwC and Workday are helping organisations drive innovation. Register now to grow your network and create valuable new connections.
Join PwC and Workday leaders for an exclusive breakfast on Wednesday, 18 November, from 7:30 AM to 8:45 AM on the rooftop of the Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Fira. Designed for CFOs, Finance Transformation Officers and Chief Accounting Officers, this focused session will explore the questions finance leaders are asking as AI moves beyond experimentation: Where is the value, how can it be scaled, and how can organisations maintain trust and control?
PwC and Workday leaders will discuss how agentic AI is reshaping finance, from automating individual tasks to redesigning end-to-end processes across finance, planning, risk and compliance, while unlocking predictive insights. Enjoy breakfast and refreshments as you exchange ideas with peers and connect directly with PwC and Workday specialists. Register now to expand your agentic AI knowledge and explore practical next steps for the future of finance.