Oracle PartnerNetwork Forum: Enablement, Growth (Judson Althoff Blog)

Greetings partners,

Oracle OpenWorld 2008 is fast approaching and there are some important opportunities I don’t want you to miss.

First, I want to personally invite all Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) members, Remarketers, and partners from these recently acquired companies—BEA Systems, Agile, Crystal Ball, Captovation, AdminServer, Skywire, Hyperion, Tangosol—to join us at the Oracle PartnerNetwork Forum on Sunday, September 21. (And if you’re not a partner, join OPN today, and come meet us in San Francisco).

Oracle PartnerNetwork Forum is free of charge and is your way to get on the inside track. I am extremely excited about the program we’ve put together this year. Many partners have provided recommendations that have helped shape this year's agenda, and we are delighted to share what we have heard and how we are responding. We are going to explore:

• Growth strategies including profiting from Oracle's acquisitions, penetrating new markets, and triangulation.
• Accelerating business together through advanced partner enablement and OPN program enhancements that will take partnering to the next level.
• The key messages your customers and prospects will hear from Oracle.

Plus, we'll map out "don't miss" activities so that you make the most of your week at Oracle OpenWorld.

And don't wait for September—join the conversation today in the Oracle OpenWorld group and the OPN group on Oracle Mix. You can network and connect with Oracle, other partners, and customers in Oracle Mix. We’ll also be providing the latest updates and news about Oracle PartnerNetwork Forum, so you won’t miss a thing.

Please make sure your plans for September include Oracle PartnerNetwork Forum. Happy travel to San Francisco! We'll see you there.

--Judson

P.S. Be sure to check out the agenda, which is posted here for your convenience:

Oracle PartnerNetwork Forum Agenda
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Hilton San Francisco | Grand Ballroom B
333 O'Farrell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

11:30AM - 1:00PM: VISION & DIRECTION
Learn about the strategic vision and direction for Oracle's Alliances and Channels organization globally. This includes:
Oracle Executive Panel: Partner Enablement
• Judson Althoff, Worldwide Alliances and Channels
• Tony Kender, Accelerate Applications
• John Gawkowski, Platform Technology Solutions
• Sonny Singh, Industries
• Joel Borellis, Enablement
Industry guest speaker providing a unique view on new technologies.

1:00PM - 1:30PM: LUNCH, MIX, AND MINGLE
•Lunch
•Networking & Information Kiosks

1:30PM - 4:00PM: OPPORTUNITIES AND ENGAGEMENT
•Breakouts connect you with local Oracle alliances and channels management and other partners, and provide you with information strategic to doing business in your region.

4:00PM - 4:15PM: BREAK, MIX, AND MINGLE
•Break & snacks Networking & Information Kiosks

4:15PM - 5:40PM: ENABLING YOUR BUSINESS GROWTH
•Learn about new and innovative initiatives from the Alliances & Channels leadership team, designed to help you grow your revenue and improve your profitability with Oracle.

5:45PM - 7:00PM: CONFERENCE KEYNOTE - LIVE VIDEO FEED
•James Carville and Mary Matalin sound off on the US Presidential Election.

7:10PM - 8:30PM: TITAN AWARDS CEREMONY
•Back for their fifth year, the North America Alliances and Channels Titan Awards recognize the innovative solutions and business achievements of partners within OPN. This year's ceremony will also recognize partner excellence from around the world. Jeff Henley, Oracle Chairman, and Alliances and Channels management will present the awards.

8:30PM - END: ORACLE PARTNERNETWORK RECEPTION
•We invite you to celebrate our partnership
•Featuring flavors from around the world
•Opportunities to network with your Oracle team, and partners from your region and other parts of the world.

Oracle PartnerNetwork Lounge: meeting space, networking opportunities, demo kiosks, and the “Mix It Up” cocktail mixer on September 23 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM.
"Partner Only" Sessions: informative sessions designed specifically for you.
Increase your visibility: opportunities abound at Oracle OpenWorld.
Solutions Catalog: another way to make sure customers can find you.

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Access to the Oracle PartnerNetwork Forum, OPN Lounge, Titan Awards, and OPN Reception are restricted to Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) members, Remarketers, and partners from these recently acquired companies: BEA Systems, Agile, Crystal Ball, Captovation, AdminServer, Skywire, Hyperion, and Tangosol. Partners must have a partner ribbon, which will be available onsite at the OPN Forum on Sunday, and at the OPN Lounge during the week.

You MUST be registered for Oracle OpenWorld to attend these events.