Tūtahi: NZOUG 2025 – Conference Wrap-Up

Aotearoa’s Oracle community stood together — and we delivered something special.

Tūtahi: NZOUG 2025 took place on Friday 28 November at the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor in Wellington, and what an incredible day it was. From the very first whakawātea to the final networking session, the energy in the room was undeniable. Our Oracle community — practitioners, developers, DBAs, architects, analysts, partners, public-sector teams, and international guests — came together with purpose, curiosity, and enthusiasm.

As President of NZOUG, I couldn’t be more proud of what we achieved together.

⭐ A Full Day of Insight, Innovation & Connection

With multiple tracks running throughout the day, Tūtahi delivered a rich mix of content — from deep-dive database sessions and real-world APEX demos to cloud transformation journeys, AI integrations, governance and security, and future-focused architecture discussions.

The feedback was overwhelmingly positive: attendees appreciated both the practical sessions they could take straight back to work and the visionary discussions that challenged and inspired.

We were also honoured to host a strong mix of local and international speakers, each bringing their unique lens to the evolving Oracle ecosystem. Their expertise helped us explore what “next” really looks like — not just globally, but right here in Aotearoa.

🤝 Community at the Heart of the Day

One of the greatest successes of Tūtahi 2025 was the sense of whanaungatanga — genuine connection. Throughout the day, people reconnected with old colleagues, met new collaborators, exchanged ideas, and shared the challenges and successes shaping their organisations.

The name Tūtahi — “to stand together” — proved beautifully fitting. The conversations happening over morning tea, during lunch, in the corridors, and at the sponsor tables were just as valuable as the sessions themselves.

The NZ Oracle community is alive, thriving, and more united than ever.

🎤 Highlights in Brief

• Strong attendance across all tracks and great engagement during Q&A sessions.

• Outstanding speakers bringing a balance of technical excellence and Kiwi relatability.

• Support from our sponsors, whose presence and enthusiasm helped make the event possible.

• A beautifully run venue that supported smooth transitions, great catering, and effortless logistics.

• A powerful sense of momentum — attendees left energised and eager for more.

🙌 Thank You to Everyone Who Made It Happen

A huge mihi to our sponsors — without your support, events like this simply wouldn’t be possible.

To our speakers: thank you for sharing your expertise and helping lift capability across Aotearoa.

And to every attendee: thank you for showing up, contributing, asking questions, connecting, and standing together as part of NZOUG’s growing whānau.

Finally, a special thank you to the NZOUG Committee — Arshiya, Chitra, Doug, Milina, Nigel, Pratheek and Vijay — for the countless hours, ideas, problem-solving, and passion that went into making Tūtahi a success.

🌟 What’s Next?

If Tūtahi 2025 showed us anything, it’s that the appetite for a strong, vibrant Oracle community in Aotearoa has never been greater. We’ll be sharing post-conference updates, photos, and follow-up content soon — and planning for future meetups and next year’s event is already underway.

Until then, thank you for making Tūtahi: NZOUG 2025 such a success.

Here’s to the future of Oracle in Aotearoa — and to standing together, stronger than ever.