Cloud Community News & Events - October 2025
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Posted by Quest Customer Learning Team
- Last updated 10/06/25
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October 7, 2025
This newsletter is sponsored by Redfaire International.
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Quest News & Event Updates
Education is live for the Oracle Cloud Summit – Virtual!
The full Oracle Cloud Summit – Virtual! session lineup is now live! Explore all the tactical, how-to sessions designed to maximize your Oracle Cloud investment. Browse the full agenda and register now to lock in your discounted Early Bird rate—the deadline to save is October 26th!
Don’t forget, you can get the whole team involved for one low price with an all-access Corporate Pass! Learn more.
Lend Your Voice: Guide Quest Programs for 2026
Your voice matters! Quest is shaping the future of Oracle Cloud education and networking – including flagship events like BLUEPRINT 4D and the Oracle Cloud Summit. Take a quick survey and help guide what’s next for your community!
Put Your Career in Motion – Upload Your Resume Today!
Your next big opportunity could be just around the corner — and the Quest Career Center is here to help you find it. By uploading your resume, you’ll make your skills and experience visible to top employers in the Oracle community who are actively looking for talent.
Whether you’re open to exploring new roles, positioning yourself for future growth, or simply staying ready for the right fit, having your resume in the Career Center ensures you’re in the right place at the right time.
Why upload your resume?
- Be seen by hiring managers who value Oracle expertise.
- Get considered for roles you might not see elsewhere.
- Stay top-of-mind for recruiters when new positions open.
It takes just a few minutes — but it could be the step that launches your next career move.
Cloud Customer Connect Replay List
If you missed a Cloud Customer Connect event in September, be sure to check out the list of replays available!
2025 Quest meet-ups
Don’t miss out on joining your favorite Oracle Cloud Community meetups! We’re looking forward to continuing to foster growth and learning with our members. You may view upcoming meetups by clicking on “Upcoming Events” within your online Community group. If you haven’t already, make sure to subscribe to the group notifications for further guidelines on how to register and stay updated on all group activity.
We’re excited to announce, we’ve added two new SIG Groups: Cloud SCM and Cloud AI & Gen AI! The inaugural Cloud AI & Gen AI meetup will be during Oracle Cloud Summit Virtual, Nov 16–20, but don’t wait to start the conversation — ask questions, exchange best practices, and highlight your success stories in the community chats now!
We’re also looking for volunteers who use either SCM or Cloud AI/Gen AI and would like to help co-host future meetups. If you’re interested, please contact Alexis Brooks to learn more.
Cloud HCM Community Meet-Up
Cloud HCM Community Meetups are every 3rd Wednesday at 1 pm ET! Join us for the next meetup on October 15.
PeopleSoft Move to Cloud Community Meet-Up
Hear how Baylor University and Securitas Security Services USA successfully transitioned from PeopleSoft to Oracle Cloud Applications in “Ready to Move Beyond PeopleSoft? Learn from execs who moved to Cloud,” the next installment of our PeopleSoft Move to Cloud Discussion Series, hosted by Oracle’s Robbin Velayedam on Monday, October 20 at 1:00 pm ET—and get practical insights for planning your own Cloud journey.
Cloud EPM Community Meet-Up
Join us for a relaxed, welcoming space where we can swap stories, share wins (and struggles), and support each other along the way. For our November call, we’ll be centering the conversation on AI World—highlighting insights, key takeaways, and lessons learned. Whether you attended the event or are simply curious about what came out of it, this is a great chance to connect, reflect, and gather ideas you can bring back to your own work. This virtual meetup will take place on Tuesday, November 11th at 3 PM ET.
Be sure to join the online EPM Community page to stay connected and get updates.
We’re also looking for volunteers who use EPM and would like to help co-host future meetups. If you’re interested, please contact Alexis Brooks to learn more.
Cloud HCM Healthcare Community Meet-Up
Join us for the Q4 Cloud Healthcare Community Meetup on December 17, 2025, at 11 AM ET! This session will feature an Open Forum, where attendees can propose and discuss topics they’d like to see covered in the upcoming year. It’s a great opportunity to share your ideas and help shape the direction of our community for 2026. Don’t miss out on this interactive session!
Cloud Community Meetups – Now with Automated Reminders!
Great news! Our Community Meetups now include automated reminders—you’ll get an email one day and one hour before each session, and they include your personal Zoom link. Just click the link to join! If you’ve already registered, these reminders will start automatically—no action is needed from your end.
To register for any of our events: visit the Quest Events page, select the meetup you’d like to join, enter your name and email, and save it to your calendar.
Please note: We will be phasing out separate email reminders, but will always follow up after each meetup with a recording for you to review anytime.
Congratulations to the 2026 Quest Board of Directors
The Quest Board of Directors is comprised of Oracle customers who play a vital role in guiding the organization’s strategic direction, ensuring the availability of necessary resources, and providing oversight of Quest’s progress toward achieving its mission. We are pleased to announce the individuals selected to serve on the 2026 Quest Board of Directors!
Re-Elected Board Members
The following members have been re-elected to serve a two-year term beginning January 2026:
- Venkat Maganti, MDC Holdings, Inc.
- Liz Smith, J. Paul Getty Trust
Newly Elected Board Members
Following a thorough vetting process by the Quest Nominating Committee, the following community members have been elected to serve a two-year term beginning January 2026:
- Kris Hanson, Fred Hutch Cancer Center
- Corey Quirk, North Dakota University System
- Mohommed Shareef, US Silica
- Bob Sudo, University of Colorado
- Chelsa Vinklarek, State of Texas
Mid-Term Appointment
Appointed to the board through a mid-term replacement for a one-year term beginning January 2026:
- Joel Gibbons, State of Indiana
2026 Executive Committee & Returning Board Members
Following recent officer elections, the Executive Committee and additional current board members returning for 2026 are:
- Josh Stauffer, HarbisonWalker International (Chair)
- Ken Piddington, Reladyne (Vice-Chair)
- Emily Crow, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (Officer-At-Large)
- Rod McDonald, Cantex, Inc. (Officer-At-Large)
- Liz Smith, J. Paul Getty Trust (Officer-At-Large)
- Andrew Esserman, San Diego County Office of Education
- Venkat Maganti, MDC Holdings, Inc.
- Gaylene McCluskey, Providence
- Chandra Wobschall, Colas
- Becky Ivy, Baylor University – Ex Officio
- Bryan Brewer, Visual Comfort & Co. – Ex Officio
Thank you to all who participated in the nomination and election process – and Congratulations to our newly elected and returning board members. We are grateful for your leadership and commitment to advancing Quest’s mission.
Upcoming Webinars:
HCM
October 7 | 9:00 am ET
Oracle Cloud HCM -Fusion Data Intelligence: Analyze Payroll Balances Using Oracle Fusion HCM Analytics
October 7 | 1:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud HCM -Redwood Office Hours
October 13 | 12:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud HCM -Fall Demo Series: HR Help Desk
October 14 | 1:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud HCM -Oracle Learning and Development – What’s New in Release 25D (Session 1)
October 15 | 4:00 am ET
Oracle Cloud HCM -Oracle Learning and Development – What’s New in Release 25D (Session 2)
ERP
October 8 | 12:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud ERP – Release Highlights for Oracle Fusion Cloud Student Financial Aid in 25D
SCM
October 7 | 11:00 am ET
Oracle Cloud SCM – Redwood Office Hours: Purchasing
October 8 | 11:00 am ET
Oracle Cloud SCM – Redwood Office Hours: Product Lifecycle Management
October 23 | 11:00 am ET
Oracle Cloud SCM – Redwood Office Hours: Manufacturing
October 28 | 11:00 am ET
Oracle Cloud SCM – Redwood Office Hours: Maintenance and Asset Lifecycle Management
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
October 6 | 1:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure -Day One and Beyond: AI Vector Search: Powering the Modern Enterprise
October 7 | 1:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure -Day One & Beyond: Oracle Database QuickStart
October 20 | 1:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure -Day One and Beyond – Tenancy and OS Security
October 21 | 1:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure -Day One & Beyond: Oracle DevOps
October 27 | 1:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure -Day One and Beyond: Provisioning Oracle Cloud Services on Oracle Database@Azure
