Name: Forward thinker fireside chat with Bunnings
Start: 2025-08-05T06:40:00Z
End: 2025-08-05T06:40:41.000Z
Location: BrightTALK

One powerful AI platform that keeps your most important assets on track, every decision on point, and your fleet of AI agents at peak performance.

Rapid business change requires agile workforces. Learn to leverage AI tools for streamlined workflows, personalised development and talent discovery. We'll cover best practices for fostering continuous learning and collaboration, enabling you to navigate disruption and build a resilient, future-ready workforce through Workday’s AI Illuminate.

Driving next level productivity

What if finance didn’t just report the numbers — but shaped the story?

For the University of Canterbury, modernising core finance systems is just one part of a broader transformation journey. In partnership with Accenture, the university is using Workday to go beyond modernising core processes by tackling complex challenges that unlock tangible value. Discover how the University of Canterbury is using Workday across its operations while elevating finance from a back-office function to a strategic enabler, driving clarity, control, and confidence.

Plus, get a glimpse into how agentic AI is set to revolutionise finance even more.
This isn’t just a tech upgrade — it’s a bold new future for finance.

Beyond the balance sheet: How the University of Canterbury is reimagining with Accenture

Discover the Student experience by getting hands on with Workday. Join us for an interactive session that will have you exploring the student journey in Workday on your mobile device followed by an interactive quiz to test your knowledge.

Get hands on with Workday Student

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transitioning from a futuristic concept to a tangible force reshaping businesses worldwide. Organisations today face the challenge of moving beyond the hype and strategically implementing AI to achieve genuine AI readiness. This fireside chat, featuring Steve Pratley, Partner and Finance Transformation Lead at KPMG, we will delve into the key drivers pushing organisations to prioritize AI, the common hurdles encountered in implementation, and the essential components of an AI-ready organisation. We will explore KPMG's approach to guiding clients through this complex landscape, including practical examples of successful AI integration and strategies for leveraging innovation for a future powered by Agentic AI.

KPMG partner session Navigating the AI Revolution: from hype to strategic implementation

What if finance didn’t just report the numbers — but shaped the story? Join us as we unpack how Workday Accounting Centre transformed Insignia from operating in the dark to leading with clarity, control, and confidence. Plus, get a glimpse into how agentic AI is set to revolutionise finance even more. This isn’t just a tech upgrade — it’s a bold new future for finance.

From black box to finance powerhouse: how Insignia reshaped their future of finance

This session will showcase key capabilities of the Workday Student product, and how they can benefit your institution. We’ll focus on the student experience, key administrator personas, and institutional insights from reporting through to analytics.

The power of Workday Student, overview and product showcase

Hear from our forward-thinking enterprise architects on how to turn these strategies into action. Learn through real examples how Workday’s latest innovations - including Illuminate features, our Agentic System of Record, and the AI-powered Extend Marketplace - are helping CIOs master their strategic balancing act: driving AI innovation, simplifying their system landscape, and governing risks around data integrity, auditability, and responsible AI management.

Let's get practical: turning Workday's AI innovations into action

The potential for accounting and procurement teams to make strategic business impact has never been greater. Together, we’re charting a course to unlock this potential and harness the power of data, people and processes. Join this session to learn about the latest enhancements in AI, analytics and user experience, and see where we’re heading next.

Moving the Office of the CFO Forever Forward

Discover the real-world power of Workday Extend in this session. Learn firsthand how Workday Extend can be leveraged to build custom solutions, streamline processes, and address unique organisational needs. This session will provide practical insights and inspiration for unlocking the full potential of Workday Extend within your own organisation.

Workday Extend in Action: An Innovation Journey

Discover the power of artificial intelligence in contract management. This workshop explores how Evisort’s cutting-edge AI technology can revolutionise your contract processes. We’ll delve into AI-driven contract analysis, risk assessment, and data extraction, demonstrating how Evisort transforms contracts from static documents into strategic assets.

Harnessing AI for Contract Management

Optimise your hiring for efficiency and impact with HiredScore. This workshop will explore how HiredScore’s AI-powered talent orchestration platform improves recruitment productivity and drives better hiring outcomes. Participants will learn to leverage HiredScore to automate processes, accelerate time-to-hire, and enhance the overall quality of their talent acquisition.

Unlock Deeper Talent Insights with HiredScore

In today's dynamic environment, FP&A professionals are challenged to optimize forecasting, data analysis, and reporting capabilities. AI is redefining the strategic potential of the FP&A teams, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and allowing FP&A teams to operate at their best.

Join us to hear the tangible impact of AI on FP&A and practical tips for preparing your team and technology to embrace this transformation.

Getting Started with AI for FP&A

Are you ready to transform your payroll function from a transactional back-office function into a genuine strategic asset? In this exclusive Elevate on-demand session, join Allyson Skene, Workday's VP of Global Product Vision and Experience, as she unveils how modern payroll can redefine your organisation's success.

Discover how to:

Streamline Workflows: Drive stronger, more efficient processes by seamlessly integrating payroll with other critical business functions.
Uncover Hidden Insights: Unlock the rich data within your payroll to fuel smarter, faster decision-making across your business.
Fortify Compliance: Navigate complex legal and tax regulations with absolute confidence, minimising risk and ensuring accuracy.
Safeguard Your Workforce: Bolster organisational strength by implementing robust measures for protecting sensitive employee data.

This isn't just about processing pay; it's about empowering your organisation with a payroll function that drives growth, agility, and security. Don't miss this opportunity to reshape payroll's true potential.

Leveraging Payroll as a Strategic Resource

Learn how leading organisations are embracing IT transformation to drive success. Hear their stories and gain valuable insights in this informative session.

Technology: Customer conversations with Reserve Bank of New Zealand and Xero

Learn how leading organisations are embracing Finance transformation to drive success. Hear their stories and gain valuable insights in this informative session.

Finance: Customer conversations with Heartland Bank

In this fireside chat, Jess Hayes shares how Southern Cross Health Society is evolving its Workday instance to meet the demands of a regulated, people-first environment. From simplifying compliance workflows to transforming learning delivery, this session highlights how strategic enhancements—delivered in partnership with Datacom—are driving measurable impact. Whether you're navigating regulatory change, scaling learning programs, or looking to get more from your Workday investment, this session offers practical insights and proven strategies from a team that’s done it—with the right partner by their side.

Evolving with Confidence: Southern Cross’s Workday Journey with Datacom

Technology: Customer conversations with RMIT University, Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen and Commonwealth Bank

Discover how forward thinkers are turning change into a catalyst for growth. Hear a firsthand account of a successful transformation at Bunnings and gain valuable insights into building a culture of adaptability in this fireside chat.

Forward thinker fireside chat with Bunnings

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Forward thinker fireside chat with Bunnings

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