UKOUG Conference Discover is the leading annual event for Oracle users across the UK and Ireland—bringing together professionals, partners, and thought leaders to share insights, build connections, and explore the latest advancements in Oracle technologies and applications. This year’s event takes place in Birmingham, UK, from November 30 to December 2, 2025.

As a proud UKOUG DISC Gold Partner, Data Intensity is thrilled to sponsor the 2025 Discover Conference.

Join us at our booth, where our experts will be available to discuss:

• Cloud strategy and transformation
• Migration best practices
• Managed services
• Oracle licensing optimization
• And much more!

We look forward to connecting with you and helping you unlock the full potential of your Oracle environment.

Meet Our Experts

Our team of cloud migration, licensing, and strategy experts will be available at our booth throughout the event. Whether you have a specific challenge or want to explore new ideas, stop by for a chat—we’d love to connect!

Want to reserve time with us?
Drop us an email to get on our calendar—we’d be happy to meet!

Speaking Sessions

Beyond Uptime: Architecting Resilient Oracle E-Business Suite Environments on OCI

This session moves beyond basic availability to explore how to architect a truly resilient Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) environment on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). We will provide a deep dive into the strategic High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions that enable you to meet and exceed stringent Recovery Point Objective (RPO) and Recovery Time Objective (RTO) requirements.

A key focus will be a detailed analysis of the Full Stack Disaster Recovery (FSDR) service, demonstrating its transformative role in automating and orchestrating comprehensive DR for your entire EBS stack. We will also cover the latest DR enhancements from the newest Cloud Manager release and present proven, resilient reference architectures for both ExaCS and DBCS, all optimized for seamless integration with FSDR.

This is a must-attend session for anyone looking to fortify their business continuity strategy and ensure their critical EBS applications are protected against any eventuality.

Speaker: Biju Thomas, Oracle ACE Director and Data Intensity SVP of Digital Transformation
Date & Time: Tuesday, Dec 2 | 4:00 – 4:45 PM
Location: Meeting Room 1

Stop Guessing, Start Gaining: Decoding Oracle Licensing and Workload Economics for Cloud Profit

Cloud migration for complex Oracle workloads is a high-stakes gamble often derailed by two costly mistakes: unforeseen license penalties and inefficient cloud architecture.

Stop hoping for the best and learn how to engineer a successful transition. Join experts Paul Buckley and Oracle ACE Director Biju Thomas for a deep dive into the financial and technical strategies that turn a risky migration into guaranteed profit.

License Mastery: Paul will reveal the secrets to Oracle license optimisation. Learn how to establish a clear Effective License Position (ELP) and strategically leverage cloud-specific licensing rules to unlock millions in savings—ensuring you stay compliant and drastically reduce long-term costs.

Architecture Accelerator: Biju will walk through the critical workload analysis process. See how we precisely benchmark current performance, map complex application dependencies, and design a right-sized, high-performance cloud environment that maximises speed and minimises unnecessary spend.

Walk away with the proven, dual-focus blueprint for de-risking your cloud journey and achieving true, measurable Return on Investment (ROI).

Speakers: 
• Biju Thomas, Oracle ACE Director and Data Intensity SVP of Digital Transformation
• Paul Buckley, SVP Software License Solutions and VP Sales EMEA Software License Solutions
Date & Time: Monday, Dec 1 | 11:00 – 11:45 AM
Location: Belmont 2

Licensing SIG Kick-Off for 2026

The Multi-Cloud Maze of Licensing and Architecture

Don’t let the complexity of your Oracle estate prevent your next move. This is your chance for a direct, transparent consultation with experts Paul Buckley and Biju Thomas on the two largest financial risks in the Oracle lifecycle: Cloud Migration and License Support.

Bring your toughest questions—no matter how old or unsupported your environment may be.

We will focus on your specific applications, offering actionable insights into The Multi-Cloud Maze of Licensing & Architecture. Get clarity on the high-stakes financial game of running Oracle on AWS, Azure, and GCP.

• Learn the secrets to vCPU-to-license conversion rules and how they lead to unexpected costs.
• Explore how Oracle Database@XXX offerings (such as Database@Azure) fundamentally change the license game by using OCI rules, offering potential cost relief, and creating new architectural possibilities.
• See how smart architecture and the correct license deployment (BYOL vs. License-Included) prevent massive, unbudgeted expenses.

We’re not only guaranteeing answers and strategies to build a financially sound roadmap to the future. The financial and compliance topics discussed today are just the beginning, because this session also marks the return of the UKOUG Oracle License SIG!

The Licensing SIG will provide ongoing, non-vendor-biased peer support and expert insight into the ever-changing world of Oracle licensing, compliance, and cloud optimization. Let your voice be heard and help shape the future of this impactful group.

Speakers: 
• Biju Thomas, Oracle ACE Director and Data Intensity SVP of Digital Transformation
• Paul Buckley, SVP Software License Solutions and VP Sales EMEA Software License Solutions
Date & Time: Tuesday, Dec 2 | 10:00 – 10:45 AM
Location: Meeting Room 2

Informal Roundtable During Exhibition Hours

Stop by our stand to discuss The Multi-Cloud Maze: We’ll show you how multi-cloud environments change your licensing rules and costs. More importantly, it is necessary to determine whether the pre-built architecture is truly right-sized for your performance and cost requirements. 

Stop by our stand to discuss Oracle Support Optimisation: Paying for shelfware? Facing audit penalties? Discover how we can help to get your legacy systems back into Oracle Support for critical security and upgrade patches. We’ll find immediate savings opportunities.