About Oracle OpenWorld

Question

Hi;
I need to learn about some information and need some advices about Oracle OpenWorld event. I checked oracle.com about registiration and there are some option like Full Conference,Full Conference -Plus Oracle Develop, Full Conference-Plus Primavera
For Oracle Apps Dba which one is will be better?If someone join this event before can she/he give me details? Is it possible to join event freely or its mandotary to make registtiration for can join this event.
Can anyone say me what this event can give us, what is the benefit of this event?
If we make registiration how we can arrange visa paper(for instance oracle send us invitation letter for visa) or hotel etc?
Any information can be usefull
Thanks a lot
Helios

Answer 1

Hi Helios,
I attended OpenWorld in 2006; here are some opinions, and even a few facts ;-)
1) You must register to attend OpenWorld. In some specialized cases it's possible to have registration fees waived (getting a blogger pass, for example), but you must be a registered guest to attend. The [Oracle Discover|http://www.oracle.com/us/openworld/registration.htm#discover] pass is a much cheaper way of getting access to the conference, but you won't get access to most of the conference sessions, or all of the events. Still, if your budget is tight, the Discover pass offers access to a lot of content, including the exhibition floor, user group and OTN areas, etc.
2) If you get a Full Conference pass, I think there will be enough to occupy your time as an Apps DBA at OpenWorld without getting the Develop or Primavera addons. Some of my colleagues did find the Oracle Develop program to be very valuable, however, so if you do have an interest in one of the [offered tracks|http://www.oracle.com/us/openworld/018069.htm#tracks] , it might be worth the extra fee.
3) If you go, prepare beforehand. The conference is huge, and trying to figure out what sessions and events to attend on a daily basis can take a lot of energy and planning. You can always change your mind about your schedule as the week goes on, but it's a good idea to have a framework before you arrive. Furthermore, interesting and popular sessions can fill up quickly, so building your session calendar beforehand is highly recommended. Steven Chan's blog has [some pointers|http://blogs.oracle.com/stevenChan/2009/08/connect_at_openworld_2009.html] to the EBS and Application Tools/Technology tracks for OpenWorld 2009, so you can get an idea of what's available.
4) I don't know if Oracle offers invitation letters for non-US attendees who need visas. I do know that arranging hotel accommodation is the attendee's responsibility. Many of the hotels near the conference center (and all over San Francisco) fill up very quickly. Oracle does offer shuttle services from some hotels to the conference center.
5) If you go, you will have a great time. It's good learning and networking experience, and Oracle puts on a good show. :-)
Hope this helps a bit!
Regards,
John P.
http://only4left.jpiwowar.com