ASCEND! with OATUG and OHUG - All Oracle Users Welcome!
Get your front-row seat for information about the Ascend 2025 conference and beyond. Join hosts Mohan Dutt (OATUG) and Carrie Hollack (OHUG) as they unpack all things Ascend all year long, leading up to OATUG and OHUG’s famous annual conference in 2025. Glean key takeaways on how to land a conference speaker spot, how to make the most of Ascend sessions, how to maximize what Oracle products can do for your organization, and how to make the most of your conference networking and connections. Get to know fascinating members of your Oracle users community in intimate podcast interviews—all hosted by Mohan Dutt and Carrie Hollack, each an Oracle expert with many years of Oracle users community experience. Facilitation is by Deborah Grant, Editor-at-Large of OATUG’s Insight Magazine. Tune in and ”Ascend” to new heights in your Oracle user and partner experience. Available wherever you get your podcast. Visit www.oatug.org/attend/attendascend for more information about Ascend. Our next annual conference, Ascend 2025, will be in Orlando, Florida, June 8-11th.
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Elevate Your Oracle Experience
Dive into the world of Oracle with our exclusive podcast series, Ascend! With Carrie & Mohan, dedicated to guiding you through the Ascend Conference experience. We’ll help prepare you for Ascend 2025 in Orlando, June 8 - 11th, starting now and throughout the upcoming year!
Each episode is packed with tips, strategies, and updates to help you navigate the Ascend Conference landscape. Learn how to maximize your Oracle experience, from becoming a speaker at Ascend conferences to exploring all that our vibrant community of Oracle users and enthusiasts has to offer - at Ascend 2025 and beyond.
Meet Your Hosts:
Mohan Dutt (OATUG): Bringing insights from the Oracle Applications & Technology Users Group.
Carrie Hollack (OHUG): Sharing expertise from the Oracle HCM Users Group.
Deborah Grant Editor-at-Large, OATUG’s Insight Magazine, facilitating dynamic conversations.
Episodes
Sunday Nov 03, 2024
Sunday Nov 03, 2024
In Episode 4 of Season 2 of “Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan,” we’re joined by Gustavo Gonzalez—Board of Directors member of OATUG, CTO at KNEX, and Oracle Ace Director—to explore the incredible impact an international community of Oracle users can have on you and your organization. Tune in to hear how the annual Ascend conference brings together a global network of experts, innovators, and peers to share knowledge, solutions, and strategies that drive growth and transformation. Discover how joining this powerful community at our next conference in Orlando, Florida, from June 8-11, 2025 can unlock new opportunities for your team. Learn more at www.ascendusersconference.com.
Saturday Aug 31, 2024
Saturday Aug 31, 2024
Get the inside scoop on Ascend 2025 from OHUG and OATUG event experts Michelle Trias and Linsey Wisdom-Weeks as they unveil exclusive details about the highly anticipated Ascend conference, June 8 - 11, 2025, at the stunning Rosen Shingle Creek resort in Orlando. You'll get all you need to beat the clock and get ready for the largest Oracle users conference in the world, well in advance.
Discover what sets Ascend apart from other conferences, from hands-on labs and problem-solving sessions to exciting networking opportunities. Hear firsthand how this event fosters groundbreaking collaborations between sponsors and attendees, and learn how to secure the best booth locations now to maximize your presence. Plus, get a sneak peek into the unforgettable experiences awaiting you, including an epic closing party.
Whether you’re a seasoned Oracle partner, user, or new to the scene, this episode is your ultimate guide to making the most of Ascend 2025 by starting your preparations now. Tune in and elevate your Oracle experience!
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Monday Aug 12, 2024
OATUG and OATUG’s podcast production “Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan” brings you an exciting Part 2 of our Ascend 2024 recap, and a whole lot more! We had so much fun recording this information-packed episode, and we’re super excited to share it with you.
Mia Urman, CEO of AuraPlayer, and Oracle Ace Director, has many fascinating stories to tell, starting with her early days at the job she accidentally landed at Oracle and how that led to establishing a company with her own technology patent. Plus, Mia, Carrie, Mohan, and Deborah relive more highlights of Ascend 2024, one of our best annual conferences yet.
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Mohan and Carrie invite Mike Jones, Education Director, to discuss the July 8-12, 2024, “Best of Ascend” LIVE broadcast and reflect on the June 17-20, 2024 Ascend conference in Las Vegas. Now through September, you can still register to access the vast library of Ascend 2024 session recordings PLUS participate in the entire “Best of Ascend” LIVE week July 8 - 12. Sign up now at https://www.oatug.org/attend/ascend2024!
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Guests James Lui, Principal Information Technology Analyst at Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and Erik Benner Vice President of Enterprise Transformation at Mythics Inc. are hosted by Carrie and Mohan, and together we delve into the intricacies of AI. Don’t miss Part 2 of this exciting conversation! Attend Ascend 2024 to explore new career directions in the Oracle universe, with AI sessions that will blow your mind, no matter your role. Register for Ascend 2024, June 17 - 20th in Las Vegas, at www.ascendusersconference.com.
Thursday May 23, 2024
Thursday May 23, 2024
Are you ready to have some fun while learning a lot in the process? Join us as we welcome Ragan Cohn, Executive Director of OATUG, and Janice D’Aloia, Executive Director of OHUG, who will share exciting details about Ascend 2024.
Ascend 2024 is the perfect blend of work and play. Rejuvenate at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, where you can immerse yourself in enriching learning experiences to enhance your career. Connect with fascinating, brilliant people. What we have in store for you simply can’t be beat. Don’t miss out!
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
What's up with AI, y'all? Everyone wants and needs to know, that's for sure. Listen to the Oracle experts talk about it, and find out how you can gain perspective on essential AI strategies by attending the Ascend 2024 conference in Las Vegas at Caesar's Palace, June 17th to 20th.
Thursday May 02, 2024
Thursday May 02, 2024
Listen in on a super informative conversation between Bill Dunham, President of Oracle Applications & Technology Users Group (OATUG), Tim Stofka, President of the Oracle HCM Users Group (OHUG), hosted by Mohan Dutt, representing OATUG, and Carrie Hollack, representing OHUG. Bill Dunham and Tim Stofka will give you a guided tour of the most exciting benefits of attending Ascend 2024. And there are so many of them! Tune in to find out more. "Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan" is facilitated and produced by Deborah Grant, Editor-at-Large of OATUG's Insight Magazine.
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
What a privilege to have Nadia Bendjedou, Vice-President of Product Strategy, E-Business Suite at Oracle as our guest, together with Mike Jones, Director of Education at Oracle Applications & Technology Users Group. Hosted by Mohan Dutt, plus Deborah Grant facilitating, this episode is chock full of information about Oracle's participation at the Ascend 2024 and a whole lot more. Stay tuned to the very end for insights you won't catch anywhere else!
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Meet Heather Hagedorn, Director of Oracle HCM Product Strategy at Oracle, as we talk about the largest Oracle users group conference of the year, Ascend 2024, in Las Vegas at Caesar's Palace on June 17-20th. She'll be there, along with many other movers and shakers from Oracle. Register at www.ascendconference.com for the early bird special discount before April 6th!