We’re excited to invite you to the upcoming BLUEPRINT 4D conference from May 4-7 at Hilton Anatole, Dallas. This is your opportunity to deepen your expertise, connect with peers, and learn from Oracle experts.
Attendees will have the chance to hear directly from the PeopleTools team, stay up to date on the latest innovations, and ask pressing questions.
We’d especially like to highlight a curated set of PeopleTools sessions that are designed to help you get maximum value from your PeopleSoft investment.
Key sessions include:
| Session Title | Session Description | Speaker(s) |
| PeopleTools Update and Roadmap | Oracle is committed to continuous innovation across the PeopleSoft technology stack, driving innovation and enhanced value for customers. In this session, we will outline the latest PeopleTools features and enhancements, and share Oracle’s strategic roadmap for PeopleSoft’s evolution. Learn how ongoing investments in user experience, advanced Search, actionable Insights, and cloud-ready lifecycle management tools, including PeopleSoft Cloud Manager, can help your organization remain agile and ready for ongoing transformation. We’ll also explore how PeopleSoft is embracing emerging technologies like AI and automation, and discuss integration with Oracle Cloud solutions to support hybrid and cloud migration strategies. | Sasank Vemana |
| PUM on Containers | Learn about the new PUM on Containers. PeopleSoft will be releasing the latest PeopleSoft Images through containers later this year. This session will introduce you to containers, why PeopleSoft is using containers for PUM, and how you can take advantage of the new PUM on Containers. This session will also look at upcoming features in PeopleTools 8.63 that makes running your PeopleSoft environments on containers even easier. | Dan Iverson Mark Hoernemann |
| Cloud Manager Update | Cloud Manager offers the best way to run PeopleSoft. In this session, we will look at the latest improvements in Cloud Manager 21 including the new Database Templates and Exascale with Thin Clone support. Database Templates introduce a new way to deploy your environments that give customers more control over their systems. We will also cover how combining Database Templates with Orchestration Manager Polices provides a complete set of tools to manage environments in OCI. | Dan Iverson |
| PeopleSoft Platforms Update | A successful PeopleTools upgrade begins with a solid infrastructure plan. Attend this session to get up to speed on the latest platform certification changes introduced in PeopleTools 8.62, including updates for operating systems, databases, application and web servers, COBOL, and more. We’ll review key announcements, share the latest information on Oracle 26ai, Autonomous Database (ADB), and highlight other critical platform considerations. Make this session your first step to a smooth and successful PeopleTools upgrade! | Mark Hoernemann |
| PeopleSoft Search and Insights: Latest and Upcoming Features | PeopleSoft Search and Insights, powered by OpenSearch, continue to be a major area of investment and innovation, delivering modern, consumer-grade user experiences across the PeopleSoft community. In this session, we’ll highlight recent improvements to the Search Framework, with use cases that illustrate the impact of Search, Real-Time Indexing, and Insights. Looking ahead, we’ll also preview new and upcoming features in the next PeopleSoft release, including vector search, typo tolerance for improved usability, advanced stemming controls, expanded support for Interactive Insights, and more. | Sasank Vemana |
| Securing your PeopleSoft applications | Security is a critical aspect of every feature you deploy, whether delivered, custom, or customized. In this session, we’ll explore the comprehensive tools and frameworks available within PeopleSoft to help you meet your organization’s unique security requirements. Discover best practices, real-world examples, and advanced techniques to ensure your PeopleSoft environment is secure, compliant, and resilient. We’ll also provide a preview of upcoming features in the next release of PeopleTools, such as expanded options for integrating with SSO and 2FA solutions, as well as improvements to InfraDPK delivery to ensure timely and reliable updates. Whether you are looking to strengthen your security posture or prepare for the latest innovations, this session will equip you with practical knowledge to protect your PeopleSoft applications now and in the future. | Robert Armstrong, Dan Iverson, Sasank Vemana |
| Examining Natural Language (AI) Assistant in PeopleSoft: Reference Architecture, Examples, and Demos | As interest in intuitive, conversational user experiences grows, many PeopleSoft customers are exploring Natural Language (AI) Assistants to streamline everyday interactions. In this session, Oracle experts and guest panelists will take a deep dive into the reference architecture for integrating a modern Natural Language Assistant in PeopleSoft, moving beyond legacy approaches and leveraging the latest advances in AI. We’ll walk through practical examples and live demos that illustrate how AI assistants can securely interact with PeopleSoft using REST APIs for transactional updates and OpenSearch for read-only data retrieval. You’ll learn how large language models (LLMs) and the OCI AI Agent Platform can drive adaptive, human-friendly experiences for end users, and see the flexible architecture flows and integration patterns explained. | Sasank Vemana, Jyoti Shah Kanchan Singh (Asute Business Solutions) |
| Powers Health Success Story: Transforming PeopleSoft with PeopleTools 8.62 | Join this compelling customer session as Powers Health shares their PeopleSoft transformation journey with PeopleTools 8.62. As a customer deeply invested in PeopleSoft Fluid, advanced Search, Insights, and Real-Time Indexing, Powers Health recently took their HCM and FSCM applications to the next level with their PeopleTools 8.62 upgrade. Hear firsthand how Powers Health leveraged new capabilities, including the PeopleSoft Landing Page, Customization Insights, enhanced Insights, and improved search experiences, to streamline operations, boost user engagement, and deliver real business value. Discover the strategies, lessons learned, and outcomes from their 8.62 upgrade, along with practical steps your organization can take to drive similar innovation. | Rajesh Thiru Sasank Vemana Mark Hoernemann |
| Application Services Framework – Securing PeopleSoft REST APIs using OAuth 2.0 | As organizations open up their PeopleSoft environments to modern integrations, securing REST APIs is more important than ever. In this session, Oracle experts will provide an in-depth look at the Application Services Framework (ASF) in PeopleSoft, with a focus on best practices for securing REST APIs using OAuth 2.0. We’ll cover the fundamentals of ASF for exposing OpenAPI-standard REST services, and walk through practical steps to implement OAuth 2.0 authentication and authorization for your integrations. The session will also highlight PeopleSoft’s support for the three main OAuth 2.0 Grant Types and discuss specific use cases for integrating with external applications. Learn how to establish trust between external applications and PeopleSoft, mitigate security risks, and ensure compliant access to your enterprise data. | Vijay Chinnaswamy Sasank Vemana, Victor Li |
| Get the Most from Customization Insights | Customization Insights in PeopleTools 8.62 gives customers the ability to better understand how their customizations are used and how their customizations are impacted. Attend this session to learn how to deploy the new Customization Insights and get tips on how to leverage Usage and Test Usage data with the Insights. This session will also look at upcoming improvements to the Customization Insights and how you can better understand the impact that customizations have on your application. | Dan Iverson |
| PeopleTools Q & A Panel | Join this interactive panel session for a unique opportunity to connect directly with Oracle’s Product Strategy team. Bring your questions and join the conversation to get clarification, hear candid insights, and learn more about the future direction of PeopleTools and Cloud Manager. Whether you’re curious about the latest features or looking for details about the roadmap, this is your chance to get answers straight from the source. | Mike Krajicek Robert Armstrong Mike Soulier Dan Iverson Mark Hoernemann Sasank Vemana |
Attending these sessions will help you:
- Stay ahead of key trends and product developments
- Tap into expert knowledge for problem-solving and future planning
- Bring actionable insights and strategies back to your organization
Don’t miss out – secure your spot at BLUEPRINT 4D today!
We encourage you to review the full conference agenda and make plans to attend these valuable PeopleTools-focused sessions.
We look forward to seeing you at BLUEPRINT 4D!