# Event Details - **Event Name**: BCOUG Converge 2026 at Northeastern University – Vancouver BC - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 am – Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: BCOUG presents this year conference Converge 2026, the coming together of technologies, people, and ideas.About this EventOur Biggest Event of the Year is Back!Get ready for an inspiring day at our annual conference, “Converge 2026”, happening on September 25, 2025, at Northeastern University – Vancouver!Join us for our flagship annual conference — a full day dedicated to the technologies and ideas shaping the future of IT. This is the event our community looks forward to all year: high-energy, hands-on, and packed with insights you can bring back to your team on Monday morning.Who should attend?Whether you're a DBA optimizing mission-critical systems, an IT manager steering technology strategy, a developer building the next generation of applications, or a business analyst bridging tech and business needs — this conference is built for you.What we'll cover:Databases at Scale — architecture, performance tuning, and managing large, complex data environmentsData Analytics — turning raw data into real business insightCybersecurity — protecting your systems and data in an evolving threat landscapeAI & Agentic AI — practical applications and what's coming nextPersonal Development — growing your career and leadership skills alongside your technical expertiseWhy you don't want to miss it:Expect thought-provoking sessions from top speakers and practitioners, real-world case studies, and plenty of opportunities to connect with peers who get what you do. This is more than a conference — it's a full day of inspiration, learning, and community.☕ Breakfast, snacks, and lunch included — fuel up and stay energized all day long.📅 Save the date. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your appetite.Seats are limited — register now to secure your spot!Note that Call for paper is ongoing. Already speakers are returning to our event this year. The final schedule and agenda will be published in August.You will have lots of sessions to choose from as we offer two parallel tracks along the day. If you enjoyed previous years conference, sign-up for this one, as it will be as of equal quality. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/fdc5c660-ab26-11f1-8ed1-0da50d238dff-rimg-w674-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/fdd44550-ab26-11f1-8ed1-0da50d238dff-rimg-w1200-h251-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AMRegistration and Welcome Info: Join us for registration and a warm welcome, where you can meet and greet our esteemed speakers, tech leaders, and board members! Feel free to grab coffee and pastries as you connect with fellow participants and kick off an exciting day of learning🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AMKEYNOTE: Still Human in the Loop: Navigating a Tech Career in an AI Era Host: Dr. Ameetha GarbharranInfo: Come join us for a thought-provoking keynote by Dr. Ameetha Garbharran — an internationally registered Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychologist (Ph.D.), certified Independent Corporate Director (CDI.D), and Board Certified Executive Coach (BCC). As the Founder and CEO of expsyt, she brings decades of global experience across North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa — specializing in leadership assessments, executive coaching, and strategic talent decisions. Passionate about creating fair, equitable, and optimized workplaces through the science of I-O Psychology, Dr. Garbharran will explore how professionals can navigate and thrive in tech careers as AI reshapes the landscape of work.🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM Break for Coffee and SnacksHost: Coffee BreakInfo: Take a moment to relax and enjoy our coffee and break!🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AMOracle AI Agent Studio: The AI Agent Revolution in the EnterpriseHost: Gustavo GonzalezInfo: Come join us as Gustavo González — a Systems Engineer and MBA with over 25 years of experience in Oracle technology — takes us through how Oracle AI Agent Studio is driving the AI agent revolution in the enterprise. Gustavo is an international expert in Oracle Cloud Applications, E-Business Suite, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). He was the first Oracle ACE Director for Applications in Latin America, co-founded the Oracle User Group of Argentina (ArOUG), served as President of the Latin American Oracle Users Community (LAOUC), and co-authored the Oracle E-Business Suite Financials Handbook (McGraw-Hill / Oracle Press). Currently CTO at KNEX Technology and President-elect of OATUG for 2026, Gustavo brings a wealth of global perspective from over 220 international conference presentations worldwide.🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AMAPEX: Debug Like a Pro - APEX Debugger Edition Host: Giliam BreemsInfo: Come join Giliam Breems for a hands-on session on mastering the Oracle APEX Debugger. Whether you're troubleshooting page rendering issues, tracking down slow queries, or diagnosing unexpected application behaviour, Giliam will equip you with the skills to debug like a pro. Learn how to leverage APEX's built-in debugging tools to quickly identify root causes, optimize performance, and streamline your development workflow.🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AMRefreshment BreakHost: RecessInfo: It’s time for a coffee break! Enjoy a refreshing pause and recharge before we continue with our exciting sessions.🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AMConstantly Under Attack — Daniel MorganHost: Daniel MorganInfo: Come join Daniel Morgan for a compelling session on the ever-evolving cybersecurity threat landscape. In a world where organizations are constantly under attack, Daniel will share practical insights on how to stay ahead of threats, protect your critical assets, and build a resilient security posture.🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AMSpec-Driven APEX Development with AI and APEXlangHost: Martin D'SouzaInfo: Come join Martin D'Souza as he explores how spec-driven development is transforming Oracle APEX workflows with the power of AI and APEXlang. Learn how to define application specifications upfront and leverage AI to accelerate development — generating APEX components, enforcing standards, and reducing manual effort while maintaining full control over your application architecture.🕑: 11:45 AM - 01:00 PMComplimentary Lunch & NetworkingHost: Lunch and LearnInfo: Come join us for a complimentary lunch, drinks, and great conversation! Take a break, recharge, and connect with fellow attendees, speakers, and sponsors. Whether you're looking to follow up on a session, exchange ideas, or simply enjoy good food with like-minded professionals — grab a plate and pull up a chair. Bon appétit!🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PMOracle Database in the CI/CD PipelineHost: Simon PaneInfo: Come join Simon Pane for a practical session on integrating Oracle Database into your CI/CD pipeline. Learn how to automate database schema changes, manage migrations, and implement continuous delivery for your Oracle database alongside application code — reducing deployment risk and accelerating release cycles.🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PMOracleAI Database 26ai and MAA Platinum:Near-Instantaneous Multicloud RecoveryHost: Glen HawkinsInfo: Come join Glen Hawkins, Senior Director of Product Management within Oracle's Mission-Critical AI Database products group, as he dives into Oracle AI Database 26ai and MAA Platinum. Glen leads product strategy for Oracle's Maximum Availability Architecture (MAA) solutions — including Oracle Data Guard, Flashback, Online Operations, Edition-based Redefinition, and Oracle Update Advisor — across on-premises and Oracle Cloud. With extensive experience in database and application technologies and a track record as a frequent speaker at technology conferences worldwide, Glen will explore how MAA Platinum delivers near-instantaneous multicloud recovery for mission-critical workloads.🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:00 PMRefreshment BreakHost: RecessInfo: It’s time for a coffee break! Enjoy a refreshing pause and recharge before we continue with our exciting sessions.🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PMOracle Meets the HyperscalersHost: Simo VilmunenInfo: Come join Simo Vilmunen — a 25+ year Oracle veteran who somehow still enjoys it — as he shares real-world war stories from multicloud projects spanning Azure, AWS, and GCP. As the lead of OCI & Multicloud Engineering at Accenture Enkitec Group, Simo lives in the plumbing between providers — Oracle databases, Exadata, cloud networking, security, and the routing tables that someone always forgets to configure. Holding the rare combination of Oracle ACE Director and Microsoft MVP, Simo also explores connecting structured and unstructured data sources for modern AI solutions. Fun fact: he's also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt — so he knows a thing or two about grappling with complex problems.🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PMToken Diet: The AWS Way — Maximizing Value from Every Token You SpendHost: Hari BalaInfo: Come join Hari Bala, AWS Principal AIML Sales Specialist Leader, for a business-focused presentation on how organizations can maximize value from every token they spend on LLM/Agentic workloads. Learn strategies for optimizing token consumption, reducing costs, and driving better ROI from your AI investments — all through the lens of AWS's proven approaches and real-world customer patterns.🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PMRefreshment BreakHost: RecessInfo: It’s time for a coffee break! Enjoy a refreshing pause and recharge before we continue with our exciting sessions.🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:45 PMFrom Data to Degrees: Using Oracle AI Data Platform to Improve Student OutcomeHost: Scott Howe and Naimish SInfo: Come join Scott Howe and Naimish Solanki as they explore how the Oracle AI Data Platform is being leveraged to improve student outcomes in higher education. Learn how institutions are turning data into actionable insights — from enrollment to graduation — using AI-driven analytics to identify at-risk students, personalize learning pathways, and ultimately help more students earn their degrees.🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:45 PMDIY- Building Your AI Sidekick Across the Oracle StackHost: Akhash RamnathInfo: Come join Oracle ACE expert Akhash Ramnath as he walks you through building your own AI sidekick across the Oracle stack. Learn how to leverage Oracle's AI capabilities — from the database to the application layer — to create intelligent assistants tailored to your specific workflows. Whether you're looking to integrate AI into APEX, PL/SQL, or OCI services, Akhash will show you how to get started with a hands-on, DIY approach.🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:00 PMRefreshment BreakHost: RecessInfo: It’s time for a coffee break! Enjoy a refreshing pause and recharge before we continue with our exciting sessions.🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:45 PMWhen AI Meets the Physical World: Deploying Open-Weight Models at the EdgeHost: Roopesh RamklassInfo: Come join Roopesh Ramklass, AWS Principal AIML Specialist Solutions Architect, bringing over 25 years of experience in technology and AI, as he explores how open-weight AI models are being deployed at the edge — where AI meets the physical world. Learn how organizations are enabling real-time inference in environments where cloud connectivity isn't always an option, and discover practical strategies for bringing intelligence closer to where decisions happen.🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PMClosing Remarks & Sponsor DrawsHost: Wrap upInfo: Thank you for joining us! As we wrap up the day, stay for the closing remarks and your chance to win exciting prizes from our sponsors. Don't miss out — you must be present to win!🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PMNetworking & AppiesHost: Chill TimeInfo: Wrap up the day by connecting with fellow attendees, speakers, and sponsors over complimentary appetizers and drinks. Share ideas, exchange contacts, and build lasting connections in a relaxed setting. See you there! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vancouver/bcoug-converge-2026-at-northeastern-university-vancouver-bc/100001993650992787 - **Event Categories**: business, it, conferences, health-wellness, art, literary-art, meet-and-greet, science-fair, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes - Location: Northeastern University - Vancouver - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 20, max: 50, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Vancouver - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: Northeastern University - Vancouver - **lat**: 49.28067979999999 - **long**: -123.1156822 - **full address**: Northeastern University - Vancouver, 410 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: BCOUG Converge 2026 at Northeastern University – Vancouver BC - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/d968649a87e314bca858f5cfea7d7e6a151ffbb71648f62105643f409ac45a52-rimg-w1200-h675-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1784471835 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is BCOUG Converge 2026 at Northeastern University - Vancouver BC being held? - **A:** BCOUG Converge 2026 at Northeastern University - Vancouver BC takes place on Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 am to Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Northeastern University - Vancouver, 410 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing BCOUG Converge 2026 at Northeastern University - Vancouver BC? - **A:** BCOUG Converge 2026 at Northeastern University - Vancouver BC is organized by BC Oracle Users Group. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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