May 4 - May 7, 2026
HILTON ANATOLE | DALLAS, TX
You’ve got the knowledge. You’ve got the experience.
Now share it-and earn your complimentary pass to BLUEPRINT 4D!
Speaking at BLUEPRINT 4D is your chance to showcase your expertise, grow your professional reputation, connect with peers, and give back to the Oracle community. All it takes is a short session description to get started. Primary speakers receive a complimentary registration*.
Choose from four dynamic program tracks:
- JD Edwards Forum
- PeopleSoft RECONNECT Live!
- Oracle Cloud Summit
- Applied AI: Innovation to Impact
Don’t just attend – lead the conversation at BLUEPRINT 4D.
* Some rules apply. Complimentary registration applies to primary speakers only. Hospitality fee of $449 will be applied to all complimentary registrations.
Program Tracks & Thought Starters
JD Edwards Forum
Digital Transformation & Modernization
Explore strategies for modernizing JD Edwards with AI, analytics, UDOs, Pages, low-code/no-code tools, upgrades, and security. Learn how to build a roadmap, maximize ROI, and drive enterprise-wide innovation.
Thought Starters:
- How has AI, analytics, or low-code/no-code tools helped your organization accelerate JD Edwards modernization?
- How have you leveraged UDOs, Pages, and upgrades to simplify processes and strengthen security across your JDE environment?
- Simplify & Automate
Discover how to streamline workflows and leverage enterprise-scale automation using Orchestrator, AI, mobile, personalizations, extensibility, and low-code/no-code tools. Improve efficiency and free teams for high-value work.
Thought Starters:
- How have you used Orchestrator to transform your JDE operational efficiency?
- What personalizations or low-code/no-code solutions have allowed you to improve your user experience without increasing complexity?
- Journey to Cloud (OCI, Saas, Hybrid Cloud)
Gain guidance for JD Edwards cloud adoption, including OCI/public cloud migrations, SaaS integrations, and full Fusion migrations. Learn strategies for cost optimization, governance, and hybrid or full-cloud deployments.
Thought Starters:
- Have you moved your JD Edwards to OCI or another public cloud? Share your story, including options you evaluated, why you ultimately made the decision you did, challenges you faced and lessons you learned.
- Do you run JD Edwards along with any Fusion Apps, like EPM? Share what lead your organization to this strategy and how you leverage each platform in tandem for efficiency.
- Whether you are planning a full migration or running a hybrid model, share your organization’s Cloud strategy? How you are optimizing costs and governance around cloud?
PeopleSoft RECONNECT Live!
Utilize the newest features and functionality in PeopleTools 8.62 to reduce operating costs, automate manual work, improve user experience, and more!
Thought Starters:
- Have you recently upgraded to PeopleTools 8.62 or are planning an upgrade? Share your story, including challenges you faced and lessons learned.
- What PeopleTools functionality has had the biggest impact on user experience or productivity? How have you leveraged it?
Transform your traditional administrative HR functions into opportunities to drive engagement, productivity, and business value. PeopleSoft 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.
Thought Starters:
- How are you using HCM Insights to drive engagement, productivity, and workforce effectiveness?
- How have you used configuration tools, such as Forms or Page & Field Configurator, to tailor HR processes without implementing heavy customizations?
Financials & Supply Chain Management (FSCM)
Take advantage of world-class finance processes that reduce costs and increase automation to deliver critical business insight.
Thought Starters:
- What processes have you used embedded PeopleSoft tools to optimize with improved visibility, control, and performance? Share your implementation story.
- What PeopleSoft Analytics has your organization used to improve financial and operational insights?
- Have you deployed any new features in Asset Management, Expenses, Payables, Procurement, or Inventory Management? Share your go-live story.
For PeopleSoft Higher Ed users to stay up to date on the latest features and releases for managing the student lifecycle from Recruiting and Admissions, Student Records, Financial Aid, and more!
Thought Starters:
- What new releases have you leveraged to enhance operational efficiency and student experience? Share your upgrade story.
- How has your organization modernized Financial Aid, Recruiting, Student Records, or Admissions?
Move to Cloud (OCI, SaaS, Hybrid Cloud)
Explore strategies, tools, and real-world success stories for taking your PeopleSoft applications to the cloud. Learn best practices, evaluate deployment options, and discover how to maximize performance, flexibility, and ROI in a cloud environment.
Thought Starters:
- Have you deployed PeopleSoft on OCI or on another cloud environment? Share why you ultimately decided on this option, the lessons you learned along the way, and how you ultimately completed the project?
- How is your organization evaluating your future? What has propelled you to begin a journey to cloud or what has held you back?
Transformation & Modernization
Explore how organizations are reimagining their PeopleSoft environments for the future. This track highlights strategies for modernizing applications, automating operations, and improving efficiency across the enterprise. Hear success stories and proven approaches that help PeopleSoft leaders and users transform their PeopleSoft environment to meet today’s business demands while preparing for tomorrow’s opportunities.
Thought Starters:
- How have you modernized your PeopleSoft environment to drive automation and efficiency?
- What strategies do you recommend using to build a roadmap that balances operational needs of your PeopleSoft environment with long-term innovation?
Cloud Summit
Explore strategies for optimizing talent management, workforce planning, and employee experience using Oracle Fusion HCM. This track highlights practical approaches to streamline HR processes, improve insights, and support organizational growth.
Thought Starters:
- What HCM modules have you implemented to streamline your HR processes or enhance employee experience?
- How have you used data-driven insights from Oracle HCM to inform strategic talent and leadership decisions?
- How is your organization using Redwood, AI Agents, or other AI features to improve efficiency? What challenges have you faced along the way and what lessons have you learned?
Gain insights into modern financial management practices with Oracle Fusion ERP and EPM. Sessions focus on enhancing visibility, streamlining operations, and driving confident, data-driven decision-making across the enterprise.
- What ERP or EPM modules have you implemented to improve financial visibility and reporting across your organization?
- How is your organization using Redwood, AI Agents, or other AI features to improve efficiency? What challenges have you faced along the way and what lessons have you learned?
Procurement & Supply Chain (SCM)
Learn how to optimize procurement and supply chain processes with Oracle Fusion SCM. This track emphasizes efficiency, risk management, and practical approaches to delivering greater business value.
Thought Starters:
- What SCM modules have you implemented to help you optimize procurement or supply chain processes?
- How do you use Oracle SCM to help mitigate risk while improving operational efficiency?
- How is your organization using Redwood, AI Agents, or other AI features to improve efficiency? What challenges have you faced along the way and what lessons have you learned?
Discover ways to maximize the impact of Oracle Fusion across multiple domains. This track showcases integrated strategies and best practices that drive operational efficiency, insight, and innovation across your cloud ecosystem. It includes topics such as Visual Builder, Fusion Data Intelligence, Oracle Guided Learning, Redwood, AI Agents, and more!
Thought Starters:
- What best practices help maximize insight and innovation across your cloud eco-system?
- How have you and your team used AI Agents to automate routine tasks and free up time for higher-value work?
- How have you used Fusion Data Intelligence to help you gain insights and connect data across your enterprise?
- How have you implemented Oracle Guided Learning to accelerate user adoption and drive consistent efficiency across your organization?
Applied AI:
Innovation to Impact
Explore real-world examples of AI in action across Oracle applications. Learn how organizations apply AI to solve operational challenges, enhance workflows, and generate measurable business value.
Thought Starters:
- How are you currently using AI today to solve operational challenges and improve decision making?
- Have you delivered any measurable outcomes by implementing AI in your organization’s finance, HR, or supply chain tech stack? What did you implement, what challenges did you face, and how has it ultimately driven efficiency?
Stay ahead of the curve with the latest trends, emerging technologies, and innovative approaches in enterprise AI. Discover how AI is evolving within ERP, HCM, and Cloud platforms and what it means for your organization.
Thought Starters:
- Can you share how staying ahead of AI trends has given your organization a competitive advantage?
- Do you have knowledge of emerging AI technologies? Can you share this knowledge and how it will impact enterprises over the next few years?
Learn how to prepare your organization, processes, and teams to adopt AI successfully. Sessions will cover practical strategies for implementing AI tools, building AI skills, and ensuring your business is ready to scale AI initiatives.
Thought Starters:
- What practical steps is your organization taking to accelerate AI adoption while ensuring teams have the right skills? Share your AI journey.
- How are you structuring AI initiatives to generate business value and sustainability?
Understand the frameworks, policies, and best practices that ensure AI is applied responsibly and ethically. Topics include data privacy, regulatory compliance, bias mitigation, and building trust in AI-driven decisions.
Thought Starters:
- What frameworks or policies have you implemented to ensure AI is used responsibly and ethically across your organization?
- How are you working with your teams to build confidence and trust in AI-generated decisions?
Tracks and Hot Topics
Share your JD Edwards knowledge!
Presentation Thoughtstarters
- How are you leveraging mobile applications to make your users more efficient and informed?
- What orchestrations are most beneficial to your organization? How are you using orchestrations to automate processes?
- How are you personalizing or extending your JD Edwards application?
- How have Release 24 features enhanced your JD Edwards experience? What new features are you looking forward to?
Education Tracks
- Financial Management
- Human Capital Management
- Tools & Tech: System Administration
- Tools & Tech: Digital Platform
- Manufacturing & Distribution
- JD Edwards Other
Hot Topics
- Continuous Adoption
- AI/Gen AI
- Applications
- Automation
- EAM
- JDE on Cloud
- Low code/ No code tools
- Mobile
- Modernizing JDE
- Move to Cloud
- Oracle Guided Learning
- Orchestrations
- Personalization/Extensibility
- Release 24
- Release 25
- Security & Compliance
- UX One
- AI Agents
Share your PeopleSoft knowledge at RECONNECT Live!
Presentation Thoughtstarters
- How are you using Analytics and PeopleSoft Insights in your organization?
- How are you using PeopleSoft Update Manager? What new features have you recently taken advantage of and what are you looking forward to updating?
- How are you leveraging Fluid Navigation to improve your user experience?
- What’s your strategy for utilizing Oracle Guided Learning? How has it helped your organization excel?
Tracks
- Financials and Supply Chain Management (FSCM)
- Human Capital Management
- PeopleTools
- PeopleSoft Other
- Healthcare
Hot Topics
- AI/Gen AI
- Campus Solutions
- Configuration
- FSCM: Asset Management
- FSCM: Financials
- FSCM: Procurement & Supply Chain
- FSCM: Projects
- Insights (incl. Analytics)
- Lifecycle Management
- Oracle Guided Learning
- PSFT Move to Cloud
- PSFT on Cloud
- Security & Compliance
- User Experience & Search (incl Fluid Nav)
- AI Agents
Share your Oracle Cloud knowledge & experience!
Presentation Thoughtstarters
- What process do you follow when testing new releases and features?
- What are some examples of Journeys you use?
- How has Redwood and Visual Builder enabled you to customize Oracle Cloud to meet your unique business needs?
- What’s your strategy for utilzing Oracle Guided Learning? How has it helped your organization excel?
- What did you wish you’d know before your Cloud adoption?
- What steps did you take to prepare for a move to the Cloud? What steps did you wish you had taken?
- What advice do you have for organizations considering moving from PeopleSoft or JD Edwards to the Cloud?
Tracks
- Cross Cloud Applications
- Human Resources
- Finance & SCM
- Cloud Infrastructure & Technology
Hot Topics
- AI/Gen AI
- Database
- EPM
- ERP
- HCM
- SCM
- Extensions & Integrations
- Journeys
- Multi-Cloud Management
- Network Configuration & Latency
- Oracle Guided Learning
- Performance & Scaleabilty
- Redwood
- Release Management
- Reporting & Analytics
- Security & Governance
- Training, Support & Troubleshooting
- Visual Builder
- AI Agents
- Responsive Self Service Procurement (RSSP)
People Development
Presentation Thoughtstarters
- How do you create a feeling of belonging in your organization and maintain an environment that reflects conscious inclusion?
- What are the change management tools that your organization has used? What are your best tips?
- How has your organization retained, reskilled, and redeployed the people in your organization to keep up with the eveloving technology landscape?
- How have you leveraged business analysts in your organization to drive organizational success?
Tracks
- Business Analysis
- Professional Development
Hot Topics
- Conscious Inclusion
- Change Management
- Talent Development
- Project Management
BLUEPRINT 4D Session Types
Roundtable Discussion (45 min):
Exchange information and ideas around a specific issue, topic or task in this facilitated open forum.
Insights Talk (45 min):
Looking to inspire or generate new ideas? This traditional lecture series introduces an innovative idea or creative solution to a challenging technology problem.
Facilitated Panel Discussion (45 min):
Perspective is everything! Be a part of a moderated lineup of 3-4 subject matter experts sharing different perspectives on a specific topic of interest for discussion and Q&A.
Why present?
Earn a complimentary pass to BLUEPRINT 4D
Speakers receive a complimentary individual registration* for BLUEPRINT 4D. This full conference pass is your ticket to four jam-packed days of Oracle learning and networking, with access to all event programs, networking activities and more.
Build your reputation as an Oracle product expert
You know your stuff. You’ve got the knowledge and experience. Make connections and expand your network as you share your hard-earned insights to benefit others with similar business challenges.
Meet other customers & expand your network
Speaking at BLUEPRINT 4D is a great way to connect with other Oracle customers. Whether it’s answering questions in the session Q&A, engaging in post-presentation discussions or meeting up for informal networking, presenting at conference creates new and unique ways to build your network.
Connect with Oracle executives
As a speaker and BLUEPRINT 4D attendee, you’ll have an opportunity to meet with Oracle Executives and Product teams and take your questions directly to the experts.
Share your story
Whether its a success story, lessons learned or leading an insightful roundtable discussion, speaking is a great way to share your personal experience and offers a rich and valuable perspective for other Oracle customers.
Earn a chance to present at a future live virtual event
Post BLUEPRINT 4D, the highest rated sessions will have an opportunity to present their presentation at a future live virtual event.
You’ve got the knowledge. You’ve got the experience.
Join us as a BLUEPRINT 4D speaker!
Speaker Timeline
- October 6, 2025: Call for Presentations Opens
- November 14, 2025: Call for Presentations Closes
- February 16, 2026: Session Acceptance/Invitation to Present Notifications
- February 27, 2026: Deadline to Accept Session in Speaker Portal
- Week of March 2, 2026: Speaker Registration Instructions Sent
- March 13, 2026: Initial Session Schedule Published on Quest Website; Early Bird Registration Deadline (All co-speakers are encouraged to register before this date; co-presenters do not need to wait for speaker registration instructions and can register at any time.)
- April 3, 2026: Deadline to Register for the Event
- April 6, 2026: BLUEPRINT 4D Mobile App Open to Speakers and Attendees
- April 13, 2026: Deadline to Book Hotel through Quest Room Block
- April 20, 2026: Last Day to Make Changes to Presentation Title, Abstract, & Speakers
- April 28, 2026: Finalized Slide Decks Uploaded into Speaker Portal
- May 4 – 7, 2026: Present Session Live at BLUEPRINT 4D in Dallas, TX
Speaker Timeline
Proposals may be submitted by prospective speakers.
Last day for proposal submissions.
Speaker Registration Instructions Sent
General Speaker Information
As an accepted primary presenter at BLUEPRINT 4D, you’ll earn these exciting benefits:
Registration:
Insights Talks, Customer Innovation Sessions, Learning Labs, Roundtables and Discussion Panels:
- Primary customer speakers/facilitators will receive complimentary full-conference registration valid May 4 – 7, 2026, valid for all breakout sessions, keynotes and official networking events. Due to rising event costs beyond our control, a hospitality charge of $449 will be applied to all complimentary registrations. Formal registration will occur after speakers have accepted the session and submitted their session materials, including a pre-recorded session file.
- Primary exhibitor or sponsoring vendor speakers will receive complimentary full-conference registration valid May 4 – 7, 2026, valid for all breakout sessions, keynotes and official networking events. Formal registration will occur after speakers have accepted the session and submitted their session materials, including a pre-recorded session file.
– Vendor companies must have a signed contract submitted for May 4 – 7, 2026 in order to qualify as an Exhibiting/Sponsoring Vendor.
– Vendors may only attend BLUEPRINT 4D if they have an active 2026 Quest membership AND if they are sponsoring and/or exhibiting at BLUEPRINT 4D.
– Non-Exhibitor/Sponsor Vendors do not qualify to present/participate at BLUEPRINT 4D. Interested in participating? Contact Michael Marks
All speakers will receive:
- A profile in the Speakers section of the agenda builder and networking platform, through which supplementary materials can be shared.
Speaker Designations
- Customer Speakers – individuals who work for a company/organization that utilizes at least one (1) Oracle product or service in a business capacity, and does not re-sell services, support, Oracle products or complimentary products to its customers.
- Vendor Speakers – individuals who work for a company that sells products, services, support or other complimentary offerings to Oracle products or services.
- Primary speakers – the lead presenter listed in the session information. Please note, there can only be one primary speaker per presentation.
New Speaker FAQ
Quest wants to hear from you! We welcome and encourage new speakers for our upcoming BLUEPRINT 4D event. Help us shape the learning experience through your expertise and knowledge.
Q: Who can present at BLUEPRINT 4D?
A: All customer users of PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Oracle Cloud applications, Oracle Commerce or Oracle Database & Technology solutions are encouraged to consider speaking at BLUEPRINT 4D. Solutions experts who work for Oracle partners or other system integrators are also welcome, but some rules apply. Questions? Email us at education@questoraclecommunity.org.
Q: Is prior speaker history required?
A: No! Prior speaking experience is not required. We encourage any active product user/customer to join us for this year’s event. You have the knowledge, you have the experience – you too are a product expert! Browse the hot topics, education tracks and presentation thought starters by product to start developing your presentation topic.
Q: Are speakers compensated for their participation?
A: Yes! Primary speakers receive a complimentary full conference pass to BLUEPRINT 4D, providing unlimited access to four jam-packed days of Oracle education and networking activities, including all general education, keynote, break-out and networking sessions. Registration access is provided after speaker acceptance and submission of final presentation materials.
* Some rules apply. Complimentary registration applies to primary speakers only. Due to rising event costs, a hospitality fee of $379 will be applied to all complimentary registrations. Special interest group primary speakers will receive a 20% registration discount.
Q: What kind of presentations is the Conference Selection Committee looking for?
A: The Selection Committee encourages speakers to submit presentation proposals that tell a story (for example: how your company did X to get Y result), address a challenge (for example: your company was facing a particular issue, which it solved by doing this with its Oracle products), explain how to use a particular feature or functionality or share successful strategies for driving business value through the use of Oracle product features and functionality. Presentation focus should align to hot topics or education tracks for PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Oracle Cloud apps, Oracle Commerce or Oracle Database & Technology. Browse the product tabs above for ideas and thoughtstarters!
Q: Is it easy to apply?
A: Yes! All that’s required is a session title, a simple presentation abstract (1-2 paragraphs that describe your topic and what attendees will learn from your session) and completion of the online application form. Tell us what you’d like to present and why other attendees will find this information useful, and we’ll take it from there!
Q: What is an abstract?
A: An abstract is 1-2 paragraphs that simply and clearly describe the topic and focus of your presentation: What story will you tell? What insights will you share? What pain points will you address? What tips & tricks will attendees learn? Describe your session in a way that will generate attendee interest and excitement. Be sure to reference the product and any specific features or enhancements that will be addressed. You may also want to include your company name (for example: Learn how Company XYZ did this…).
Q: How should I title my session?
A: Your session title is the first thing attendees see about your presentation. A well written or catchy title can generate attendee interest and excitement leading to high session registration, while a less well-developed title may draw less attention or escape notice altogether. Consider these tips for a title that will engage attendee attention:
- Promise a benefit: “Learn how to X, Y, Z”
- Promise a story: “How Company A did Topic B”
- Use a number: “Three critical steps for successful XYZ”
- Provoke curiosity: The #1 strategy for solving ABC”
- Set up a problem/solution: “Common mistakes companies make when doing XYZ and how to avoid them”
Other questions? Reach out to the Quest Customer Learning Team at education@questoraclecommunity.org. We’re here to help! (And we hope you’ll consider speaking at BLUEPRINT 4D!)
