Agenda |
May 8th 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton 1000 NE Multnomah Portland, OR 97232 |
Breakfast and registration
7:30 - 8:30 AM
7:30 - 8:30 AM
Welcome comments & vendor networking
8:30 - 9:00 AM
PSNWRUG and NWOUG welcome and brief status updates
8:30 - 9:00 AM
PSNWRUG and NWOUG welcome and brief status updates
Northwest Oracle Summit 2025 "Key Note Speech"
9:10 - 10:00 AM
9:10 - 10:00 AM
The Battle for Data Protection in AI and Data Analytics in Today’s World
Kellyn Gorman, Database and AI Guru
In this keynote, Kellyn will examine practical strategies for safeguarding data throughout its lifecycle—from creation and storage to analysis and deletion—emphasizing robust compliance and governance practices. Discover how cutting-edge AI technologies may and have enhanced data protection with AI and machine learning, automate threat detection, and foster proactive defense mechanisms. The goal of this talk is to equip you with insights and tools to navigate the challenges of securing data in AI-driven analytics, empowering your organization to turn this battleground into a stronghold of resilience and trust or at least give you some sense of hope in today’s AI challenges.
Kellyn Gorman, Database and AI Guru
In this keynote, Kellyn will examine practical strategies for safeguarding data throughout its lifecycle—from creation and storage to analysis and deletion—emphasizing robust compliance and governance practices. Discover how cutting-edge AI technologies may and have enhanced data protection with AI and machine learning, automate threat detection, and foster proactive defense mechanisms. The goal of this talk is to equip you with insights and tools to navigate the challenges of securing data in AI-driven analytics, empowering your organization to turn this battleground into a stronghold of resilience and trust or at least give you some sense of hope in today’s AI challenges.
Socializing
10:00 - 10:10 AM
Mingle and Meet
10:00 - 10:10 AM
Mingle and Meet
Session 2
10:10 - 11:00 AM
10:10 - 11:00 AM
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Morrison
PeopleSoft HCM 9.2 and PeopleTools Update & Roadmap Review Julie Alonso, Oracle Product Management Director |
Ross Island
Leading Practices for Oracle PeopleSoft Technologies Joe Finlinson, Managing Director, SpearMC Consulting |
Sellwood
“Lift, Shift, and Transform Oracle Applications on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.” Dan Iverson, Oracle Cloud Manager Strategy Expert |
Hawthorne
Fayetteville Public Works Commission - Oracle Fusion Data Intelligence Implementation Case Study Peter Koutroubis, EVP of Operations, SMACT Works |
Main Conference Area
11:10 - 12:00 PM
Mingle and Meet
11:10 - 12:00 PM
Mingle and Meet
Lunch and Raffle - Sponsored by SpearMC
12:00 - 1:00 PM
12:00 - 1:00 PM
We're famous for our SpearMC lunch spread!
Session 3
1:00 - 1:50 PM
1:00 - 1:50 PM
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Morrison Leading Practices for Effective Security and Controls in Oracle ERP & HCM Cloud Applications Jeff Hare, CPA, CIA, CISA, President, ERP Risk Advisors |
Ross Island
How Oracle Guided Learning Has Transformed Customer's Views on "Training" Cameron McClurg, Vice President, SpearMC Consulting |
Sellwood
Proactive PeopleSoft Management: Leveraging OCI Observability & Monitoring for Peak Performance Jyoti Shah, Principal Cloud Architect, Oracle Corporation |
Hawthorne
Transitioning from Oracle Analytics Server to Oracle Analytics Cloud Peter Koutroubis, EVP of Operations, SMACT Works |
Session 4
2:00 - 2:50 PM
2:00 - 2:50 PM
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Morrison
Doing More With Less: How xSIGNAL Is Helping a PeopleSoft (FSCM, HCM, ELM) Customer Reduce Costs, Streamline Communications and Improve Employee Engagement Hendrix Bodden, xSIGNAL |
Ross Island
"Adapting and Thriving: Navigating the Intersections of AI, Machine Learning, and Economic Challenges" Kellyn Gorman, Database and AI Guru |
Sellwood
Enhancing PeopleSoft with Oracle Digital Assistant: The PICASSO Experience Jyoti Shah, Principal Cloud Architect, Oracle Corporation |
Hawthorne
Staying Current & Maximizing your PeopleSoft Investment Julie Alonso, Oracle Product Management Director and Cameron McClurg, Vice President, SpearMC Consulting |
Afternoon Break
2:50 - 3:10 PM
Cookies and Refreshment!
2:50 - 3:10 PM
Cookies and Refreshment!
Session 5
3:10 - 3:40 PM
3:10 - 3:40 PM
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Morrison
Board Hosted Discussion Financial Round Table |
Ross Island
Board Hosted Discussion Human Resources Round Table |
Sellwood
Board Hosted Discussion Technology Stack Open Round Table |
Hawthorne
Board Hosted Discussion Open Round Table |
Closing and Raffle
3:50 - 4:10 PM
prize raffles, cold beverages, continued round table conversations and socializing.
3:50 - 4:10 PM
prize raffles, cold beverages, continued round table conversations and socializing.
