Introducing The ODTUG–Oracle ACE Alliance 

ODTUG has a long and storied history with the Oracle ACE program, and the synergy between our organizations is a natural by-product of our member interactions and participation. Fun fact: The ODTUG Board of Directors is comprised almost solely of Oracle ACEs. Being an Oracle ACE is not a requirement to be on the ODTUG Board, but in many cases, ACE Program participation has been a key element of our Board of Directors' professional growth and leadership journeys.

In addition, the annual ODTUG Kscope conference features more Oracle ACE presenters than any other conference in the country. (!!)

The ODTUG–Oracle ACE Alliance was created to encourage and support Oracle ACEs on their journey by providing avenues for Oracle ACEs to showcase their knowledge and help others achieve ACE status. Read on to learn more about this new initiative, and how it can benefit ODTUG Members and Oracle ACEs.

What is The ODTUG–Oracle ACE Alliance?

The ODTUG–Oracle ACE Alliance is an initiative to help connect Oracle ACEs with opportunities to support their ACE goals and requirements, and to help ODTUG non-ACE members become familiar with the Oracle ACE program and its benefits.

For example:

• Oracle ACE program members could be invited to deliver conference and webinar content, keeping ODTUG content high quality and ensuring a trusted source.
• ODTUG members who are also Oracle ACE program members could help mentor those wishing to become ACEs, whether it's someone new to the ACE program, or a current Oracle ACE who is striving to move from Associate to ACE Pro.
• Oracle ACE members are encouraged to fill volunteer positions within ODTUG, increasing engagement and helping communicate to ODTUG audiences how and why volunteering is impactful to the ODTUG community. 

Benefits for Alliance Participants

• Opportunity for webinars for Oracle ACE speakers (ODTUG members or not)
  • Practice and polish presentation skills
  • Receive ACE Points for presenting
  • Increase recognition in the EPM, Analytics, APEX, and DB communities
• Leverage ODTUG Marketing resources and audience to improve Oracle ACE member and program visibility
• Mentorship to help ACE Associates achieve ACE Pro, and help ACE Pros continue their journey to achieve ACE Director
• Matching those looking for mentors to the best resource
  • "How to become an ACE" program within ODTUG
  • Level Up within the ACE program
• Early access to ODTUG and Oracle events, like APEX Boot Camps, local MeetUps, and ODTUG Kscope conferences
• Advice on ACE-recommended materials to build on your Oracle Journey

The ODTUG-Oracle ACE Alliance allows for continual Partner engagement as well, introducing current and prospective ODTUG partners to the Oracle ACE program, year-round.