Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan - Oracle's Nadia Bendjedou - Season 2 - Episode 11

Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan - Ascend 2025 Wrap Up with Mike Jones, OATUG Director of Education - Season 2 - Episode 15

Everybody, here's the Ascend 2025 Wrap Up Show! For those who attended Ascend 2025 - remember, you can access recordings of the over 200 sessions via your conference app, including many AI sessions covering a wide scope of user experiences, through September 15, 2025. In this episode, our hosts Carrie Hollack and Mohan Dutt are joined by Mike Jones, Director of Education at OATUG, and Deborah Grant, Editor-at-Large of Insight Magazine to reflect on highlights from ASCEND 2025. Together they recap key sessions, community takeaways, and the vibrant energy of this year’s conference—while looking ahead to the many opportunities for year-round engagement within our powerful global Oracle community of users, vendors, and individuals.

Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan - Gaurav Sehgal and Jason Genovese's Ascend 2025 Guide - Season 2 - Episode 14

Tune in to the latest episode of "Ascend! with Carrie and Mohan" for an inside look at the upcoming Ascend 2025 conference in Orlando, June 8 - 11th! Join Jason Genovese, IT Director at Garland Independent School District and ERP expert, as he shares his insights from the OATUG Customer Support Council, highlights must-attend E-Business Suite sessions—including strategy, enterprise command centers, AI integration, and data migration—and offers smart tips for navigating the exhibitor hall and connecting with vendors. You’ll also hear from Gaurav Sehgal, Solution Architect at KloudStage and a 20-year Oracle veteran and HCM Cloud community co-chair, as he spotlights key HCM Cloud sessions, customer case studies, power hours, and the latest in AI-driven reporting. Gaurav brings his best advice for networking, volunteering, and making the most of the conference experience. Don’t miss this essential guide for anyone attending—get expert strategies, session previews, and networking tips to help you ascend to new heights with Oracle in Orlando!

Presidents Brian Pellegrin and Tim Stofka Talk About Ascend 2025 and More! - Season 2 - Episode 13

In this engaging episode of Ascend! with Carrie and Mohan, we sit down with OATUG President Brian Pellegrin and OHUG President Tim Stofka to discuss the dynamic landscape of our Oracle user groups and the pivotal role of community in today’s hybrid work environment. They provide a comprehensive overview of what attendees can expect at Ascend 2025, taking place from June 8–11 at the luxurious Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida. Ascend 2025 promises a rich agenda filled with educational sessions, networking opportunities, and insights into the latest Oracle technologies. Whether you’re an IT professional, business analyst, or HR specialist, this conference offers valuable takeaways to enhance your Oracle journey. Brian and Tim emphasize the unique benefits of attending in person, from hands-on workshops to face-to-face interactions with industry experts. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your Oracle experience. Learn more and register at ascendusersconference.com [https://www.ascendusersconference.com/].

Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan - Called to Create Change? Beth McLaughlin Shares Insights - Season 2 - Episode 12

Beth McLaughlin, Director of Organizational Change Management at UHY’s Transformation Practice, shares sharp insights on navigating organizational change. Discover what it takes to lead with clarity in chaotic times—and how attending Ascend 2025 can give you the foresight and tools to stay ahead.

Ascend! with Carrie & Mohan - Oracle's Nadia Bendjedou - Season 2 - Episode 11

We’re joined by Nadia Bendjedou, Vice President of Product Strategy for Oracle E-Business Suite, and Mike Jones, Director of Education at OATUG—plus so much more! Don’t miss this episode packed with insider insights on Oracle, educational sessions, and hands-on workshops coming to Ascend 2025, happening June 8–11, 2025.