Ascend 2025: Event Recap and Highlights
Author: Pramod Alluri | 5 min read | June 27, 2025
Did You Catch the Vibes at Ascend 2025 in Florida? We Sure Did!
OATUG and OHUG’s Ascend Conference 2025 brought together the brightest minds, biggest ideas, and boldest energy from across the Oracle ecosystem. Held in sunny Florida, Ascend 2025 was more than a conference—it was an experience. From golf swings to spin wins, cloud strategies to LEGO-CY moments, Datavail brought the perfect mix of expertise and excitement. Here’s a look at our favourite highlights.
About Ascend 2025
Presented by the Oracle Applications & Technology Users Group (OATUG) and the Oracle HCM Users Group (OHUG), Ascend 2025 was once again the go-to event for Oracle users, experts, and innovators. This year’s event created space for in-depth learning, real-world problem-solving, and human connection—exactly what today’s Oracle community needs.
Datavail at Ascend 2025
Our booth (#503) was hard to miss — decked out in retro 80s flair and packed with high-value conversations, giveaways, and a whole lot of good vibes. Whether you:
- Played our “Spin to Win” game
- Grabbed exclusive Datavail swag
- Caught the buzz from our LEGO-CY Oracle Journey
- Or just stopped by for a conversation…
We loved every moment connecting with the Oracle community.
Our LEGO building block setup became a perfect icebreaker — sparking meaningful conversations between attendees and our Oracle experts about cloud transformation priorities, integration challenges, and business goals.
Expert Sessions That Delivered Real Value
Our A-team of Oracle experts delivered powerful insights, leading multiple packed sessions aimed at helping organizations speed up transformation and achieve business results. If you missed them or want to revisit, you can catch up here:
From Implementation to Impact:
Maximizing Business Outcomes with Oracle Cloud HCM, ERP, and EPM
Speaker: Pramod Alluri, Principal Management Consultant
Get real-world strategies to turn Oracle investments into measurable value through integrated cloud applications.
Transforming Workforce Management: Implementation of Oracle Time & Labor and Leave Optimization
Speaker: Rajesh Arangi, HCM Practice Leader
Discover how to streamline your time and leave processes using Oracle’s flexible, powerful configurations.
Account Reconciliation – Transaction Matching for Data Validation
Speaker: April Sharee, Senior EPM Consultant
Learn how automation and reconciliation tools reduce errors and improve financial accuracy.
What Happens in Florida… Drives Future Transformation
Ascend 2025 gave us a chance to share our journey, hear yours, and explore new ways to power up Oracle performance. From cloud migrations to database optimization and managed services, our team is always ready to partner on your next transformation.
If we didn’t get a chance to connect at Ascend — or if you want to go deeper into any of the topics we discussed — we’re just one click away.
Thanks for making Ascend 2025 unforgettable. We’ll see you again next year — bigger, better, and bolder!
