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A Transformative Week of Innovation, Leadership, and Community in Amsterdam 🇳🇱

Last week, the vibrant city of Amsterdam, celebrating its 750th anniversary, played host to Workday Rising EMEA 2024. This year’s event was the biggest yet, attracting around 5,000 attendees from over 58 countries—a 20% increase in attendance compared to last year. As a Gold Sponsor, BNB is excited to share the highlights, key takeaways, and the promising path forward that emerged from this insightful week of innovation, leadership, and community.

Illuminate: Workday’s Next-Generation AI Capabilities

Innovation was at the heart of Workday Rising EMEA 2024, highlighted by the introduction of Illuminate, Workday’s next-generation AI capabilities. Illuminate is designed to accelerate, assist, and transform how organizations operate. The AI-driven analytics and enhanced automation capabilities showcased during the event underscore Workday’s commitment to revolutionizing the employee experience. These advancements enable HR leaders to gain deeper insights into their workforce, fostering a more engaged and productive environment.

“What we need to do is think about what work will look like next,” stated Eschenbach, emphasizing Workday’s role as a catalyst for change. The conference theme, Forever Forward, encapsulates Workday’s vision of evolving from a world where humans work with technology to one where technology works with people.

The Power of the Workday Community

A recurring theme throughout the event was the strength of the Workday community, represented by the synergy of Workday + Customers + Partners. At BNB, we are often asked why so many organizations choose to partner with Workday. The answer lies in the vibrant and supportive community of customers, partners, and colleagues that Workday fosters. This collective strength ensures alignment on one platform, one version, and one mission—moving Forever Forward. The sense of camaraderie and shared purpose among attendees was palpable, reinforcing the importance of community in driving continuous improvement and innovation.

Strategic Partnerships: Salesforce & Workday Collaboration

A major highlight of the week was the announcement of the strategic partnership between Salesforce and Workday. This collaboration is set to bring about significant enhancements, including seamless Slack integration, unified data foundations, and the introduction of an AI-powered service agent. These developments, as detailed in the Workday newsroom, are designed to elevate the capabilities of both platforms, providing unparalleled value to clients and driving forward the future of enterprise solutions.

Workday’s Expansion in EMEA: Driving Customer Success

Workday is significantly boosting its expansion in the EMEA region, aiming to drive customer success across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. With 2,175 customers in Europe, this strategic growth ensures that more organizations can leverage Workday’s cutting-edge solutions to achieve their business goals. This expansion includes enhancing local support, increasing regional partnerships, and tailoring solutions to meet the unique needs of diverse markets. BNB is excited to support this expansion by helping our clients navigate their Workday journeys with expertise and innovation.

BNB Ignite: Empowering the Midmarket

In April 2024, BNB expanded its partnership with Workday by launching “BNB Ignite”, a joint service targeting the growing and emerging midmarket. BNB Ignite enables customers to deploy Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) in a more streamlined process in as little as four weeks. This initiative provides comprehensive support during and post-deployment, ensuring that organizations can efficiently implement Workday solutions and achieve rapid, scalable success. By focusing on the midmarket, BNB Ignite addresses the unique challenges faced by these organizations, delivering tailored solutions that drive meaningful transformation.

Unforgettable Networking Opportunities: Building Meaningful Connections

Workday Rising EMEA 2024 offered abundant networking opportunities, allowing professionals to connect with industry leaders, Workday experts, and fellow attendees. These interactions fostered meaningful conversations and collaborations, paving the way for future partnerships and shared successes. The event underscored the importance of building strong relationships within the Workday ecosystem, reinforcing the value of community in achieving collective goals.

Customer Appreciation Party: Celebrating a Week of Success

The week concluded with the unforgettable Customer Appreciation Party, where attendees enjoyed an electrifying performance by Mark Ronson. The vibrant atmosphere on the dance floor was a perfect celebration of a week filled with innovation, collaboration, and community. It was a fitting end to an event that highlighted the collective achievements and the strong bonds formed throughout the week.

Let’s Stay Connected!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth and engaged with us throughout the week. Your enthusiasm and conversations made our experience truly memorable. We loved connecting with you and exploring how BNB can support your Workday journeys.

Special moments like these reinforce why being part of such a dynamic community is so rewarding. From insightful sessions to inspiring keynotes and unforgettable cocktail parties, every moment at Workday Rising EMEA 2024 was a testament to our core values.

What’s Next? Looking Ahead to Workday Rising Barcelona 2025

Looking ahead, we’re already excited for Workday Rising EMEA 2025 in Barcelona! Until then, let’s keep the momentum going, drive innovation, and continue moving Forever Forward together. 🚀

In the meantime, BNB is eager to explore how we can help your organization move Forever Forward. Whether you’re looking to implement new Workday solutions, enhance your current systems, or leverage the latest AI capabilities, our team is here to support you every step of the way.

We’re committed to helping organizations evolve how people work—transitioning from a world where humans work with technology to a world where technology works with people. As Eschenbach aptly stated, “What we need to do is think about what work will look like next.” BNB is dedicated to being a catalyst for this change, partnering with customers and leveraging Workday’s innovative technology to drive meaningful transformation.

At BNB, we thrive on creating meaningful connections and driving impactful solutions.

Let’s continue to inspire and support each other on our Workday journeys!