Frequently Asked Questions

The Independent Oracle Users Group (IOUG) (formerly, International Oracle Users Group), the Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG) and Quest International Users Group (Quest) are leveraging their collective strengths to host a leading technology and applications forum for the Oracle community.

COLLABORATE 06
April 23 – 27, 2006
Gaylord Opryland Resort
Nashville , TN

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1. Are the three organizations merging? No - there are no plans to merge these three organizations. With Oracle’s acquisition of PeopleSoft, the groups feel there is great value in leveraging the collective strength of the organizations in a single, collaborative and comprehensive event for the Oracle community. COLLABORATE 06 offers you access to more exhibitors, Oracle representatives and other users. You also have access to more educational sessions, but each organization will still have their own “forum” within the event and will plan educational content and networking activities geared specifically to their respective communities.
   
   
2. Will each group still be hosting their own annual events? No – each organization will be offering education and networking opportunities jointly at COLLABORATE 06 instead of holding a separate annual event. Therefore, IOUG Live!, OAUG Connection Point ® and the Quest Conference & Expo will not be held separately in addition to COLLABORATE 06.
   
   
3. Can I access all three organizations’ education/events? Yes – each organization’s members will provide conference information through their native channels (i.e., IOUG Web site; OAUG Web site; Quest Web site). By registering for one event, access to each organization’s educational content and offerings is included . However, you must register directly with your affiliated organization to receive accurate communications pertinent to your product line/area of interest. Online registration will be provided by November 2005 through each organization individually. Please look to the IOUG Web site for more information at www.ioug.org.
   
   
4. How will this event be different than each group hosting its own event? As in previous years, each group will be holding their own user-driven training. However, attendees will benefit from expanded networking opportunities, access to the full breadth of solutions providers in the exhibit hall and the choice to attend a greater number of educational sessions offered by the other groups. And, you will benefit from a seamless attendee experience including one combined conference program to reference.
   
   
5. What is a co-located event? Co-location is an industry term to describe multiple, separate events located in the same city and venue over a period of time. The IOUG, the OAUG and Quest will continue to target separate audiences and be marketed independently of one another. However, by joining forces at COLLABORATE 06, there is an opportunity for access to the greater Oracle community and to encourage attendees to leverage this “ultimate customer experience.”
   
   
6. If I am interested in only database administration topics will I still have as many options? Yes – each group will feature their own education offerings on their respective Web sites for attendees to search for sessions in their specific area of interest. The forum will feature content and tracks specific to Oracle database and applications customers and professionals, in addition to JD Edwards and PeopleSoft applications users.
   
   
7. If I am interested in exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities, who do I contact? If you were a previous exhibitor at the IOUG, OAUG or Quest events, you can contact the same person you have worked with in past years. Exhibit/sponsorship sales contacts are as follows:
   IOUG: Scott Narug, Sales Manager: scott_narug@ioug.org
   OAUG: Denise Quashie, Conference Manager: dquashie@meetingepectations.com
   Quest: Ross Brown, Sales and Exhibit Manager: ross.brown@questdirect.org
   
   
8. How much will the event cost? For budgeting purposes, plan on early bird rates for members in the range of $1,200 and non-member rates in the range of $1,700. Please check back at www.ioug.org for registration fees to be posted.
   
   
9. Where is COLLABORATE 06 taking place? – COLLABORATE 06 is being held April 23-27, 2006, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee. Please refer to the registration page for information on making your hotel reservations. The discounted guest room rate at the Gaylord Opryland Resort is USD $175 plus a USD $10 resort fee per night . The resort fee includes: unlimited high speed internet access, local phone calls, toll-free and credit card calls (up to 20 minutes per call), bottled water (2 per guest room per day), complimentary daily newspaper, access to the resorts state-of-the-art fitness center and use of their cyber café.
   
   
10. Is Oracle participating in COLLABORATE 06? Yes – Oracle Corporation will be present in the exhibit hall featuring product demonstrations. Oracle will also be sharing information with attendees via keynote presentations and educational sessions.
    
    
11. How many people are anticipated to be in attendance? More than 5,000 Oracle, JD Edwards and PeopleSoft customers, professionals and users are expected to be in attendance at COLLABORATE 06.
    
    
12. Will other PeopleSoft user groups be involved in the event? Former PeopleSoft customers and user group members are welcome to attend COLLABORATE 06. There will be specific curriculum targeted toward the PeopleSoft customer and Oracle will also be focused on providing sessions and solutions for this community.