COLLABORATE 17: Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community, April 2-6, Las Vegas

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COLLABORATE

INFORMS & INSPIR

In today’s fast-paced, constantly changing business environment, we have to seize opportunities for professional development.

Our organizations’ success, and thereby our personal success, demands we stay informed, connected and one step ahead of change. That’s why I love COLLABORATE. A global volunteer force of hundreds comes together to create this amazing opportunity for all of us to step briefly away from our daily routines for a vital infusion of new knowledge, fresh energy and amazingly helpful insights from our peers. What you can learn and take away can make a real and measurable impact in your organization – but you have to be there. I encourage you to seize this opportunity.

Journey through these pages and the detailed information available online at collaborate.oaug.org. Find the events and people that can make a difference to your work and make your plans to be in Las Vegas April 2-6. I will see you there!

CHRISTINE HIPP Conference Chair & Oracle Applications User Group Director SAE-4 Business System Solutions Group Leader Los Alamos National Laboratory

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Register by February 16 for the lowest rates!

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There’s Nothing Like Being There!

Dive into a positive, collaborative atmosphere where you can candidly discuss your Oracle Applications implementations, upgrades and cloud deployments.

Find sessions on applications, technology and professional development for users of E-Business Suite, Oracle EPM/Hyperion, Fusion, Cloud Applications, Primavera, HCM, OBIEE, and many other Oracle Applications.

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Unless you attend you don’t know what you are missing. Literally takes you out of your rut. Provides new ideas, viewpoints, services I never knew existed. It’s the ‘one-stop shopping’ for Oracle products and support.

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– Marie R., Senior Analyst, SaskCentral

For one exciting week, the global Oracle user community comes together face to face at COLLABORATE to share and learn from actual experiences through sessions, panels and networking events.

Surround yourself with motivated, helpful peers and experts. Validate your direction. Recharge your passion.

Experience COLLABORATE with your team – attend as a group to cover more ground and discover a rich cross-functional experience.

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A PROGRAM CREATED Get the latest information straight from the Oracle user community for COLLABORATE 17. Sessions were sourced through a global call for volunteer presenters. An incredible volunteer force of product users, experts and special interest group leaders advised on the program and voted on the final agenda. The result?

Relevant and actionable education sessions for you to choose from!

FOR USERS

Build and save your personal schedule at collaborate.oaug.org

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Education Tracks: Application Upgrades Architecture, Big Data & Cloud Computing Asset Lifecycle Management Customer Relationship Management Database Development Tools and Strategies Engineered Systems Enterprise Performance Management/Business Intelligence Executive Development Financials Human Capital Management Infrastructure, Middleware & Manageability Professional Development Project Portfolio Management Security, Governance & Master Data Management Supply Chain User Experience and Mobile

Learn how to earn CPE credits at COLLABORATE: http://collaborate.oaug.org/education/categories/cpe

The Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.

COLLABORATE Education is All About You Explore education sessions & build your own agenda at collaborate.oaug.org

CHOOSE YOUR OWN SCHEDULE pick from 1200+ sessions and panels sourced from the user community PLUG INTO MORE LEARNING OPTIONS like in-depth OAUG Training Day Workshops, collaborative Power Hour sessions and comprehensive Exploration Series EXPLORE HOT TOPICS such as hybrid cloud, professional development and business analytics USE THE CONFERENCE APP to easily find the events, exhibitors and participants with the info you need

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It’s a GREAT place to get your ‘feet wet’ with regards to understanding the scope of EBS, and a great place to get oriented about what training and additional learning/ educational opportunities can be had.

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– Leslie B., EBS Apps System Administrator, Loudoun County Government April 2-6, 2017 Las Vegas, NV USA collaborate.oaug.org

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Power Up Your

OAUG Training Day Workshops Sunday, April 2

APPLICATIONS

Tackle complex topics with these intensive, informationpacked optional workshops. Pre-registration is required; add your desired workshop during conference registration.

In addition to hundreds of educational breakout sessions, take advantage of these entry points for deeper learning, included with your conference registration:

HALF-DAY SESSIONS: 9 a.m. - Noon ($195)

Include facilitated small-group discussions.

• Getting Started With Oracle’s BI Cloud Service (BICS) • EBS Upgrade StreetSmarts®, A Guide to Executing Oracle EBS R12.2.x Upgrades

• eBTax, Automating Sales & Use Tax in Procure to Pay Applications

FULL-DAY SESSIONS: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. ($395)

• Managing Reconciliation in Manufacturing and Distribution Organizations

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Power Hour Sessions

• Global ERP Implementations, Lesson Learned - Focus on Critical Success Factor • Leveraging Your E-Business Suite 12 Investment • Understanding TCA the New Master Data Repository

Exploration Series Subject matter experts work together to cover a single topic from end to end over several sessions on one day.

• Record-to-Report (R2R) • Procure-to-Pay (P2P) • Order-to-Cash (O2C) • International 7

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E-Business Suite Release 12.2.6 Upgrade Workshop Apps DBA 101: A Day in the Life of an EBS 12.2 DBA Security Best Practices for Oracle E-Business Suite Oracle Master Data Management (MDM) Boot Camp

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The Power Hour & Exploration Series offered a nice in-depth session series. The Master Data Exploration Series was extremely educational.

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–Ashley T., HRIS Administrator, POWER Engineers, Inc

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JOIN UP! Plug Into Special Interest Groups for Even More Focus SIG Meetings

EPM/Hyperion Connect

OAUG Special Interest Groups have the insights you need on a particular product, function or industry. Meetings are open to all.

Oracle EPM/Hyperion users gather for specialized education and networking throughout the week.

SIG Schedule: collaborate.oaug.org

Primavera Forum

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KEYNOTE

Great experience to meet people from all over the world, and gain new knowledge on various Oracle products and services.

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Choose from over 65 sessions targeted at C-level and management, functional and technical users and techno-functional users in this conference within a conference.

–Katrina, Systems Team Analyst, ORAU

Jenn Lim CEO and CHO (Chief Happiness Officer) of Delivering Happiness Delivering Happiness is a company Jenn Lim and Tony Hsieh (CEO of Zappos.com) co-founded to inspire science-based happiness, passion and purpose at work, home and in everyday life. Learn how companies with a higher sense of purpose outperform others. 15 years of research show happiness increases every positive business outcome.

More keynote speakers will be announced soon. Watch collaborate.oaug.org or our social media feeds for news!

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COLLABORATE WITH

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It was great to be a part of using the possible user interface of the future. It felt like I was contributing to the future of the product.

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–Mark M., Sr. Business Process Analyst, GF Central Plastics

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Register by February 16 for the lowest rates!

The Oracle landscape is changing. Meet the people behind the products and get their thoughts on your organization’s technology plans.

Get the details: collaborate.oaug.org/education/oracle Meet the Oracle Experts Sessions Interact with product leaders in a small-group setting.

Join the conversation to find or validate the path to success for your enterprise.

ROADMAP SESSIONS Developers and subject matter experts take you on product deep dives. Hear what’s coming next so you can plan your organization’s course of action. Visit collaborate.oaug.org to view the sessions.

• Oracle Cloud Roadmap Sessions: Financials, Projects, Procurement, Order Management, Manufacturing • Oracle E-Business Suite Roadmap Sessions: Financials, Projects, Procurement, Order Management, Manufacturing

Oracle Keynote Hear from a top Oracle representative who’ll share new developments, insider tips and insights so you can refine your strategies and make informed decisions on your technology environment.

Oracle’s Usability & Interface Product Testing Lab Oracle customers and partners are invited to participate in user feedback sessions to influence application design and direction while test-driving Oracle next-generation applications. Your feedback will directly impact the existing and future usability of Oracle Cloud, E-Business Suite or PeopleSoft applications, helping Oracle develop applications that are intuitive and easy to use.

Sign up when you register.

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Here, the learning isn’t confined to education sessions – it flows through the hallways and through the connections you’ll make at these fun networking events.

OAUG COMMUNITY SUNDAY

Join the CONVERSATION

New Attendee Orientation Get an overview of COLLABORATE 17, including a conference mobile app demonstration. Maximize your time in Vegas by being informed and prepared. This session is also a great place to meet people on the first day so you’ll see friendly faces all week!

OAUG WELCOME RECEPTION House of Blues Las Vegas

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Celebrate the achievements of OAUG members and volunteers! Witness our major award winners including Member, Innovator, Oracle Ambassador and Geo and SIG of the Year, and Geo/SIG Certificate of Distinction. Meet the OAUG Board of Directors and learn about the committees hard at work to deliver member value year-round. Bring questions!

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Travel around the world just by stepping into OAUG Geo Land. Blast off on a journey to connect with users from your region.

Celebrate the opening of COLLABORATE 17 with the OAUG. Enjoy live music by the CSS Oracle house band, the Conference Room Pilots, plus food, drinks and more with friends old and new at the House of Blues!

Register by February 16 for the lowest rates!

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MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Women in Technology Lunch

Exhibitor Showcase Happy Hour

Join this lunch-and-learn to hear from Colonel Michelle L. Hayworth, commander, 688th Cyberspace Wing, United States Air Force, sharing her perspective and experiences gained conducting defensive cyberspace operations.

Network and make new connections over an informal lunch. Seating is limited; select this free event during conference registration.

Happy hour is on the exhibitors! Enjoy refreshments and fun as you meet partners who can help to optimize your Oracle environment.

Women in Technology Panel Discussion

OAUG Young Professionals Forum Cocktail Meetup

OAUG Membership Orientation Membership in the OAUG offers year-round opportunities to connect to resources, knowledge and people that can optimize your Oracle Applications. Attend this session to learn how to make the most of your membership. Everyone is welcome—new members, long-term members, and anyone considering joining the OAUG. OAUG International Reception OAUG International attendees are invited to network with the OAUG Board of Directors and members from the Asia Pacific, Canada, EMEA and Latin America regions. Welcome to the U.S. — let’s catch up over tapas and cocktails!

Exhibitor Showcase Welcome Reception The Exhibitor Showcase opens Monday evening. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, drinks and excitement as you learn and network.

A diverse panel of innovators shares lively conversation and powerful ideas on a variety of issues important to the COLLABORATE community.

EPM/Hyperion Connect Reception Oracle EPM/Hyperion users gather together to share ideas, make connections and meet Oracle’s top product executives and developers.

Join in the fun before setting out for Wednesday night’s party! Meet peers and gain wisdom from experienced pros on how to grow your career in the Oracle Applications space.

Festival les Amuses Party Join a joyous carnival packed with surprises in celebration of a successful week.

Sponsored by:

Primavera Reception Join your fellow Primavera professionals for a night of networking and idea sharing.

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Exhibitor

SHOWCASE

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Loved how much I got out of the sessions and the vendors. Found new products to help solve some of our pain points that I didn’t even know about!

–Lori G., Director of Finance, The Zenith Insurance Company 13

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If your company is interested in sponsoring or exhibiting, contact your sales team today!

Christine Hilgert: +1 404-760-4234 / chilgert@oaug.org Marci Nessing: +1 404-760-8179 / mnessing@oaug.org

Join over 200 exhibitors in a vibrant marketplace where you can meet thought leaders who have experience serving the Oracle Applications community.

EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE HOURS: Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

5:15 p.m. – 8 p.m.

9:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.

5:15 p.m. – 7 p.m.

10:45 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Find Exhibitors Get to know the COLLABORATE 17 exhibitors through the conference app. Research ahead of time which companies offer products or services you’d like to learn more about.

collaborate.oaug.org/exhibitors

Visit the OAUG Membership Booth Meet the OAUG volunteer leaders and staff and learn how membership gives you the tools you need to succeed. Find out how membership helps you find answers, network with real users and experts and influence Oracle. And, learn why 96% of OAUG members would recommend joining.

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PLAN YOUR COLL

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Sunday, April 2

Monday, April 3

Tuesday, April 4

7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Registration Open

7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Morning Coffee

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Morning Coffee

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

OAUG Training Day Workshops

7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Registration Open

7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Registration Open

12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

OAUG Education Sessions

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

COLLABORATE Keynote: Jenn Lim

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

IBM Keynote

1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m New Attendee Orientation

9:45 a.m. - Noon Education Sessions

9:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Exhibitor Showcase Open

4 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

OAUG Geo Land

Noon - 1:15 p.m.

Lunch

9:45 a.m. - Noon Education Sessions

5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

Meeting of the OAUG Members

Noon - 1:15 p.m.

Women in Technology Lunch

Noon - 1 p.m.

Lunch

7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

OAUG Welcome Reception

1:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Education Sessions

1:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Educational Breakout Sessions

5:15 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Welcome Reception in the Exhibitor Showcase

5:15 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Exhibitor Showcase Happy Hour

Register by February 16 for the lowest rates!

7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

EPM/Hyperion Connect Reception

LABORATE Wednesday, April 5

Thursday, April 6

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Morning Coffee

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Morning Coffee

7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Registration Open

7:30 a.m. - Noon Registration Open

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Oracle Keynote

8:30 a.m. - Noon Education Sessions

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It is very educational and motivating.

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–Maureen L., SR ERP Business Analyst, American Transmission Company

9:45 a.m. - Noon Education Sessions 10:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Exhibitor Showcase Open Noon - 1 p.m.

Lunch 1:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Education Sessions 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Festival des Amuses Party

Get a high-level overview of COLLABORATE with this agenda-at-a-glance.

Events are subject to change; visit collaborate.oaug.org for the details and to build and save your personalized agenda!

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Be

THERE “

It is about the users and user solutions.

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Register by February 16 for the lowest rates!

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–John F., Business Systems Consultant, APS

Register by February 16 for the best pricing: collaborate.oaug.org/registration Full-Conference Registration is the Best Deal - What’s Included:

Getting a great deal is easy.

Here’s how.

• Entry into all conference general sessions and education sessions over 4.5 days • Online access to all session materials for four weeks • Exhibitor Showcase access, including Monday and Tuesday evening receptions • Morning coffee (Monday-Thursday) – breakfast is on your own • Lunch (Monday-Wednesday) • Wednesday Party • Refreshment breaks

1. RESERVE YOUR HOTEL FIRST: When you reserve in an official COLLABORATE hotel, use your reservation acknowledgement number to take $200 off conference registration. Book here: collaborate.oaug.org/location

Plus OAUG Exclusives: • OAUG Community Sunday, packed with sessions, workshops and networking events, including the OAUG Welcome Reception at House of Blues • Flash drive pre-loaded with all OAUG session materials • Free introductory Corporate User Membership in the OAUG, which includes full membership status and is valid for six months. (non-member companies who use Oracle Applications only) • Includes free access to Best of COLLABORATE online learning series – live encore presentations of the top-rated sessions from the 2017 conference!

2. JOIN THE OAUG: A membership ($965 for organizations that are licensed users of Oracle Applications) provides valuable training and networking benefits to your entire company all year − and everyone receives the low member rate on COLLABORATE. Join today at oaug.org.

3. AT TEND WITH A GROUP. Check out the rock-bottom rates for groups of four or more attending from the same organization. See next page or collaborate.oaug.org/registration 4. REGISTER EARLY! Early-bird rates expire February 16!

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Pricing Full Conference Pass (April 2-6, 2017) Early Bird Registration

More discounts and packages, including one- and two-day passes, are available at collaborate.oaug.org/registration.

OAUG Member Rate

Staying within COLLABORATE 17 hotel block

USD $1,650

Staying outside COLLABORATE 17 hotel block

USD $1,850

Non-Member Rate

Government Rate* (OAUG Member)

Government Rate* (Non-Member)

USD $2,050

USD $1,190

USD $1,370

USD $2,250

USD $1,390

USD $1,570

Availability

Through February 16, 2017

Group Rates (four or more from the same organization) Early Bird Registration

Staying within COLLABORATE 17 hotel block

USD $1,400

USD $1,890

Staying outside COLLABORATE 17 hotel block

USD $1,600

USD $2,100

Gain Approval to Attend Get tips for proposing your COLLABORATE attendance, customize a letter to your manager and more. Find these and other resources at

collaborate.oaug.org/registration/justify.

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Register by February 16 for the lowest rates!

Through February 16, 2017

GRAB A CIRQUE PERK! Collaboration is hard work.

Take in a Cirque du Soleil show using an exclusive COLLABORATE discount.

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COLLABORATE

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Las Vegas means business. With easy access via McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas is where business leaders from around the world meet, think and exchange ideas.

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Hotels Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, home to COLLABORATE 17, has completed a resort-wide remodel of its guest rooms and added exciting new dining and entertainment options.

COLLABORATE’s official hotels include: Mandalay Bay, The Delano, Luxor

I try to get management to send half our team every year.

It is focused on the technology and tools we use.

–Chad J., DBA, Polk County Systems Consultant, APS

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