Community

Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

SIGs are focused communities inside PkOUG — built around specific Oracle tracks like Database, EBS, OCI, APEX, and Security. They help members learn faster through deeper, hands-on, topic-driven collaboration.

Deep-dive learning Monthly sessions Hands-on tracks Pakistan Oracle community

Active & upcoming SIG tracks

These are suggested tracks for PkOUG. You can join a SIG, volunteer as a co-lead, or propose a new one.

All Database EBS / Apps OCI / Cloud APEX / Dev Security
Database

Oracle Database & Performance

Performance tuning, AWR/ASH, patching, backup & recovery, HA/DR, and enterprise operations.

Monthly sessions Hands-on labs Best practices
EBS / Apps

Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS)

EBS 12.2 administration, adop, patching, integrations, security, and architecture patterns.

Upgrade clinics ADOP tips Integrations
OCI / Cloud

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)

Cloud architecture, migrations, Autonomous DB, DR, networking, and governance.

Cloud patterns Cost & security Migration playbooks
APEX / Dev

Oracle APEX & App Development

APEX best practices, security, UX, deployment patterns, and integrations with enterprise systems.

Build nights Security UX patterns
Security

Identity & Access (OAM / OID / OUD)

SSO/MFA patterns, integrations, directory services, and identity governance for Oracle estates.

SSO / MFA Directory services Best practices
Data + Cloud

High Availability & Disaster Recovery

RAC, Data Guard, DR drills, RPO/RTO, backup strategy, and resilience engineering.

RAC Data Guard DR drills
Want a new SIG? Great. If you have a topic and a simple plan (even one session a month), PkOUG will help you launch it. Propose a SIG →

How a SIG works

SIGs are lightweight by design — the goal is consistency, not complexity.

1) Define scope

Pick a focused topic and audience (e.g., EBS patching, OCI migration, APEX security).

2) Plan sessions

Monthly or bi-monthly session plan with 1–2 speakers and a clear learning outcome.

3) Publish assets

Share slides, checklists, and recordings (where possible) so the whole community benefits.

SIG FAQ

Do SIGs require an extra fee?
No extra fee. SIG participation is part of the PkOUG community experience.
Can a sponsor support a SIG?
Yes — sponsors can support sessions, venues, or training tracks aligned with community benefit and transparency.
Can students or beginners join SIGs?
Yes. SIGs can host beginner-friendly sessions as well as advanced deep-dives.
How do I propose a SIG?
Use the proposal template on the Start a SIG page and email it to info@pkoug.org.