May 7 - May 10, 2024

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Get hands-on with PeopleSoft
Insights. Information. Education.

Learn directly from the PeopleSoft experts with 4 jam-packed days of insight and practical PeopleSoft learning at BLUEPRINT 4D. Build your program from 80+ PeopleSoft sessions, including roadmaps, workshops, and practical how-to sessions on hot topics like Kibana, PeopleTools 8.60, Digital Assistant, OCI, Campus Solutions & Student Cloud. Get the latest updates, insights, and step-by-step instructional overviews from the Oracle teams who build your product, the partners who implement it and the customers who drive value and innovation through their use of PeopleSoft capabilities. View your invitation from Oracle’s Paco Aubrejuan

RECONNECT fans – we have a great line up for you in 2022! Join us at BLUEPRINT 4D in June for the full in-person conference experience and deep dive, hands-on PeopleSoft learning that you know and love from RECONNECT, then make plans to join us online in October for more updates, insights and learning at our RECONNECT virtual event.

In-person Sessions List  Virtual Sessions List  Key Speakers  Full conference program  Virtual program

Global PeopleSoft users: Check out our regional programs for Latin America, UK & Europe and Asia-Pacific


What you’ll learn
Walk away with fresh insights and new skills

We’ll cover:

 

The latest feature enhancements for PeopleTools 8.60

 

New capabilities and use cases for Kibana analytics

 

How Digital Assistant have transformed the PeopleSoft UX

 

What’s coming for Autonomous PeopleSoft

 

Roadmap updates for Campus Solutions and Student Cloud

 

The latest on Cloud Manager Release and OCI

 

Updates on UX, Configuration and other hot topics

 

Regional updates and information for the global PeopleSoft community

Meet PeopleSoft users from around the world and connect with the Oracle product teams for the latest on new releases, feature enhancements and roadmaps, plus practical how-to sessions, networking activities, live demos and plenty of customer Q&A.

View hot topics & education tracks  Browse all sessions  Check out key speakers

Key Oracle speakers at BLUEPRINT 4D include:

Paco Aubrejuan
Senior Vice President, Applications Development
Oracle
Rebekah Jackson
Vice President, PeopleSoft Strategy & Product Management
Oracle
David Bain
Senior Director, PeopleTools Product Management
Oracle
Robbin Velayedam
Senior Director, Oracle Product Management
Oracle
Char Jorgenson
Senior Director, Oracle Product Strategy
Oracle
Susan Beidler
Sr. Director, Product Strategy, Campus Solutions
Oracle
Sri Ramachandra
Sr. Director, Product Strategy
Oracle

From Oracle leadership and industry innovators to product super users and implementation experts, the BLUEPRINT 4D speaker line up is one you’re not going to want to miss!

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Highlighted sessions:

Browse the full in-person session list or the virtual session list for more info or to see all session details.

PeopleSoft Keynote: 107600: PeopleSoft Investment Strategy Update

Presented by Paco Aubrejuan, SVP, Applications Development at Oracle America, Inc

Abstract:

Join Paco Aubrejuan, Senior Vice President at Oracle, as he announces the latest investments in PeopleSoft. See demonstrations of the most important features recently delivered and coming soon across the HCM and ERP applications. Learn what’s in the new PeopleTools 8.60 release and how you can capitalize on platform-wide enhancements to drive more value with your PeopleSoft applications. And find out how customers are running PeopleSoft on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to cut operating costs and provide intelligent, autonomous management of their PeopleSoft environments. There’s a lot happening with PeopleSoft in 2022 – don’t miss this update on the investment strategy and overall product line.

PeopleSoft Keynote: 107620: Make the Most of PeopleSoft in 2022: Your ‘In The Know’ Update

Presented by Rebekah Jackson, VP, PeopleSoft Product Management & Srilakshmi Ramachandra, Senior Director at Oracle America, Inc

Abstract:

There’s so much going on with PeopleSoft, we know it can be hard to keep up! With 12+ releases a year, hundreds of new capabilities, brand new PeopleTools releases, new cloud and lifecycle management options, Kibana analytics, role-based Digital Assistants, new and improved configuration frameworks, and more, there’s an awful lot to learn and keep track of. So how can you make the most of the Blueprint 4D event? Join Rebekah Jackson for an in-person, event guide experience to make the most of the conference – and the rest of 2022. This is your chance to hear how to get everything you need from the event and keep up after it, whether you’re attending in-person or virtually.

107570: Peoplesoft HCM, ELM, HR Help Desk Roadmap and Update

Presented by Robbin Velayedam, Oracle

Abstract:

Attend this session to get an overall update on the continuous delivery of new features and functions for the HR, Workforce, Payroll, Learning, and HR Help Desk PeopleSoft applications. You will learn about features recently made available and the roadmap of planned features that you can look forward to over the next 12 – 18 months. You will learn about features that will help your organization comply to global and domestic regulatory changes, adapt to your employee’s “new normal” with respect to the pandemic, and deploy emerging technologies like PICASO digital assistants and Kibana analytics to maximize your PeopleSoft HCM investment.

107580: PeopleSoft Technology Roadmap and Update

Presented by David Bain, Sr. Director of Product Strategy, Oracle America, Inc

Abstract:

Oracle’s strategy is to continue to extend the value of your PeopleSoft investment by continuing to invest in PeopleTools technology. Attend this session to learn about some of the key features delivered in PeopleTools 8.59. Topics covered will be PeopleSoft Fluid User Interface, Oracle’s full suite of cloud-ready lifecycle management tools (including PeopleSoft Cloud Manager), analytics, emerging technologies, and more.

107590: PeopleSoft Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Product Roadmap and Update

Presented by Char Jorgenson, Director, Product Strategy, Oracle America, Inc

Abstract:

Attend this session to get an update of continuous innovations within PeopleSoft ERP that support collaboration between business and financial operations and leverage new technologies, expanded visibility, and automated business flows. This session will showcase new technologies such as Kibana Analytics, PICASO chat interface, and the overall roadmap for PeopleSoft ERP planned through the delivery of PeopleSoft update images to support the collaboration and productivity needed for your organization’s cost reductions and growth.

107610: Burning Questions for PeopleSoft

Presented by Paco Aubrejuan, Rebekah Jackson, Robbin Velayedam, David Bain & Char Jorgenson, Oracle

Abstract:

Don’t leave the event with unanswered questions. The PeopleSoft Management team is here to answer your top-of-mind questions about PeopleSoft in this candid, conversational session. Hear directly from the leaders setting the product roadmaps and driving the PeopleSoft investment strategy. Find out what’s next and why. Wondering how your organization can get more value, reduce costs, and respond more rapidly to change with PeopleSoft? Need input on how to explore your cloud options? Bring your burning questions and join us.

109970: Realizing the value from Campus Solutions

Presented by Susan Beidler, Oracle

Abstract:

Join the Campus Solutions Strategy team to hear about Oracle’s investments in Campus Solutions. This session will highlight new capabilities for Campus Solutions, including the Digital Assistant and planned Kibana analytic prototypes. We’ll also make sure you’re caught up on the latest features released in recent PUM images. You may have heard about Oracle’s new US Financial Aid solution, but perhaps as an institution using Campus Solutions, you assume that’s not in your future. In fact, Student Financial Planning (SFP) is a great option for your US Financial Aid solution while you continue with Campus Solutions! We’re confident you’ll hear about at least one innovation in Campus Solutions that you didn’t know was available to your institution!

109980: Journey to the Cloud: Guidance for a smooth trip

Presented by Susan Beidler, Oracle

Abstract:

Join Oracle’s Student Strategy team as they discuss what colleges and universities need to consider as they prepare for their journey to the Oracle Student Cloud. After providing an overview to what makes Student Cloud unique, we’ll cover options institutions have for embracing cloud technology and applications and focus on the key impacts that must be considered as you’re developing a path forward. Leveraging the expertise of Oracle’s product and industry knowledge, we expect this session will help prepare you for a more thorough analysis of your journey to the cloud.

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Full conference program
Join us in Las Vegas for 4 jam-packed days of immersive education and networking

The PeopleSoft Forum at BLUEPRINT 4D is where PeopleSoft users of all levels can dig into new releases, dive deep into practical learning, get new ideas from best practices, see what others are doing with their PeopleSoft systems and expand their PeopleSoft knowledge. Fans of RECONNECT will love the deep dive, hands-on learning!

Build your agenda around:

  • 80+ practical PeopleSoft learning sessions
  • Keynote address from Oracle leadership
  • Roadmap updates from the Oracle strategy team
  • Live product demonstrations
  • Hot topic Q&A sessions
  • How-to sessions, Insights talks and customer case studies
  • Round tables and panel discussions
  • Special Interest Group sessions

Connect with other attendees:

  • Executive Forum
  • Women in Technology luncheon
  • Workshops
  • Speed Networking
  • Coffee & Connect sessions
  • Showfloor Receptions
  • BLUEPRINT 4D Party


Conference passes include unlimited access to all four BLUEPRINT 4D product forums, including PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Cloud apps, and Database & Technology – 250+ total sessions!

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“Quest digital events are my one-stop virtual conference – love the ability to “time shift” and watch some sessions live, catch a few previously recorded “hot” sessions and instant replay those sessions I can’t attend live.”

— Past virtual attendee

Can’t make it to Las Vegas?
Don’t miss the learning – join us online

The PeopleSoft virtual program provides easy access to a curated package of key sessions, including Oracle presentations and a highlighted selection of must-attend sessions for practical learning and insights. Build your agenda from a mix of live and pre-recorded digital sessions, all fresh and newly designed for BLUEPRINT 4D. Plus with extended session hours and instant replay, you can customize your program to fit your personal schedule – anytime, anyplace!

Choose from 60+ digital PeopleSoft sessions, including:

  • Keynote address from Oracle leadership
  • PeopleTools, HCM and Financials roadmap updates
  • Campus Solutions and Student Cloud roadmap updates
  • New feature & functionality overviews
  • How-to sessions, best practices and customer case studies
  • Insights Talks
  • Panel discussions
  • Live regional programming for UK & Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific

Our unlimited access virtual Corporate Pass lets you extend the learning to your entire organization for 3 virtual forums – JD Edwards, PeopleSoft and Cloud Apps – bring the team and SAVE!

Virtual session list  Regional programs

Located outside the US? Check out our 3 global programs, presented virtually in your local timezone!
Join Oracle leaders and customers from around the world.

Stay in the PeopleSoft loop, with the latest updates & information: 

  • View the full PeopleSoft virtual program, rebroadcast during local business hours
  • Watch Paco Aubrejuan’s keynote address to learn what’s coming for PeopleSoft
  • Get the latest roadmap updates for PeopleTools, HCM and Financials presented by David Bain, Robbin Velayadem and Char Jorgenson, with live Q&A hosted by your local Oracle teams
  • Join live virtual sessions, presented by local customers, partners and Oracle team members, focused on topics specific to your region of the world
  • Enjoy special international pricing for BLUEPRINT 4D, including an unlimited access Global Corporate Pass – bring the team & save!

View your regional program:

Latin America  UK & Europe  Asia-Pacific


UK, European and Asia Pacific customers – please note, the virtual program (live and rebroadcast) for your regions runs online June 7th – 10th local time.

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PeopleSoft Tracks and Hot Topics


PeopleSoft Topic & Track Descriptions

Education Tracks

PeopleSoft

  • Enterprise Resource Planning: Learn how to reduce costs, connect suppliers and customers, increase efficiency, streamline processes, and more with PeopleSoft Enterprise Resource Planning. Optimize your Financial and Supply Chain operations within your PeopleSoft ERP by following best practices, leveraging newly delivered features and functionality, and taking advantage of automation.
  • Human Capital Management: Human Capital Management (HCM) transforms the traditional administrative functions of human resources (HR) departments—recruiting, training, payroll, compensation, and performance management—into opportunities to drive engagement, productivity, and business value. HCM can help organizations increase hiring speed, source and recruit top candidates, retain and nurture talent, provide learning and growth opportunities, and increase bench strength by proactively planning for succession.
  • Tools and Technology: With PeopleSoft Tools and Technology, you can develop new applications, configure existing applications, provide decision support and reporting functionality to decision makers, integrate PeopleSoft applications with each other or other third-party applications, upgrade and update applications, and so much more. There are Tools and Technology available for development, administration, analytics, integration, and lifecycle management within your PeopleSoft system.
  • PeopleSoft in the Cloud: Moving your PeopleSoft application to the cloud enables you to build and run a wide range of applications in a scalable, secure, highly available, and high-performance environment. Learn more about how you can automate processes, reduce costs, enhance performance, and continuously innovate with PeopleSoft in the cloud.

Analytics and Business Intelligence

  • Analytics: Expand the value of your data with pre-built and customizable analytics to quickly monitor, align, and act on critical workforce insights.
  • Analytics Cloud: Gain insight into your data with Oracle Analytics Cloud. Explore data through interactive visualizations, load and model data, and analyze data by creating reports and dashboards.
  • Data Science: Data scientists need to access data in different formats from different data sources, whether on-premises or in the cloud. Learn how to build and evaluate higher-quality machine learning (ML) models with Oracle’s data science platform. Increase business flexibility by putting enterprise-trusted data to work quickly and support data-driven business objectives with easier deployment of ML models.
  • Data Warehouse: Oracle’s enterprise-class data warehouse solution integrates, transforms, and connects all data across the organization. Business users get real-time data access and machine learning generated insights to make better decisions that drive innovation. Hear more about benefits like auto-scalability, high performance, security, and autonomous management on-premises or in cloud—eliminating complexity and lowering operational costs.

Emerging Technologies

  • Artificial Intelligence: Make AI work for your business and IT operations. Accelerate automation, eliminate human errors, automate routine tasks, and get better business insights for better decision-making. Use Oracle AI Apps to optimize working with your partners, suppliers, customers, and employees.
  • Automation: Learn how to streamline processes, eliminate human error, and improve effectiveness and efficiency through the tools that Oracle provides for automation.
  • Blockchain: When the pace of business requires secure collaboration with multiple parties, you need a solution to bring everyone together—in real time—to share data. Blockchain provides a collaborative framework for sharing reliable data. Oracle offers easy ways to adopt blockchain technology including a cloud service, an on-premises edition, and a SaaS application for supply chain.
  • Internet of Things: With the Internet of Things (IoT), you gain more visibility, insights, and efficiencies by capturing sensor data from connected devices using smart manufacturing, connected assets, connected logistics, workplace safety, and connected customer experience.
  • Chatbots: Provide seamless communication and guidance to all employee questions with conversational AI support through chatbots. Ensure employees complete transactions, receive answers, and execute processes in new, productive ways. Help your employees to reach their full potential.
  • Machine Learning: Machine learning (ML) is the subset of artificial intelligence (AI) that focuses on building systems that learn—or improve performance—based on the data they consume. Learn how to create and train algorithms, derive business value from the wealth of data available to you, simplify operations, and work collaboratively with ML.

Infrastructure as a Service

Infrastructure as a service (IaaS) is a cloud computing service model in which computing resources are hosted in a public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud. Learn how you can reduce expenses, accelerate innovation, leverage emerging technologies, and more with IaaS.

Platform as a Service

Platform as a Service (PaaS) is a set of services used to build and manage modern applications in the digital era—on-premises or in the cloud. PaaS delivers the infrastructure and middleware components that enable developers, IT administrators, and end users to build, integrate, migrate, deploy, secure, and manage mobile and web applications. Learn how to standardize and simplify IT operations, increase innovation, and reduce operational, security, and governance risks with PaaS.

Professional Development

  • Grow Your Role: People are always looking to expand their skillset to help them grow in their role and advance their career. COVID-19 seems to make this statement truer than ever as we all navigate unknows and new opportunities. Hear from others about what they’ve learned and how to grow your role!
  • Project Management: Learn how to plan and track projects, bring in the right people, balance capacity against demand, and scale your resources up or down quickly as change happens. Dive into best practices around time and resource management, planning, and execution of projects.
  • New to IT: Learn about what it means to work in the IT industry. Hear about career paths, successes, lessons learned, and advice from others in your field of work!
  • Networking for Success: One half of a job is the skillset you develop and work that you do from day to day. The other half is all about the people you know who help you along the way! Meet others who are interested in networking and hone your people skills.
  • Women in Technology: Hear about the perspective and experience of women working in the technology industry. Fellow women will share their backgrounds, career paths, successes, lessons learned, break down myths about the industry, and share advice.
  • Young Professionals: Many young professionals are learning how to navigate the workforce, map out a path for their careers, and learn the skillset require for their role. Hear from other young professionals in the same boat and others in the industry who can share advice and lessons learned along the path of their careers.

Hot Topics

  • PeopleTools 8.60: Utilize the newest features and functionality in PeopleTools 8.60 to reduce operating costs, automate manual work, improve user experience, and more!
  • Kibana: Kibana is a powerful, open-source analytic tool that provides rich analytics and visualization, improved understanding of your data, and enables better decision-making. Learn about how Kibana has evolved since its initial release in PeopleTools 8.57 and what use cases benefit most from Kibana vs. other PeopleSoft analytics.
  • PICASO: The PeopleSoft Intelligent Chat Assistant from Oracle (PICASO) takes Peoplesoft chatbots and turns them into a single PeopleSoft Digital Assistant! There’s no longer a need to have a chatbot for each business area or skill because now it’s all in one place. This out-of-the-box, one-stop shop is the go-to for PeopleSoft’s conversational interface.
  • User Experience: User Experience gives users a modern interface and the flexibility to use PeopleSoft applications on any device. Learn to create fluid pages and components and make them available to end users and understand and use the technology to enable user flexibility.
  • Configuration: In the ever-changing technology environments, being able to provide information you need, where you need it and when you need it is becoming more important. Learn how to personalize the user experience using PeopleSoft Fluid User Interface and understand how related content and simplified analytics allow you to get the specific information you need. Also hear about new PeopleSoft tools and frameworks such as Page Composer, Page and Field Configurator, and Activity Guide Composer that enable updates without costly customizations.
  • Digital Assistant: Provide employees with an improved user experience, better insights, and easy access to information with the help of digital assistant.
  • Journey to the Cloud: Learn how the cloud can benefit your business and explore the various paths to getting there.
  • Analytics: Expand the value of your data with pre-built and customizable analytics to quickly monitor, align, and act on critical workforce insights.
  • Professional Growth: People are always looking to expand their skillset to help them grow in their role and advance their career. COVID-19 seems to make this statement truer than ever as we all navigate unknows and new opportunities. Hear from others about what they’ve learned and how to grow your role!

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