ODTUG Women in Technology Scholarship - Now Accepting Applications Sponsored by: KPMG
As part of our continuing effort to offer learning opportunities in all areas relevant to our membership, ODTUG is pleased to announce the sixth annual Women in Technology Scholarship Program. We are looking for candidates to represent ODTUG and serve as role models and mentors to women in the technology industry. The scholarship recipient will be awarded a complimentary pass to ODTUG Kscope20 in Boston, MA, June 28 - July 2, 2020, and is expected to attend the conference. The recipient should also plan on participating in the ODTUG Kscope20 WIT event on July 1, 2020. Applications are due by March 13, 2020. Learn more about the WIT Scholar requirements and apply.
ODTUG Kscope20 Keynote Speaker Announced Kick off ODTUG Kscope20 with keynote Miral Kotb as she shares the story of how she merged her passions of art, dance, and technology to create her company iLuminate. She'll take you from her beginnings as a software developer and entrepreneur—including the spark of inspiration she had while designing iPhone apps—to her company's successful launch onto the international stage.
This year's annual ODTUG Kscope20 Special Event will be at the New England Aquarium! The aquarium sets the perfect backdrop for a night of exploration and fun. Soak in the salty air as you mix, mingle, and shake your fins under the city skyline.
Boston is renowned for its more than 30 colleges and universities. As an ode to the city and to celebrate the aquarium's dedication to education and innovation, we encourage you to wear collegiate apparel that showcases your favorite school.
10 Reasons to Attend Oracle's MBX Conference in March Last month we announced Modern Business Experience (MBX) in Chicago, March 23-26, 2020. This is a showcase of Oracle's cloud applications, demonstrating the potential these solutions offer and how they can help users accelerate their careers and businesses.
Each of the four products areas—CX, finance, HR, and supply chain—has its own programs. Take a look at the conference highlights and don't forget to use code ODTUG to save $995 when you register for MBX.
Oracle Groundbreakers Live Interview at ODTUG Kscope19 Dimitri Gielis shares a two-minute tech tip on how you can get beyond basic reports and forms when developing with Oracle APEX at ODTUG Kscope19. View the interview.
Learn Java Fundamentals in Five Weeks with this Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Oracle University now offers Java and Oracle user group members a chance to take a Java SE Programming I MOOC—a flexible way to learn the foundation of this programming language at an affordable cost. User group members use promo code PROMO-OUG-NAOUG to receive a discount. Oracle Ask Tom The Oracle Developer Advocates team launched a program called Oracle Ask TOM Office Hours. This program features free live monthly Q&A sessions with Oracle Corporation experts. Browse the upcoming Office Hours sessions.
Congratulations to the Vertice Cloud team— Abi Giles-Haigh, David Heraty, and Declan Ryan—on winning the first ODTUG Oracle Analytics Storytelling Challenge! ODTUG would also like to thank everyone who participated in the challenge. We were impressed and inspired by the quality of the submissions, and we're excited about the enthusiasm and talent of our Analytics community.
Upcoming Webinars
Thursday, March 5, 2020, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. EST The Future of EPM Reporting - MR Megha Chopra and Mohit Jain, Genpact Register
Tuesday, March 10, 2020, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. EDT Best 12c New Features: Striving Towards 18c/19c Rich Niemiec, Viscosity North America Register
Thursday, March 12, 2020, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. EDT EPM 11.2: Lessons Learned and 2021 Preparedness Dave Shay, Datavail Register
Tuesday, March 17, 2020, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. EDT Free-Form Planning!! - The New Buzz in Oracle Enterprise Planning Cloud Ashwin Tandon and Prithiba Dhinakaran, Infosys Register
Thursday, March 19, 2020, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. EDT How to Be Heard: Finding Your Path to Effective Communication Alecs Mlynarzek, Alithya; and panelists Kate Helmer, Huron Consulting Group, and Julia Radovani, Peloton Group Register
Tuesday, March 31, 2020, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. EDT Tune Your SQL Without Hints or Indexes Kaley Crum, Riceland Foods Register
Dimitri Gielis shares a two-minute tech tip on how you can get beyond basic reports and forms when developing with Oracle APEX at ODTUG Kscope19. 
Abi Giles-Haigh, David Heraty, and Declan Ryan—on winning the first ODTUG Oracle Analytics Storytelling Challenge! ODTUG would also like to thank everyone who participated in the challenge. We were impressed and inspired by the quality of the submissions, and we're excited about the enthusiasm and talent of our Analytics community.
Thursday, March 5, 2020, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. EST
Tuesday, March 10, 2020, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. EDT
Rich Niemiec
Thursday, March 19, 2020, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. EDT
Alecs Mlynarzek, 
