AUSOUG/OAUG Australian 2006 conference - abstracts and schedule now available

AUSOUG and OAUG witnessed unprecedented support for this years conference series with just over 150 paper abstracts submitted for both cities, and only 70 odd slots to fill. That shows a huge demand and great support for our members in delivering great presentations in 2006.

If you haven't already checked them out, the conference draft schedules are available on the conference web page http://www.ausoug.org.au/2020.

The committee has also published the draft conference program including abstracts for you to read and make your mind up on what presentations you are going to attend.

There is the usual disclaimer like every year, until we finalize the schedule and delegate program details are subject to change, but rest assured the committees are working hard putting the finishing touches on this year's conference series "Fusing IT with Business Strategies".

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS There are so many highlights in this year's conference it's hard to give them justice in this email. But the committee would like to offer a little appetiser on what Oracle alone is providing this year in our huge content:

· Applications Fusion! - databases aren't Oracle's only forte.
AUSOUG and the OAUG are very excited to announce that Steve Miranda, Oracle's Vice President for Applications Development will be addressing our applications members with Oracle's vision for the future. But it doesn't stop there as Craig Jones and Adrian Johnston from Oracle will be outlining Applications Unlimited, and Roland Slee on accelerating the journey to Fusion. Don't forget Tim Blake the most popular presenter from 2005 returns to prepare us for the future with his ideas on the Oracle Fusion technology stack.

· Next Generation Databases - Oracle is about to make a huge
announcement at Oracle OpenWorld about the next generation of database technology. Can you guess what it is? And believe it or not but once again AUSOUG and the OAUG are very excited to announce that Mark Townsend Vice President of Product Management for the Oracle Database will be landing in Melbourne to give us the latest news straight after Oracle OpenWorld. Australia's own Barry Matthews has kindly agreed to carry Mark's message to Perth's fair shores so the Western Australian members will also have the latest information on this important database announcement. Why take the long expensive flight to San Francisco when you can hear the same important information fresh in Australia?

· Expert Development - and the committee can't stop serving Oracle's
great content there because Chris Schalk and Lynn Munsinger, both JDeveloper Principal Product Managers, Java evangelists and authors will be touching down in Australia from the USA to deliver the latest on JDeveloper. Or what about Oracle's Tim Middleton giving the low down on bullet proofing your Oracle Application Server, and Matthew Gregory on what's so good about Drake?

· You must admit Oracle has delivered a huge array of presentations
for the Australian IT community. That shows a belief and respect for you, our user group members. So take the opportunity to check out the 20:20 Foresight pages for the latest conference information ....

HOW DO WE REGISTER? Firstly the earlier you register the better. The early bird discount expires 15th of October so don't miss out.

Existing AUSOUG member who know their membership number should head to the http://www.ausoug.org.au/2020 website and use the "Online Registration for AUSOUG members" link with a valid credit card in hand.

If you're an OAUG member, or you've forgotten your membership number, or a non-member, download the registration form and fax the completed form to +61 (0)7 3856 0850.

VENUES AND DATES Melbourne
2nd and 3rd November 2006.
Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre.

Perth
8th and 9th November 2006.
Perth Hyatt Regency.

Thanks & regards,

Chris Muir

President of the Victorian Branch
Australian Oracle User Group (AUSOUG)
http://www.ausoug.org.au Received on Thu Sep 14 2006 - 02:25:26 CDT