Oracle Collaborate conference generates buzz in Las Vegas

The Collaborate conference unites Oracle users and IT decision makers from the three largest user groups focused on Oracle technologies. This year's Collaborate 16 event, April 10 to 14 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, features sessions running the gamut of Oracle applications, databases and middleware tools. 

"We have users with real-life experience presenting at the conference," said David Start, executive committee member on the Independent Oracle Users Group board of directors. "This isn't a sales pitch."

With approximately 6,000 participants taking part in more than 1,200 sessions, there is a lot to learn -- from both presenters and fellow attendees. "You are not just sitting in a room watching slides," said Patricia Dues, president of the Oracle Applications Users Group. "There is an opportunity to interact with the speakers, presenters and Oracle executives."

Aren't able to experience the Collaborate conference in person? Don't worry; from big data and mobile development to the cloud, we have you covered with all the major happenings.

We're also here to help you see what's on the minds of Oracle database and application users who are attending the conference. SearchOracle staff is at Collaborate 16 and will have eyes on social media as the conference unfolds.

Here is a look at what Collaborate conference attendees are chatting about in the Twittersphere.

Keynote speakers

IBM Keynote packed at COLLABORATE 16. #C16LV attendees ready for cloud technology at 8am pic.twitter.com/wGlS4Z2K93

— Jim Conlon (@conlonjimmy) April 12, 2016

IBM keynote speaker Tim Vanderham is on stage! #C16LV #IBMatC16 pic.twitter.com/dLZ1S0rCp4

— Michael Bivona (@MichaelBivona2) April 12, 2016

IOUG Board Member @DavidAStart kicking off the IBM Keynote! #C16LV pic.twitter.com/NmAdWGV5hP

— IOUG (@IOUG) April 12, 2016

JD Edwards goes Cognitive...Keynote session with Tim Vanderham @ Collaborate #C16LV @IBMandOracle pic.twitter.com/kEiMGlMAXa

— Chacko Thomas (@chackothomas) April 12, 2016

Exhibitor floor

It's day two in Vegas - stop by 839 and see what colors we have on today - #c16lv @collab_oaug @EiSTechnologies pic.twitter.com/M51tP2u8uh

— Tom Ericson (@Tom_L_Ericson) April 12, 2016

Booth 1323's massage chairs didn't stay empty for long on day 1 of #C16LV.

They'll be waiting for you on 4/12.... pic.twitter.com/NE86DXPv79

— Core Services (@CoreServicesCo) April 12, 2016

Getting ready to show JD Edwards users EnterpriseOne 9.2 at the brij playday. Booth #401! #C16LV #JDEdwards pic.twitter.com/VU7iqSZRZL

— JD Edwards Blog (@jdedwardsblog) April 12, 2016

The adventures of #workingmom #C16LV pic.twitter.com/QLZAf5lLqS

— Amy Neely Adkins (@aadkins) April 13, 2016

Fun outside of the sessions

Rise and shine @COLLAB_OAUG! Thank you @Chain_Sys for the #gowtheflow #yoga and a relaxing start to day 2 @ #C16LV pic.twitter.com/nPEbHFdTNZ

— eprentise (@eprentise) April 12, 2016

#C16LV#HappyAtCollaborate pic.twitter.com/dCJuuYf9I2

— Ashim (@iamashimc) April 12, 2016

Getting ready with a power breakfast of DIET Dew and Donettes @Julie_M_Holmes @GoHubble #C16LV @COLLAB_OAUG pic.twitter.com/JPGyJpmsrv

— Lori Moore (@elmoore619) April 13, 2016

Visited Paris & Venice this morning #OnlyInVegas #c16lv :) pic.twitter.com/tySr81qi0W

— Yury Velikanov (@yvelik) April 13, 2016

Had a great day with @More4Apps Team Monday @ #C16LV lots of great talks, demos and fun. Come see a demo today & win pic.twitter.com/TRo9semZyv

— Stefan Pecci (@stefanpecci) April 12, 2016

Great time at #C16LV networking event at Skyfall in @DelanoVegas thx to @DSIMobile for being great hosts pic.twitter.com/Z7pYkTGz5q

— CDI Technology (@CDI_TECH) April 12, 2016

Love my #MandalayMornings. #C16LV #eventprofs @ Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino https://t.co/9XHb5UPbRX

— Allison G Dixon (@allisongdixon) April 13, 2016

RT @yvelik: Oracle #ACED dinner @ #C16LV pic.twitter.com/8BE8SPCaCg

— IOUG (@IOUG) April 12, 2016

Fun inside the sessions

Visual Analytics for business foresighted #obiee #C16LV #biwasummit pic.twitter.com/IkqWgACV3R

— Shyam Varan Nath (@shyamvaran) April 13, 2016

Scot Fahrenbruch and Steve Cavanaugh @OracleJDEdwards EnterpriseOne Strategy Council Reports on Mobility at #C16LV pic.twitter.com/Ajfj4uZDHs

— Gary Grieshaber (@garygrieshaber) April 13, 2016

#C16LV #IOUG happy 4 day, early morning session on leadership pic.twitter.com/BStWkPG4Wp

— Gary Gordhamer (@ggordham) April 13, 2016

Standing room only at @cshallahamer session on Incident Analysis Using ASH Data. @IOUG #IOUGeniusCert #C16LV pic.twitter.com/rGX41ZWRFD

— Alfredo Abate (@HeyAlfredoDBA) April 13, 2016

The panel is ready! Have your questions lined up for these amazing #WomenInTechnology! #C16LV @COLLAB_OAUG pic.twitter.com/pCDeoaxRuk

— eprentise (@eprentise) April 13, 2016

Packed house at 7am learning best practices to secure enterprises from Mark Weatherford @QuestUserGroup #C16LV pic.twitter.com/yukqaSdIC0

— Charles Knapp (@charlesknapp2) April 13, 2016