“The conference enables us to bring better ROI to our ERP implementation.”

“We get to see how other companies are solving the some of the same challenges we are facing. Also you can see real life case studies of using the functionality.”

In this age of limited budgets and time for training, you might be tempted to rely primarily on the digital learning experiences of web searches and webinars to find answers and gain knowledge. However, much more professional growth is possible.

Wouldn’t it be great if you could learn more in ways that make your day job easier – and make your career trajectory brighter? The good news is, there is a better way than digital-only professional development. A Quest conference gives you in-depth experiences to apply and share when you are back at the office.

• Learn actionable lessons from fellow software users and industry thought leaders
• Interact with Oracle leaders about the latest details that will make a difference in your work
• Connect with helpful peers and product experts

1. LEARN WITH ACTIONABLE CONTENT

“The sessions have been great, with a lot of good content that I can bring back and put to use.” – Orion Viens, Systems Administrator, Matanuska Telephone Association

One of the top reasons to attend a Quest conference is for the content. Several hundred sessions per conference give you choices to obtain the greatest value, covering a range of questions such as:

• How do I solve a particular problem?
• How do I use new technologies and product capabilities?
• How do I increase the success of my implementation and operations activities?
• What do I need to learn and do as Oracle releases new technologies and features?

Whether your top concern is resolving an issue, gaining understanding, or exploring a possibility, a Quest conference can help, Quest’s conference content is selected by customers (not vendors). The focus is on helping users to learn, grow, and achieve.

One special aspect of Quest conferences is our emphasis on sharing actionable content, which means that content is readily useful – not merely educational. From strategic planning topics through to evaluation, implementation, and operations, Quest works with presenters to deliver content that is retained and gets applied. One proof is what our customers say. Also, Quest continues to set new records for customer satisfaction and net promoter scores. The point is, attending a Quest conference equips you with new knowledge that will help you to do more and better things.

Many conference attendees have a story to tell of what they have done and what they learned. Quest helps less-experienced presenters with helpful resources to share their stories. Furthermore, presenters gain self-satisfaction, input, and good publicity for their companies by sharing lessons learned that help others. Learn more here about presenting at COLLABORATE 18!

2. INTERACT WITH ORACLE PRODUCT LEADERS

“The opportunity to connect with Oracle leadership is invaluable.”

“Oracle representatives are very knowledgeable of the product line.”

Quest conferences are the premier opportunities to interact with and learn from the people who build and support your Oracle products. Access more in-depth information than anywhere else.

• Gain insights into planned and potential software updates
• Learn how to successfully implement, upgrade, and tailor your user experiences
• Explore how to use new features to innovate, raise revenue, and cut costs
• Get your questions answered by the development experts
• Share your experiences with Oracle leaders
• Build your network of contacts at Oracle

3. CONNECT WITH HELPFUL PEERS AND PRODUCT EXPERTS

“Finding other people doing what you want to do and seeing what they implemented paves the path so it’s easier getting over hurdles.”  – Steven Armstrong, ERP Manager, El Paso County

“Before you know it, you’ve got 10, 15, 20 people that you can contact now to say, “Hey, I have an issue. Can you help me?” It’s the best thing ever.” – David Koch, ERP Analyst, CoreCivic

This isn’t the typical conference networking with a few possibly-awkward receptions and a party. Quest staff work hard to create the kinds of experiences that will help you to make helpful connections.

• Buddy Match Program – Customer attendees now have the option to be paired with another attendee through Quest’s innovative “Buddy Match” program. Quest staff facilitate making connections to share their product experiences and learn from others with similar product interests via pre-conference and on-site events.
• Conference Kickoff Networking Sessions – Get to know other users who share your product and industry interests. Explore opportunities to maximize your conference experience.
• Special Interest Groups (SIGs) & Networking Roundtables – Share best practices, ideas, and tips and techniques with like-minded users in numerous networking sessions. Discover solutions to product challenges and tap into the collective knowledge of your product community.
• Exhibitor Showcase – Meet people offering innovative software and services options and ideas that can help your organization solve business challenges and seize opportunities, while reducing risks and shortening time to value.

LEARN MORE, DO MORE

COLLABORATE is the premier conference for IT professionals who want to learn and maximize what the future holds for their Oracle technology investments. Save the date now for COLLABORATE 18 in Las Vegas on April 22-26, 2018.

As we wrap up the calendar year, now is the time to budget for this worthwhile event. Attending COLLABORATE will change your professional future.