Registration is open. Prices go up January 31st!
The Applied AI program helps JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, and Oracle Cloud Applications customers turn AI innovation into real results.
Through four focused tracks—AI Use Cases, AI Insights & Trends, AI Enablement & Readiness, and AI Governance & Trust—you’ll learn how organizations are applying AI today, what’s coming next, and how to prepare your teams for responsible, scalable AI adoption.
You’ll hear AI roadmap updates from Oracle, learn from customers already delivering measurable outcomes, and gain practical insights from experts working hands-on with AI. Build the skills, strategy, and confidence needed to turn AI innovation into true business impact.
Who it’s for:
JDE, PeopleSoft & Cloud Apps customers
IT leaders, architects & developers
Finance, HR & Supply Chain practitioners
Data, security & governance teams
What you’ll learn:
Real AI use cases delivering measurable value
Oracle’s roadmap for AI innovation
How to prepare teams & processes for AI adoption
Governance frameworks for responsible, trusted AI
Insights from customers already using AI successfully
Track 1
AI Use Cases
Explore how organizations are using AI today to solve real business challenges.
You’ll see:
Practical applications in Finance, HR & Procurement
How teams have used AI to enhance workflows and decision-making
The outcomes achieved—and what they learned along the way
Track 2
AI Insights & Trends
Stay ahead of rapid change in enterprise AI.
Topics include:
Emerging technologies reshaping how businesses run their operations
How agentic AI, predictive intelligence, and automation are evolving
The impact these innovations will have on strategy, operations & digital transformation
Track 3
AI Enablement & Readiness
Prepare your organization—and your people—for successful AI adoption.
Sessions cover:
Technical preparation and process reimagination
Skills and capabilities needed across teams
How to structure AI programs for sustainable, long-term value
Track 4
AI Governance & Trust
Ensure AI is deployed responsibly, ethically, and transparently.
You’ll learn:
How organizations are managing their AI strategies and rollouts
Frameworks & policies to govern AI risk and compliance
How to mitigate bias and protect privacy
Ways to build trust in AI-generated insights and decisions
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.
