November 3, 2026

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New City. New Experience. What’s Next for JD Edwards?

BLUEPRINT 4D is heading to Chicago, May 4–7, 2027, with a whole new experience for the JD Edwards community!

JD Edwards is the foundation. Now see what’s possible. This year’s expanded content explores how organizations are connecting JDE with AI, analytics, automation, cloud, and other enterprise technologies to solve real business challenges.

Connect face-to-face with customers navigating similar challenges, peers sharing what’s working, Oracle experts, and solution providers who can help you explore what’s next.

Have a story, solution, or lesson learned to share? Help shape this new experience! Call for Presentations closes December 6! Submit your presentation!

Have questions or currently plan to speak at the JD Edwards Forum? Join us for an important discussion, November 13 at 1:30 pm ET, on all things related to being a speaker at BLUEPRINT 4D! Register now for the BLUEPRINT 4D Speaker Open House.

Put AI to Work in JD Edwards: Explore the Possibilities, Then See Them in Action

How can you bring AI into your JD Edwards applications without compromising security or adding complexity? K-Rise Systems is sharing five practical approaches to making AI more accessible for business users and developers alike, while keeping JD Edwards isolated from AI.

In a new blog, Five Ways to Put AI to Work in Your JD Edwards Apps, Without Exposing JD Edwards to AI, Suman Prasad, CTO of K-Rise Systems, explores how EASYProcess enables AI-powered workflows, conversational access to business applications, smarter invoice processing, and AI-assisted development—all while maintaining control over access and security.

Ready to see how it works? Join K-Rise Systems for a live webinar on Wednesday, November 11, at 2:00 p.m. ET, where Ben Tyrell and Tera LeBourgeois will bring these five approaches to life. See EASYProcess and AI in action, explore practical applications for your organization, and dig deeper into how these capabilities can support your JD Edwards environment.

Meet Quest’s 2026–2027 Emerging Leaders Cohort

Eighteen professionals from 16 organizations have begun their leadership development journey as part of Quest’s 2026–2027 Emerging Leaders Program (ELP)!

The nine-month program kicked off in Lexington, Kentucky, where participants explored leadership foundations, business acumen, strategic thinking, and executive presence while building relationships with peers from across the Quest community.

Throughout the year, participants will learn from experienced instructors and mentors, strengthen their leadership skills, and collaborate on capstone projects addressing real-world challenges, including building influence without authority and leading through organizational change.

In his latest blog, Quest CEO and ELP Program Director Jon Vaughn introduces this year’s cohort, highlights their Lexington experience, and shares what’s ahead as these emerging leaders prepare for broader responsibilities. Read now to meet the 2026–2027 cohort and learn more about their leadership journey!

Keep the Conversation Going in 2027!

Our SIG communities are already looking ahead to another year of connection, collaboration, and shared learning! The 2027 SIG meetup series are now open for registration, making it easy to plan ahead and stay connected with peers who understand your challenges, share your interests, and bring valuable real-world experience to the conversation.

Ready to participate? Visit your SIG group page to find the upcoming meetup series and register. Remember, registration is required each year for the new series. Once registered, save the series to your calendar, and you’ll receive reminder emails one day and one hour before each meetup with your link to join.

Want to get more involved? We’re looking for new SIG volunteers! If you’ve ever thought about helping lead a conversation, sharing your experiences, or being more involved with your user group, this is a great place to start. Raise your hand and join the conversation—we’d love to have you!

Applications are now open for Quest’s 2027 Advisory Boards!

We’re seeking professionals in senior leadership, executive, or strategic decision-making roles who can share insights on organizational priorities, industry challenges, emerging trends, and long-term strategy for our Campus Solutions, Cloud, JD Edwards and PeopleSoft Advisory Boards.

Applications are due Thursday, December 3, at 5 p.m. ET. If you have any questions, please contact Danielle Dennis, Quest Director of Community Engagement, or review the Advisory Board Handbook.

Quest Annual Meeting of the Members is November 3, 4:00 PM ET!

The 2026 Annual Meeting of the Members is scheduled for November 3, 2026, at 4 pm ET. Paid members and partners are invited to hear a comprehensive update on Quest’s current performance against strategic initiatives, as well as plans for 2027. We will also present the results from the 2026 Board of Directors election and the confirmation of those members to their respective positions. Paid corporate and professional members and partners can still register.

From INFOCUS Insights to AI Innovation: Catch Up with The JDE Connection

The conversations keep rolling on The JDE Connection! In episodes 123–126, hosts Chandra and Paul revisit the energy and insights from INFOCUS 2026, explore the possibilities of User Defined Objects (UDOs), and reflect on how AI and modernization are shaping the future of JD Edwards.

In Episode 123: INFOCUS Recap: From the Conference Floor to the Living Room, Chandra and Paul reflect on INFOCUS 2026, sharing highlights from the conference, memorable community conversations, and the enthusiasm surrounding the future of JD Edwards.

In Episode 124: No Paul, No Rules, Let’s Talk UDOs!, with Paul away, Chandra tackles a question that sparked debate at INFOCUS: Should everyone have access to create UDOs, and how much freedom is too much?

In Episode 125: A Smidge of this, a UDO of that!, Oracle’s Nicole Laurent joins Chandra and Paul to continue the UDO conversation, exploring governance, access, and how organizations can balance flexibility with control.

And, most recently, in Episode 126: From 812 to AI: Oh, How Times Have Changed!, from AI and data sovereignty to the evolution of JD Edwards and what’s ahead for BLUEPRINT 4D, Chandra and Paul discuss how far the technology has come and where it may be headed next.

Whether you’re looking for practical JD Edwards insights, fresh perspectives from Oracle, or a little humor along the way, there’s plenty to explore in these latest conversations. Catch up on The JDE Connection and stay connected to the JD Edwards community!

JDE Community SIG Meetups

Connect with other JD Edwards users during one of our SIG Community webinars and meetups! Community members are invited to join these sessions to exchange practical insights and learn from shared experiences.

Business Intelligence SIG November Meetup
November 3 | 4:00 pm ET

JDE – Oracle Real Estate UG November Meetup
November 10 | 12:00 pm ET

Women in Technology SIG November Meetup
November 11 | 2:00 pm ET

JDE – E1 Upgrade SIG November Meetup
November 11 | 3:00 pm ET

JDE – E1 Tech SIG November Meetup
November 12 | 3:00 pm ET

JDE – Construction SIG November Meetup
November 17 | 11:00 am ET

JDE – AI Community November Meetup
November 17 | 1:00 pm ET

JDE – Business Analyst SIG November Meetup
November 18 | 2:00 pm ET

JDE – E1 Human Capital Management SIG November Meetup
November 19 | 11:00 am ET

DE – Financials SIG November Meetup
November 19 | 1:00 pm ET

JDE – E1 Tech SIG – Coffee & Connect November Meetup
November 19 | 3:00 pm ET

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Have questions or want to get involved with Quest?

Have questions or want to learn more about Quest and what membership includes? We’re here to help you explore the full community experience and make sure you’re not missing out on opportunities to connect, learn, and grow with peers across Oracle applications.

Quest membership is designed to support ongoing learning and collaboration through peer-to-peer networking at community meetups, virtual webinars, and shared conversations with professionals facing similar challenges and initiatives. Paid members also gain access to 1:1 connections through the member directory, the ability to explore and post roles in the Career Center, and additional community resources that help extend learning beyond events.

Many members tell us the real value comes from being part of the ongoing dialogue—not just attending events, but staying connected to a broader network of practitioners, leaders, and experts throughout the year.

If you’d like to learn more about what’s included or how to get involved, we’re happy to help. Email us at engagement@questoraclecommunity.org.

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