Canada Higher Education Summit

Fairmont Royal York, Toronto
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
9:30AM - 5:00 PM ET

CANADA HIGHER EDUCATION SUMMIT

Higher education in Canada is at a crossroads. Students are changing, challenges are mounting, and outdated technology is holding institutions back. Introducing Workday Student – a revolutionary student information system designed to meet the unique challenges and opportunities facing Canadian institutions

Join us April 15 for a day of education and networking that will include a focus on Workday for Higher Education and the Workday Student product.

WHY ATTEND? 

  1. Unlock AI-Powered Insights: Leverage AI to improve decision-making, optimise resources, and enhance the student experience.
  2. Experience Unified Data Core:Connect all aspects of your institution – from finance and HR to student records – for a single source of truth
  3. See it in action: Real-time interactive demos that showcase powerful features that can drive business transformation and streamline processes
  4. Network and learn: Gain valuable insights from product experts, partners and customers. Connect with like-minded peers to network and exchange best practices.

AGENDA (ALL MEALS AND REFRESHMENTS INCLUDED)

  • 9:30 am –   Welcome Breakfast & Networking
  • 10:00 am – Workday for Higher Education: Higher Education and Student Update   
        • The Workday Student product has had a momentous year and is poised for significant growth in 2025. This session will provide an update on the Workday Student customer base, key product enhancements, and a peek into what’s in store for the next wave of innovation within the product.                    
  • 11:00 am – Workday Customer Keynote - University of British Columbia
        • Dr. Cormack has been at the forefront of the UBC's Workday Student Journey.  This session will provide an overview of Customer’s case for change, best practices, and value realized now that they are live on Workday Human Capital Management, Financials, and Student
  • 11:45 am – Break
  • 12:00 pm – Customer Spotlight and Fireside Chat
        • This session will provide an overview of Customer’s case for change, best practices, and value realized now that they are live on Workday Human Capital Management, Financials, and Student
  • 12.30pm -- Lunch Break  
  • 1:30 pm –   The Power of the Workday Platform for Higher Education (Human Capital Management, Financials, Student)
        • This session will provide a product demonstration showcasing key capabilities across Workday HCM, Financials, and Student. It will focus on touchpoints between the products that provide unified platform value to customers.
  • 2:30 pm –   Break
  • 2:45 pm –   Workday Student Overview & Demo
        • This session will provide a product demonstration showcasing key capabilities of the Workday Student product. It will focus on the student experience, key administrator personas, and institutional insights from reporting and analytics.
  • 3:45 pm – Closing Notes
  • 4:00 pm – Networking Reception - Happy Hour!

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The content and summit sessions are targeted at:

  • Senior Leaders in Higher Education
  • Deans, Provosts, Registrars, Directors
  • CIO's, CFO's, COO's
  • Student Success Professionals

 

For questions, please contact Ankit Deo at [email protected]

 

 


Speakers
Brandon Guillory
Solution Consultant,
Student
Mylène Roberge
Principal Solution Consultant, HCM
Vaibhav Swami
Principal Solution Consultant,
Financials
Lesley Cormack
Principal and Deputy Vice-Chancellor,
The University of British Columbia
Kate Russell
Senior Director, Product Strategy,
Workday
Rob Steele
GVP, SLED,
Workday
Marlene Scholtz
Vice President, Product Management,
Workday

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