2022 Workday Rising Conference

This year's annual Workday Rising conference took place Monday, September 12th through Thursday, September 15th and several Bowdoin staff from around campus were able to go learn about the innovations and experiences of Workday users from across the platform. From inspiring Keynote speeches to small, focused "Braindates," every single minute was packed with learning more about Workday from fellow users and Workday "workmates." Now, back on campus, our attendees are eager to put their newfound knowledge and long lists of contacts to work for Bowdoin as we continue to learn more about how we can put Workday to work for us! See below for images of some of the work and play that were shared by conference attendees.

Amy Ma and Brittany Geiger arriving at Workday Rising

The view of a Keynote speech from the floor

From front to back, Andy Birenzi, Brittany Geiger, Marc Berry, Kerry McQuaid, Jeff Doring, and Robin Saindon settle in for a Keynote

Some sessions are held as labs, where users engage in some good old fashioned hands-on learning

Fresh, hot doughnuts provided to conference attendees

The team enjoys a photo booth
From L-R, back row: Robin Saindon, Marc Berry, Jeff Doring, Brittany Geiger, Kerry McQuaid, Amy Ma; front row: Andy Birenzi, Cassie Christie, Meredith Haralson

Workday's Vibe area provides a space to meet up and decompress

Martina Duncan, Kerry McQuaid, and Cassaundra Lindberg show their Workday and Changemaker pride off at an event held at Universal Studios Orlando

Kerry McQuaid, Jeff Doring, and Andy Birenzi enjoy time at Universal Studios Orlando

Robin Saindon, Marc Berry, Brittany Geiger, Amy Ma, Cassie Christie, and Meredith Haralson enjoy a night of fun and relaxation at Universal Studios Orlando

The conference also featured a digital pass for people to view Keynotes and Workday Q&A Sessions in realtime, with access to stream all other sessions on demand within 24 hours of the session's completion. While not quite as fulfilling as fresh doughnuts and Universal Studios Orlando, it was still a great way to learn about Workday or those who can't or would prefer not to travel!

The digital conference featured hosts, which kind of felt like our own, very specific version of the Today show.

For sessions that included slides or other graphics, they displayed in a side-by-side window so viewers could see the slide and the presenter.

Next year's conference will be held in San Francisco, CA.