Special Interest Groups

Propose a SIG

SIGs are focused micro-communities inside PkOUG that run targeted learning tracks — seminars, hands-on training, study groups, demos and mentoring. If you have a strong idea, we will help you shape it into a structured SIG.

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Guidance

Before you write your proposal

What makes a great SIG?

Clear scope — for example OCI, EBS, APEX, Security, RAC/Data Guard
Visible outcomes — sessions, labs, learning resources or certification support
Consistent cadence — monthly or bi-weekly is ideal
Leadership — one or two leads plus a small volunteer team

What support does PkOUG provide?

Branding and announcements across PkOUG channels
Registration and attendance tooling, and community publishing
Help finding mentors and speakers, and sponsor enablement where suitable
Website presence — a SIG page and leads listing

Template

Copy this SIG proposal template

Use this to send a complete proposal. Paste it into an email or WhatsApp message.

SIG proposal template

SIG Name:
Focus Area (Database / EBS / OCI / APEX / Security / Other):
Target Audience (students, DBAs, architects, functional, etc.):
Primary Goals (3-5 bullets):
Proposed Activities (sessions / labs / study group / mentoring):
Cadence (monthly / bi-weekly / quarterly):
Preferred Day/Time:
SIG Lead(s) / Mentors:
Support Needed from PkOUG (promotion, venue, tools, sponsors, etc.):
First 90-day plan (what will happen in the first 3 months):
Optional: Links (LinkedIn, GitHub, blog, etc.):

Keep the scope focused — you can always expand later, once the SIG is active.

Contact

Ready? Send it to info@pkoug.org

We will review it and respond with next steps — leads, cadence and a launch timeline.

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