This session was presented at BLUEPRINT 4D 2026.

Abstract Dive into the world of Widgets—the most exciting Digital Transformation enhancement in JD Edwards EnterpriseOne! In this session, we’ll explore everything Widgets have to offer, from their initial release to the latest capabilities in Release 25 and 26. You’ll learn how to build Widgets using Tiles, Watchlist Badges, Charts, and Gauges, and discover how to design powerful, data-driven experiences within the Widget Dashboard. We’ll also cover the newest features, including User Inputs, enhanced interactivity, and real-time orchestration integrations that bring your dashboards to life. Join this lively, hands-on session to see how harnessing Orchestration outputs can supercharge your Widget-enhanced EnterpriseOne Pages. Learning Objectives 1.Understand the process of creating and configuring Widgets using Page Composer. 2.Discover how to extract and display valuable data from Orchestrations within Widgets. 3.Explore the latest Widget enhancements across Release 25 and 26, including the new Widget Dashboard, User Inputs, and more.


This session is eligible for the following CPE Credit: NASBA

Speaker: Todd Nelson, iLearnERP

This session was presented at BLUEPRINT 4D 2026.

The Covid-19 pandemic created challenges for virtually everyone in corporate America. Keeping the State of Indiana’s PeopleSoft Financials users trained was no exception. In February 2020 (only days prior to the coronavirus becoming a part of our collective vocabulary), I kicked off a Statewide project to update our training documentation, which garnered not only the *attention* of our elected officials, but also their buy-in and support. Of note, this occurred after determining that many training materials hadn’t been updated since the 2009 implementation of PeopleSoft with the State of Indiana, and now, time was of the essence. Fast forward to the project kick-off session, where I hosted approximately 75 stakeholders only days prior to the majority of employees ‘going remote’. We knew the importance of not only updating the Instructor-Led Training (ILT) materials to account for PUM / version changes but also acknowledging the criticality of migrating the content to a Computer-Based Training (CBT) format. The pandemic gave us further justification to push this project to the front burner in our stakeholders’ respective workloads and get this information to our approximately 8,000 impacted PeopleSoft Financials users. In this session, we will discuss how we accomplished this with stakeholders that were almost 100% remote, we’ll also focus on the importance of migrating from ILT to CBT format and why, even post-pandemic, this remains the best methodology for training our PeopleSoft Financials end users.


This session is eligible for the following CPE Credit: NASBA

Speaker: Abigail Raia, WorkStream Technology

This session was presented at BLUEPRINT 4D 2026.

PeopleSoft’s strength lies in its ability to be tailored to an organization’s requirements, but extensive customizations often increase upgrade complexity, leading to higher costs and longer timelines. Tools such as Page Field Configurator, Event Mapping, Application Engine Plug-ins, Page Composer, and Drop Zones minimize or eliminate the need for traditional customizations, streamlining maintenance and upgrades. By utilizing these tools, organizations can meet their unique needs with little to no custom coding, making future upgrades simpler and reducing long-term maintenance costs.


This session is eligible for the following CPE Credit: NASBA

Speaker: Samta Sharma, WorkStream Technology

This session was presented at BLUEPRINT 4D 2026.

Discover ten insider tips for a successful Grow implementation from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Drawing from what went exceptionally well and a few lessons we’d only share with close friends, this session offers practical guidance across project planning, business design, decision-making, change management, user adoption, and solution evaluation. Bonus: See post-implementation metrics and outcomes one year later that reveal what worked, what evolved, and how we continue to foster associate engagement moving forward. P.S. The password is “Engaged!”


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

Speaker: Tabitha Robinson, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

This session was presented at BLUEPRINT 4D 2026.

Delivering changes in JD Edwards with speed and confidence requires more than manual test scripts and spreadsheets. Modern JDE organizations are looking for automated, repeatable testing that fits inside their existing Oracle stack, not another external tool. In this session, we demonstrate a JDE-native test automation platform that uses Orchestrator, APEX, and Oracle Visual Builder to automate end-to-end business process testing, including real test evidence PDF creation and real-time dashboards. The next step: AI-assisted testing. We show how AI is used to enhance testing capability by: •Automatically generating test data and input variations •Recommending test cases based on JDE usage patterns and change impact •Identifying high-risk areas for regression testing •Assisting with test documentation and exception explanation Combined, these capabilities help teams accelerate testing, reduce manual effort, and improve reliability before ESUs, upgrades, and deployments, all inside the Oracle ecosystem. We will walk through a real Procure-to-Pay scenario (vendor → PO → receipt → match → voucher), demonstrating automated testing orchestration from start to finish. Outcome: Attendees leave with a blueprint for implementing AI-enhanced, JDE-native test automation that reduces upgrade pressure, increases quality, and supports continuous improvement — without adding external tools or complexity.


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

Speakers: Richard Van de Bospoort, Pascal de Kleijn, SCANMAN. Com BV

This session was presented at BLUEPRINT 4D 2026.

This session will discuss utilizing both BI Publisher and query to create an award letter that displays a student's financial aid award(s) per term including their COA and SAI. The letter is aesthetically pleasing and is presented in a way that is clear for the student to understand.


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

Speaker: Alina Longoria, University of Houston

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