Registration is open. Prices go up January 31st!
RECONNECT Live brings together PeopleSoft leaders and practitioners to help inform and shape the future of their applications strategy. Across four high-impact days of Oracle strategy insights, roadmap updates and peer exchange, the program delivers the guidance organizations need to modernize PeopleSoft and plan their future investments—leveraging continuous innovation, lifecycle management tools, cloud-connected capabilities, and emerging AI enhancements to keep systems current and performing at their best.
Large organizations face increasing demands to scale effectively, optimize resources, and adapt rapidly to market and workforce expectations. RECONNECT Live helps teams accelerate modernization by pinpointing high-value innovations, from impactful new PeopleSoft capabilities to cloud extensions to AI-enabled improvements that enhance enterprise performance. Attendees also gain insight into how customers are using the latest PeopleSoft innovations to drive real business impact including best practices, proven implementation strategies, cloud options and a clear path to maximizing their Oracle investment.
NEW for 2026:
A NEW Transformation & Modernization track
A NEW Campus Solutions program
A NEW Applied AI program
An expanded Move to Cloud program
Expanded executive learning paths
Registration is open! Enjoy special savings until January 30th!
PeopleSoft insights, education & connections for all levels of the organization.
Who should attend?
IT and business leaders: get the insights and info you need to plan ahead and inform your technology roadmaps.
Take your pick of executive level insights sessions, meet 1:1 with Oracle product leaders, learn about PeopleSoft in the Cloud, connect with other industry leaders, exchange ideas with your peers in the Executive Forum and develop relationships with current or future partners.
Technology managers and power users: stay in the loop on what’s coming from PeopleSoft!
Get the latest on PeopleTools, HCM, ERP and Campus Solutions, dive into delivered features and new enhancements and gain insights from your peers as they share best practices, case studies, tips and lessons learned from their own PeopleSoft journeys. Learn about PeopleSoft in the Cloud and connect with other PeopleSoft customers through a multitude of networking activities.
New to PeopleSoft customers: get up to speed on PeopleSoft!
RECONNECT Live! is your chance to accelerate your product learning path, develop relationships with key PeopleSoft product strategy teams, make important connections with cross-industry PeopleSoft users and supercharge your business impact.
The entire team!
Extend the knowledge and save big when you bring 4 or more.
HR, Finance and IT professionals: get credits for recertification!
You’ll have the opportunity to earn professional credits from SHRM, IIBA and NASBA.
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Tracks
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.
Financials & Supply Chain Management: Discover how organizations are optimizing PeopleSoft Financials and Supply Chain processes to enhance performance, visibility, and control. Hear practical insights and success stories that showcase innovation and operational excellence.
PeopleTools: Utilize the newest features and functionality in PeopleTools 8.62 to reduce operating costs, automate manual work, improve user experience, and more!
Move to Cloud (OCI, SaaS & Hybrid): 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.
Campus Solutions: 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!
Human Capital Management: 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.
Hot Topics
AI/Gen AI
Configuration
Digital Assistants
FSCM: Asset Management
FSCM: Financials
FSCM: Procurement & Supply Chain
FSCM: Projects
Insights (incl. Analytics)
Lifecycle Management
PeopleSoft on OCI/Public Cloud
Move to Fusion Apps/Saas
PeopleSoft and Hybrid Cloud
Oracle Guided Learning
Security & Compliance
User Experience & Search (incl. Fluid Nav)
PeopleSoft Keynote
PeopleSoft Update and Investment Strategy
Monday, May 4th | 8:30 am – 9:30 am CT
Be sure to attend the kickoff of RECONNECT Live! at the BLUEPRINT 4D 2026 conference, where Paco Aubrejuan – Oracle’s SVP for Applications and head of PeopleSoft – will present the PeopleSoft Update and Investment Strategy session. Learn about the latest PeopleSoft enhancements, Oracle’s continued investment, and new capabilities that streamline processes and reduce costs on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
Presented by:
Paco Aubrejuan, Oracle
PeopleSoft ERP Product Update and Roadmap
Monday, May 4th | 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm CT
Join this session for updates on new features in PeopleSoft Financials, ESA, ALM, SCR, and SRM. Hear about recently delivered enhancements and preview the roadmap for the next 12–18 months. Learn how modern features empower administrators and improve operational efficiency.
Presented by:
Richa Dubey, Oracle
PeopleSoft HCM, Learning, and HR HelpDesk Product Update and Roadmap
Monday, May 4th | 1:15pm – 2:15pm CT
Learn about the latest innovations in PeopleSoft HCM, Enterprise Learning Management, and HR HelpDesk. Review recently released features and preview the 12–18 month roadmap. Explore improvements to Self Service, WorkCenters, Work Management, and Embedded Actionable Insights.
Presented by:
Russell Broom, Oracle
PeopleTools Update and Roadmap
Monday, May 4th | 2:30pm – 3:30pm CT
Oracle will outline innovations across the PeopleSoft technology stack, including UX enhancements, advanced Search, actionable Insights, and lifecycle improvements like PeopleSoft Cloud Manager. Learn how PeopleSoft is embracing AI, automation, and hybrid cloud strategies.
Presented by:
Sasank Vemana, Oracle
Transformation & Modernization
How leading organizations are modernizing their PeopleSoft environments to boost automation, streamline processes, and improve enterprise-wide efficiency.
Practical approaches for building a modernization roadmap that balances day-to-day operational needs with long-term innovation.
Real-world stories from customers who have reimagined their PeopleSoft landscape to meet today’s business demands—and prepare for tomorrow’s.
Financials & Supply Chain Management
Proven methods for optimizing Financials and Supply Chain processes using embedded PeopleSoft tools to increase visibility, control, and performance.
How organizations are leveraging PeopleSoft Analytics to gain deeper insights, strengthen decision-making, and improve financial and operational outcomes.
Firsthand implementation and go-live experiences with new capabilities in Asset Management, Expenses, Payables, Procurement, and Inventory Management.
PeopleTools
How to take advantage of the newest features in PeopleTools 8.62 to reduce operating costs, automate manual work, and deliver a better user experience.
Lessons learned from recent upgrades, including challenges, timelines, and proven strategies for success.
The PeopleTools capabilities that are making the biggest impact on productivity—and how you can apply them in your environment.
Human Capital Management
Ways PeopleSoft HCM is helping organizations elevate engagement, accelerate hiring, strengthen retention, and support future workforce planning.
How HR teams are using HCM Insights to improve productivity, workforce effectiveness, and decision-making.
Practical examples of how configuration tools—like Forms and Page & Field Configurator—can tailor HR processes without costly customizations.
Campus Solutions
The newest features, enhancements, and releases shaping the future of the student lifecycle across Recruiting, Admissions, Student Records, Financial Aid, and more.
How higher education institutions are modernizing key functional areas and improving the overall student experience.
Stories from campuses that have successfully upgraded systems to boost efficiency and service quality.
Move to Cloud (OCI, SaaS & Hybrid)
Key strategies, tools, and best practices for deploying PeopleSoft in the cloud—plus insights into evaluating OCI, SaaS, and hybrid models.
Real-world cloud journeys detailing why organizations made the move, how they executed their projects, and what they learned along the way.
Guidance on assessing your own cloud readiness, understanding drivers and barriers, and planning a future-forward cloud roadmap.
Great to hear from other customers about their experiences and journey.
A wealth of information presented, great sessions, and networking.
Talking 1 on 1 with the Oracle folks was invaluable.
I appreciate the chance to interact and meet industry colleagues and other customers. The Oracle presence is great. The days are filled with great information. The opportunity to network is awesome.
I like learning from both Oracle and my peers. It’s valuable to see how others are using PeopleSoft and I always come away with new ideas to better my organization.
We attend to learn all things about PeopleSoft and to connect and discuss items/issues with Oracle.
Great resources & connections.
Ken Piddington
CIO
US Silica
Education, Leadership & Affiliations
Professional Biography
Ken Piddington is a transformational, global business technology executive who creates a strategic vision and mission, positioning to scale, and driving initiatives that enable high business growth. Strategist who builds deep trust within IT organization, fostering collaborative, open, and trusting environment focused on problem-solving, innovation, and continuous improvement. Ken is an innovative change agent and CEO partner with a strong legacy in all business cycles, including high growth, business transformation, mergers and acquisitions integration, and an entrepreneurial spirit. He is a strategic business partner who leverages emerging technology solutions across multi-industry verticals – logistics, retail, manufacturing, oil and gas, and consulting to accelerate the pace of bottom-line results. As an award-winning thought leader and published author, he is respected for game changing industry contributions, and his passion for talent development and customer satisfaction.
Currently, Ken leads as the Vice President and CIO at U.S. Silica. He is responsible for defining and executing its business technology strategy and leading its digital transformation initiatives.
Ken previously served as CIO for Global Partners LP, SGR Energy, and MRE Consulting. At each company, he contributed to tremendous growth and transformation. He actively participated in Global Partners’ revenue growth from $6 billion to $20 billion in four years. SGR Energy had 1700% revenue growth, and the company was named Houston’s fastest-growing privately held company by the Houston Business Journal. While at MRE, Ken turned an internal project into a marketable, adding a new revenue stream for the company.
Ken serves on the Quest Oracle User Community’s board of directors and is a board member with the Friends of Energy Institute, supporting the Energy Institute High School. Ken is also an Advisory Board member for the CIO Executive Council and a mentor in their leadership development program.
In 2022 Ken received the Houston CIO of the Year Orbie award. He has been named a Computerworld Premier 100 Technology leader, is a CIO100 award winner, and has twice been recognized as an InformationWeek 500 Top Technology Innovator. Ken is recognized as an industry thought leader, a regular speaker at business and association conferences, and featured in multiple media publications.
Ken holds a Bachelor of Science in Management & Leadership from Northeastern University and attended Graceland College, where he played football and baseball. Today, Ken makes Houston, Texas, his home.
