Ep 20: Exploring Conferences and Community Insights with Don Sauve, Chris Noack, AJ Schifano and Haiyan Wang

The JDE Connection

In today's episode, hosts Chandra Wobschall and Paul Houtkooper dive into the vibrant world of JD Edwards with a special conversation featuring Don Sauve, Chris Noack, Haiyan Wang, and AJ Schifano. They explore the enduring relevance of the Orchestrator, the enthusiasm around existing features like Cafe One, and strategies for transforming user excitement into actionable ideas. Our guests share their insights about attending and presenting at BLUEPRINT4D and INFOCUS conferences, emphasizing the distinct benefits of each, and how to share that knowledge with your coworkers to generate interest and excitement. Whether you're a JD Edwards veteran or new to the ecosystem, this episode is packed with tips on maximizing your experience, understanding the value of enhancements, and leveraging community connections.

01:57 Don shares value in both BLUEPRINT4D and INFOCUS.

03:30 AJ's draws the parallel between the conference cycle and the product development lifecycle.

06:34 Chris reiterates differences between the conferences and emphasizes the fame that comes with presenting.

10:05 Haiyan values showcasing new features, understanding users.

15:57 Chandra reiterates the importance of sharing knowledge on basic capabilities.

17:51 AJ’s two questions.

19:51 Don talks about the intrinsic value of CafeOne.

21:32 Don comments on how he generates excitement in his user base post conference.

22:00 Chris comments on how he generates excitement in his user base post conference.

23:28 Closing comments.

30:09 Midwesternism.

Resources:

Register for INFOCUS: https://questoraclecommunity.org/events/conferences/infocus/

CafeOne: https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E84502_01/learnjde/cafeOne.html#composite-application-framework-(cafeone)

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