The Independent Oracle Users Group (IOUG) represents the voice of Oracle technology and database professionals and empowers them to be more productive in their business and careers by:

• delivering education
• sharing best practices
• providing technology direction and networking opportunities
  

IOUG empowers Oracle database and development professionals by delivering the highest quality:

• Information
• Education
• Networking
• Advocacy
  

Goals

The IOUG helps each member:

• Enhance their skill set with technical content created for users by users
• Increase the technical advantage of their organization
• Boost their individual marketability
• Gain access to a network of peers for collaboration and information exchange
• Voice opinions to Oracle about their products, services and policies
  

Events

IOUG COLLABORATE

In addition to the member and other benefits offered, the Independent Oracle Users Group (IOUG), the Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG) and Quest International Users Group (Quest) are collaborating to host COLLABORATE 09, Technology and Applications Forum for the Oracle Community. COLLABORATE 09 brings you the best practices and user-driven training that each user group offers as well as access to the greater Oracle community. Representation at COLLABORATE 09 will include Oracle users, solution providers, consultants, developers and representatives from Oracle Corporation. COLLABORATE 09 will be held in Orlando, Florida, May 3-7.

Board of Directors

President:	Ian Abramson
Executive Vice President & Director of RUGs:	Judi Doolittle
Director of Special Projects:	George Trujillo
Director of SIGS:	Michelle Malcher
Director of Education:	Peter Smith
Director of Web Products & Services:	Tony Jedlinski
Director of Membership:	Andy Flower
VP Finance with Executive IT Portfolio:	Kent Hinckley
Director of Marketing:	Steve Lemme
Executive Director:	Carol McGury
Web Site:	http://www.ioug.org/