This session was presented at BLUEPRINT 4D 2026.

Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (MPTN), owners of Foxwoods Resort Casino, partnered with Elire to enhance their Oracle EPM environment, streamline reporting, and build a scalable workforce planning model. Learn how MPTN optimized planning for both government and enterprise operations, strengthened user adoption through targeted training, and automated data integration with Oracle’s EPM Pipeline Tool. Hear directly from Robert Casanova, Manager of FP&A, on how the Nation expanded its use of EPM with Smart View, Narrative Reporting, and AI-powered forecasting. Attendees will gain practical insights and lessons learned to apply in their own EPM optimization journeys.


This session is eligible for the following CPE Credit: NASBA

Speakers: Roberto Casanova, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
Scott Costello, Elire: Inc.

This session was presented at BLUEPRINT 4D 2026.

This session proposal tells a real story of transformation and partnership. Kamehameha Schools, one of Hawai‘i’s largest private educational trusts and landowners, took on the challenge of modernizing its legacy PeopleSoft systems. Together with Elire, they completed a full Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP and EPM transformation on time, within a 12-month window. But what makes this story worth sharing is how it happened. The presentation will show how a clear strategy, trust-based partnership, and Elire’s proprietary PeopleSoft-to-Cloud accelerator tools turned a complex migration into a repeatable success model. The focus will be on practical lessons learned: how governance and decision discipline kept the project on track, how data conversion accelerators removed risk, and how methodology shaped delivery. The audience will hear directly how Kamehameha Schools balanced education, land management, and financial operations within a single Oracle Cloud platform and why that matters for other public-purpose and higher-education institutions. The team overcame natural disruptions, competing priorities, and tight timelines while maintaining full scope, including advanced modules like Risk Management Cloud, Fusion Data Intelligence, and Oracle Digital Assistant. This presentation matters because it shows what’s possible when technology, people, and trust align. It highlights a proven model for moving from PeopleSoft to Oracle Fusion Cloud efficiently, securely, and with confidence. It’s a story not about tools alone but about partnership, the kind that defines successful cloud transformations. Key Takeaways: - A clear path from PeopleSoft to Oracle Cloud. Day 0. Day 1. Day 2. What happens in each step and why it lowers risk. - How a 12-month ERP go live stayed on schedule. Governance, scope control, and decision rituals that worked. - The partner model that sustained trust. KS leaders and Elire set simple rules for decisions and communication.

Speaker: Ken Tyson, Kamehameha Schools
Jason McCabe, Elire: Inc.

This session was presented at BLUEPRINT 4D 2026.

Controlling annual budgets and expenses is straightforward when you leverage JD Edwards and Oracle EPM resources. Our automated processes allow us to consolidate enterprise performance and keep the business areas informed of their results. In the supply chain process, the budget is validated at every stage of purchasing and financial activities. This session is designed for CFOs, business analysts, and financial analysts. It will demonstrate how to effectively plan and control the annual budget, as well as manage expenses on a monthly, quarterly, or yearly basis, using Oracle solutions.


This session is eligible for the following CPE Credit: NASBA, IIBA

Speaker: Wilker Costa, Refinaria Nacional de Sal S.A.

This session was presented at BLUEPRINT 4D 2026.

This presentation will provide an in-depth look at integrating PeopleSoft data with AI models, highlighting various architectural approaches available in the market to enable this integration. I will highlight several PeopleSoft use cases where AI can provide meaningful efficiency. This session aims to inspire customers to think creatively and begin embracing AI technologies. This session will benefit technical staff by deepening their understanding of AI integration, empower business analysts to explore innovative applications of AI for end users, and help management consider incorporating PeopleSoft-AI strategies into their roadmap. Attendees will learn the following 1) Basics of AI. 2) How to integrate AI to PeopleSoft. 3) Various AI architectures like ( API integration, RAG, AI as Service and PeopleSoft products ). 4) AI use cases in PeopleSoft 5) Architecture diagrams and Live demos.

This session is eligible for the following CPE Credit: NASBA, SHRM

Speaker: Arul TT, North Dakota University System

This session was presented at BLUEPRINT 4D 2026.

The PeopleSoft administrator of the future looks very different from the one of the past. As organizations modernize their ERP platforms and move to cloud infrastructure, the skills, tools, and mindset required to manage PeopleSoft are rapidly evolving. In this session, we’ll explore what it means to be a modern PeopleSoft administrator—one who combines deep application knowledge with automation, security, and cloud engineering principles. We’ll demonstrate how DevSecOps practices—like version control, continuous integration, infrastructure-as-code, and automated configuration management—are transforming traditional administration into code-driven, auditable, and secure operations. Using practical examples with GitLab CI/CD, Terraform, and Chef, we’ll show how teams can automate provisioning, apply consistent configurations, and deploy PeopleSoft environments with speed and confidence. Beyond the tools, this session focuses on the skills and culture needed to thrive in the cloud era. Attendees will learn how to build or reskill teams for modern PeopleSoft operations—bridging the gap between ERP expertise and platform engineering. Whether you’re leading a team or shaping your own career path, you’ll leave with a clear roadmap for evolving PeopleSoft administration into a forward-looking, automation-first discipline.

Speaker: Aaron Engelsrud, Capella University

This session was presented at BLUEPRINT 4D 2026.

PeopleSoft isn’t a relic of the past—it’s a modern, adaptable platform ready for the next generation of ERP strategy. In this session, we’ll explore how organizations can transform PeopleSoft from a traditional application into the core of a hybrid, cloud-connected ecosystem. The focus is on modernization through integration, automation, and intelligent architecture rather than replacement. We’ll discuss practical strategies for migrating PeopleSoft to the cloud, selecting the right hosting model, and designing a roadmap that prioritizes agility, scalability, and business value. Attendees will see how cloud-native tools, APIs, and automation frameworks can extend PeopleSoft’s capabilities and deliver continuous innovation without disrupting existing operations. This session is for IT leaders and administrators looking to redefine how PeopleSoft fits into their enterprise strategy. You’ll leave with actionable guidance on how to position PeopleSoft as a strategic platform, connect it seamlessly with modern technologies, and unlock new levels of performance and insight in the cloud era.


This session is eligible for the following CPE Credit: NASBA

Speaker: Aaron Engelsrud, Capella University

This session was presented at BLUEPRINT 4D 2026.

Discover how a leading Non-Profit Healthcare organization transformed its operations with Oracle Fusion AI Agents. By automating routine processes, streamlining data management, and providing intelligent recommendations, the organization reduced manual workload, improved accuracy, and accelerated decision-making. This real-world success story showcases how AI can empower mission-driven organizations to achieve more with fewer resources—freeing staff to focus on patient care and community impact while delivering measurable operational efficiencies.
This session is eligible for the following CPE Credit: NASBA, SHRM

Speaker: Gustavo Gonzalez, KNEX Technology

This session was presented at BLUEPRINT 4D 2026.

"Its just a simple security change". Join me as we walk thru the challenges and hidden land mines as we transitioned our JDE E1 environment from an OPEN to CLOSED security model.

Speakers: Hugh Brulliea, Toll Brothers: Inc, Brian Connor, ERP Suites

This session was presented at BLUEPRINT 4D 2026.

As organizations evolve, legacy document management systems can become barriers to efficiency, collaboration, and compliance. Turner Industries recently undertook a major initiative to migrate from IBM FileNet to AODocs. This session will highlight how AODocs integrates with JDE to support our TQM process, including real time customer inspector approvals. Attendees will also gain insights into the challenges we faced (data integrity, permissions, and user adoption).

Speaker: Tiffany Schott, Turner Industries Group

This session was presented at BLUEPRINT 4D 2026.

We will dive in our Contact List Logic Extension and what it taught us about when to use Logic Extensions. Getting a powerful tool will have you looking for opportunities to use it for everything, and a lot of time you can, but should you? Wanting to learn the product, we looked for opportunities to use it. Starting off, we definitely forced it, today we try to be more cognizant of all the factors. We're still learning, but we're getting better.

Speaker: Jonathan Theriot, Turner Industries Group