May 4 - May 7, 2027
McCormick Place, Chicago IL
Call for Presentations is Open! Learn More!
Bring Your Experience to the Conversation
BLUEPRINT 4D brings the right people together to work through the business and technology challenges shaping what’s next. Those conversations begin with people willing to share what they have tried, what they have learned and what others should know.
If you have solved a business problem, improved a process, navigated an important decision or learned from an unexpected outcome, your experience could help another organization move forward.
Interested in speaking, but not ready to lead a full 45-minute breakout session? Share your information with us to explore other ways you can contribute to the event.
Submit by December 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Your Experience Could Help Move the Conversation Forward
BLUEPRINT 4D is built around honest, practical conversations among customers, Oracle experts and solution providers.
Presenters make those conversations possible. By sharing the challenge you faced, the options you considered and what happened next, you give others a starting point for their own decisions—and invite new perspectives into the room.
You do not need to have a perfect success story. Some of the most useful sessions come from lessons learned, approaches that changed along the way and decisions organizations are still working through.
Where Can Your Experience Help?
Choose the community most closely connected to your experience. Then explore the business problems, tracks and thought starters that could become your BLUEPRINT 4D session.
For people helping their organizations get more from JD Edwards while determining how it fits into what comes next.
For people improving the value, usability and performance of PeopleSoft while preparing their organizations for future decisions.
For people moving beyond implementation to improve adoption, performance and business value across Oracle Cloud Applications.
Start With a Problem You Helped Solve
A strong session often begins with a real business problem: a process that was not working, a decision your organization needed to make or an obstacle your team had to overcome.
Find a challenge that sounds familiar, then explore the related tracks and thought starters to see where your experience fits.
Have you helped your organization…
- Reduce manual work or improve an inefficient business process?
- Extend the value of JD Edwards without replacing the core ERP?
- Connect JDE with other applications, platforms or enterprise data?
- Improve reporting, analytics or decision-making?
- Put AI, Orchestrator or intelligent automation to work?
- Reduce customizations or prepare for an upgrade?
- Improve security, governance or system readiness?
Related Tracks
- Modern JD Edwards Platform
- Connected Enterprise and Integration
- Data Strategy and Governance
- Analytics and Decision Intelligence
- AI and Intelligent Automation
Have you helped your organization…
- Simplify a complicated HR, finance, supply chain or student process?
- Reduce manual corrections, handoffs or administrative work?
- Improve the employee, manager, faculty or student experience?
- Address technical debt, customizations or upgrade challenges?
- Strengthen PeopleSoft security, governance or compliance?
- Connect PeopleSoft with cloud services or other applications?
- Apply AI, automation or analytics without replacing PeopleSoft?
- Evaluate the future role of PeopleSoft within your technology strategy?
Related Tracks
- PeopleTools
- Human Capital Management
- Financials and Supply Chain Management
- Campus Solutions
- Connected PeopleSoft
Have you helped your organization…
- Increase user adoption or improve the experience after implementation?
- Redesign a process instead of simply recreating the old one?
- Manage quarterly updates, Redwood adoption or continuous change?
- Improve financial close, planning, workforce or procurement processes?<
- Connect Fusion Applications across functions or with other systems?
- Put embedded AI, agents, automation or analytics to work?
- Improve data quality, governance, security or readiness?
- Turn an implementation lesson into a better long-term operating model?
Related Tracks
- Human Resources
- Finance
- Procurement
- Fusion Platform
- Expand With Cloud Applications
What Makes a Strong Submission?
START WITH THE PROBLEM
SHARE THE APPROACH
Describe the decision, solution or process your organization pursued.
BE HONEST ABOUT THE LESSONS
Include what worked, what changed and what you would do differently.
GIVE ATTENDEES SOMETHING USEFUL
Offer practical takeaways, questions or next steps others can apply.
A Place for First-Time and Returning Speakers
Considering Presenting for the First Time?
You do not need to be a professional speaker or have every answer. If you have a useful experience, lesson or perspective, you have the foundation for a strong session!
We will provide thought starters, submission tips and Speaker Open Houses to help you develop your idea.
Presented Before?
Bring the next chapter of your story to Chicago! Share what happened after implementation, what has changed, what you would do differently or the new challenge your organization is addressing now.
Who Should Submit a Presentation?
BLUEPRINT 4D welcomes practical perspectives from across the Oracle ecosystem.
CUSTOMERS
Share a challenge your organization faced, the approach you took and what others can learn from your experience.
ORACLE EXPERTS
Help attendees understand strategic direction, emerging capabilities and how organizations can prepare for what comes next.
SOLUTION PROVIDERS
Bring expertise grounded in a real customer problem, implementation or business outcome. Customer co-presentations are strongly encouraged.
Solution-provider submissions should focus on the customer’s challenge, decisions, experience and results—not a product demonstration or sales presentation.
Have an Idea but Not Sure Where to Start?
Join a 30-minute Speaker Open House to explore possible topics, learn what the program committees are looking for and get help developing a strong submission.
JD Edwards Speaker Open House
October 23, 2026 | 1:30–2:00 p.m. ET
Explore the JD Edwards programming strategy, tracks, business challenges and customer stories we want to bring to Chicago.
All Programs Speaker Open House
November 13, 2026 | 1:30–2:00 p.m. ET
Learn how to choose the right track, turn your experience into a compelling proposal and navigate the submission and selection process. Open to prospective JD Edwards, PeopleSoft and Oracle Cloud presenters.
From Idea to Chicago
- Choose your community and track. Find the audience and subject area that best fit your experience.
- Describe the problem. Explain the challenge, why it mattered and who it affected.
- Share your approach and lessons. Tell us what you tried, what happened and what others should know.
- Submit your proposal. Complete your submission by December 6, 2026.
Take the Stage in Chicago
BLUEPRINT 4D is making its Chicago debut—and the community’s experiences will shape what happens on stage.
Share your perspective at McCormick Place, then continue the conversation through peer discussions, community meetups and connections made throughout the week.
Key Dates for Presenting in Chicago!
OCTOBER 7, 2026
Call for Presentations open
DECEMBER 6, 2026
Submissions close at 11:59 p.m. ET
FEBRUARY 15, 2027
Speakers announced
MAY 4-7, 2027
BLUEPRINT 4D in Chicago
Could Your Experience Help Someone Move Forward?
If you have solved a problem, navigated a difficult decision, or learned something others should know, there is a place for your perspective at BLUEPRINT 4D.
Bring your experience to the conversation in Chicago!
May 4–7, 2027 | McCormick Place
Submit by December 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
David Lyle
CIO at Carolina Biological
David Lyle is a respected technology executive, business leader, and longtime advocate for professional growth and leadership development. As Chief Information Officer at Carolina Biological, David brings decades of experience leading organizations through strategic \transformation, innovation, and operational excellence.
David has been deeply involved with the Quest Oracle Community, serving on the Quest Board of Directors from 2011 to 2020 and as Board Chair from 2014 to 2016. During his tenure, he helped guide the organization’s strategic direction while fostering collaboration and community engagement across the Oracle ecosystem. In 2017, he founded CommercePros and subsequently served as its Chair through 2019, helping establish a vibrant community focused on Oracle Commerce professionals.
Known among his peers as a trusted advisor, counselor, and mentor, David has dedicated countless hours to helping others navigate their careers and develop as leaders. He is recognized for his thoughtful guidance, strategic perspective, and genuine commitment to supporting the success of those around him. Colleagues frequently describe him as a leader of integrity who builds strong relationships, generously shares his expertise, and consistently invests in developing talent.
David’s leadership style combines sound judgment, humility, and a solutions-oriented mindset. Whether guiding organizations through complex challenges or mentoring emerging leaders, he is known for going above and beyond to help others achieve meaningful results and reach their full potential.
As a Quest Emerging Leaders Mentor, David is passionate about helping the next generation of technology and business leaders build confidence, expand their perspectives, and accelerate their professional growth.
Doug Hayes
Vice President of IT and Procurement
Doug Hayes is a highly experienced technology leader with more than 25 years of success driving enterprise technology strategy, business transformation, and operational excellence across a variety of industries. Currently serving as Vice President of IT and Procurement, Doug has built a career focused on aligning technology investments with business goals, enabling growth, and delivering measurable value through innovative solutions and strong leadership.
Throughout his career, Doug has led large-scale enterprise application initiatives, ERP transformations, cloud technology implementations, and global system integrations. His experience spans leadership roles at Vetsource, Banfield Pet Hospital, ESI, Holiday Retirement, and Columbia Sportswear, where he successfully guided organizations through complex technology changes while fostering collaboration between IT and business teams.
At Vetsource, Doug led teams responsible for enterprise applications, infrastructure, pharmacy automation systems, and technology enablement, supporting rapid organizational growth and driving business efficiencies through strategic technology investments. Earlier in his career, he played key leadership roles in Oracle Cloud, ERP, analytics, supply chain, and customer relationship management implementations, earning a reputation for delivering complex programs on time and with lasting business impact.
Known for his practical leadership style and commitment to partnership, Doug excels at building high-performing teams, developing future leaders, and creating strong relationships across organizations. He is passionate about helping businesses leverage technology as a strategic enabler while cultivating environments where individuals can learn, grow, and contribute at their highest potential.
Doug’s extensive experience leading enterprise technology organizations has given him a unique perspective on change management, organizational alignment, and leadership development. He understands the challenges emerging leaders face and is committed to sharing lessons learned from decades of navigating transformation, building teams, and delivering results.
As a Quest Emerging Leaders Mentor, Doug is dedicated to helping participants strengthen their leadership capabilities, broaden their strategic thinking, and confidently navigate the opportunities and challenges that come with advancing their careers.
Maria Aiello
Chief Operating Officer, Clarity Building Controls
Maria Aiello is an accomplished technology and business executive with a distinguished career spanning information technology, digital transformation, real estate technology, and organizational leadership. Currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Clarity Building Controls, Maria is widely recognized for her ability to align technology strategy with business objectives, drive innovation, and deliver transformative outcomes across complex organizations.
Throughout her career, Maria has held senior leadership positions including Global Head of Real Estate & Mortgages Technology at Manulife Investment Management, Vice President and Technology Leader at PwC, and Chief Information Officer roles with multiple organizations. Her experience spans enterprise technology strategy, business transformation, analytics, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies, making her a respected voice in both the technology and real estate industries.
Beyond her executive leadership roles, Maria is deeply committed to developing future leaders and advancing the technology community. She serves as an adjunct professor, teaches business analytics, and has mentored entrepreneurs through the Colliers Techstars PropTech Accelerator. Her extensive board and advisory experience includes leadership positions with the Proptech Council, Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), HMG Strategy, and numerous technology and industry advisory boards.
A recognized industry leader, Maria has been honored as a GlobeSt Woman of Influence and has earned recognition for her contributions to business process transformation and technology leadership. She is known for fostering collaboration, encouraging innovation, and helping organizations and individuals navigate change in an increasingly digital world.
As a longtime contributor to professional communities and leadership development initiatives, Maria brings a unique perspective that combines executive experience, strategic vision, and a passion for mentoring others. She believes in empowering emerging leaders to think strategically, embrace continuous learning, and build the confidence needed to lead through transformation and growth.
As a Quest Emerging Leaders Mentor, Maria is excited to share her expertise in leadership, technology strategy, and career development while helping participants expand their professional networks, strengthen their leadership capabilities, and achieve their long-term career goals.
Michael Carney
Michael Carney is a seasoned technology executive and transformational leader with more than 25 years of experience helping organizations leverage technology to drive business value, operational excellence, and organizational growth. Throughout his career spanning manufacturing, consulting, and nonprofit sectors, Michael has successfully led enterprise-scale technology initiatives, digital transformation programs, ERP modernizations, and cloud adoption strategies while building high-performing teams that consistently deliver results.
Currently serving as Vice President of Information Technology at Komline, Michael has held senior leadership roles with organizations including Dewberry, AARP, and Honeywell. He is widely recognized for his ability to develop strategic technology roadmaps, lead complex enterprise programs, and translate technical solutions into meaningful business outcomes. His expertise spans enterprise applications, solution architecture, data platforms, agile delivery, and technology-driven organizational transformation.
A passionate advocate for leadership development, Michael believes that successful transformation starts with people. Throughout his career, he has focused on mentoring cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, building stakeholder relationships, and creating environments where individuals and organizations can thrive. His leadership style combines strong business acumen, technical depth, and a commitment to helping others grow professionally.
Michael has also made significant contributions to the Quest Oracle Community, serving on the Quest Executive Board and as its Past Chairman. In those volunteer leadership roles, he helped guide the organization’s strategic direction, strengthen community engagement, and advance opportunities for Oracle users to learn, connect, and share best practices.
As a Quest Emerging Leaders Mentor, Michael brings a wealth of experience in technology leadership, strategic planning, and organizational transformation. He is committed to helping emerging leaders broaden their perspectives, navigate career challenges, develop leadership confidence, and maximize their impact within their organizations and the technology community.