--- title: Cognizant's Workday Practice @ Workday Rising EMEA 2023 description: Cognizant will be at Workday Rising EMEA 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. Here's all the ways you can connect with Cognizant's Workday practice at Rising. image: https://www.collaborativesolutions.com/hubfs/Speaker%20Session%20Headshots_Rising%202023%20(12).png --- ![](https://www.collaborativesolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2b-Collab-arrow-Cognizant_for-blue-background_horizontal.png?width=600&name=2b-Collab-arrow-Cognizant_for-blue-background_horizontal.png) # Discover the power of connection 14-16 November Barcelona, Spain Time's up ### Connect with Cognizant at Workday Rising EMEA 2023   Making our European debut as Cognizant’s new Workday practice, we'll be in Barcelona, Spain for Workday Rising EMEA. Attend our immersive client sessions, unwind at our customer appreciation party, or just stop by our booth (#202) to say hi! ![rising23-EMEA-partner-sponsorship-logos-Titanium](https://www.collaborativesolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/rising23-EMEA-partner-sponsorship-logos-Titanium.png?width=217&height=217&name=rising23-EMEA-partner-sponsorship-logos-Titanium.png) ## Cognizant Connection Lounge **Wednesday****, September 27 & Thursday, September 28 | 10 a.m - 4 p.m.** Cognizant invites you to join us in our Connection Lounge to **relax, recharge, and connect **with other Workday Rising attendees!  The Connection Lounge is a modern and energizing space specially curated for you during this year's conference. We will host one-on-one reference meetings between our most valued clients, Workday superusers, and prospective clients eager to learn more about Workday.   **Find out what is possible when you combine the power of Workday with the talent and expertise of Cognizant. ** ## Featured sessions IN-PERSON EVENT Wednesday, 15 November 14:00 ##### Drive Success & Value Realisation With the Power of a Workday Partner PANELISTS Anna Kelpie, Senior Manager, Consulting Services Cognizant Lisa Duddy, Post-Production Engagement Manager Cognizant [learn more>](https://www.collaborativesolutions.com/workday-rising-emea-2023#expert-1) IN-PERSON EVENT Thursday, 16 November 9:00 ##### Kickstarting Your Strategic Workforce Planning Journey PANELISTS Payton Russell, Consulting Services Director Cognizant Carsten Sill, Strategy Advisor Cognizant [learn more>](https://www.collaborativesolutions.com/workday-rising-emea-2023#expert-2) X IN-PERSON EVENT Wednesday, 15 November 14:00 ##### Drive Success & Value Realisation With the Power of a Workday Partner Want to achieve greater efficiencies and get the most out of your Workday investment? Join Cognizant to discover how you can amplify your success and user adoption with a post-implementation partner. PANELISTS ![Anna](https://www.collaborativesolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Anna.jpg?width=300&height=300&name=Anna.jpg) Anna Kelpie Senior Manager, Consulting Services Cognizant ![Lisa](https://www.collaborativesolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Lisa.png?width=364&height=364&name=Lisa.png) Lisa Duddy Post-Production Engagement Manager Cognizant [ learn more ](https://rising.workday.com/emea/catalogue.html?search=SPCX1639#/) X IN-PERSON EVENT Thursday, 16 November 9:00 ##### Kickstarting Your Strategic Workforce Planning Journey Discover the first step in your workforce planning journey. Get a closer look at the importance of organisational readiness and deployment approaches, as well as the technical features enabling immediate wins with Workday Adaptive Planning. PANELISTS ![Payton](https://www.collaborativesolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Payton.jpg?width=300&height=300&name=Payton.jpg) Payton Russell Consulting Services Director Cognizant ![Carsten](https://www.collaborativesolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Carsten.jpg?width=300&height=300&name=Carsten.jpg) Carsten Sill Strategy Advisor Cognizant [ learn more ](https://rising.workday.com/emea/catalogue.html?search=SPPL1657#/) ## Workday Industry Summits Sponsored by Collaborative ![0722-Rising-Microsite-Icons_Public-Sector](https://www.collaborativesolutions.com/hubfs/0722-Rising-Microsite-Icons_Public-Sector.png) ### Public Sector User Group and Dinner Reception **Monday September 12, 2022 *1:00 PM-4:30PM*** **Hyatt Regency Ballroom V | Orlando, FL** Connect with other Workday users in the public sector space and learn about what trends are shaping local government digital transformation. - Public Sector User Group Meeting: 1:00 - 4:30 PM - Public Sector Networking Reception: 8:00-10:00 PM   ![0722-Rising-Microsite-Icons_Healthcare](https://www.collaborativesolutions.com/hubfs/0722-Rising-Microsite-Icons_Healthcare.png) ### HEALTHCARE KICKOFF **Monday, September 12, 2022 *2:00 PM-5:00 PM* Hyatt Regency Ballroom O,P,Q,R, & Foyer | Orlando, FL** Join the incredible Workday community of healthcare customers and prospects to share insights, make new connections, and have fun. - Healthcare Kickoff Main Session: 2:00 -3:30 PM - Partner Showcase: 4:30-5:00 PM ![0722-Rising-Microsite-Icons_Higher-Ed-&-Non-Profit](https://www.collaborativesolutions.com/hubfs/0722-Rising-Microsite-Icons_Higher-Ed-%26-Non-Profit.png) ### HIGHER EDUCATION AND NON-PROFIT **Monday, September 12, 2022 *8:00 PM-10:00 PM* Hyatt Regency | Orlando, FL** Meet with your peers and learn more about how Workday can help those in the Higher Education and non-profit spaces.  - Higher Education Networking Reception: 8:00-10:00 PM, Hyatt Regency Ballroom T&U - Nonprofit Networking Reception: 8:00-10:00 PM, Hyatt Regency Ballroom Q ## Industry Roundtables Collaborative will be hosting industry focused roundtables daily in our Connection Lounge. We’ll be discussing key topics from a variety of industries hearing directly from our valued clients about their wins, existing challenges, and best practices. These roundtables will be an opportunity for our clients and experts to have an open discussion about the topics that matter most to them. Stay tuned to learn more! ### Visit our booth Stop by and meet the Cognizant Workday Practice in-person. 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