COLLABORATE 20 Call for Presentations is now open!

COLLABORATE 20 will be taking place April 19-23, 2020 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. It is the largest user-led, user-focused event for Oracle users of all levels. IT decision-makers, super users, Oracle, and Oracle vendors gather to share real-world insights and practical solutions to maximize return on their Oracle investments.

You can expand your Oracle skill set by attending some of the 1,000+ interactive sessions, networking with experienced professionals who have the same challenges as you, and asking questions directly to Oracle and Oracle vendors at the Exhibitor Showcase. The user-focus of COLLABORATE 20 ensures that it will be full of first-hand experiences, real-world scenarios, and honest advice.

The first step to getting COLLABORATE 20 ready for attendees is selecting the presentations that will be showcased at the conference. If you are interested in being considered to present at COLLABORATE 20, submit an abstract any time between now and October 11, 2019. This is your chance to share your stories, insights, and advice with the Quest Oracle Community.

Hot Topics at COLLABORATE 20

To help give you some inspiration for your Call for Presentations submission topic, Quest has identified some hot topics within Database & Technology:

• DevOps and Deploy
• Database
• Data Science & Analytics
• Emerging technologies

Benefits of Presenting at COLLABORATE 20

As an accepted primary presenter at COLLABORATE 20, you will earn some exciting benefits!

Primary Customer Speakers

You will receive complimentary full-conference registration valid April 19 – April 23, 2020, including access to all breakout sessions, keynotes, conference meals, and official networking events. (you must book your hotel through the conference website or receive a $200 USD fee).

Primary Exhibiting or Sponsoring Vendor Speakers

You will receive complimentary full-conference registration valid April 19 – April 23, 2020, including access to all breakout sessions, keynotes, conference meals and official networking events (you must book your hotel through the conference website or receive a $200 USD fee).

• Your company must have a signed contract submitted for COLLABORATE 20 in order to be considered an Exhibiting/Sponsoring Vendor.
• Contracts for COLLABORATE 20 can be with either of the hosting user groups (Quest Oracle Community or OATUG), regardless of your user group speaking assignment.

Primary Non-Exhibitor/Sponsor Vendor Speakers

You will receive a deeply discounted full-conference registration of $299 USD, valid April 19 – April 23, 2020, including access to all breakout sessions, keynotes, conference meals and official networking events (you must book your hotel through the conference website or receive a $200 USD fee).

• You must book your hotel in the COLLABORATE housing block to receive the discounted rate of $299 USD. Speakers who book outside the COLLABORATE housing block will receive the discounted rate of $499 USD.
• Speakers whose companies become an Exhibitor/Sponsor Vendor may be eligible to receive a full registration refund prior to February 28, 2020.

All Speakers

All COLLABORATE 20 speakers will receive:

• A profile in the Speakers section of the COLLABORATE agenda builder and networking app, through which supplementary materials can be shared.
• An “official speaker” badge to use in highlighting your participation with your online networks.

Speaker Designations

• Customer Speakers: Individuals who work for a company/organization that utilizes at least one (1) Oracle product or service in a business capacity, and does not re-sell services, support, Oracle products or complementary products to its customers.
• Vendor Speakers: Individuals who work for a company that sells products, services, support or other complementary offerings to Oracle products or services.

Visit the COLLABORATE 20 Call for Presentations page for more information or to submit your abstract today.

For a step-by-step tutorial of how to complete the Call for Presentations process, check out the Quest How To video below.