O5Live 2026 Agenda
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Call for Papers – O5Live 2026
18 June 2026 | Institute of Directors (IoD), London
O5Live is an exclusive Oracle Community event bringing together business leaders, practitioners, and partners to explore real-world challenges and proven solutions across the Oracle ecosystem.
We are now inviting paper and presentation submissions for O5Live 2026, aligned to one of our four agenda streams. We welcome contributions that are practical, experience-led, and focused on measurable outcomes rather than product promotion.
Agenda Streams
Submission Guidelines
- Submissions should focus on real-world experience and practical insight
- Sales-led or product marketing presentations will not be accepted
- Joint submissions between customers and partners are encouraged
- The Summary should not exceed 200 words
- The deadline for submissions is March 30th 2026
- Selected speakers will be notified following the review process
How to Submit
If you would like to be considered as a speaker at O5Live 2026, please submit a short abstract outlining:
- The agenda stream your paper aligns to
- The business challenge addressed
- Key lessons learned and outcomes achieved
- Please email them to info@o5live.com
Join us in shaping the conversation at O5Live 2026 and sharing knowledge that helps the Oracle community learn from real experience.


09:00 – 09:45
Arrival Reception with Coffee and Networking
Keynote speech
HM Treasury - Ahead in the Cloud - 10 Years On
Iain Elvin and Darren Savage will reflect on HM Treasury’s decade-long journey implementing, operating, and continuously enhancing Oracle Fusion ERP and HCM platforms.
- HM Treasury’s early adoption of Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications
- Lessons learned from a 10-year public sector cloud transformation
- Evolution of finance and HR operating models using Oracle ERP and HCM
- User adoption, governance, and process optimisation
- Enhancements such as Oracle Guided Learning and embedded support

Iain Elvin is Head of Oracle Systems at His Majesty’s Treasury, leading the delivery and evolution of a broad suite of Oracle Cloud products across HCM, ERP and EPM.
He has focused on bridging technical capability and business need, working with stakeholders, delivery partners and users to unlock greater value from Oracle and enable more effective, efficient ways of working in complex environments.

Darren Savage is an Oracle Senior Product Manager at His Majesty’s Treasury, leading the strategic management and continuous improvement of Oracle Cloud services across HCM, ERP and EPM.
He has focused on aligning product capability with user needs, working closely with stakeholders, delivery partners and colleagues to maximise value from Oracle and support effective, user-centred ways of working across the organisation.
Following the presentation, a Q&A session hosted by Helen Crisostomo, VP Business Development, de Novo Solutions, will be held with Iain and Darren about the key elements of HM Treasury’s Oracle Fusion journey.

Helen Crisostomo leads business development at de Novo Solutions, helping grow the company through sales, marketing, partnerships, and strong client relationships. She brings experience in Oracle and public sector transformation, with a focus on creating value for customers and supporting long-term growth.
10:45 – 10:55 Coffee break
11:00 – 11:40
Leading Life Sciences:
Oracle Data Liberation: Moving from Manual Extraction to Instant Insight
Speakers Warren Dyson with John Matthews and Simon Beresford | SplashBI

Education Authority – Northern Ireland
How to successfully run an invoice automation project
Speakers Suz Graham with Jason Howard | Arcivate

I’ve Rowed the Amazon and the Pacific. Your Oracle Programme Is Riskier.
Speakers Patrick Haston and Simon Evans | 2i

Building Trust in AI‑Driven Finance Decisions Through Strong Data Foundations
- An International Coffee Company's Retailers' Eye View
Speakers: Desiree Zonneveld
Supported by Tasmyn Nicholls
Global Strategic Partnerships Leader | Vertex Inc


Driving Data Accuracy and Efficiency in Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP
Speakers Wayne Mandic
Walkers Professional Services
Supported by Gareth Swales | More4apps
Driving Post-Go-Live Oracle Adoption with Oracle Guided Learning: Lessons from Brent Council
Speakers Vik Kapoor
with Tony Cook | FudgeLearn
12:25 – 13:30 Lunch break
13:30 – 14:10
When the tax authority already has your data: what happens to VAT returns and reconciliation
Speaker Chris Park | Avalara Europe
From BAU to AI Success: Running Continuous Innovation with Oracle AI Success Navigator
Speaker: Johnny Needham


Introducing the O5 Live Public Sector Community
Speaker: Patrick Haston

14:15 – 14:55


Building the business case for tax automation within Oracle
Speakers: Hannah Coe, EMEA Indirect Tax Manager at Light & Wonder
With Nathan Farmer | Innovate Tax
AI in Central Government – Practical Delivery
Speaker Yaa Kufuor | Independent Consultant

14:55 – 15:15 Coffee break
15:15 – 15:55
Part 2 - Why should you consider EPM and how or where would you start?
Join the EPM Community Forum: Workshop and Demonstrations

Why effective master data management is critical for Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes
Speakers Jasom Howard and Duncan Coyle | Arcivate

Introducing Oracle AI: A New Way to Work
Speaker: Alan Shepherd | Solution Consulting | Oracle


AI Embedded Within Your Reporting and Analytics Platform, Across All Your Data Sources
Speakers Simon Beresford and Rajat Sharma | SplashBI
16:40 – 18:30 Networking Reception Sponsored by Enterprise Digital Resources Ltd
18.30 Close

