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Apr 10, 2016 - COLLABORATE 16 offers a wide variety of best practice sessions ... innovation ideas, real world concepts
Advance Program April 10-14, 2016

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Table of Contents

Who Should Attend

Agenda At-A-Glance Find Your Education Path

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PeopleSoft JD Edwards EnterpriseOne JD Edwards World

Primavera & Additional Education

Featured Speakers & Specialty Programs

Networking

Registration Information

Exhibitor Showcase

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND? The COLLABORATE 16 – Quest Forum is designed for and by PeopleSoft, JD Edwards and Oracle Cloud/Fusion users! C-Level & Management: Maintaining vision, innovation, and direction is necessary to stay on top of company technology and strategies. COLLABORATE 16 offers the targeted education you need to help your organization reach its goals. Functional Users: Learn the ins and outs of the system and what your ERP can really do for you and your organization. COLLABORATE 16 offers a wide variety of best practice sessions from customers and solution providers. Technical Users: Fine-tune your skills, obtain technical best practices and stay ahead of the curve on technology through the most up-todate PeopleSoft and JD Edwards education opportunities. Techno-Functional Users: You know your business processes like the back of your hand and want that same level of knowledge of the systems that run those processes. COLLABORATE 16 offers innovation ideas, real world concepts and best practices through education and peer networking.

COLLABORATE is a must attend event for any Oracle user. You will find the information and education that you are looking for. – Gabriele Ehnes-Lilly, Cenovus Energy

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MAKE THE CASE!

Getting your boss to say YES to COLLABORATE 16 is easy with our customizable letter at questdirect.org/C16

AGENDA AT A GLANCE Use this basic schedule to plan your travel to and from COLLABORATE. Information below is subject to change. SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2016 7 am – 6 pm

Registration Open

1 pm – 4:20 pm

Quest Education & Special Interest Group (SIG) Meetings

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Quest Attendee Orientation**

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Quest Meeting of the Members**

6:30 pm - 8 pm

Quest JD Edwards & PeopleSoft Welcome Parties MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2016

7 am – 7 pm

Registration Open

8 am – 9 am

Opening Keynote

9:15 am - 5:30 pm

Educational Breakout Sessions

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Women in Technology Luncheon

5:30 pm – 8 pm

Welcome Reception in the Exhibitor Showcase

8 pm - 9:30 pm

Geek Meet** TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2016

7:30 am – 6 pm

Registration Open

10 am – 6:15 pm

Quest Executive Forum – By Invitation

8 am – 9 am

Keynote

9 am – 4 pm

Exhibitor Showcase Open

9:15 am – 5:45 pm

Educational Breakout Sessions

6 pm – 7:30 pm

Exhibitor Showcase Happy Hour

7 pm – 8:30 pm

Primavera Party WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2016

7:30 am – 6 pm

Registration Open

8 am - 5:15 pm

Educational Breakout Sessions

9:15 am – 10:15 am

Women in Technology Panel

10:15 am – 3 pm

Exhibitor Showcase Open

11 am – 12:15 pm

Quest Re-Energize Session**

1 pm – 2 pm

Oracle Keynote

2 pm – 3 pm

Dedicated Exhibit Hour

7 pm – 10 pm

Vegas: Then and Now Party THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016

8 am – 12 pm

Registration Open

8:30 am - 1:15 pm

Educational Breakout Sessions

** Events for Quest International Users Group only All events take place at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. Questions? Email [email protected]

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FIND YOUR EDUCATION PATH The 1,250+ education sessions at COLLABORATE 16 are organized into 18 tracks. Search sessions by track, product, keyword and more at questdirect.org/C16 EDUCATION TRACKS Application Upgrades Asset Lifecycle Management Big Data Business Intelligence C-Level Professional Development Cloud Computing Customer Relationship Management Database Development Tools & Strategies Engineered Systems Financials Middleware & Manageability

Available in 2016!

Professional Development

CPE CREDITS

Human Capital Management

Project Portfolio Management Security, Governance & Master Data Management Supply Chain User Experience & Mobile Keep reading to learn more about some of these tracks. View all education at questdirect.org/C16

Great event which fosters collaboration and learning. – COLLABORATE 15 Attendee

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Quest International Users Group is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.

COOL THEMES IN ‘16 Transformational topics covered at COLLABORATE 16 will help you extend your ERP deployment roadmaps and derive more value from your enterprise software investments.

CLOUD

MOBILITY

Whether you are interested in Softwareas-a-Service (SaaS), Infrastructure-as-aService (IaaS), or Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), you will find thought leadership and best practices content that help you learn how to take advantage of Cloud software applications.

Increasingly, customers and mobile workers connect to enterprises with smartphones, tablets, and wearables such as smart watches. Furthermore, many organizations are embracing the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) trend. Learn best practices in connecting your ERP to mobile users.

Sessions include:



Best Practices for 9.2 Upgrade on Oracle Managed Cloud Services (OMCS) | Covanta Energy Corp.

Sessions include:

Is a SaaS or Cloud solution right for you, now? | AT&T Corporation

Go Beyond Apps with the JD Edwards Mobile Platform | Oracle Corp.



Oracle Cloud Solutions: Enterprise Systems Supporting Your Entire Ecosystem | Oracle Corp.

P(SFT)90X – Getting PeopleSoft in Shape for Mobile | InFlight Corporation



Ring It Up with POS and Mobile! – How Carisam Streamlined its Retail Operations | Carisam

SECURITY With the surging adoption-of mobile and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, the number of risk factors keeps growing for enterprise systems. The adoption of Cloud services raises additional concerns about how to protect an organization’s information assets Sessions include:

Role Base Security: Where Do I Start? | Dominion Enterprises



How to Leverage PeopleSoft in Your Enterprise Security Strategy | Oracle Corp.



Mission Possible: Securing Enterprise Data in the Cloud | DSI

BIG DATA Big Data involves complementing enterprise data with data from other sources, such as IoT sensor data, Internet-sourced data such as weather, and other information sources. Sessions include:

Beyond the hype: how to generate business value from big data tools | Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.



Data Visualization for PeopleSoft Application Users | Oracle Corp.



How Womble Company Went From Reactive Reporting to Proactive Decision Making | Womble Company Inc. questdirect.org/C16 | 7

PEOPLESOFT Selective Adoption & PeopleSoft Update Manager What is Selective Adoption and how do I adapt? You have questions and COLLABORATE 16 has answers to how you can stay current with PeopleSoft. Learn tips, tricks, and best practices for moving your business from major upgrade mentality to frequent small updates. Sessions around Selective Adoption & PeopleSoft Update Manager include:

PeopleSoft Selective Adoption Panel Discussion | Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.



Creating an Effective PeopleSoft Selective Adoption Strategy | Oracle Corp.



Time to “Get Real” - Preparing for, and THRIVING in PeopleSoft 9.2 Selective Adoption | Grant Thornton LLP

Financials Path At COLLABORATE 16, you’ll gain the skills you need to enable efficient operations and support strong internal financial controls through education sessions such as these:

nVision Reporting for Financials, Tax Reporting, and Budgeting | Susan G Komen



PeopleSoft Financial Management Solutions - Best Practices for Your Enterprise | Oracle Corp.



Soup to Nuts - PeopleSoft Account Reconciliation | AARP



PeopleSoft Query - Tips, Tricks, and Composite Query | Packaging Corporation of America

Of all the conferences that I have attended, COLLABORATE is by far the best. I like that there is time provided to meet people and network and there are tons of sessions of interest to me. – Layne Chapman, Autoliv

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Human Capital Management Path HCM isn’t just about compliance and tracking– learn how you can improve workforce performance to improve financial results. COLLABORATE 16 sessions include:

Affordable Care Act Academy: Case study managing ACA requirements | Ernst & Young, LLP



What Happens in HR, Stays in PeopleSoft HR | Oracle Corp.



Using PeopleSoft COBRA in house saves thousands | Tower International

Tools & Technology Path Discover the tips, tricks and techniques for using your PeopleSoft tools including WorkCenters, PeopleSoft Testing Framework, and more. Sessions include:

PeopleSoft Platform and Infrastructure Update and Roadmap | Oracle Corp.



PeopleSoft WorkCenters - Understanding how they can benefit your User Community | Adventist Health System



Fluid, Classic, and Mobile…OH MY! Creating a consistent User Experience | Sandia National Laboratories

Upgrades Path With the release of PeopleSoft Update Manager, it is important for your organization to switch strategies and plans from large upgrades into a new strategy to stay current. Sessions such as these can help you.

Proactive and Practical Recommendations to Ensure 9.2 Upgrade Success and Continuous Delivery (PUM) | PROLOGIS



Upgrade, Reimplementation or Consolidation? A complex PeopleSoft Financials Case Study | Oracle Corp.



Upgrading PeopleSoft Grants v9.0 to v9.2 | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

This is just a sampling of education sessions. You can view the full list of sessions at questdirect.org/C16

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JD EDWARDS

Internet of Things (IoT) What is IoT? How does it fit with Release 9.2? You have questions and education at COLLABORATE 16 can guide you to the answers. Sessions include:

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Tips for Putting IOT Technology to Work for your Growing Business | Henny Penny Corporation



Leveraging Oracle Cloud IoT with JD Edwards IoT Orchestrator | Oracle Corp.



Internet of Things Fully Integrated into JD Edwards | Denovo, LLC

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 9.2 Release At COLLABORATE 16, find out about the latest updates available and best practices for beginning an upgrade to 9.2. Sessions include:

Upgrade to E9.20 in 9.2 weeks | Corning Data Services, Inc.



9.2 Simplified Upgrade - Overview and Success Strategies for Upgrading | Oracle Corp.



Mission Impossible 9.2 Implementing best practices for security in your JDE upgrade | GSI

Financials Path At COLLABORATE 16, you’ll gain the skills you need to enable efficient operations and support strong internal financial controls through education sessions such as these:

Thinking Outside the Box - Automatic Bank Reconciliation | COLAS



One View Dashboards, Watchlists and Pages: A combination for success! | CD Group



JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Posting Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & General Ledger Transactions | Oracle Corp.

COLLABORATE uniquely provides opportunity for a shaping the future, whether you are big, medium or small, looking for solutions or shaping your future ERP roadmap you will find it all under one roof at COLLABORATE. – Boyd Purser, Chevron 10 | questdirect. org/C16

Human Capital Management Path HCM isn’t just about compliance and tracking– learn how you can improve workforce performance to improve financial results. COLLABORATE 16 sessions include:

Implementing an Offline Mobile Time and Attendance | Austin Lane Technologies, Inc.



The Battle Is On – HCM Cloud vs. EnterpriseOne HCM | iAM HCM Consulting



Affordable Care Act and IRS Health Coverage Information Returns | Oracle Corp.

Supply Chain Management Path Learn about the tools available for evaluating supplier performance including Inquiries, Reporting, and Dashboards. Furthermore, discover the new Outbound Inventory Management product during education sessions at COLLABORATE 16. Sessions include:

How Loftware Helped Trek Bicycle Optimize Barcode Labeling from JDE | Trek Bicycle



How Can I Ensure Appropriate Data Movement Throughout the Supply Chain With One View Reporting | GSI



Introducing JD Edwards Outbound Inventory Management | Oracle Corp.

Tools & Technology Path Discover the developer tips, tricks and techniques for using your JD Edwards tools, share custom-developed apps, and more in sessions such as these:

The JD Edwards Citizen Developer – Yes, That’s you! | Oracle Corp.



OVR-BIP-RDA: Cracking the Code! | JDEtips



JDE Wearables, E1, IoT Sensors, and Analytics with AIS | Superior Industries LLC

This is just a sampling of education sessions. You can view the full list of sessions at questdirect.org/C16

The collaboration and peers you make at this conference are second to none. – COLLABORATE 15 Attendee

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JD EDWARDS WORLD JD Edwards World offers a world-class enterprise solution for your business. As a complete business solution, JD Edwards World applications provide advanced functionality with fully integrated, industry-specific business processes to enable businesses to streamline operations and improve productivity. Come to COLLABORATE for your JD Edwards World education. Education includes:

A93 Advanced Menu Security​| Fike Corporation



JD Edwards World A9.4 Enhancement Overview | Oracle Corp.



How JD Edwards World Users Can Keep Pace within the E-Commerce Landscape​ | CDI Technology

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION Primavera Primavera focuses on solutions that go beyond facilitating on-time and within budget and scope projects, to support business outcomes that drive C-level strategic metrics and results. These sessions will highlight how leading organizations drive business transformation by reducing costs, mitigating uncertainty and assuring outcomes using Oracle’s Primavera EPPM solutions.

Creating and Maintaining Project Schedule Templates in Primavera: A Real World Example | Wyoming Department of Transportation



Unifier - Managing Change From Design To Implementation using Business Process Governance | Gafcon, Inc



Expanding the Power of P6 EPPM with P6 Analytics | Downer Group



Is this schedule GOOD? Monitoring and Controlling Tips and Tricks | Align Projects, LLC Primavera Support Clinic Monday through Wednesday during the COLLABORATE 16 user conference, the Oracle Primavera Customer Support team will be available to meet one-on-one with customers and answer questions about our solutions. Support staff will be available to answer questions on the following products: CM / Unifier, Instantis Applications, P6 Applications and P6 Technical.

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Business Intelligence Business intelligence (BI) is a technology-driven process for analyzing data and presenting actionable information to help corporate executives, business managers and other end users make more informed business decisions. BI encompasses a variety of tools, applications and methodologies that enable organizations to collect data from internal systems and external sources, prepare it for analysis, develop and run queries against the data, and create reports, dashboards and data visualizations to make the analytical results available to corporate decision makers as well as operational workers.

What’s New in OBIEE 12c, and Why Oracle BI Will Continue to Dramatically Improve | EmeraldCube Solutions



The Art and Science of Business Intelligence - Building Visually Effective Dashboards | Winn - Dixie Stores, Inc.



Using APEX to Integrate User-Entered Projections into an OBIEE Financials Dashboard | University of California, Berkeley

Professional Development Professional development isn’t a one-time thing; it should be a continuous part of your project management career. Make it a priority to assess and improve your skill set, and you’ll increase your value to your organization and enhance your future career prospects.

Five Fatal Mistakes Executives Overlook When Considering An Upgrade or Implementation | CSS International, Inc.



One Size Does Not Fit All - Maximizing End User Success through Learning Choices | iLearn ERP



Maintaining Modern ERP: The Importance of Staying Current | WhiteLight Group, LLC

This is just a sampling of education sessions. You can view the full list of sessions at questdirect.org/C16

The pre-conference and regular training sessions were excellent. And the contacts and vendor offerings will definitely benefit my company. – David Dresdow, Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America questdirect.org/C16 | 13

FEATURED SPEAKERS & SPECIALTY PROGRAMS

Product Keynotes will be given by: Marc Weintraub, Senior Director, PeopleSoft Product Strategy, Oracle Lyle Ekdahl, Senior Vice President and General Manager, JD Edwards, Oracle Product Roadmaps will be given by Oracle speakers including: Gary Grieshaber, Senior Director, JD Edwards Strategy Amira Marcos, Senior Director, PeopleSoft Financials Strategy Tracy Martin, Sr. Director, Cloud HCM Strategy and Development Robert Monahan, Senior Director, Product Strategy and Product Management for Oracle JD Edwards Jeff Robbins, Senior Director, PeopleSoft Technology Strategy Robbin Velayedam, Product Management Director, PeopleSoft HCM

Great networking/learning opportunities. Extremely important to understand Oracle/JDE developments so they can be incorporated into our Roadmap. – Wendy Richardson, Alaska Railroad Corporation

The networking and new technology are invaluable to our team! – Mary Darshay, Portland General Electric

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FEATURED SPEAKERS & SPECIALTY PROGRAMS Executive Forum Held at the Four Seasons on Tuesday, April 12, the Executive Forum is an event designed for C-level executives, senior IT managers and their direct reports. This event provides strategic insights into building meaningful IT relationships. Attendees will hear from industry leaders, learn more about the future of their ERP products, and network with other PeopleSoft and JD Edwards IT executives. Find out more about the Executive Forum at questdirect.org/C16. Professional Development Diversify your experience beyond product knowledge and obtain the skills you need to stand out in a sea of IT professionals and move ahead. This focus area highlights the professional and personal skills you need to advance your career. Women in Technology Make new connections early in the week at the Women in Technology luncheon on Monday and the following panel discussion on Wednesday, where you will learn about the experiences of women working in the technology world. Space is limited and preregistration is required, although there are no additional fees. Reserve your spot when you register for the conference. Young Professionals Attend a fun and interactive session geared towards young professionals. Gain great insight into growing your career. Connect with other young professionals in the Oracle community!

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NETWORKING Special Interest Groups & Industry Networking Gain valuable tips, insight and information from customers using the same product modules and/or in the same industry as your organization by connecting with Special Interest Groups. Meetings are open to all. Sessions will be held by the following groups:

PEOPLESOFT

JD EDWARDS



Benefits PUG



Agribusiness SIG



Financial Services Industry Group (FSIUG)



JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Manufacturing & Distribution



Healthcare Networking



Oracle Sales Cloud SIG



Higher Education Networking



Homebuilders SIG



Oracle Sales Cloud SIG



JD Edwards Configurator SIG



PeopleSoft Distribution and Manufacturing (DMUG)



JD Edwards E1 Security SIG



JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Human Capital Management



JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Upgrade Consortium



PeopleSoft Financials PUG



PeopleSoft Global Payroll



PeopleSoft HCM SIG



PeopleSoft Technology SIG



JD Edwards Financials SIG



PeopleSoft Treasury SIG





Source to Settlement (S2S) PUG

JD Edwards World Upgrade Consortium



UPK SIG



Life Sciences IUG



Oil, Gas and Chemicals SIG



Public Sector User Group



Technology SIG



Training SIG



UPK SIG



World User Group

A lot of valuable information in a short amount of time. – COLLABORATE 15 Attendee 16 | questdirect. org/C16

I always learn something at one of the sessions that I didn’t know. – Suzie Adams, Monterey Mushroom

A vast wealth of information is available to attendees. – Loreen Inghram, Westfield Group

SUNDAY, APRIL 10

TUESDAY, APRIL 12



Special Interest Groups Meetings



Exhibitor Showcase Happy Hour



Quest Meeting of the Members



Primavera Party



Quest New Attendee Orientation



Young Professionals Meetup



Quest Welcome Party WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13

MONDAY, APRIL 11

Women in Technology Luncheon



Welcome Reception in the Exhibitor Showcase





Women in Technology Panel Discussion



Quest Re-Energize Session



Vegas: Then and Now Party

Geek Meet

MAKE THE CASE!

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EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE Find new partners, products, services and solutions in the Exhibitor Showcase! See a list of the providers who will be in the Showcase at questdirect.org/C16. Exhibitor Showcase Hours: Monday, April 11 5:30 PM – 8 PM Tuesday, April 12 9 AM – 4 PM; 6 PM – 7:30 PM Wednesday, April 13 10:15 AM – 3 PM Visit the Quest Booth! The Quest booth is your home during the week for all things PeopleSoft and JD Edwards. Find out how Quest membership helps you get the most out of your Oracle investment, enter to win prizes, and more! Opportunity Labs Opportunity Labs are an informal meeting place within the Exhibitor Showcase, where you can connect with other users on common challenges you face. Quest-opoly Quest customer attendees will have access to a game that features Quest’s grand prize, Quest’s four key prizes, plus tons of exhibitor giveaways throughout the week! Oracle DEMOgrounds The Oracle DEMOgrounds feature fully functional demo environments for you to test drive solutions and learn about new software products or solutions.

It is a great opportunity to meet and share issues/concerns/goals with other people and businesses that face the same challenges we do. The exhibitor showcase is a great opportunity to meet with vendors that may be able to help provide the solutions we are looking for in our business. – Nathan Herzberg, QuikTrip

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION Receive special access to Quest-only networking events, workshops, news and perks when you register through Quest! All registrants have access to education sessions from all three groups unless otherwise specified. In order to receive the lower rates possible, you must first reserve a room in the official COLLABORATE 16 hotel block and provide your hotel acknowledgement number when prompted during conference registration.

STEPS TO SAVINGS Join Quest! Quest members receive discounts of up to $500 off registration.

Reserve a hotel room via the secure link on Quest’s website. Save your hotel acknowledgment number. Register at questdirect.org/C16 before the Early Bird deadline. Use your hotel acknowledgement number to save $200 off registration. Register four or more and save an additional $300+.

Early Bird Ends Midnight EST on February 25, 2016! Register at questdirect.org/C16

FULL CONFERENCE PASSES FOR INDIVIDUALS Quest Member Rate

Non-Member Rate

Rate Availability Until February 25, 2016 February 26 – April 7, 2016

Early Bird Registration

$1,650*

$2,050*

Advance Registration

$2,050*

$2,460*

Onsite Registration

$2,330*

$2,805*

April 10-14, 2016

FULL CONFERENCE PASSES FOR GROUPS (four or more registrants from the same company) Quest Member Rate

Non-Member Rate

Rate Availability

Early Bird Registration

$1,400*

$1,890*

Until February 25, 2016

Advance Registration

$1,795*

$2,285*

February 26 – April 7, 2016

Onsite Registration

$2,140*

$2,630*

April 10-14, 2016

Discounted government rates available. See questdirect.org/C16 for details. *Additional $200 charge if you stay outside of the Quest hotel block. Residents of Las Vegas and surrounding counties may receive consideration for discount. Full list of approved zip codes available online at questdirect.org/C16

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COLLABORATE GROUP REGISTRATION WHY SEND A GROUP TO COLLABORATE? There are many advantages to sending a group to COLLABORATE but the primary benefit is simple... more education. By having multiple people attend a conference it allows your company to develop a comprehensive content strategy to ensure you leave with a complete education overview.

DIVIDE & CONQUER EDUCATION With over 1,250 education sessions to choose from at COLLABORATE, dividing sessions among colleagues is a proven approach to leaving with a higher satisfaction. A good approach is to look at the education tracks covered at COLLABORATE and decide who from your company should be covering what track(s). Don’t forget, we also have the Executive Forum for C-levels and their direct reports.

SEND MORE PEOPLE, SAVE MORE MONEY Quest provides more incentives to those companies that choose to send 4 or more people. Group registration prices drop to as low as $1,400 per attendee. See page 18 for more information. Finally, Group Registrants will have access to Quest’s VIP Customer Lounge onsite.

HAVE A GREAT YEAR WITH YOUR ERP... START BY JOINING QUEST & ATTENDING COLLABORATE. QUEST MEMBERS SAVE $400 PER REGISTRANT. SIGN UP 10 USERS FOR $995 FOR THE YEAR.

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HOTEL & TRAVEL DISCOUNTS Book your hotel stay in the Quest block using our link found at questdirect.org/C16 and use your hotel acknowledgement number to receive major discounts on your conference registration! Room rates include in-room wireless and access to fitness facility. Add 12% tax to room rates.

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Through January 31, 2016:

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Use LASxpress – Our COLLABORATE 16 Airport Transportation Partner To Save! Economy Service $11 pp (One-Way) / Xpress NonStop Service $18 pp (One-Way) Book your transportation using the links on the Hotel & Travel tab at questdirect.org/C16 For conference registration discount based on COLLABORATE 16 hotel occupancy, COLLABORATE 16 organizers reserve the right to charge the full rate if hotel reservations are cancelled. Special consideration is available for residents of Las Vegas and surrounding zip codes. Visit the hotel page at questdirect.org/C16 for details.

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