Workday, Inc. is set to host its annual Workday Rising conference from mid-September 2025 in San Francisco, featuring prominent speakers including Workday CEO Carl Eschenbach and renowned author Brené Brown.

Notable Illuminate Agents include the Contingent Sourcing Agent, Contract Intelligence Agent, and Self-Service Agent, which aim to enhance business productivity and compliance.

In addition to the conference, Workday recently launched its Workday Agent Partner Network and introduced an Agent Gateway platform for AI integration.

Emma Chalwin, Workday's chief marketing officer, emphasized the conference as a celebration of innovation, where customers and partners can explore the future of work driven by human-centered AI.

User testimonials from past attendees highlight the event's unique value in connecting finance and technology leaders, focusing on new product features and collaborative problem-solving.

Developers will have opportunities to engage in hands-on labs and discussions about integration strategies, security compliance, and platform extensibility during the conference.

Adding an entertainment element to the event, iconic band Duran Duran will headline the Customer Appreciation Party, celebrating Workday's innovative customers and partners.

Despite mixed reviews from analysts regarding Workday's stock, with Piper Sandler downgrading it due to AI-related concerns, Oppenheimer maintains a positive outlook with a $300 price target.

Workday is an AI-driven platform utilized by over 11,000 organizations worldwide, including more than 60% of Fortune 500 companies, and boasts annual revenues of $8.7 billion.

The conference will showcase innovations in AI-powered enterprise solutions, with participation from over 175 partners, including major sponsors like Accenture, Deloitte, and Google Cloud.

Focusing on AI's role in business transformation, the event will highlight Workday's capabilities in human resources, finance, planning, spend management, and analytics.

Workday plans to introduce its suite of AI-powered software services called Illuminate Agents, designed to automate workflows such as financial audits and contract negotiations.