On the third day of the conference, May 20, APEX connect 2026 will be offering its now well-established 1:1 sessions from 10:00 to 14:45.

1:1 sessions are 15-minute slots for one-to-one discussions. Here, various experts will be available for a private chat to answer questions about Oracle APEX and solutions, offer important tips and share tricks in short, concise sessions.

Cards marked ‘1:1 Session’ will be displayed on some bar tables in the exhibitor area – this is where the discussions will take place. Registration takes place via a flipchart that will be set up on the very first day of the conference and will list the session hosts.

So don’t wait too long to meet your favourite speaker in a 1:1 session. We hope you enjoy this engaging format. You can find further information about the 1:1 sessions in the agenda here!

Once again this year, the 5 KM Fun Run is all about: “Wake up – and slip on your running shoes!” This fun morning workout at APEX connect 2026 is a five-kilometre run on the sunny morning of the second day of the conference, winding its way through and around Heide Park Soltau and its adventure-filled setting.

Here, we’ll shake off the first day of the conference and, with plenty of light and fresh air, recharge our batteries for the second day and the upcoming Party & Gaming Night.

When? Tuesday, 19 May 2026 from 7.30 am to 8.30 am.

Who’s joining? All participants who wish to take part. Don’t forget: trainers, running gear, sunglasses and, if necessary, a cap.

Meeting point? 7.15 am (the exact location will be announced later)

Route? You can view the exact running route here – to do so, you’ll first need to log in with your profile.

APEX connect 2026 will feature an exhibition showcasing numerous companies and sponsors throughout the three-day conference. On the evening of the second day of the conference, 19 May, there will be a Happy Hour sponsored by Oracle from 5.45 pm to 6.30 pm – with beer, wine and delicious soft drinks.

This is a great opportunity to wind down after the first day of the conference, take a leisurely look around the exhibition, meet lots of people and discuss the highlights of the coming day. Cheers!

When the conference day draws to a close, things get lively: on Tuesday evening, May 19, the karaoke party kicks off at Captain Hook from 9 pm until around 2 am – together with the participants of the CloudLand Barcamp.

Scan the QR code to log in, choose a song, add it to the list – and then it’s time to take the stage! With multiple microphones and Karafun, every performance becomes a memorable moment. Whether it’s a solo, a duet or a group act: it’s not about perfection here, but about having fun.

An evening of singing along, networking and celebrating – and guaranteed to be one of the highlights of APEX connect 2026.

Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are interest groups that have emerged from civil society and are not legitimised by a public mandate. Some of them are state-funded. At APEX connect 2026, we are providing a platform for three of these NGOs to promote their causes and share information. This year, the organisations taking part are A Bleistift FOR EVERYONE, Freie Ukraine Braunschweig e. V. and Gemeinwohl-Ökonomie Deutschland e. V.

A Bleistift FOR EVERYONE gGmbH | The initiative is dedicated to making education more accessible to children worldwide – using a tool that is seemingly simple yet crucial: the pencil. It distributes school supplies in regions where even basic learning materials are lacking, thereby supporting schools, teachers and local educational projects. Through partnerships and fundraising campaigns, “A Bleistift FOR EVERYONE” raises awareness of this issue and demonstrates how a small object – the pencil – can have a huge impact.

Freie Ukraine Braunschweig e.V | The German-Ukrainian Partnership Association has three tasks on its agenda: providing humanitarian aid, bringing together young people from both countries and carrying out public relations work that provides information about Ukrainian history and current events and developments as objectively as possible. The organisation is non-denominational and politically neutral, selflessly active and does not pursue any commercial aims. It is a member of the “Haus der Kulturen e. V.” and the “Europa-Union”.

Gemeinwohl-Ökonomie Deutschland e. V. (Economy for the Common Good) | The association is part of an international movement that advocates for an economic system geared towards the common good. At its core are values such as human dignity, environmental sustainability, social justice, transparency and democratic participation. It supports businesses, organisations and local authorities in making their social impact visible through the Common Good Balance Sheet.

Get ready for the big evening event at APEX connect 2026 on May 19 from 9 pm – the Party & Gaming Night!

We invite you to grab a few cold drinks and enjoy the cool tunes in a lively atmosphere – and in between, you can take to the karaoke stage at Captain Hook and try your hand at a variety of board games and gaming options to see if you can beat the high score on the consoles, bag an extra ball on the pinball machine or win a free spin. Mario Bros. sends his regards 🎮

APEX connect 2026 is going to be nothing short of legendary! The conference hotel at Heide Park Soltau – the Abenteuerhotel – has a real treat in store for all visitors: a fantastic pool area!

After a day packed with exciting sessions, tech talks, community spirit and plenty of APEX power, you can simply dive in, relax and have fun together here. How cool is that? Conference + theme park + hotel pool = absolute mega fun!  

Make sure you pack your swimwear! Otherwise you’ll miss out on one of the coolest extras at #apexconn26 😎

This year, APEX connect 2026 is offering something that’s never been seen at the event before: the Silent Disco – conversation & music, beats & beer!

We look forward to hearing your favourite songs at the Silent Disco on Monday evening, May 18. Your favourites in the three categories – Pop/Rock, Hardtrance/Techno and Schlager – have been added directly to the Silent Disco playlists and will be streamed via headphones on three channels that evening – so you can choose between dancing, chatting and deep conversation.

You can simply enjoy the music, party the night away or have a drink and a chat with your friends without having to battle against the volume of towering speakers.

To make sure you don’t miss a thing at APEX connect 2026, it’s a good idea to arrive the evening before, take it easy, and settle into your booked accommodation. But then… what do you do? Make phone calls, go through your presentation materials and check the WiFi, or would you rather watch some TV and have a look at what’s in the minibar?

We have the perfect alternative for you: come along to the APEX connect 2026pre-event get-together on May 17 from 9 pm to 11 pm at the hotel bar (more details to follow) – at your own expense.

This way, even before things really get going, you can catch up with old friends, make new acquaintances and chat with one or two of the event’s key figures in advance about your favourite topic: AAAAAAAAAAPEX!