Event Overview:

COLLABORATE is our once-a-year opportunity for Oracle technology users to connect with peers and top names and faces in the Oracle community. COLLABORATE 18 delivers:

• More than 1,250 sessions and panels packed with first-hand experiences, case studies and practical "how-to" content
• Breaking product news and insider information from Oracle executive management and developers
• Ample opportunities to build your personal and professional networks, including special interest group (SIG) meetings and geographic networking events and receptions
• Informative and inspiring keynotes
• An Exhibitor Showcase packed with products and solutions providers who can help you solve your specific challenges

IOUG Forum

For more than 20 years, IOUG has been delivering an unique event with leading-edge content for Oracle technology users.  The IOUG Forum at COLLABORATE provides a fantastic way to bring its engaged, expert user community together for education and networking that you simply cannot find anywhere else.

The Independent Oracle Users Group (IOUG) Forum offers education and networking opportunities for Oracle technology and database professionals (DBAs, architects, IT managers or directors, systems administrators, network administrators, security specialists, developers, data scientists, etc.) focused on Database 11g and 12c, Performance, High Availability, WebCenter, Big Data, Analytics, Manageability, Business Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Data Warehousing, Disaster Recovery, Engineered Systems, Fusion Middleware, Application Express,  Security, Storage, Upgrades, Virtualization and more.

IOUG Exclusive Benefits

• Save more than $1,000 on education offerings like pre-conference workshops
• Access the specialized IOUG Strategic Leadership Program
• Priority access to the hands-on labs with Oracle ACE support
• Advance access to supplemental session material and presentations
• Special IOUG-only attendee activities  - evening networking opportunities and more

Exhibitor Information:

COLLABORATE 18 will bring together more than 5,500 decision makers and purchase influencers all under one roof, including some of the top names in the Oracle community and members of three of the largest Oracle users groups: IOUG, OAUG and Quest.

This unique, five-day conference is distinctly user-focused and offers exhibitors and sponsors a multitude of ways to network face-to-face with decision makers and expand the product visibility among a targeted, attentive community of users.

About IOUG:

Founded in 1993, the Independent Oracle User Group (IOUG) represents the voice of Oracle technology and database professionals – empowering you to be more productive in your business and career by delivering education, sharing best practices and providing technology direction and networking opportunities.