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Cloud Community News & Events - September 2025

September 2, 2025
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Quest News & Event Updates

Shape the Future: Present at Oracle Cloud Summit – Virtual!

The brand-new Oracle Cloud Summit – Virtual! is happening November 17-20, 2025, and we want you to be a part of it. This virtual event is all about deep-dive, how-to learning for Oracle Cloud functional users, practitioners, and administrators.

Do you have practical insights, real-world use cases, or best practices to share? Call for Presentations has been extended to September 8th! Elevate your professional profile, showcase your organization, and empower your peers by sharing your expertise.

You can select from existing Mini-Program sessions or propose your own unique how-to idea. Plus, all virtual presenters receive complimentary registration to the event!

Submit your abstract before time runs out on September 8th!

We’re also pleased to announce that registration is now open! You can save now with Earliest Bird rates on corporate or individual passes.


Your Next Career Move Starts Here — Introducing the Quest Career Center

Quest is excited to announce the launch of our brand-new Career Center — your one-stop destination for professional growth, skill-building, and job opportunities tailored to the Oracle Cloud Community. Whether you’re looking for your next role, hoping to sharpen your resume, or seeking expert advice on career advancement, the Quest Career Center puts the tools you need right at your fingertips.

  • Job Board — Explore open positions from top employers across industries.
  • Career Planning Resources — Get strategies and tips on resume writing, interviewing, personal branding, and more.
  • Coaching Opportunities — Access personalized guidance to help you reach your goals faster.

The Quest Career Center is designed to help connect your talent with opportunities — whether that’s your next role, your next skill, or your next big career milestone. Start exploring today and take the next step in your professional journey.

Visit the Career Center now!


Cast Your Vote: Board of Directors Election Now Open!

Attention Professional and Corporate Members! Your voice matters! As a valued member, you have the opportunity to help shape the future of our organization by voting in the Board of Directors election.

Voting is a key member benefit and a vital part of our governance. By participating, you help ensure strong representation and leadership for our community.

All Professional and Corporate Primary Contacts have been notified via email with voting instructions. If you did not receive this email, please contact [email protected] for assistance.

Thank you for being an active part of our organization’s future! View the 2025 Quest Board of Directors Slate.


Save the date for Quest’s Annual Meeting of the Members!

The 2025 Annual Meeting of the Members is scheduled for September 24, 2025, at 3:00 pm ET. Paid corporate and professional members and partners are invited to hear a comprehensive update on Quest’s current performance against strategic initiatives, as well as plans for 2026. We will also present the results from the 2025 Board of Directors election and the confirmation of those members to their respective positions. Eligible attendees will receive additional information via email in the coming weeks.​


Cloud Customer Connect Replay List

If you missed a Cloud Customer Connect event in August, be sure to check out the list of replays available!


2025 Quest meet-ups

Don’t miss out on joining your favorite Oracle Cloud Community meetups! We’re looking forward to continuing to foster growth and learning with our members. The 2025 meetup series for the Quest HCM group, Quest ERP group, Quest Cloud Healthcare group, Quest PeopleSoft Move to Cloud group, and the Quest EPM group are now available. Click on “Upcoming Events” within your online Community group. If you haven’t already, make sure to subscribe to the group notifications for further guidelines on how to register and stay updated on all group activity.

Cloud EPM Community Meet-Up

We’re excited to announce the launch of our Cloud EPM Community Meetup series! Our first virtual meetup will take place on Tuesday, September 16th at 3 PM ET. The kickoff session will be a roundtable discussion focused on Legacy Licensing vs. Enterprise Licensing—what these licensing models mean, how they differ, and insights from members who have upgraded and successfully made their business case.

Whether you’re just starting to explore licensing or already managing an upgrade, this is a great opportunity to connect, share experiences, and learn from peers in the community. Be sure to join the online EPM Community page to stay connected and get updates.

We’re also looking for volunteers who use EPM and would like to help co-host future meetups. If you’re interested, please contact Alexis Brooks to learn more.

Cloud HCM Community Meet-Up

Cloud HCM Community Meetups are every 3rd Wednesday at 1 pm ET! Join us for the next meetup on September 17.

Cloud HCM Healthcare Community Meet-Up

Join us Wednesday, September 24, at 11 am ET, for the next Cloud Healthcare Community Meetup where we’ll dive into Custom Alert: Interoperability Review. This session will focus on creating custom alerts that trigger notifications to leadership based on key HCM data points, streamlining communication and decision-making in healthcare organizations using Oracle Cloud HCM. Led by Gloria Brewster from NYC Health + Hospitals, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn, share best practices, and network with other Cloud HCM users. Don’t miss out—save the date and join us for this insightful session! Register now!

Cloud ERP Community Meet-Up

Save the date for the next Cloud ERP Community meetup, Thursday, October 2 at 1 pm ET! More details are coming soon, but save your seat now so you don’t miss out!

How to access Quest meet-ups

After registering for Quest online meetups, your personal access links for each event are available on the Quest Oracle Community site, under My Account, My Registrations, then click on the event details.


Upcoming Webinars:

HCM

September 5 | 12:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud HCM -US Oracle Payroll Tax Engine (USOPTE) and Enhanced Address Validation

September 9 | 11:00 am ET
Oracle Cloud HCM -Let’s Talk Tech: Personalizing HCM Redwood pages using VB Studio #10 – Skills and Qualification Area

September 12 | 12:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud HCM -Planning for Open Enrollment with Oracle Cloud Benefits

September 19 | 12:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud HCM -US Oracle Payroll Tax Engine (USOPTE) and Enhanced Address Validation

September 23 | 9:00 am ET
Oracle Cloud HCM -Understand Your Workforce Using Oracle Fusion HCM Analytics

ERP

September 17 | 12:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud ERP – Update on the Brazil VAT Reform (2026)

September 24 | 12:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud ERP – Modernize your Payment Strategy and Transform Cash Flow with Virtual Cards

SCM

September 3 | 11:00 am ET
Oracle Cloud SCM – Office Hours: Redwood Migration – Overall Program and Technical Guidance

September 4 | 11:00 am ET
Oracle Cloud SCM – Product Help: Automating Closure of Outstanding Sales Orders in Order Management

September 4 | 1:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud SCM – Product Help: Guided Journeys in Redwood: In-Page Guidance for Seamless Workflows

September 8 | 1:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud SCM – Product Help: Reconciliation Workbench in Oracle Warehouse Management

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

September 2 | 1:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure -Day One & Beyond – Oracle Cloud Security QuickStart

September 4 | 12:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure -Developer Coaching: Developing Smarter FinTech Apps with Oracle: AI-Powered Insights, Fraud Detection, and Natural Conversations

September 15 | 1:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure -Day One and Beyond: Securing Applications with OCI Security Services

September 16 | 1:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure -Day One & Beyond – Oracle Cloud Operations QuickStart

September 22 | 1:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure -Day One and Beyond – Provisioning Oracle Cloud Services on Oracle Database @ AWS

EPM

September 11 | 1:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud EPM – Tax Reporting Monthly Update: New Functionality

September 11 | 1:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud EPM – Refresher on Predictive Cash Forecasting in Cloud EPM

 

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