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COLLABORATE 19 Attendee Orientation: Preparing for Conference

Harry E Fowler

To ensure that our attendees have a successful COLLABORATE 19, Quest has put together a COLLABORATE 19 Attendee Orientation! Christina Yue, Customer Learning Senior Manager at Quest, walks through important information like:

  • What to pack
  • Networking opportunities
  • Education highlights
  • Evening receptions
  • The COLLABORATE 19 mobile app
  • Much more!

About COLLABORATE 19

COLLABORATE 2019 will be held in San Antonio, TX at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and Grand Hyatt San Antonio from April 7-11. This five-day conference is hosted by three user groups—including Quest Oracle Community.

This year, there are currently over 1,300+ registered Quest attendees and counting! That number includes 370 customer attendee companies, 150 vendor attendee companies, and 564 first-time attendees. Attendees come from 50 states, 20 countries, and over 25 different industries. If you haven’t registered yet and would like to, you can take advantage of Advanced Registration prices until April 3 or register onsite any time during the conference, starting at 7:00 a.m. on April 7.

There are over 1,000 education and networking opportunities for attendees to enjoy at COLLABORATE 19. There are 175+ JD Edwards opportunities, 140+ for PeopleSoft, and 350+ for Oracle Cloud.

C19 General Programming Highlights

There are a few sessions that were highlighted during the attendee orientation that you should make sure are on your agenda!

  1. “Be the Leader You Were Meant to Be, Monday to Monday.” This opening motivational keynote presentation will be held on April 8th from 8:00-9:00 a.m. in the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Exhibit Hall. Stacey Hanke, an author, speaker, and communications expert, will talk about eliminating the static that plagues communicative delivery.
  2. “A Platform and a Path to the Cloud.” This Oracle keynote from Steve Daheb will take place on April 8th from 2:00-3:00 p.m. in the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Exhibit Hall. It will cover the multiple migration paths and services to facilitate the move to Cloud.
  3. “Artificial Intelligence Has Arrived. You’re Fired!” This keynote sponsored by Canon Information & Imaging Solutions will take place on April 9th from 8:00-9:00 a.m. in the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Exhibit Hall. The presentation will cover Artificial Intelligence and how it can tie into your Oracle product.

C19 Cloud Programming Highlights

There are a few Cloud-specific opportunities at COLLABORATE 19, including:

  • Cloud Welcome Reception sponsored by CSS International, Elire, Grant Thornton, and HIGHSTREET
    • April 7th from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
  • Supply chain Management Cloud: Business Value, Roadmap and Strategies for your Digital Supply Chain presented by Vikash Goyal
    • April 8th from 3:15-4:15 p.m.
  • Oracle HCM Cloud Overview: Strategy and Roadmap presented by Nany Zoder
    • April 8th from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
  • Cloud 2020: Where We’re Going from Here presented by Terillium
    • April 9th from 3:15-4:15 p.m.
  • Managing Inventory Outside the Traditional Warehouse with Cloud-Enabled Solutions presented by DSI
    • April 9th from 3:15-4:15 p.m.

C19 JD Edwards Programming Highlights

There are a few JD Edwards-specific opportunities at COLLABORATE 19, including:

  • JD Edwards Welcome Reception sponsored by Bottomline Technologies, iLearnERP, and RRE Technology
    • April 7th from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
  • JD Edwards Keynote Showcasing Digital Success presented by Lyle Ekdahl
    • April 8th from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
    • Session available for live streaming
  • JD Edwards Roadmap: Your JD Edwards Journey presented by Gary Grieshaber and Bob Monahan
    • April 8th from 3:15-4:15 p.m.
    • Session available for live streaming
  • Unlocking Value with JD Edwards Evergreen: Digital & Cloud presented by LTI
    • April 9th from 3:15-4:15 p.m.

C19 PeopleSoft Programming Highlights

There are a few PeopleSoft-specific opportunities at COLLABORATE 19, including:

  • PeopleSoft Welcome Reception sponsored by 1218 Global, Newbury Consulting, and SpearMC
    • April 7th from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
  • Overall Applications Strategy and Roadmap for PeopleSoft presented by Rebekah Jackson
    • April 8th from 9:15-10:15 a.m.
    • Session available for live streaming
  • PeopleSoft HCM Update and Roadmap: Innovative Solutions for Today’s HR presented by Robbin Velayedam
    • April 8th from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
    • Session available for live streaming
  • PeopleSoft Technology Roadmap presented by David Bain
    • April 8th from 3:15-4:15 p.m.
    • Session available for live streaming
  • PeopleSoft Financials Update and Roadmap: Innovation Drives the Bottom Line presented by Amira Morcos
    • April 9th from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
  • The PeopleSoft User’s Guide to Financial Automation presented by Canon Information and Imaging Solutions
    • April 9th 3:15-4:15 p.m.
  • Burning Questions for PeopleSoft presented by Paco Aubrejuan, Marc Weintraub, and Rebekah Jackson
    • April 10th from 12:45-1:45 p.m.

C19 Quest Specific Programming

There are a few events that will take place at COLLABORATE 19 that are available exclusively to attendees that are registered with Quest Oracle Community. Some of those events include:

  • Quest Meeting of the Members: On April 7th from 4:15-5:15 p.m., Quest members can come together to learn more about what Quest is up to, where the company is headed, and what new initiatives that the company is focused on. This will also be the time when Quest recognizes the 2019 Quest Distinguished Service Award winners. It’s a great chance for Quest members to come together and get to know each other better.
  • Quest for Good: On April 7th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. during the respective JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, and Cloud Welcome Receptions, attendees can help give back to the San Antonio community through Quest for Good. Attendees can help assemble some of the 1,500 hygiene kits that are going to Haven for Hope—a local non-profit whose mission is to offer a place of hope and new beginnings by providing, coordinating and delivering an efficient system of care for people experiencing homelessness in Bexar County.
  • Speed Networking: On April 8th from 12:30-1:45 p.m., Quest attendees can participate in a 75-minute Speed Networking session, which enhances the traditional value of face-to-face networking by utilizing an advanced matching software. Attendees had to register for this event pre-conference and fill out a two-minute survey before the conference. Participants receive a customized schedule of meetings with their highest compatible matches.
  • Re-Energize: On April 10th from 10:30-11:30 a.m., take a break from interactive learning and join us for a fun interactive session that will have your team managing change, chaos, conflict, and life’s other challenges in the fastest, most productive way possible.
  • COLLABORATE Workshops: Enjoy 15+ sessions to choose from.
  • Earn CPE Credits: Forms for CPE credits are available at both Registration and the Quest booth. You can also look for the CPE logo next to sessions in the Agenda Builder.
  • Quest Recording Sessions: Quest will be recording education sessions in the following rooms:
    • Grand Hyatt: Lonestar Ballroom B, Mission A, Presidio B, and Bonham B
    • Convention Center: 302A, 303A, 303B, and 225C

New to COLLABORATE 19

There are a few programming opportunities that are new to COLLABORATE. At COLLABORATE 19, attendees will be able to take advantage of:

  • Reporting Jam: Come and meet reporting experts from across Oracle HCM product development, who can build a report with you, answer your reporting questions and demo reporting tips and tricks. Walk away with a new report or new reporting skills.
  • Oracle Certification Test Fest: Take an Oracle Certification exam for free! Select from four available test sessions. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Testing is available to all conference registered attendees.
  • Hands-On Labs: Take advantage of this opportunity to get hands-on experience with the Oracle product, specifically an opportunity to try out the Cloud with a $500 credit.

C19 Conference Layout

Since COLLABORATE 19 is taking place in a new location this year, there will be plenty of signage on site to help attendees navigate the conference. The conference will take place in the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and Grand Hyatt San Antonio, and there are several hotels right in the downtown area for attendees to book rooms at. Quest has hotel blocks available at several nearby hotels, including the Grand Hyatt, Hilton Palacio del Rio, Hotel Contessa, Westin Riverwalk, Hyatt Regency, La Quinta Inn & Suites, Marriott Rivercenter and Marriott Riverwalk. The conference is also located near several great locations for site-seeing and activities, including:

  • The Alamo
  • The Official Visitor Info Center
  • City Sightseeing Double Decker Tours
  • SegCity Tours
  • Guinness World Records Museum
  • Del Sol
  • Ripley’s Believe It or Not! & Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks
  • Mirror Maze & Vault Laser Challenge
  • Sisters Grimm Ghost Tour
  • Ripley’s Haunted Adventure

For maps of each floor in the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and Grand Hyatt San Antonio, check out the full video or slide deck below.

C19 Exhibitor Showcase Highlights

The Exhibitor Showcase is where attendees can find the three booths from the three user groups that host COLLABORATE, partner booths, and the Oracle booth. The Quest Oracle Community booth is #243, and the Quest headshot booth is #361.

There are also some great booths in the Exhibitor Showcase that give attendees a chance to relax and enjoy games and entertainment. There are three hubs for attendees to visit.

  • Hub 1—Game On! This hub is located at Booth 119. Come make new connections while playing classic childhood games like giant Connect 4, Jenga, foosball and cornhole!
  • Hub 2—Enjoy the View! This hub is located at Booth 143. Attendees can sit back and watch a local San Antonio artist paint murals live! Each day will feature a new painting, continue checking back to see the final piece of art.
  • Hub 3—Relaxation Station! This hub is located at Booth 1043. Come unwind throughout the conference and enjoy a chair massage! Massage therapists will be available during these times:
    • April 8th: 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m.
    • April 9th: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m.
    • April 10th: 12:00-4:00 p.m.

The Exhibitor Showcase is also where attendees can participate in our Questopoly game by taking their Questopoly book around to booths on the show floor for a chance to win awesome prizes!

The Exhibitor Showcase will be open April 8-10. The hours are as follows:

  • April 8th: Open 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. with a reception from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
  • April 9th: Open 9:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m. with a reception from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
  • April 10th: Open from 11:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

COLLABORATE 19 Mobile App

To find the mobile app, search “COLLABORATE 19” in your App Store. The app is available for iOS (Apple) and Android. There is also a desktop and mobile website available at app.attendcollaborate.com if your phone does not support the mobile app. Once you’ve logged into the app with the email address that you used to register for conference, you can:

  • Upload a photo of yourself
  • Set up your profile
  • Select what Oracle product(s) you’re interested in
  • View upcoming sessions
  • Find the times and locations of sessions
  • View maps of the Convention Center and Grand Hyatt
  • Add sessions to your schedule in Agenda Builder
  • View speaker, attendee, and exhibitor information
  • View presentation slide decks
  • Take notes during a session
  • Block off time frames when you are unavailable
  • Request meetings with other attendees with a specific date and time
  • Filter through sessions based on tags
  • Find sessions available for CPE credit
  • Access recommendations for vendors that match your tags
  • Follow along with a news feed from #C19TX
  • Share social posts of your own with #C19TX on Twitter or LinkedIn
  • Send/receive messages to/from other attendees
  • Add attendees or exhibitors to your “Favorites” list
  • Set up and receive push notifications
  • Complete surveys about sessions you’ve attended
  • Find answers to FAQs

If you have questions regarding the mobile app, feel free to visit the App Help Desk in the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center main lobby. You can also attend a mobile app training session on Sunday, April 7th from 12:30-1:00 p.m. or Monday, April 8th from 7:30-8:00 a.m.

Additional Tips for COLLABORATE 19

In regard to what to pack, you should bring business casual attire and a couple of layers to wear. It’ll be warm in San Antonio but may be chillier inside session rooms! You’ll want to bring comfortable shoes since you’ll be walking between the Convention Center and Grand Hyatt. Other items to pack include fiesta attire for the Wednesday night “Viva Fiesta” party and some business cards to hand out to connections that you make while you’re there.

Before you leave, make sure you download the mobile app, set up your profile, build your agenda, and begin familiarizing yourself with the venue!

While you’re onsite, you’ll want to check daily attendee emails for important information, remember to always wear your conference badge, stop by the Quest Oracle Community Booth (#243), look for a Quest staff member in their green shirt to answer any questions you have, and most importantly—network and learn!

If you have any other questions before you head to COLLABORATE 19, feel free to reach out to:

For more information, maps of the conference layout, and a step-by-step demonstration of how to use the COLLABORATE mobile app, check out the full COLLABORATE 2019 Attendee Orientation video below. For the slide deck with clickable links to help you add sessions to your Agenda Builder, check out the attached report below.