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We are happy to invite you to the second Oracle ACE Virtual Conference, which will be held on April 2, 2025 between 7:00 and 9:45 a.m. PST. During this time, you will hear from ten amazing Oracle ACE speakers on a variety of topics covering two tracks – AI for Data and AI for Apps.

The virtual conference is free and open to all interested participants. The sessions are 25 minutes each.

Check out the agenda and register now.

Agenda for the Oracle ACE Virtual Conference

Track 1: AI for Data

Time

Session Name

Abstract

Speaker

7:00 AM-7:05 AM  Intro Join us for this amazing event and learn more about the Oracle ACE Program and a series of key topics presented by our members. Jennifer Nicholson, Director, Database Product Management Oracle
 
7:05 AM-7:30 AM  Building an Ask My Document Feature in Oracle APEX: AI-Powered RAG in Oracle 23ai

This paper introduces an AI-driven document interaction system that enables users to extract precise information from PDF documents through natural language queries. Utilizing Oracle functions for text extraction, the system converts document content into vector embeddings, allowing efficient retrieval through vector distance matching. 

Designed for researchers, legal professionals, and business analysts, the system streamlines document analysis, significantly reducing manual effort while enhancing accuracy and efficiency.

Karkuvelraja Thangamariappan, Oracle ACE Pro

 
7:35 AM-8:00 AM  Understanding Oracle 23ai ‘s Vector Search

Oracle 23ai introduces powerful Vector Search capabilities, enabling businesses to perform high-speed, AI-driven similarity searches across massive datasets. 

This session will break down how Oracle’s native vector database seamlessly integrates with existing workloads, enhances retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) for AI models, and optimizes search performance with advanced indexing techniques. 

See a rapid-fire overview of its key features, use cases, and why it’s a game-changer for AI-driven applications.

Janis Griffin, Oracle ACE Pro
 
8:05 AM-8:30 AM  AI in Oracle Analytics: From SQL to Intelligent Agents

AI is reshaping the Oracle Analytics landscape, transforming how users interact with data and derive insights. This session explores the key AI-driven innovations within Oracle Analytics, including AI Agents, Contextual Insights, Auto Insights, and the AI Assistant, demonstrating how they enhance accessibility, automate complex analysis, and streamline decision-making.

We’ll examine the evolving role of SQL in an AI-driven world, the impact of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) on analytics workflows, and the challenges of AI-generated insights—including data governance, explainability, and the necessity of maintaining semantic models. Additionally, we’ll discuss the implications of AI for enterprise architecture, particularly in balancing real-time insights with data replication and storage costs.

Joel Acha, Oracle ACE Pro

8:30 AM-8:45 AM  Break
8:45 AM- 9:10 AM  Streaming Vector Data with Oracle GoldenGate 23ai In this session, we will explore how GoldenGate 23ai facilitates real-time vector data movement, its role in AI-driven applications, and best practices for implementing high-performance streaming pipelines.

Gilson Martins, Oracle ACE Pro

 
9:15 AM-9:40 AM  Building an Agent inside OCI 

This talk will show you how to build a Knowledge Base, Leverage an LLM, and use Retrieval Augmented Generation using the Oracle Cloud tools recently coming available. 

You can use this for different documents that you would like to access (but, not share with the world). The Agent will access your data using leveraging vector embeddings & RAG.

Rich Niemiec, Oracle ACE Director

9:40 AM-9:45 AM  Closing

 

Track 2: AI for Apps

Time

Session Name

Abstract

Speaker

7:00 AM-7:05 AM  Intro Join us for this amazing event and learn more about the Oracle ACE Program and a series of key topics presented by our members. Oana Bonu, Community Manager Oracle ACE Program
 
7:05 AM-7:30 AM  All about Gen AI and AI Agents in Fusion HCM – Enabling the Gen AI features and Common Use cases

Unlock the future of GenAI in Oracle Fusion HCM. Get ready to explore the potential of Gen-AI capabilities of Oracle Fusion HCM as per the latest release (25A). 

This session will explore how generative AI works in Fusion HCM. Discuss the current Gen-AI features in Fusion HCM. Discover how Gen-AI assist can be enabled and how Gen-AI can be used to create journeys, tasks, and the steps required.

Join us to discover the latest innovative Gen-AI features in Fusion HCM and how it can boost productivity.

Mandeep Gupta, Oracle ACE Pro

 
7:35 AM-8:00 AM  Bringing AI Inference Closer: Deploy Local AI Endpoints in Oracle OKE for your app

AI inference is often tied to external APIs, leading to latency, compliance concerns, and unpredictable costs. What if you could deploy your own AI endpoint—fully private, scalable, and running in Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE)?

In this session, we’ll leverage a custom OKE quickstart Terraform module to set up a production-ready Kubernetes cluster with AI inference deployment baked in. 

Whether you’re integrating with an existing WebUI or building a custom AI-powered application, you’ll learn how to deploy and expose AI models securely in OKE and take full control of your AI workloads!

Kosseila Haddalene, Oracle ACE Pro

 
8:00 AM-8:30 AM  Building a Specialized ChatGPT for Oracle APEX Development with Fine-Tuned OpenAI Models

Oracle APEX developers often face challenges in writing optimized SQL, debugging errors, and following best practices. This session demonstrates fine-tuning an OpenAI model to create a ChatGPT assistant specialized for Oracle APEX development. 

Attendees will learn how to train the model with APEX documentation, SQL tuning techniques, and real-world troubleshooting scenarios. A live demonstration showcases how to integrate the fine-tuned model with Oracle APEX using REST APIs, enabling real-time code suggestions and AI-powered debugging. 

By leveraging AI, developers can enhance productivity and streamline their APEX workflows.

Satwik Reddy Jambula, Oracle ACE Associate
8:30 AM-8:45 AM  Break
8:45 AM-9:10 AM

 Unlock the Power of Oracle Database 23ai: What it Means for EBS 12.2 Customers

Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Release 12.2 is now certified for Oracle Database 23ai on cutting-edge cloud services, including Oracle Base Database Service and Exadata Database Service. 

Join us to explore how this certification empowers businesses to leverage advanced AI capabilities, enhanced performance, and seamless upgrades. Learn the prerequisites and steps to upgrade your EBS environment to DB 23ai and unlock new possibilities for innovation and operational efficiency.

Mike Miller, Oracle ACE Associate

 
9:15 AM-9:40 AM  How to create a Generative AI for a Knowledge Base

One of the simplest ways to harness the power of Generative AI is by using it to access your data effectively. One effective method is to use AI to retrieve information from your documentation, providing an easy way to look up details. 

In this session, I will demonstrate how to create a Generative AI for a Knowledge Base, allowing users to ask questions through an APEX interface. I will show you how to upload documents to the AI and how to utilize APEX to enable users to obtain answers from the data easily.

Erik Benner, Oracle ACE Director

9:40 AM-9:45 AM  Closing

Register now and don’t miss your chance to attend our second ACE virtual conference!  

You can check out more details about the first virtual conference here.