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

This session was presented at BLUEPRINT 4D 2026.

Many state governments are now requiring all employees to have a basic level of benefits. At Samaritan’s Purse we are using PeopleSoft’s Absence Management to address these requirements. Our regular full-time employees have standard benefit plans, but these plans did not account for our temporary and seasonal employees. We needed to address this gap so that HR could transition from manually tracking to automated tracking. Our resolution to automating our temporary employees was to create a new Special Absence plan within our PeopleSoft Absence Management module. This presentation will review challenges with both: 1) the requirements we faced, and 2) their configuration within the Absence Management module. See how we: •Addressed the complexities of states having different regulations •Handled a workforce that moves regularly in and out of those different states •Made our system available to those who needed to use it Adding a Special State plan to our Absence Management module allowed us to build on existing functionality and keep our absence plans centered within one area. We used modified Accumulators for lifetime tracking as well as Termination tracking. We setup Arrays to track approved working hours, retro payroll adjustments, and rehire options. We used Brackets to identify Earning Codes and Time Reporting Codes. We were able to accomplish our goals through configuration.


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

Speaker: Robert Usher, Samaritan's Purse

This session was presented at BLUEPRINT 4D 2026.

At last year’s RECONNECT Live! at BLUEPRINT 4D Conference in Las Vegas, the State of Indiana received multiple inquiries about its experience with the Travel & Expense (T&E) module. Many users are either transitioning to Fluid for T&E or recently completed the move and are facing similar challenges. The State of Indiana will present an overview of its T&E setup and configuration, including agency and employee participation, reporting volumes, workflow design, expense type and location setup, and year-end processing. The presentation will also highlight key challenges encountered, solutions implemented, and process improvements delivered since moving to Fluid in January 2023. This session aims to provide valuable insights for those considering the transition and encourage collaboration among other organizations using the module.


Speaker: Greg Piersall, State of Indiana: Office of Information Technology