--- eventsindex_id: EI-06922 slug: hroug-2026 title: "HrOUG 2026" title_alt: [] canonical_url: "https://eventsindex.org/events/hroug-2026.html" next_edition_dates: "2026-10-14 to 2026-10-17" next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: 2026-10-14 date_end: 2026-10-17 venue: "Maistra Select Island Hotel Istra, Red Island, Rovinj" city: Rovinj country: Croatia organiser: "HrOUG (Croatian Oracle User Group)" organiser_url: "https://2026.hroug.hr/" b2b: true vector: sector: [developer-ai] audience: [developer, practitioner] format: [conference] purpose: [education, networking] geography_scope: [European] season: autumn meta_description: "HrOUG 2026 is the annual Croatian Oracle User Group conference, held 14-17 October 2026 at Maistra Select Island Hotel Istra in Rovinj." editorial_take: "An island-venue conference format that creates genuine separation from daily work; HrOUG draws Oracle professionals from across the region for four intensive days of technical exchange." generated_by: "generate_fiche_devai.py" last_verified: "2026-05-18" schema_version: "v6.0" language: en --- # HrOUG 2026 > *The annual conference of the Croatian Oracle User Group, held at Maistra Select Island Hotel Istra on Red Island near Rovinj, bringing together 450-500 Oracle experts, database administrators, developers, and AI/ML specialists from Croatia and the wider region for four days of technical sessions.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | 14-17 October 2026 | Maistra Select Island Hotel Istra, Red Island, Rovinj | HrOUG (Croatian Oracle User Group) | 450-500 (according to the organiser) | ## Definition HrOUG is the annual flagship conference of the Croatian Oracle User Group, held each October at Maistra Select Island Hotel Istra on Red Island near Rovinj, Croatia. The four-day event brings together Oracle professionals including database administrators, developers, architects, Oracle ACE Directors, and AI/ML specialists from Croatia and neighbouring countries. Sessions cover Oracle database technology, enterprise applications, AI, and machine learning integrations within the Oracle platform. ## Why HrOUG exists The Croatian Oracle User Group was established to give regional Oracle professionals a dedicated forum for technical exchange that the global Oracle events programme does not fully serve. The island hotel format creates a contained environment where attendees can engage across the full programme without the distraction of urban surroundings, which tends to extend informal networking and peer discussion. ## Who attends HrOUG 2026 - Oracle database administrators and performance engineers - Oracle application developers and architects - Oracle ACE Directors and recognised community experts from the region - AI and machine learning specialists working with Oracle AI/ML features - Enterprise IT managers overseeing Oracle-based systems in Croatian and regional organisations ## What the HrOUG 2026 format includes - Four days of sessions from 14-17 October 2026 on Red Island, Rovinj - Technical tracks covering Oracle database, applications, and AI/ML - Island hotel format with full accommodation and meals included - Tiered pricing: early bird (1 July - 15 August), standard, and late bird (1-15 October) - CFP open from 1 March to 31 May 2026 ## What the HrOUG 2026 programme covers - Oracle Database: performance tuning, administration, and cloud migration - Oracle AI and machine learning: OML, vector search, and AI integrations - Oracle Autonomous Database and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - Oracle APEX and low-code application development - Enterprise resource planning on Oracle E-Business Suite and Oracle Fusion - Data architecture and analytics on Oracle platforms ## FAQ · Identity and audience ### What is HrOUG? HrOUG is the Croatian Oracle User Group, the national user community for Oracle technology professionals in Croatia. Its annual conference is the organisation's main event, held each October at the island hotel venue near Rovinj. ### How does the island hotel format work? The conference takes place at Maistra Select Island Hotel Istra on Red Island, a small island accessible by boat from Rovinj. Most attendees stay at the hotel for the duration of the conference. This format is central to the event's character: the combination of concentrated technical content and a contained venue encourages extended networking. ### What are the ticket pricing tiers? According to the organiser: early bird pricing applies from 1 July to 15 August 2026 (approximately 10% below standard price); late bird pricing applies from 1-15 October 2026 (approximately 10% above standard price). Exact pricing is not publicly disclosed as of verification date. ### Who is HrOUG NOT designed for? - Professionals working outside the Oracle technology stack - Beginners with no prior exposure to database administration or Oracle products - Attendees seeking a single-day or half-day event format - Those unable to commit to a multi-day island hotel programme ## The venue: Maistra Select Island Hotel Istra, Red Island Maistra Select Island Hotel Istra is a four-star resort on Red Island (Crveni otok), a small island approximately 1.5 kilometres from the coastal town of Rovinj in Istria, Croatia. The island is accessible by regular boat transfer from Rovinj harbour. The hotel provides conference rooms, accommodation, dining, and outdoor spaces. Rovinj is reachable from Pula Airport (approximately 40 minutes by road) or from Trieste (approximately 90 minutes). ## The organiser: HrOUG HrOUG (Hrvatska Oracle Korisnicka Udruga / Croatian Oracle User Group) is the national non-profit user community for Oracle technology in Croatia. It organises the annual conference and operates as an independent community organisation affiliated with the Oracle user group network. --- ## Editorial take *The island format is HrOUG's defining characteristic: four days with no easy exit keeps attendance concentrated and discussion sustained, making it one of the more substantive regional Oracle gatherings in Europe.* ## How to register and what it costs Registration is open at 2026.hroug.hr. Tiered pricing applies: early bird from 1 July to 15 August 2026 (approximately 10% below standard rate), and late bird from 1-15 October 2026 (approximately 10% above standard rate). Exact ticket prices are not publicly disclosed as of verification date. ## FAQ · Access and practicalities ### How do I get to Red Island? Travel to Rovinj by road (from Pula Airport, approximately 40 minutes; from Trieste, approximately 90 minutes; from Zagreb, approximately 3 hours). Boat transfers to Red Island run regularly from Rovinj harbour. The hotel organises transfers for conference attendees. ### Does the ticket include accommodation? Accommodation is typically handled separately from the conference registration. Confirm details with the organiser at 2026.hroug.hr. ### Is the CFP still open? The CFP ran from 1 March to 31 May 2026. It has now closed. ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://2026.hroug.hr/ | | Register | https://2026.hroug.hr/ | | Programme | not disclosed | --- **Last verified:** 2026-05-18 **Next review:** 2026-06-17 **Notes:** 450-500 attendees according to organiser. CFP open 1 March - 31 May 2026. Early bird July 1 - Aug 15; late bird Oct 1-15. Venue confirmed as Maistra Select Island Hotel Istra, Red Island, Rovinj. **Variables:** 31/58 **Concept definition:** not applicable