Networking Opportunities

Networking Events at COLLABORATE 10

It's more important than ever to develop and maintain business contacts. COLLABORATE 10's formal and informal networking events allow you to make new, valuable relationships you can turn to long after the conference is over. Don't miss out on these opportunities:

IOUG Forum Exclusive Networking Events

IOUG Welcome Event (hosted by the SIGs)
Join us on Sunday evening to kick-off the COLLABORATE 10 conference. The IOUG will welcome you to the event and provide a general IOUG update, as well as acknowledge IOUG Award winners. Attendees can also mix and mingle while helping to create art on canvases that will be donated to hospitals for display during the fun-filled activity, PaintFest.

COLLABORATE 10 Networking Events

Welcome Reception in the Exhibitor Showcase
Monday, April 19, 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Join us Monday to mingle with attendees across all three groups and meet face-to-face with leading Oracle solution providers during the opening night of the Exhibitor Showcase. Hundreds of exhibitors -- brought to you by the IOUG, OAUG and Quest -- to answer questions about their services, products and ideas that can integrate with and improve your existing Oracle environments will be on hand during the evening. Complimentary drinks and hor d'oeuvres will be provided.

Happy Hour in the Exhibitor Showcase
Tuesday, April 20, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy complimentary drinks and hor d'oeuvres before you head out to explore Vegas's nightlife Tuesday evening at an exclusive cocktail party in the Exhibitor Showcase. COLLABORATE 10 exhibitors will be ready and waiting to mingle, while you learn more about the complementary products and services available to increase the return on your Oracle investment.

COLLABORATE 10 Party
Wednesday, April 21, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Mandalay Bay Pool

After diving into COLLABORATE’s technical sessions all week, relax by the Mandalay Bay Beach! Enjoy light hor d’oeuvres and a cash bar, while networking with colleagues in this cool environment.

Women in Technology Forum
The Women in Technology Forum has been so popular in years past that we’re bringing it back again this year! Join us for all the Women in Technology events to share lively stories and advice based on the experiences of women working in technology. Whether you are a woman who is interested hearing about others' experiences, or a man wanting to learn more, these events are open to all.

Women in Technology Luncheon
more information coming soon!

Women in Technology Networking Breakfast
Keep the Women in Technology interaction going at this laid-back, roundtable-style continental breakfast, where you can enjoy real face-time and quality discussions with your fellow attendees -- we’re sure you’ll make a connection you’ll want to keep beyond your trip to Las Vegas.

Women in Technology Panel
This culmination of the week’s Women in Technology events gives you exclusive time to participate in a town-hall style discussion with a distinguished panel of women.

Birds of a Feather Meetings
Of all the intangible benefits you’ll experience, one of the most important -- and longest lasting -- is your ability to have spontaneous conversations and discuss shared interests with other attendees. During lunch time Monday through Wednesday, be sure to take advantage of our "Birds of a Feather" tables in the Exhibitor Showcase, designed to make networking on some of your most important topics easier.

Monday, April 19, 2010
11:45 am – 1:15 pm
 Networking by Geography

Tuesday, April 20 & Wednesday, April 21, 2010
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Networking by Education Track

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