Kansas City Workday Regional User Group Meeting - August 5, 2026

Learn, share, and connect with local Workday customers through engaging sessions, breakout discussions, and networking.
About this Event

Join us in August for an in person Kansas City Regional User Group Meeting at the Kansas City University campus, sponsored by Integrum. It's a great chance to connect with local Workday customers, share best practices, and learn something new in a relaxed, friendly setting, through engaging sessions and peer discussions. Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned pro, this event offers a great opportunity to expand your network, exchange ideas, and stay current on Workday innovations. Come hang out with fellow Workday enthusiasts and boost your skills. We look forward to seeing you there!

Agenda

12:30-1:00 PM – Sign-in / Networking / Meet & Greet

1:00–1:15 PM (15 min) – Welcome & Kansas City University Overview

• Welcome – KC RUG Leader
• Kansss City University overview – Kassie Sachs, Kansas City University

1:15-1:45 PM (30 min) – Worksheets for Finance – Kansas City University

1:45-2:15 PM (30 min) – Security & Auditing – Kansas City University

2:15-2:25 PM (10 min) – Break

2:25-2:35 PM (10 min) – Company Overview & Service Offerings – Sean Higgins and Brian Vigil, Integrum

2:35-3:05 PM (30 min) – AI Readiness, Agents & Flex Credits – Carrie Moore, Integrum

3:05-3:35 PM (30 min) – Deployment Agent – Austin Niehaus and Andrew Cesario, Integrum

3:35–3:45 PM (10 min) – Break and move to Breakout Rooms

3:45-4:30 PM (45 min) – Breakout Sessions (Pick your top two.)

(1) Finance Transformation & Enterprise Planning - Workday Financials + Adaptive Planning

• Aligning HR & Finance for integrated workforce cost planning
• Scenario modeling to support growth and cost control in Midwest markets
• Increasing forecast accuracy and agility
• Balancing growth with operational efficiency across regional organization

(2) Workday AI, Automation & Self-Service - Sana, Journeys, Business Process Optimization

• Practical AI use cases in HR and Finance workflows
• Reducing manual effort and improving cycle times
• Driving employee and manager self-service adoption
• Scaling automation with lean, regional teams

(3) Reporting, Dashboards & Data Strategy - Reporting, Prism Analytics, Discovery Boards

• Building executive-ready dashboards
• Choosing the right reporting tools
• Strengthening data governance and quality
• Insights driving decisions in healthcare, financial services, and logistics

(4) Recruiting & Talent Optimization - Recruiting, Talent & Performance, Internal Mobility

• Enhancing candidate experience in competitive markets
• Optimizing pipelines and agency usage
• Driving internal mobility and retention
• Addressing regional talent shortages and upskilling needs

(5) Security, Compliance & Risk Management - Workday Security, Audit, and Compliance Tools

• Designing role-based security at scale
• Audit readiness and compliance reporting
• Managing risk across HR and Finance systems
• Meeting regulatory demands across multi-state or regulated industries

(6) Integrations & Ecosystem Strategy - Workday Integrations, Extend, and APIs

• Building a scalable integration architecture (Okta, payroll, vendors)
• When to use Studio, EIB, vs. Workday Extend
• Managing inbound/outbound data efficiently
• Supporting complex system landscapes with lean IT resources

4:30-6:00 PM (90 min) – Head to and attend Happy Hour - Enzo's on 5th - https://enzokcmo.com/

There will be signage at the arrow directing you where to go once on campus.