This session was presented at BLUEPRINT 4D 2026.

ERPs such as JD Edwards and PeopleSoft produce vast amounts of operational data, yet architectural constraints and siloed access limit its usability by modern AI and agentic frameworks. This gap prevents organizations from moving beyond static reporting to AI-driven insights and intelligent, automated decision-making. This session explores how bringing AI directly to enterprise data—leveraging Oracle AI Data Platform and OCI Generative AI models —can unlock the full value of ERP systems. Using modern AI techniques such as vector databases, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and large language models (LLMs), organizations can enable secure, natural-language access to ERP data while preserving existing JD Edwards and PeopleSoft investments. The presentation will walk through practical reference architectures built on OCI, including the use of the Oracle 26 AI Lakehouse to unify structured ERP data and unstructured enterprise content for AI-driven analytics and automation. Real-world use cases will demonstrate AI-assisted ERP reporting, contextual knowledge discovery, and NLP-enhanced workflows that reduce manual effort and accelerate decision-making. In addition, the session will outline best practices for enterprise-grade security, data governance, model lifecycle management, and the design of AI agents using agentic frameworks to orchestrate multi-step ERP interactions. The session will also offer a forward-looking view into emerging patterns such as agent-to-agent collaboration, highlighting how coordinated, multi-agent workflows can further extend ERP automation while keeping data close to its source. It will also cover scalable deployment patterns on OCI. Attendees will leave with actionable architectural patterns and implementation strategies to deliver AI-led business outcomes using their existing Oracle ERP data assets.


This session is eligible for the following CPE Credit: NASBA, IIBA

Speaker: Amarnath Aitha, Oracle America: Inc

This session was presented at BLUEPRINT 4D 2026.

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping how organizations operate, but for JD Edwards customers, the path to AI does not require abandoning existing investments. Instead, organizations are tasked with defining a clear strategy that aligns business priorities, data readiness, and platform capabilities to unlock measurable value. This executive session explores how JD Edwards organizations can enable AI to improve decision-making, streamline operations, and accelerate innovation, whether they decide to remain on-premise, leverage Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), integrate Cloud ERP, or pursue a hybrid strategy. Attendees will examine how AI-driven capabilities such as predictive analytics, intelligent automation, anomaly detection, and conversational interfaces can modernize workflows, reduce operational friction, and enhance user experience within the JD Edwards ecosystem. Through real-world examples and strategic insights, we will outline the foundational elements required for AI success: clean and accessible data, modern architecture, governance frameworks, and business alignment. Executives will gain a practical roadmap for introducing AI responsibly and efficiently to transform their JD Edwards system. Join us to learn how to enable AI on your terms, leverage modernization investments strategically, and position your JD Edwards environment for long-term innovation in an AI-driven world.


This session is eligible for the following CPE Credit: NASBA

Speaker: Paul Shearer, Denovo

This session was presented at BLUEPRINT 4D 2026.

The Enterprise Process Modeler provides a graphical tool for designing processes and the interrelationships among processes, defining metrics about those processes, and visualizing real-time analytics of how those processes are running. The first wave of early-adopter customers have rolled up their sleeves and put Enterprise Process Modeler through its paces. Attend this round-table session to hear reactions and advice from these forward-thinking, forward-doing pioneers.


This session is eligible for the following CPE Credit: NASBA

Speaker: A.J. Schifano, Oracle America: Inc

This session was presented at BLUEPRINT 4D 2026.

Discover how Oracle Maintenance Cloud is revolutionizing asset management with cutting-edge Oracle AI Agents. By leveraging advanced machine learning, these intelligent tools do more than just automate tasks—they empower your maintenance teams to work smarter, faster, and with greater confidence. Experience a new era of predictive insights, streamlined processes, and enhanced reliability that keeps your operations running smoothly while reducing costs. Why Choose Oracle AI Agents for Maintenance? •Maintenance Advisor: Instantly guides technicians with step-by-step, manual-based solutions for error codes, ensuring quick and accurate troubleshooting. •Predictive Maintenance: Harness real-time data to anticipate failures before they happen, minimizing unexpected downtime and saving on repair expenses. •Automated Work Orders: Detects potential issues automatically, creates work orders, assigns the right personnel, and prioritizes tasks based on urgency—so nothing falls through the cracks. •Smart Spare Parts Management: AI-powered forecasts accurately predict demand, optimizing inventory to eliminate shortages and prevent costly overstocking. •Improved Asset Performance: Gain actionable insights to monitor asset health, spot emerging trends, and drive efficiency across your entire operation. •Streamlined Compliance: Effortlessly track regulatory requirements and document all maintenance activities to stay compliant with industry standards. Unlock the full potential of your maintenance operations with Oracle AI Agents—where innovation meets reliability. Take the next step toward smarter, safer, and more efficient asset management today!


This session is eligible for the following CPE Credit: NASBA

Speaker: Ashish Kalawadia, IBM

This session was presented at BLUEPRINT 4D 2026.

The future of JD Edwards isn’t a question of if it moves to the cloud—but how. Across industries, companies are blending JDE’s proven ERP foundation with Oracle Fusion Cloud, Azure data lakes, AWS services, and specialized SaaS applications to create agile, connected ecosystems. Yet the challenge remains: how do you architect and govern this hybrid landscape while giving executives a single version of the truth? In this strategic, technical, and business-focused session, we’ll explore what a modern JDE hybrid cloud truly looks like—how to integrate ERP, cloud apps, and analytics into a unified data and operational view. We’ll walk through deployment blueprints, connectivity patterns, and real-world strategies that deliver transparency, cost efficiency, and business agility. Learning Objectives: •Understand hybrid options for JDE (on-prem, OCI, Azure, AWS, SaaS). •Learn integration frameworks and data-unification strategies for executive dashboards. •Discover governance and cost-optimization models to sustain hybrid operations. Key takeaway: Your JDE investment is the anchor of a broader digital ecosystem—this session shows how to extend it seamlessly into a hybrid cloud that powers every decision, every day.

This session is eligible for the following CPE Credit: NASBA

Speakers: Serge Desloover, Susan Trubell, Broadpin

This session was presented at BLUEPRINT 4D 2026.

As AI becomes an essential tool in JD Edwards EnterpriseOne organizations, the ability to craft clear and effective prompts is rapidly becoming a critical skill for executives, business analysts, developers, and end users alike. This session demystifies how chat-based AI systems interpret language and provides practical strategies for turning vague questions into precise, high-value prompts that produce consistent and accurate results. Attendees will learn why AI sometimes “hallucinates,” how to avoid misleading outputs, and how to structure prompts to improve reliability, traceability, and alignment with JDE-specific tasks. Whether you are troubleshooting CNC issues, designing orchestrations, writing SQL, documenting business processes, or simply exploring new capabilities, proper prompting dramatically increases productivity and reduces errors. This presentation will include real-world examples from JD Edwards administration, development, and functional workflows—showing how AI can accelerate problem solving, code generation, documentation, analytics, and decision-making when guided effectively. Attendees will leave with a practical prompting framework, ready-to-use templates, and a clear understanding of how to get the most value from modern chat AI within the JD Edwards ecosystem.


This session is eligible for the following CPE Credit: NASBA

Speaker: Lonny Blan, Remote CNC Services

This session was presented at BLUEPRINT 4D 2026.

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne continues to evolve as a modern, connected workspace—allowing users to combine transactions, analytics, and external resources into a single interface. One of the most impactful ways to enhance user efficiency is by embedding dashboards, URLs, and web applications directly into JD Edwards through EnterpriseOne Pages and Café One layouts. This session explores practical methods for integrating external content such as BI dashboards, SharePoint sites, Power BI visuals, ReportsNow dashboards, or intranet pages directly within JD Edwards. Attendees will learn: •How to configure EnterpriseOne Pages with interactive hyperlinks and embedded content. •How to use Café One to link JDE applications with related dashboards or web-based tools. •Best practices for layout design, security, and performance optimization. •Tips for presenting contextual information—so users can access transactions, analytics, and reference data without leaving JD Edwards.


This session is eligible for the following CPE Credit: NASBA

Speaker: Heather Schloemann, ReportsNow

This session was presented at BLUEPRINT 4D 2026.

AI is reshaping Oracle’s technology strategy, not only at the application layer, but across the foundational platforms that support mission-critical systems like PeopleSoft. This session explores the broader advancements in infrastructure, data architecture, and embedded intelligence that are enabling a practical and responsible path to AI for PeopleSoft customers. Attendees will learn how AI-driven optimization, predictive resource management, integrated telemetry, and intelligent workflows can reduce manual effort, improve resilience, and enhance operational reliability across PeopleSoft environments. We will examine practical examples such as AI-assisted patching strategies, environment health scoring, anomaly detection, configuration drift monitoring, and natural-language analytics that empower users with faster access to insight. Whether your organization is formalizing an AI strategy or evaluating where AI can deliver measurable business impact, this session provides a strategic framework, real-world use cases, and clear guidance for introducing AI capabilities into PeopleSoft operations in a way that strengthens governance, manages risk, and preserves existing investments.


This session is eligible for the following CPE Credit: NASBA

Speaker: Joe Finlinson, Mythics LLC

This session was presented at BLUEPRINT 4D 2026.

For manufacturers on JD Edwards, the data needed to optimize the shop floor is often trapped by complex data structures and cryptic tables. This makes timely reporting a slow, manual struggle, leaving managers to ask, "Are we winning or losing the day?" without a clear answer. Join Steve Gerth, Systems Development Manager, of Little Rapids, for a deep dive into their manufacturing analytics transformation. This session details their journey beyond standard JDE reporting to develop powerful, automated production dashboards in Power BI. Learn how they rapidly unlocked and translated their complex JDE data into a clear, unified model for analysis. We'll showcase how this provided granular visibility into production results—by day, by shift, and even by the hour—empowering their operations teams to optimize processes and pave the way for future AI-driven initiatives. Key Takeaways •Strategies for overcoming common JDE data complexities (Julian dates, cryptic schemas) for analytics. •How to move from static, manual reports to dynamic, hourly production dashboards in Power BI. •Tips for developing and standardizing KPIs to create one source of truth. •Techniques to accelerate analytics deployment and bypass traditional multi-year build cycles. •How to build a scalable, AI-ready data foundation on top of your JDE system to future-proof your analytics strategy.


This session is eligible for the following CPE Credit: NASBA, IIBA

Speaker: Steve Gerth, Little Rapids Corporation

This session was presented at BLUEPRINT 4D 2026.

Discover how PeopleSoft’s Fluid Performance Management transforms reviews into a simple, modern, and mobile experience. From goal setting to checkpoints and evaluations, managers and employees can collaborate in real time, track progress, and share feedback from any device. With intuitive analytics, flexible workflows, and continuous visibility, this solution ensures alignment on goals and eliminates surprises at review time—helping organizations build a culture of transparency and growth. Top three key takeaways attendees will get from the session 1. Hands-on insight into Fluid Performance Management – Learn how to navigate the Team Performance homepage, track goals, and manage performance documents efficiently. 2. Best practices for continuous feedback – Discover how checkpoints, goal tracking, and mobile access keep employees and managers aligned year-round. 3. Practical tips for driving engagement – See how modern, mobile-enabled tools foster transparency, accountability, and a stronger performance culture.


This session is eligible for the following CPE Credit: NASBA, SHRM

Speaker: Logesh Balasubramaniam, SpearMC