WELCOME TO THE ORACLE UTILITIES USERS GROUP
OUUG 2024 CONFERENCE
JW MARRIOTT
AUSTIN, TEXAS
MARCH 26-28, 2024
COLLABORATIVE CO-LOCATED EVENTS
Both events will be held at the JW Marriott in Austin, Texas. Click HERE for Austin flight destination options.
Oracle Utilities Edge Customer Conference – Monday & Tuesday, March 25 & 26, 2024 (Event registration on Sunday evening March 24, 2024)
Oracle Utilities Users Group Conference (OUUG) – Tuesday Evening, Wednesday & Thursday, March 26-28, 2024
The Oracle Utilities Edge Customer Conference event is separate from the OUUG Users Group Conference, though traditionally held in conjunction with OUUG for in-person events, and used to present Product Roadmaps and to solicit feedback from customers. Invitations & registration information for this Oracle Utilities Edge Customer event is forthcoming under separate cover from your Oracle representative and registration is handled separately from this OUUG website (click here).
If you desire more information regarding contacts for your specific Oracle Energy and Water Product User Group Community, please navigate to the CONTACT US page. Please note that with your OUUG registration you can attend any product group sessions, but for registration purposes we need you aligned with a primary product group for planning purposes.
DOWNLOAD 2024 OUUG CONFERENCE MOBILE APP!
Download the conference mobile app to stay up-to-date on all things OUUG during the week!
Download from the Apple App Store or Google Play. The search keyword is: OUUG CONFERENCE.
To logon to the app use: Email Address Used for Registration & password is Your Last Name (case sensitive)
DOWNLOAD & WIN! Winners announced throughout the conference for OUUG swag, Oracle Red Bull F1 Racing gear & VIP packages for Wednesday night’s Speakeasy Austin event… meet Rock & Country recording artist Joel Gibson Jr. in person for photos & autographs.
2024 OUUG Mobile App allows you to create “My Agenda,” see who’s here, network/chat with fellow attendees, share event photos, locate sessions via interactive map, online polls & more!
ANNOUNCING OUUG KEYNOTE SPEAKER... Joseph Michelli
OUUG is pleased to welcome Joseph A. Michelli, Ph.D., an internationally sought-after speaker and New York Times #1 bestselling author who transfers his knowledge of exceptional business practices in ways that develop joyful and productive workplaces with a focus on customer experience. His insights encourage leaders and frontline workers for the likes of organizations including Starbucks, Mercedes-Benz, Zappos, AirBnB, Godiva Chocolate & Seattle’s famous Pike Place Fish Market, to grow and invest passionately in all aspects of their lives. Dr. Michelli’s latest book is Stronger Through Adversity: World-Class Leaders Share Pandemic-Tested Lessons on Thriving During the Toughest Challenges. Imagine having an expert in customer service, client experience design, employee engagement, and leadership. That is the Michelli Experience.
This keynote address & welcome ceremonies officially kicks off OUUG 2024 on Wednesday, March 28, 2024 at 8:30am.
Thank you to Sure Power Consulting for underwriting this year’s OUUG keynote speaker.
OFFERING 70+ SESSIONS! 2024 OUUG AGENDA POSTED
The 2024 OUUG Schedule & Agenda has now been posted! Thank you to all the customers, partners & Oracle staff that have volunteered to present some of the best OUUG sessions yet! Lots of new developments to be shared around:
Cloud/Technology/Analytics
Customer Experience & Billing Solutions
Advanced Meter Solutions
Oracle Field Service
Grid Management Solutions
Work and Asset Management
Session speakers have been contacted via email regarding Speaker Guidelines and instructions for registration (for customers/partners/Oracle) & onsite meeting space set-up, etc. If you have any questions, please contact info@OUUG.org ASAP. For information recap, visit the SPEAKERS page.
* One free speaker registration per session; applies to customer presenters only. And all partner sponsor presentations must be co-presented with an Oracle customer.
OUUG CUSTOMER & PARTNER AWARD NOMINATIONS
Nominations are now open for the 2024 OUUG Customer Excellence and Partner Pacesetter awards! It only requires a brief few paragraphs outlining what makes this partner or customer so remarkable…such as number of sites or users brought live in an incredible short amount of time, substantial savings realized or other industry metrics (e.g., safety, customer service, restoration times, etc.), new technologies/processes/methodologies deployed, etc. ALL NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY FEBRUARY 1, 2024 with the awards being announced at the 2024 OUUG Opening Ceremonies on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Submit to info@OUUG.org.
Nomination Deadline: February 1, 2024
CONGRATULATIONS TO 2023 OUUG AWARD WINNERS!
OFFICIAL CONFERENCE HOTEL
OUUG Room Block & Hotel SOLD OUT
Located in the heart of downtown Austin, the JW Marriott Austin offers luxury comfort and sophisticated amenities. The urban resort features an on-site spa, outdoor rooftop pool, room service, seven bars, four restaurants, Starbucks® and the largest guest rooms in the city with floor-to-ceiling windows. Home of the new downtown concept, Dean’s Italian Steakhouse is the perfect mix of classic steakhouse and Italian favorites. Grab a bite at the ever-popular Burger Bar, a food truck concept without the wheels, or lounge on the rooftop at Edge Rooftop + Bar, with cocktails and picturesque views of the Texas State Capitol and Lady Bird Lake. The hotel is located just steps from the best attractions and entertainment options Austin has to offer and features more than 120,000 square feet of flexible meeting space with a wide variety of AV equipment and easy access to the Austin Convention Center. Indulge in an upscale getaway at JW Marriott Austin.
The discounted room rate for this Four-Star hotel is $369 + tax/night (King or Double Queen). The OUUG discounted room block is now full and hotel is SOLD OUT as of March 1, 2024; below are some area overflow hotels within walking distance (there is not a room block or code you need to use). Cancellation of any guest room is subject to one night’s room & tax if cancellation occurs within 48-hours of arrival date and the early departure fee is one night’s room & tax. Check-in is 3:00pm & checkout is 11:00am.
JW MARRIOTT AUSTIN
110 East 2nd Street
Austin, Texas USA, 78701
+1-888-236-2427
+1 512-474-4777
GETTING HERE: The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is located only 6.6 miles for the hotel.
Curate your stay HERE.
Views virtual tour of the hotel HERE.
Marriott Guest Policy: The well-being of our guests and associates is of paramount importance. We encourage our guests to review all federal, state, and local permitted traveler guidance before making a hotel reservation and before travel, as this guidance is being updated frequently. Learn more HERE.
NEARBY OVERFLOW HOTELS:
OUUG EVENING ACTIVITIES
TUESDAY, March 26, 2024 @ 5:00PM – 8:00PM / JW Marriott Austin
Prior to the start of the conference, join us for a casual Vendor Night Welcome Reception & Expo*; a great way to kick-off your conference networking opportunities with fellow colleagues, partners & the Oracle team. And the ‘Dillo racing is back! Guests will enjoy appetizers & refreshments as they visit the Vendor Expo and meet Oracle Utilities solution & service providers. RVSP to attend during online registration.
**Conference registration for all attendees will also take place at this time.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2024 @ 6:00PM – 9:00PM / Speakeasy Austin **NEW LOCATION**
Following the conference day, attendees will join us at the nearby iconic Speakeasy Austin (.2 miles, 2 blocks walking distance from the JW Marriott or you can catch shuttles we are providing). Located in the very historic Kreisle Building, which was built in the 1870’s, Speakeasy has been continuously serving up great live music and great cocktails since 1997. Considered Austin’s original “swanky joint, Speakeasy is composed of three levels; the Music Lounge, the Bowling Mezzanine (which overlooks the Music Lounge stage) and the Ballroom, the Kabaret Room and the rooftop lounge. Take a walk up 59 steps to our famous covered outdoor spot in Austin to take in the romantic view of the downtown skyline, Terrace59.
Guests will enjoy live music with Country & Rock recording artist Joel Gibson Jr., regional food stations, a hosted bar and the opportunity to roam the multi-story 1920’s them venue and the rooftop deck.
Located walking distance (2 blocks from hotel), shuttles will also be provided to/from the event location & hotel. Wristband Required for Admittance; casual attire. RVSP to attend during online registration.
Guests welcomed with a Guest/Spouse registration (purchased during the online OUUG registration process; for Oracle customer use only ).
Hosted by OUUG Presenting Level Sponsors.
AUSTIN TEXAS. KNOWN FOR THE MUSIC. AND SO MUCH MORE.
Put the Live Music Capital of the World® on your playlist! What you hear is true. With vibrant entertainment and culture, inspiring cuisine and stunning outdoor settings, Austin lets you create a soundtrack all your own. Austin is the home to more than 250 music venues, a vibrant arts scene, amazing restaurants (world-famous BBQ!), an abundance of outdoor activities, and incredible history.
As the capital of Texas, the Lone Star state, Austin was named the #1 place in the US to live in 2018 by U.S. News & Report, and also adopted “Silicon Hills” as a nickname in the 1990s due to a rapid influx of technology and development companies. Learn more at www.AustinTexas.org.
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