About

A stronger network through community, collaboration, and professional development.

PkOUG connects Oracle practitioners across Pakistan — DBAs, Apps DBAs, APEX developers, cloud architects, and technology organisations. This revamp signals organizational renewal and creates clear pathways for new members, sponsors, and partners to join.

⟨ Community-First /⟩

Profiles, networking, mentoring, and knowledge sharing — with a clean structure that grows with the group and elevates every member.

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⟨ Professional Credibility /⟩

Consistent branding for an Oracle User Group organisation — suitable for members, employers, sponsors, and the global Oracle ecosystem.

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⟨ Reliable Communication /⟩

Automated email notifications to registrants and admins via SMTP — fully configured for Hostinger hosting infrastructure.

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How it works

A clear onboarding flow — simple for members, reliable for admins.

Member & Sponsor registration includes profile picture, admin approval, payment validation (bank transfer + proof), and activation with default 365-day membership duration + renewal.

  1. 1

    Register a profile

    Submit your details with a profile picture. You’ll receive confirmation emails right away.

  2. 2

    Admin review

    Multi-admin dashboard approves or rejects submissions, ensuring the directory stays high-quality.

  3. 3

    Payment validation

    Bank transfer + payment proof snapshot workflow. Payments team validates and updates status.

  4. 4

    Activated + published

    Only approved + paid + profile-completed profiles appear in the public directories and detail pages.

Join

Join as a Member

Create your PkOUG profile and choose a membership plan. Choose a plan, register your profile, and receive confirmation emails. Admins are notified for every registration.

// Payment processing connects to Stripe/PayFast (or WooCommerce). This template stores registrations and sends emails; payments enabled in Phase 2.

Member Registration

Start your profile. You'll receive an email verification link and next steps for payment (if applicable).

Partners

Sponsors & Partners

Sponsors and partners help fund community enablement — platform, content, meetups, and learning tracks. This revamp removes historical listings; new partnerships published after onboarding.

What happens after you submit?

You will receive an email confirmation immediately. The admin team receives an alert at info@pkoug.org. After review, we share next steps for invoicing or online payment.

// Payments can connect to Stripe/PayFast/Bank Transfer, or via WordPress (WooCommerce + subscriptions).

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Sponsor / Partner Inquiry

Tell us about your organisation and the plan you're interested in.

Directory

Members Directory

Only verified and admin-approved profiles appear here. After you register, verify your email, and get approved, your profile will be published in this directory.

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Sponsors

Supported by organisations building with Oracle

Approved sponsors appear here. Become a sponsor to support community growth.

FAQ

Quick answers

Clear expectations help everyone. Here are the most common questions.

Is PkOUG a non-profit?
Yes. PkOUG is a non-profit organization. Membership and sponsorship revenue is used for Oracle user community services (seminars, training, meetups) and PKOUG operating/platform expenses.
Why do you require admin approval?
To keep the directory trusted. Admin approval helps validate profiles and ensures members/sponsors meet basic quality standards.
How long does membership last?
Default activation is 365 days from the approval/payment confirmation date. Renewal is supported.
What happens after I submit payment proof?
The payments team validates the proof and updates billing status. Once validated, your profile is activated and published (if approved).

Contact

Questions? Reach the team at info@pkoug.org.

For payments and membership validation, contact payments@pkoug.org.

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