SAOUG2013 Oracle User Conference

SAOUG 2013 Conference is on our doorstep - and the good news for those in Gauteng is that we don't have to travel!

Take the train or stay in Sandton - it is easy and convenient to connect, communicate and collaborate at our winter 2013 event.

What's more, we are spreading the event throughout the year - having our showcase conference in July, the Women in IT event in October and a wonderful golf day in November!

This year's exhibition offers more to our members with a partner showcase, loads of tracks and convenient access for all levels of Oracle users.

Take advantage of the whole package or opt for multiple day passes.

The annual conference is the highlight on the South African Oracle User Group (SAOUG) events calendar and the place to be if you want to learn about the latest technology and trends, best practices from industry experts and network with your peers. The showcase event will be hosted at the Sandton Convention Centre, on 23 and 24 July 2013. In addition, the Women in IT Luncheon and the Annual Golf Day will be held later in the year. This is a change from previous years and many of our members are asking why.

Questions we are fielding are, amongst others:

Why the move of date; Why 3 separate events and why Sandton?

• The Oracle Open Day has been scheduled for 28 November 2013 and with Oracle being the main partner for SAOUG a decision was taken to move the date to July so that both Oracle and SAOUG would have their time in the spotlight.
• With SAOUG being earlier this year, the idea to have the Women in IT event in October and the Golf Day in November means that we have an opportunity to extend these invitations to a wider community of partners and customers. This will also allow SAOUG2013 to incorporate the Golf Day with Oracle Open Day.
• Finally why Sandton Convention Centre. We really have listened to the delegates who have shown their support through the years. A change was needed from Sun City and there was definitely a feeling amongst our Sponsors, Exhibitors and delegates that Sun City was becoming expensive. With many of our delegates, sponsors and exhibitors being Gauteng based we felt that it would provide a more affordable venue and we will most definitely be able to attract more day delegates and C-Level customers.

Oracle partners, vendors and users will discover how their current IT investments could be enhanced to increase productivity thereby creating more value for the organisation. Some of the new and exciting topics that will be discussed include the launch of Oracle Database 12c in EMEA, the latest development on Applications, Cloud Computing and Engineered Systems.

This year we would like to encourage customers and users to share information by showcasing their success stories on how Oracle applications and technology benefit their organisations.

Another new and exciting added feature this year is the Showcase. Partners can use this platform to promote their company, products and services in a mini theatre set-up in the exhibition hall. The slot will be promoted on the website, formal announcements made on-site as well as via our Mobile App.

Our conference theme: Connect - Communicate - Collaborate

The user group community are gathering to gain vital information, knowledge and insight. The art of transformation will inspire and enable them to implement change and inject new growth in their business.

It is YOUR finger on the pulse of business.

Discover new ways to optimise your systems; new solutions that will take your business to the next level and new practices that will make you more successful in your job and in your industry

The SAOUG2013 Agenda will focus around the following categories:

? Applications
? Databases
? Industries
? Middleware
? Oracle Development
? Server and storage Systems
? Cross-stream

We've also broadened our user interaction forums to retain events, such as:

? Roundtable/SIG meetings
? SAOUG members-only track session to meet the SAOUG board and learn more about your SAOUG benefits
? Oracle: Meet the Experts Sessions for selected customers and partners
? SAOUG2013 Leadership Dinner (Monday, 22 July: By invitation only)
? SAOUG2013 Women's Day (31 October 2013)
? SAOUG2013 Golf Day (20 November 2013)

A special message from the SAOUG Board:
SAOUG brings together leaders and experts from all Oracle product users to discuss ideas and issues that are common to Oracle users in South Africa. This is a special community of people who volunteer time and energy to learn more about Oracle products and services and to maximise the return on their investments in Oracle. We encourage all Oracle customers and partners to get involved and become members of our SAOUG user group. Stay connected and network with other professionals using Oracle products. Share your ideas and best practices and reach out to mentor new users.

When it comes to the total quality of marketing interaction, nothing holds a candle to exhibitions. Exhibitions have a number of advantages over other media; therefore, don't miss out on booking your exhibition space at the 2013 conference, limited space available.
For more information visit the website: http://www.saoug.co.za/conference2013
Registrations are open: https://www.cvent.com/events/saoug2013-oracle-user-conference/registration-3cc1884bad9446c69c7034ccc95d2d20.aspx?r=dc26326a-da05-45b4-8673-d87d093240a4
Call for papers are open: http://www.saoug.co.za/conference2013/papers.php
Contact: XL Millennium Conference and Event Management
Cerise Kruger (SAOUG2013 Project Manager)
az.oc.ecnerefnocguoas@esirec
082 497 9658

Editorial contacts

Relational Database Consulting
Marius Wentworth
SAOUG Chairman 2013

Date: 23 July 2013 to 24 July 2013
Time: 09:00 - 18:00
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg

More info:

Sandton Convention Centre is Southern Africa’s leading and most prestigious, multi-purpose exhibition and convention centre.

Situated in northern Johannesburg, in the heart of Sandton's business, hotel and entertainment district, Sandton Convention Centre offers easy access to over 5 000 hotel rooms, is adjacent to the country's top shopping and entertainment complexes and provides nearly 11 000 secure parking bays.

South Africa’s most technologically advanced Convention Centre.

This twelve-storey structure is designed and built to provide convention, exhibition and special event space over five main levels.