PkOUG — About

Who we are

PkOUG brings together Oracle practitioners and leaders — DBAs, Apps DBAs, APEX developers, Fusion and OCI engineers, security specialists, functional consultants, and enterprise architects — across Pakistan.

Learning with purpose

We focus on skills that matter in real enterprises: upgrades, HA/DR, performance, security, cloud, and integrations.

Networking that helps

Connect with verified professionals and organizations — not random profiles — to build trusted relationships.

Community credibility

Approval + profile completion + payment validation builds a trustworthy directory for members and sponsors.

What you gain by joining PkOUG

Membership is more than a badge — it’s a pathway to visibility, learning, and community contribution.

Seminars & community sessions

Regular talks and meetups with practical topics and industry use-cases.

Training & enablement

Structured learning tracks and hands-on sessions for Oracle technologies.

Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

Focused topic groups (Database, EBS, OCI, APEX, Security) to go deeper and build reusable assets.

Governance & leadership

PkOUG is supported by community volunteers and leadership members who help with strategy, program planning, and partnerships.

Board Members

Meet the leadership team supporting PkOUG programs and partnerships.

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Vision

Our direction and priorities for building a strong Oracle community in Pakistan.

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Volunteer & contribute

Speak at sessions, mentor others, host meetups, or help run SIGs.

Contact the Team

FAQ

Clear answers for members, sponsors, and the wider Oracle community.

Is PkOUG a non-profit organization?

Yes. PkOUG is a non-profit community initiative. Revenue from memberships and sponsorships is reinvested into Oracle community services (seminars, trainings, meetups) and the operational costs of maintaining the platform.

What is the motive of joining PkOUG?

To be part of a trusted Oracle network in Pakistan — learn faster, build relationships, get visibility in the directory, and contribute to community enablement.

Do I need to be an “expert” to join?

Not at all. Beginners and students are welcome. PkOUG is built to help people grow — through learning tracks, mentorship, and SIG participation.

How can organizations support PkOUG?

By sponsoring community programs, supporting events, and enabling training. Sponsors gain visibility and access to a trusted Oracle talent and community network.

Pakistan Oracle User Group (PkOUG)