2008 Conference Program

The Conference Speaker Program of the National Conference Series 2008 is held over two days at both Perth and Gold Coast and will feature two Workshops the day after each conference. Members do not have to be registered to attend the conference to attend the workshops as they are optional extras. You will need to book and pay separately for these workshops by completing the appropriate details on the Conference Registration form.

The Conference in Perth will commence on 6 October and conclude on 7 October; the Conference on the Gold Coast will commence on 13 October and conclude on 14 October.

Each day consists of a number of plenary sessions presented by keynote speakers, plus streamed concurrent sessions: Development; Applications; Database Administration; Business; Siebel (Gold Coast Only); Hyperion; and Vendor (this is more marketing orientated).

A networking session will be held on the conclusion of the first day, followed by an optional conference dinner (Gold Coast only).

The trade exhibition will be held from 8.00am to 5.00pm on each day. All catering will take place in this area.

Featured Keynote and Invited Speakers

We are pleased to announce that the following speakers have confirmed they will be presenting a paper at the Perth and/or Gold Coast Conferences. For an overview of their profile, paper abstract and bio please click on the appropriate link.

David Barkess - Oracle
Kamal Brar - HP
Tim S Hall - Oracle-Base.com
Alyssa Johnson - Solution Beacon
Tom Kyte - Oracle
Mike Lehmann - Oracle
Dylan Larson - Intel
Rich Niemiec - TUSC
David Peake - Oracle
Roland Slee - Oracle
Barry Matthews - Oracle

Workshops - Gold Coast

1. JDeveloper
2. Administering R12 and Focus on R12 Financials

These two excellent full day workshops are being provided as an optional extra to the Conferences and therefore attract a separate fee .The fee includes the tutorial, papers (if applicable), and refreshments, depending on length of workshop.

You will need to book and pay separately for these workshops by completing the appropriate details on the Conference Registration form. You do not need to be registered for the conference to attend.

To obtain the full details on each workshop please click onto Workshop Program Gold Coast. BOOK EARLY TO SAVE YOUR SPOT AS PLACES ARE LIMITED

Oracle Hands on Workshop

Oracle offers free tools and best practices on how to migrate 3rd-party databases and their related applications to the Oracle Technology Platform.
A half day Free workshop will be held on the day following each conference:

Perth - 8 October
Sheraton Perth Hotel
207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA 6000
Room: Golden Ballroom South

Gold Coast - 15 October
Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise
2807 Gold Coast Highway, Surfers Paradise Qld 4217
Room: Phoenix room

To find out more and to join this free hands-on workshop click on Register Now

Daily Programs

The daily program for Perth and Gold Coast will be available for downloading once papers have been reviewed and accepted and the paper placed into an appropriate session slot. The program will change a number of times so please ensure you always have the most up-to-date version.

Perth 6-7 October at Sheraton Perth Hotel(last updated 2 October 2008)
Gold Coast 13-14 October at Conrad Jupiters Broadbeach(last updated 9 October 2008)

Session Descriptions and Speakers

This contains an index, in alphabetical order, of all speakers and their papers followed by the abstract of all selected papers, to allow you to pick and choose the most relevant and suitable presentations you need to attend.

Perth (last updated 2 October 2008)
Gold Coast (last updated 9 October 2008)

Social Program

WELCOME RECEPTION – PERTH & GOLD COAST

Relax, network and catch up with friends and your peers. The Welcome Reception will be held in the exhibition area at the end of the first day at both conferences.

Guests will receive canapés and drinks, plus the opportunity to win some prizes.

Perth
6 October 2008
Sheraton Perth
Golden Ballroom North and Foyers 1 & 2
4.45pm – 6.00pm
Hosted by AUSOUG and OAUG

Gold Coast
13 October
Conrad Jupiters
Gold Coast rooms and Pavilion foyer
4.45pm – 6.00pm
Hosted by AUSOUG and OAUG

The Welcome Reception is an entitlement for those delegates who registered for the full conference only. All other delegates and guests are required to pay $45.00 if they wish to attend.

CONFERENCE DINNER – GOLD COAST

After a highly successful function in Melbourne in 2007, we will be holding a Conference Dinner for attendees of the Gold Coast Conference. This will be held on the first night (Monday 13 October) in the Conrad Jupiters Pavilion Marque. This 'not to be missed' dinner will be an optional extra for ONLY $75 (inc GST) per person. Once again, this is only because it will be very heavily subsidized by AUSOUG/OAUG. Guests will receive canapés on arrival, a three course meal and beverages (wine, beer and soft drinks).

Dress: Smart casual
Time: 7.00 pre-dinner; 7.30pm – 11.00pm dinner
Venue: Pavilion Marque, Conrad Jupiters Broadbeach QLD

Book via the Registration Form . Tickets are limited so please book early and avoid disappointment.

Disclaimer

The Conference Organisers reserve the right to change speakers, events and/or session times, dates, prices and other details as deemed necessary.