The breadth, depth and quality of Oracle-focused education at Ascend is second to none! But the connections you make and the insights exchanged over coffee, between sessions, in the Partner Pavilion and all points in between are invaluable. We have created boundless opportunities for that at Ascend!

Emerging Leaders Meet Up

If you’ve worked with Oracle platforms for 10 years or less, you’re invited to connect with the OATUG Emerging Leaders community following the opening night kick-off. This is a great opportunity to build your network, meet potential mentors and make connections as the conference is just getting underway.

Women in Technology Coffee Chat

Women working in technology, join your peers for coffee, connection and conversation as we close out Ascend, Thursday, June 11.

Oracle Support Meet & Greet

Connect in person with executives from Oracle Support. Plus meet the members of the OATUG Customer Support Council who advocate on your behalf and serve as a key sounding board for Oracle Support and development teams.

Lunch with Oracle Aces

Some of the best and brightest in the Oracle community will host lunch table discussions on Wednesday at Ascend. This will be a great chance to connect with others interested in the same hot topics and with experts who can steer you to the answers or resources you’ve been seeking.

Cloud HCM Community: Vote It Up!

Make your voice heard in one of Ascend’s most interactive and impactful sessions. The Cloud HCM Vote It Up meetup brings together customers to share real-world challenges, exchange ideas, and identify the enhancements that matter most. Through live discussion and voting, participants collaborate to prioritize key improvement requests; helping elevate the issues within Oracle that can shape future Oracle Cloud HCM innovation. Join your peers, contribute your perspective, and be part of a community-driven conversation that turns feedback into action.

Cloud HCM Community Meetup

Start your Ascend experience with energy and connection at the Cloud HCM Community Meetup. This dynamic, interactive session brings together users from across the Cloud HCM landscape to share insights, swap stories, and tackle common challenges in a collaborative setting. Hear how others are navigating change, uncovering new value, and driving success with Oracle Cloud HCM.

Whether you're looking for fresh ideas, practical tips, or simply to connect with others who understand your day-to-day, this meetup sets the tone for a productive and inspiring week. Come ready to engage, learn, and expand your Cloud HCM network from the very start of the conference.

Healthcare Industry Meetup & Roundtable

Led by Nemours Children's Health, this session will cover a handful of hot topics/areas in Cloud HCM for the healthcare industry. We're bringing healthcare customers together to discuss common challenges, successes, and solutions. We'll talk about best practices, common pitfalls to avoid, and anything else that comes up that is of interest to the group. Network with peers in healthcare utilizing Fusion HCM Applications and help others with similar issues by discussing pain points and needs within the healthcare industry.

K-12 Meetup: Connection and Collaboration

Start your Ascend experience by joining fellow K-12 leaders, administrators, and technology professionals for a focused meetup designed just for school districts. This interactive session offers a welcoming space to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and discuss the unique challenges and opportunities shaping K-12 education today. Through guided networking and open conversation, you’ll gain practical insights, share experiences, and build meaningful connections with others navigating similar journeys. Wrap up with an informal Q&A and discussion to help you make the most of your conference experience and continue the conversation throughout the week.

E-Business Suite HCM Community Meetup

Kick off your Ascend experience by connecting with fellow Oracle E-Business Suite HCM users in a collaborative, community-driven environment. This interactive meetup is designed for customers to share experiences, exchange practical strategies, and discuss the unique opportunities and challenges of managing and optimizing EBS HCM. From maximizing current functionality to planning what’s next, you’ll gain valuable insights from peers who understand your landscape. Whether you're a long-time user or evolving your strategy, this session offers a welcoming space to learn, contribute, and build connections that will carry throughout your Ascend journey.

PeopleSoft Community Meetup

Start your Ascend journey by joining the PeopleSoft HCM Community Meetup; an engaging session built for connection, collaboration, and shared learning. This meetup brings together PeopleSoft professionals to exchange ideas, discuss common challenges, and explore ways to get the most value from their PeopleSoft HCM investment.  Hear how others are innovating, maintaining, and extending their systems while navigating what’s ahead. Whether you're focused on optimization, new features, or long-term strategy, you’ll leave with fresh perspectives, practical takeaways, and a stronger connection to the PeopleSoft community.