April 7, 2026

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Last chance to save at Cloud Summit at BLUEPRINT 4D!

Time’s running out to save! The Cloud Summit at BLUEPRINT 4D kicks off May 4—don’t miss your final chance to save before Advance Registration ends May 1.

Join customer-led sessions from brands like Wendy’s, Baylor University, DocuSign, and Voya Financial, connect directly with Oracle experts, and explore the new Applied AI track, Cloud Symposium Day, role-based programs, and an Executive Forum focused on transformation.

Lock in your spot—and your savings—before rates increase.

Register now!

BLUEPRINT 4D Update

In light of the recent news regarding Oracle, we wanted to share a quick update as we prepare for BLUEPRINT 4D in Dallas.

While a small number of scheduled speakers have unfortunately been impacted, the Oracle team has been incredibly responsive—working closely with us to identify new speakers and ensure continuity across sessions. As it stands, we expect to deliver the complete program as planned with minimal adjustments.

We know this is a moment of transition for many in the community, and we truly appreciate the partnership and commitment from the Oracle team during this time.

We’re looking forward to bringing everyone together in Dallas.

Stop Being Overlooked

If your ideas aren’t getting traction, it’s not a talent issue.​ It’s how those ideas are showing up — and how they’re being perceived.

After leading teams as a 4-time CIO and CEO, Chris Laping saw the same pattern everywhere:​

​The best ideas don’t win…The most believable ideas do.​

There are specific behaviors that make people — and ideas — unignorable.​ Now Chris, in partnership with Quest, is launching a live cohort to teach exactly how to become unignorable!

Start with the Become Unignorable cohort free info session on April 29 at noon ET to learn more! Save your seat now!

Board of Director Nominations Open

Are you ready to unlock your leadership potential? Nominations for our Board of Directors are now open! Seize the opportunity to shape the future of the Quest organization with your expertise and vision. We encourage all eligible candidates to submit their nominations by May 31, 2026. Learn more and apply today!

From Problem Solver to Trusted Advisor: The Shift That Defines Leaders

There’s a point where doing great work stops being enough. Not because the work isn’t valuable—but because the expectations have changed. At the executive level, organizations need more than execution, they need trusted advisors who can discover what others miss, advise with conviction, and deliver with accountability.

Read the latest perspective from our own Jon Vaughn, as he explores how the shift from problem solver to trusted advisor is what separates contributors from leaders.

And don’t miss your chance to learn more about the Emerging Leaders Program, where in-depth discussions, networking, and leadership growth make business insights second nature. Join us for our next info session on April 22 at 2 pm ET.

Quest Career Center

Set up Job Alerts!

Curious about how to get more involved with the Quest community?

Join us for our monthly membership overview—bring your team and your questions. These sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about our events, programs, and the benefits of being part of the Quest network, all in an open, collaborative setting.

Our next session will take place on April 28th at 2 PM ET — we’d love to have you join us. Register now!

If you have any questions in the meantime or would like to connect directly, feel free to reach out to us at engagement@questoraclecommunity.org. We’re always happy to help and look forward to connecting with you.

Welcome to Our New Corporate Members!

We are thrilled to welcome our newest corporate members to the Quest community.

• • Amway Corp
  • Boston University
  • Ceva Sante Animale
  • Fort Miller Group
  • The Hiller Companies
  • Kamehameha Schools
  • K Hovnanian Companies LLC
  • Quanta Services
  • Rentokil Terminix
  • Tokio Marine HCC
  • Tung Wah College
  • Virginia Department of Accounts

Quest Celebrates 2026 Distinguished Service Award Recipients

Quest is proud to recognize and congratulate our 2026 Distinguished Service Award recipients, whose time, leadership, and dedication continue to strengthen and inspire the Quest Oracle Community. These individuals and organizations go above and beyond to support our members, programs, and mission, and we are grateful for their impact.

Member of the Year
University of Colorado

Partner of the Year
Gideon Taylor

Spirit of Quest
Pam Ingram, Hennepin County

Volunteers of the Year

Pete Cotton, Irex Services
JD Edwards Community

Varsha Das, University of Central Florida
PeopleSoft Community

James McBride, Voya Financial
Cloud Community

Advocacy Award
Shannon Roche, MIPRO Consulting
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

Please join us at BLUEPRINT 4D May 4–7, 2026, in Dallas, TX, as we celebrate these outstanding community volunteers and advocates, and thanks to all who serve and give back to the Quest Oracle Communities. We look forward to celebrating all of you!

Upcoming Cloud Community Meetups

April features upcoming meetups from our SCM and AI & Gen AI Communities. Join these sessions to connect with peers and explore real-world Oracle Cloud topics—details below.

April Meetups

Cloud SCM Community Meetup
📅 April 7 | 1:00 PM ET
The Rise of Autonomous Supply Chains: AI Agents in Action
Explore how AI-driven autonomy is transforming planning, procurement, logistics, and more with Aswanth Vaidiswaran and Srinivasan Narayanan.

AI & Gen AI Cloud Community Meetup
📅 April 14 | 1:00 PM ET
AI in Oracle ERP Cloud: Capabilities, Use Cases, and Live Demos
See AI Agents and embedded AI in action, and learn how finance leaders and business users can benefit—hosted by Aswanth Vaidiswaran with guest Lakshmi Sampath.

Don’t miss the chance to connect, learn, and share with peers across Oracle Cloud communities! These meetups are shaped by community interest, and we encourage you to join the conversation, share your experiences, and connect with peers in a collaborative space designed for learning and exchange. Visit the Quest Events page to register for these meetups and all other Quest events!

Upcoming Webinars:

HCM

April 7 | 11:00 am ET
Oracle Cloud HCM -Speaking Your Employees’ Language: Multi-Lingual Support for Benefits

April 13 | 1:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud HCM -Designing Your Benefits Experience Configuring the Redwood user experience across Benefits pages

April 15 | 11:00 am ET
Oracle Cloud HCM -Oracle Cloud Benefits AI in Action: Demos, Roadmap, and Your Path to Implementation

EPM

April 7 | 11:00 am ET
Oracle Cloud EPM – Leverage EPM Adoption Center to support releases across Planning, Sales Planning, Strategic Workforce Planning, Profitability & Cost Management

April 8 | 11:00 am ET
Oracle Cloud EPM – Leverage the EPM Adoption Center to support releases across Financial Consolidation & Close, Account Reconciliation & Transaction Matching

April 9 | 11:30 am ET
Oracle Cloud EPM – Leverage the EPM Adoption Center to support releases across Narrative Reporting & Free Form

April 10 | 11:00 am ET
Oracle Cloud EPM – Leverage the EPM Adoption Center to support releases across Enterprise Data Management, Integrations

ERP

April 15 | 12:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud ERP – Release Highlights for Oracle Fusion Cloud Risk Management in 26B

April 22 | 12:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud ERP – Release Highlights for Oracle Fusion Cloud Student Financial Aid in 26B

SCM

April 6 | 1:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud SCM – Product Update: Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM 26B Release Update

April 13 | 1:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud SCM – Product Update: New Agentic Applications in Oracle Fusion Cloud Product Lifecycle Management

April 14 | 11:00 am ET
Oracle Cloud SCM – Product Update: Oracle Fusion Cloud Self Service Procurement 26B Release Updates

April 16 | 11:00 am ET
Oracle Cloud SCM – Redwood Office Hours: Product Lifecycle Management

April 20 | 1:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud SCM – Product Update: New Agentic Application in Oracle Fusion Cloud Cost Management

April 21 | 11:00 am ET
Oracle Cloud SCM – Product Update: What’s New in Oracle Supply Chain Planning 26B Release Update

April 23 | 11:00 am ET
Oracle Cloud SCM – Redwood Office Hours: Manufacturing and Quality Inspection Management

April 27 | 1:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud SCM – Product Update: New Agentic Application in Oracle Fusion Cloud Sourcing

April 30 | 11:00 am ET
Oracle Cloud SCM – Redwood Office Hours: Maintenance and Service Logistics

Oracle Cloud CX

April 9 | 12:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud CX – Service: Fusion Service Roadmap Highlights for 26B and 26C

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

April 6 | 1:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure -Day One and Beyond: Oracle Database Security Everywhere: On-premises, Oracle Cloud, and Multicloud

April 7 | 1:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure -Day One and Beyond: Oracle Cloud VMware Solution Transitioning to VCF License Portability

April 8 | 5:00 am ET
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure -Lead the Change: Innovate with AI Built Into Your Database. Everywhere.

April 13 | 1:00 pm ET
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure -Day One and Beyond – Transforming Insights into Action with ML/AI on OAC

Have questions or want to get involved with Quest?

Have questions or want more information about our events, special programming, and membership benefits? We’re here to help! Discover how to secure the lowest event registration prices, and learn about the exclusive advantages of being a Quest member. Please feel free to reach out with any specific requests or for personalized assistance. We look forward to connecting with you and helping you make the most of your Quest experience! Email us at engagement@questoraclecommunity.org.

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