Date: Thursday April 9th, 2026
Time: 8:30am-4:00pm
Location: Minneapolis Marriot Northwest Hotel & Conference Center, 7025 Northland Drive North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
TCOUG Check In: (Please register) - NOTE: email Pres@TCOUG.org or Webmaster@TCOUG.org and let us know if you are attending.
Best of Oracle AI World Twin Cities 2026
The future of AI is here—and it’s coming to Minneapolis, MN! Join us for Best of Oracle AI World, an exclusive event where Oracle experts share impactful insights and innovations from Oracle AI World.
Discover how Oracle AI is transforming data, analytics, and HR.
Learn multi-cloud strategies for AWS, Azure, and GCP
Network with peers and Oracle specialists
8:15–8:30 AM — Registration
8:30–9:00 AM — Opening Remarks (Bruce Yurich - State of Minnesota, Department of Minnesota Management & Budget, Chief Business Technology Officer)
9:00–10:00 AM — Securing AI with Oracle IAM (Vijay C)
10:00–10:15 AM — Break
10:15–11:15 AM — Fusion Recruiting & AI with Fireside Chat (Alexandria Smith, Nathan Herber)
11:15 AM–12:15 PM — DP Multi Cloud (Tyrus Clark - Oracle, Shridhar Deuskar - Microsoft)
12:15–12:45 PM — Modern American Lunch Buffet with live music, by Mike Palmer (Seared Salmon or Chicken, see buffet menu below...)
12:45–1:45 PM — Fusion Data Intelligence (Darren Grogan)
1:45–2:00 PM — Break
2:00–3:00 PM — AI Lakehouse (Brad Davidson)
3:00 PM - Closing User Group Annoucements and End
Lunch Buffet Details:
Seared Salmon Filet
Marjoram Infused Olive Oil Roasted Chicken
Herb Roasted Red Potatoes
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
Mixed Greens
Dried Cranberries
Cherry Tomatoes
Pistachios
Lemon Vinaigrette
Lemon Butter Sauce
Cheesecake
Register soon because space is limited.
We hope you’re able to join us!
Music by Mike Palmer- Mike Palmer has been writing and performing original music since the late ’70s—not to mention wrangling databases fulltime and TCOUG’s website in his spare time!
Raised in a musical family, Mike taught himself guitar and piano to accompany his expressive voice. His sound blends bluesy piano, heartland rock, and gospel-inspired hooks, influenced by artists like Billy Joel, Bruce Hornsby, and TobyMac.
With his wife, he created and coordinates the faith-based music festival Solid Rock in the Park.
As front-man of Mike and the Vibes, he performs regularly around Pine City and recently recorded in Nashville with AOK Records at the renowned Hilltop Studio. Preview his music at mikeandthevibes.com