Tūtahi: NZOUG 2025 — Uniting Oracle Professionals in Aotearoa

Save the Date: Friday 28 November 2025

If you work with Oracle technologies — whether as a DBA, developer, architect, analyst, or manager — then circle Friday 28 November 2025 in your calendar for something special. The annual conference of the New Zealand Oracle User Group (NZOUG), titled “Tūtahi: Uniting Oracle Professionals in Aotearoa”, lands in Wellington this year at the distinguished James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor and promises a full day of learning, networking and inspiration.

Here’s why you won’t want to miss it — and how to make the most of the day.

Why Attend?

1. Top-Tier Content

Expect a rich programme across multiple tracks that dive into the latest Oracle technology trends. The event page teases “international speakers covering a wide range of Oracle topics”  — that means you’ll benefit from fresh global insights while connecting with local minds.

2. A True One-Day Immersion

From 8:00 am to 5:15 pm, you’ll be immersed in a full conference schedule — with morning & afternoon tea, lunch, deep-dive sessions, and time to network.  It’s a fantastic way to step out of your day-to-day and recharge your Oracle toolkit.

3. Networking + Community

Beyond the sessions, the value lies in conversation. Whether you’re casually chatting over coffee, comparing build-stories in the corridor, or discussing architecture in the lounge — this is your chance to connect with peers, vendors, and thought-leaders. The “uniting” in the title really means it.

Plus: Aotearoa. Connect with professionals operating in our unique context — NZ regulatory, data-sovereignty, timezone, regional challenges.

4. Convenient Location

Wellington is easy to reach from across New Zealand, and staying at or near the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor means you’ll be right in the heart of the city for the full day. No long commutes, just rich focus.

What to Expect on the Day

• Early registration from 8:00 am — arrive relaxed, get settled.

• Multiple presentation tracks headlined by international and local speakers. Dive deep into Oracle Cloud, on-premises, data analytics, automation, AI integrations, architecture, DevOps, performance tuning — you name it.

• Lunch and refreshments included: a chance to chat, browse sponsor booths, swap cards.

• Afternoon sessions + closing remarks: recap the day, think ahead to what you’ll implement.

• Time for questions, vendor interactions, and building your personal Oracle roadmap for 2026 and beyond.

Who Should Come?

• DBAs & infrastructure engineers keen on performance, upgrades, migrations.

• Developers working with Oracle-based applications or integrating Oracle with other platforms.

• Architects looking at optimum design patterns and future-proofed Oracle infrastructure.

• Analysts / data professionals utilising Oracle data-warehousing, analytics, machine learning.

• IT managers & CIOs aiming to stay ahead of Oracle-ecosystem shifts and investment decisions.

• Vendors, service-providers and contractors in the Oracle space — great visibility and networking.

How to Get Involved

1. Visit the official website of NZOUG (see below) and Register. Spots fill up — early booking is wise.

2. Check the Agenda and pick the tracks most relevant to your role/interests.

3. Consider submitting a presentation if you have a story: your project, your success/failure, or a new tool you built. The event page invites paper-submissions.

4. Plan your travel/overnight stay (if relevant) — Wellington’s city-centre hotels fill up.

5. Bring business cards, a notebook/tablet, and your questions — this day is an investment in your professional future.

Final Thoughts

For the Oracle community in Aotearoa — this is more than a one-day conference. It’s a chance to recalibrate, connect, and accelerate. Whether you’re entrenched in Oracle technologies or just steering your organisation’s Oracle footprint — Tūtahi: NZOUG 2025 is set to deliver.

Mark your calendar: Friday, 28 November 2025 at the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, Wellington. Don’t just attend — show up ready to engage, learn, network, and leave with ideas you can act on.

👉 Visit nzoug.org/nzoug-2025-conference for full details, speaker list, agenda and registration.

We’ll see you there — ready to unite, learn, and lead the Oracle space in Aotearoa.