5 Tips For Making the Most Of Collaborate 18
COLLABORATE18 is the largest user-led, user-focused event where you can get the entire scoop about Oracle products. From sessions, to VIP parties, to networking, C18 is the event to take your Oracle products to the next level.
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Build Your Perfect Agenda
COLLABORATE18 can only be as good as your agenda. Make sure to really take part in the sessions that you want to see. Gear your schedule towards the sessions that you specialize in. There are over 200 sessions, so map out your agenda before hand. To help we’ve put together top 10 sessions not to miss.
Terillium is also excited to participate in 12 sessions with some of our favorite customers at C18.
Networking 101
COLLABORATE18 in general is a big networking event. Around every corner is an opportunity to network, but it can be a bit overwhelming. The best way to add networking into your agenda is to attend SIG meetings and/or Round Table meetings. From there, you have over 80 sessions dedicated to networking for your specific needs. You can also narrow down all those meetings by searching “networking” in the C18 agenda.
In order to make networking even easier for you, we’re breaking down the top networking opportunities at COLLABORATE18 to attend:
- JDE E1 Technology SIG Meeting General Session
- JD Edwards Businesses Analyst SIG
- JDE Financials SIG Meeting
- JDE E1 Security SIG – Round Table
- Quest Cloud Welcome Reception
- Quest JD Edwards Welcome Reception
“The breadth of great content helps us define a better team strategy moving forward.”
Participation is Key
To really make the most of your experience, participation is key. With over 1250 education and networking sessions total, COLLABORATE18 offers more than 250 sessions dedicated to Oracle JD Edwards.
Terillium is excited to participate in 12 sessions, including a couple with some of our favorite customers at COLLABORATE18.
You can also participate in the E1 Pages Contest at C18 Conference. Show off your E1 Pages at COLLABORATE18, and submit your pages now through March 22nd.
Another great way to participate is to attend the Women in Technology Luncheon, and the Quest Executive Forum. (Pre-registration for the Women in Technology Luncheon event is required during conference registration).
Find Vendors
In 2017 more than 900 companies attended COLLABORATE18, from major consumer brands to technology, financial services, healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, public sector and numerous other industries.
A great way lock in a good first impression is to visit their booths. You can even add vendors to your agenda. Meet some of the 200+ Oracle solution providers, who can help you solve whatever challenges you’re facing. Make sure to login into your COLLABORATE18 app, and you’ll find your vendors list under “My Exhibitors”. To help get your vendor agenda started, we’ve put together a list of a couple of great booths to visit. Come stop by and say hello at our booth, #501!
- Terillium Inc. #501
- Canon Information & Imaging Solutions #834
- ALLOut Security #217
- Avalara #1524
- CDI Technology #702
- ERP Suites #510
- Essentio #506
- ReportsNow #328
- RF- Smart #708
Use this time to network and make lasting connections at the conference. There are numerous opportunities to align your business with potential partnerships.
Have Fun
From happy hour receptions to customer appreciation parties COLLABORATE18 is a great way to have some fun and network with the Oracle team, other users, and vendors in the community.
Terillium and partners are once again hosting a VIP party that you won’t want to miss at the Foundation Room in Mandalay Bay.