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Please Note: Spaces to this event are limited so whilst we welcome the Partner network, priority will be given to customers. We may need to restrict Partner registrations closer to the event date to accommodate University attendees.

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Tuesday, 21 October

Oracle Higher Education User Community

By Helen Robinson, Nigel Thomas

Get ready to connect with other Oracle Higher Education users, share insights, and learn from each other at this awesome event!

Date and time

Location

Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre

53 Edgbaston Park Road Birmingham B15 2RS United Kingdom

Agenda

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Registration and Refreshments

Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre, University of Birmingham

10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

Welcome and Update from University of Birmingham and Oracle

Stella Poole - Head of Core Systems

Nigel Thomas - Director for UK Higher Education

Stella Poole, Head of Core Systems will open the day and welcome the User Community to University of Birmingham. Nigel Thomas will provide an update to Oracle's continual engagement within the Highe...

10:20 AM - 11:10 AM

Oracle AI

John Menhinick - Senior Director, AI Business Value

Oracle delivers AI built for business, helping you make better decisions faster and empowering your workforce to work more effectively. With predictive and generative AI and AI agents embedded in Ora...

11:10 AM - 11:30 AM

Refreshments Break

11:30 AM - 12:10 PM

Product Strategy Update

Steve Brawn - Director of Product Strategy

Lucas Heymens - Director of Product Strategy

Steve and Lucas are both Directors of Product Strategy at Oracle, where they work closely with colleges and universities globally to understand how the business, education, and research needs of high...

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM - 2:10 PM

Hints and Tips - Getting the most out of your investment with Oracle Cloud

Kim Wells - Solution Consultant

Neil Pardoe - Solution Consultant

Join Kim Wells and Neil Pardoe as they build on the AI session from the morning, providing additional insights on what’s “out of the box and the potential of the wider capability”. They will also exp...

2:10 PM - 3:10 PM

Product Development Update

Rebecca Maxwell -Director, Product Development - HCM

Michiel Aalpoel - Director, Product Development - ERP

Following on from our September CloudWorld event our Fusion Product Management Team will be joining our next HE Community Event to share more information with you. Expect more information about our A...

3:10 PM - 4:00 PM

Oracle Success Navigator

Johnny Needham - Cloud Adoption Director

Whether you’re just starting your journey to the cloud or are looking to innovate in new areas, you need the right tools to successfully reach your goals. Infused with insights from more than 10,000 ...

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Wrap up and Close

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Highlights

7 hours
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Welcome to the Oracle Higher Education User Community event!

Date: 21st October 2025

Location: University of Birmingham - Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre

Come join us for a day filled with insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and engaging discussions tailored specifically for higher education professionals engaged with back-office applications. Whether you're an existing Oracle Cloud customer, or interested in reviewing your current applications, this event is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their skills and knowledge of Oracle's solutions in the education sector. Don't miss out on this fantastic chance to connect with like-minded individuals and learn from industry experts. See you there!

Organised by

Helen Robinson, Nigel Thomas

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