Education Sessions
Kickstart Your Journey with Oracle’s AI: From First Steps to Transformational Impact
- Date and Time: Tuesday, October 14 | 8:00 a.m.—9:00 a.m. PT
- Location: Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill
- Speakers: Mike Simonson & Chris Thom, Oracle Managing Director at Grant Thornton
Session description:Join Grant Thornton at Oracle AI World for an electrifying deep dive into the future of intelligent automation. This isn’t just another AI talk — it’s your launchpad. Whether you’re taking your very first step or ready to accelerate, you’ll walk away inspired, informed, and equipped to make Oracle AI work for you. In this fast-moving, interactive session, you’ll:
- Demystify AI – understand what it is, what it isn’t, and how it can drive real results in your business.
- Explore Oracle AI Agent Studio – from deep links to transactional agents to human-in-the-loop collaboration.
- Follow a proven “crawl, walk, run” roadmap – learn how to start strong, show quick wins, and scale with confidence.
- See it in action – real-world stories of organizations boosting efficiency, delighting customers, and unlocking innovation with AI agents.
Look ahead – discover why AI will reshape industries for decades and the practical steps you can take tomorrow
Stacking the Deck in Your Favor: Mastering Consolidation with Oracle
- Date and Time: Tuesday, October 14 | 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m. PT
- Location: Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill
- Speaker: Staci Ciafrani, Oracle EPM Practice Lead Grant Thornton
Session description:In Vegas, it’s all about playing your cards right—and the same goes for financial consolidation. Join us for an inside look at Oracle ERP Cloud and Oracle FCC, two powerful tools with very different strengths. Whether you're managing straightforward closes or navigating multi-entity complexity, this session will help you make the smart bet. Learn which platform pays off for your business needs, and how to avoid the risks of a mismatched solution.
Abstract : Oracle ERP Cloud delivers a streamlined, transactional approach ideal for organizations with simple consolidation needs and uniform structures. It integrates seamlessly with operational data and enables real-time reporting—offering speed and efficiency. However, when the stakes get higher, it lacks the advanced consolidation features and audit transparency required by more complex environments.
That’s where Oracle FCC shines. Purpose-built for sophisticated, multi-entity, multi-currency landscapes, FCC brings powerful capabilities like intercompany eliminations, ownership management, and full GAAP/IFRS compliance. With built-in audit trails, automation, and flexible hierarchies, FCC gives finance teams the control and visibility needed to close with confidence.
Join this session to explore the key differences, use cases, and decision criteria between these two Oracle solutions—and walk away ready to place your bet on the platform that will pay off for your consolidation strategy.
Oracle HCM: Latest Trends, Real-World Use Cases, AI Impacts & What’s Next
- Date and Time: Wednesday, October 15 | 8:00 a.m.—9:00 a.m. PT
- Location: Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill
- Speaker: Deron Stoecklein, Oracle HCM Practice Lead Grant Thornton
Session description:Join Grant Thornton—both an Oracle HCM Cloud customer and trusted implementation partner—for a strategic, in-depth look at the latest trends shaping the future of Oracle HCM in the age of AI. Our firm was built a session around the concept of a practical, enterprise-ready HCM strategy, this session will walk you through the most impactful innovations and competitive advantages Oracle HCM is delivering today—and what's coming next.
What You’ll Learn:
- Unlocking the Power of 25x Releases
– Enable the latest Oracle HCM capabilities and AI-driven enhancements—from intelligent automation to employee experience tools.
- Operationalizing HCM
– Get an exclusive preview of upcoming Oracle HCM features and AI advancements that will further drive agility, insight, and scale.
- Preparing for What’s Ahead
– See how organizations are leveraging embedded AI across talent acquisition, onboarding, and workforce planning—with real Grant Thornton use cases.
- Competing to Win
–Explore why Oracle is gaining market leadership over Workday—thanks to deep functional innovation and unified cloud infrastructure.
Whether you're modernizing your HCM stack or driving transformation across the enterprise, this session offers everything you need to build and execute your HCM strategy.
Oracle ERP & EPM: Building an AI-Ready Modern Architecture
- Date and Time: Wednesday, October 15 | 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m. PT
- Location: Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill
- Speaker: Matt Lavery, EPM Practice Lead Grant Thornton
Session description:Let’s face it — AI is transforming how organizations operate, but only if the foundation is ready. In this session, Grant Thornton will show you how Oracle ERP and EPM can do more than run your business — they can serve as the backbone of an AI-ready enterprise, empowering you to adapt faster, innovate smarter, and scale with confidence.
- Creating a true AI platform within Oracle Cloud, with ERP and EPM as strategic anchors.
- Taking practical foundational steps today — even without a fully defined AI strategy.
- Designing for agility to thrive amid future unknowns and rapid change.
- Redefining the role of ERP and EPM in a modern, AI-driven architecture.
Walk away with a bold vision — and the know-how — to turn ERP and EPM into strategic engines that put you at the forefront of an a true AI-driven future.
From Manual to Modern: Transforming Inventory at Alto-Shaam with Oracle Fusion
- Date and Time: Wednesday, October 15 | 2:30 p.m.—3:00 p.m. PT
- Location: Oracle AI World Hub Theater
- Speaker: Nicole Sievert, Business Solutions Manager, Alto-Shaam & Mike Simonson, Director, Technology Modernization, Grant Thornton
Session description:Alto-Shaam, a leading commercial oven manufacturer based in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, began its journey to the cloud by partnering with Grant Thornton to implement Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM and ERP. This strategic shift from an on-premises system revolutionized our inventory management, moving from a single large inventory organization to a locator-controlled, mobile-enabled solution. The result: dramatically improved inventory accuracy, real-time visibility, and streamlined operations across the supply chain.
Celebrate with Grant Thornton! Take a break from the conference and unwind with us at our annual AI World Happy Hour! Stop by Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill before heading to Oracle’s big party Wednesday evening and celebrate AI World 2025 in style.
- Date and Time: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. PT
