SATURDAY
June 24, 2023
Kathleen McCasland Community Service Day | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration | 12:00 - 12:20 p.m. Bus to MHBH | 12:20 – 12:50 p.m. Lunch & Orientation | 12:50 – 4:50 p.m. Service Project | 4:50 p.m. Bus to Gaylord Rockies Hotel
This year, ODTUG has partnered with Mile High Behavioral Health Care at the Aurora Day Resource Center for our community service day project. Based in Aurora, Colorado, MHBHC is a nonprofit relief agency that provides a caring, seamless continuum of behavioral healthcare to those in need. Who they serve:
- Veterans, women, men, LGBTQ+ individuals, single-parent families, men and women living with HIV, transgender and gender-expansive individuals, and youth
- Those with mental health and substance use issues and co-occurring disorders
- Individuals with trauma, relationship issues, gay men's wellness issues, those experiencing homelessness, and youth struggling to find their way
- Transgender and gender-expansive individuals
- VA-eligible single women and families who are experiencing homelessness
- Families who are experiencing homeless
- Youth living in motels in Aurora
- Youth who are runaway, living without a home
- Individuals returning to the community from incarceration
The Aurora Day Resource Center provides:
- Housing assistance, employment services, financial literacy, and other resources
- Computer lab and clothing
- Hygiene items, showers, laundry, and sleeping bays
- Breakfast and lunch
- Mail, document retention, and medication storage
- Dental, medical and behavioral healthcare services
- Job readiness training program
ODTUG Kscope attendees will be sorting donations in their different categories, cleaning, painting, and working in the garden.
Sign up today! Space is limited.
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SUNDAY
June 25, 2023
Oracle Sunday Symposiums | 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Aurora Ballroom C & Aurora Ballroom D
ODTUG Kscope is the only conference that gives you an entire day of learning at no additional cost. Sunday Symposiums are all about you getting extra time with Oracle Corporation experts, product managers, and development leaders. Don't miss this opportunity to kick off your week with incredible content. Sunday Symposiums include APEX, Database Engineering and Development, EPM, Analytics, and Essbase.
Dodeca Symposium | 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. and 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Crest 3
The ODTUG Kscope23 Dodeca Symposium is packed with tips and tricks, technical product information, and real-world case studies presented by Dodeca Spreadsheet Management System customers. Dodeca Version 8 introduced EssJet technology as well as other game-changing features. The Applied OLAP team will share insider information about recently introduced features, and details of the short and long term Dodeca roadmap. This is also a great opportunity to ask questions and to give us your feedback.
Dodeca Spreadsheet Management System customers are eager to share how they are saving significant time creating innovative spreadsheet solutions. Easily replicated applications reduce cost and risk. Several of well-known Dodeca customers will share case studies during the session and will be glad to answer questions about their experiences.
This symposium will benefit you whether you are an existing customer or just wondering why Dodeca'a customers are so enthusiastic about their successful implementations.
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Newcomers’ Orientation | 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. | Crest 4
New to ODTUG or to ODTUG Kscope? Join us for a short meeting and get some ideas on how to maximize the week AND your investment in the conference and user group. Meet other first-year attendees and expand your network of peers. Hear from members of the ODTUG Board of Directors and Conference Committee. Get some pointers on what to include on YOUR schedule for ODTUG Kscope23. We hope to see you there!
Welcome Reception – Welcome To The Bluegrass City Of The West! | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Aurora Exhibit Hall 3
Sunshine, camping, hiking, and bluegrass! Every town in Colorado has a venue, stage, pub, or brewery that features bluegrass music. Come jam with peers, chat with vendors, and socialize with friends as we celebrate the start of a fun week at ODTUG Kscope23 in Aurora, CO!
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Geek Game Night | 8:30 p.m. til you can't play anymore
Are you ready to use your brain for fun? We've got the Geek Games!
Poker | Aurora Ballroom B
The stakes are a mile high at the evening poker tournament. Come wager at a game of chance, or is it skill?
Werewolf | Aurora Ballroom C
Hosted by Edward Roske, Argano – Werewolf has become a fun part of ODTUG Kscope's annual networking and connecting experience. This year we'll be hosting two nights of Werewolf. If you've never played this interactive party game of deduction and deceit, it's easy to learn. The best way to catch on is to show up and play! Many attendees agree that playing Werewolf (even in lieu of sleep) is the most fun they have at ODTUG Kscope. Make sure you arrive at 8:30 p.m. Sunday night for the first game. All you need to bring is yourself! Whether you're looking for fun, connections, a break, or for no discernible reason at all. Just be sure to join us!
MONDAY
June 26, 2023
General Session | 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. | Aurora Ballroom A
Start your Monday with the General Session, sponsored by Applied OLAP, and be inspired by our keynote presentation, Winning with Data: The Power of Sport Analytics to Revolutionize Performance and Drive Success. This can't-miss session is presented by Oracle Analytics Senior Director Product Strategy Carrie Nielsen and Vertice Cloud Chief Data Science Officer Abi Giles-Haigh.
In this session, Carrie and Abi will demonstrate the power of analytics in the sports arena. Join them to learn about the exciting, fast paced Oracle Red Bull Racing technology story and how an F1 racing simulator showcases how Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) collects, organizes, and analyzes data. Learn more.
Immediately following the General Session, you will have the opportunity to jump into the F1 racing simulator in the exhibit hall, to experience firsthand how integrating data and analytics helps you make important decisions. You will not want to miss the opportunity to compete against F1 World Champion Max Verstappen’s fastest lap and analyze the telemetry collected real-time to improve your driving.
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Happy Hour | 5:15– 6:15 p.m. | Aurora Exhibit Hall 3
Immediately following the last session on Monday, enjoy this "Tot-ally Loaded Tater Tot" Happy Hour and mix and mingle with our ODTUG Kscope23 partners.
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Community Night Events | 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Join your fellow ODTUGers for Community Night events. Bond with your peers and meet new friends in a fun environment.
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Lip Sync Battle & Karaoke | 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. | Aurora Ballroom A
Back by popular demand, the Lip Sync Battle is back! This epic showdown pits peers against each other for lip sync bragging rights. Lip sync alone or with a group. Better at singing in the shower than lip syncing? No problem! After the lip sync battle we'll turn up the karaoke microphones for you to belt out your best shower tune. Prepare to be entertained!
Open Mic Night | 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. | Aurora Ballroom D
Open Mic Night is for everyone: APEX, Database, EPM, and Analytics – anyone! Open Mic night puts the spotlight on YOU! Attendees – all attendees, not just speakers – are invited to take the stage to showcase the cool features, applications, and other techie-type things you’re currently working with. We’re giving you the opportunity to try out the other side of the mic in a fun and casual atmosphere. Each person gets five minutes at the podium to demo your awesome app/feature/idea (no slides allowed), followed by a few minutes of audience Q&A. For having the guts to stand up and speak, every participant will have the chance to take home the title of “Best Overall Presentation”, “Best Newcomer”, or “Most Entertaining”. Arrive a few minutes early to sign up for a spot. Come support your peers and hear what your fellow Kscope23 attendees are doing.
Werewolf | 10:30 p.m. | Aurora Ballroom C
Hosted by Edward Roske, Argano – Werewolf has become a fun part of ODTUG Kscope's annual networking and connecting experience. This year we'll be hosting two nights of Werewolf. If you've never played this interactive party game of deduction and deceit, it's easy to learn. The best way to catch on is to show up and play! Many attendees agree that playing Werewolf (even in lieu of sleep) is the most fun they have at ODTUG Kscope. All you need to bring is yourself! Whether you're looking for fun, connections, a break, or for no discernible reason at all. Just be sure to join us!
TUESDAY
June 27, 2023
Lunch & Learn | 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
ODTUG Kscope23 will feature Lunch and Learn panels with Oracle ACE Directors 
and Oracle ACE Pros 
and Oracle ACE Associates 
who are designated by Oracle Corporation as Oracle community enthusiasts and advocates. A substantial number of these professionals are attending and speaking at ODTUG Kscope23. Grab your lunch at 12:15 p.m. in Aurora Exhibit Hall 3, and join one of the information-packed sessions led by a panel of Oracle ACE Directors and ACE Pros and ACE Associates . Bring your questions; these are the people with the answers!
Happy Hour | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Aurora Exhibit Hall 3
Whether you are an old hippie or a young professional, you do not want to miss our Mile High City Happy Hour! We've got your munchies covered! This is also your time to seek out solutions for your business needs with our ODTUG Kscope23 partners! Oh, and did we mention there will be puppies?
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WEDNESDAY
June 28, 2023
Women in Technology (WIT) Lunch | 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. | Aurora Ballroom B
Attend one of the most dynamic gatherings of the year—the ODTUG Kscope23 Women in Technology event, to be held on Wednesday, June 28. Join both women and men in a meaningful experience that sheds light on WIT issues and solutions.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. You must have a full conference pass to register for this event. Lunch is provided.
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Enchantment Under the Sea Party | 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. | Downtown Aquarium
Dress in your 50's best and join us for the Enchantment Under the Sea Dance at the Downtown Aquarium, Denver. Explore the magical aquatic life and dance the night away to the amazing Diamond Empire Band! Buses leave from the Gaylord Rockies at 6:15 p.m. Be there or be square!
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THURSDAY
June 29, 2023
Hands-on Training and Deep Dives | 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
End your amazing week with the track of your choice and the subject experts who make learning and solving problems so much fun.
Hands-on Training:
- Analytics
- APEX
- Database Engineering & Development
- Emerging Technologies
- EPM
- Extending Oracle Cloud Applications
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Deep Dives:
- Analytics
- APEX
- Core & Database
- Emerging Technologies
- EPM
- Modern App Development