APEX Day Paris 2025: Building Community, Sharing Innovation

Event Highlights

Insights from Business Leaders

Reflections from Our Team

Why These Events Matter

Oracle and Talan Logos

The very first Oracle APEX Day in Paris brought together experts, developers, and community members for a full day of learning, networking, and hands-on exploration. Organized by Talan and Sqorus, in collaboration with AUFO, this inaugural event marked an exciting milestone for the French Oracle APEX community.

From newcomers curious about low-code development to seasoned experts eager to push boundaries with AI, the day was a vibrant mix of energy, ideas, and innovation.

Apex team

Event Highlights

The agenda featured some of the biggest names in Oracle APEX, offering a forward-looking view of the platform’s capabilities and potential:

Simon Hunt kicked off the day with an overview of APEX in the industry, positioning it as a leader in the low-code space.
Marc Sewtz unveiled the latest AI-driven features, including Natural Language Reporting, AI Function Calling, and enhancements to workflows and maps—giving the audience a taste of how AI is shaping APEX’s future.
Monica Godoy introduced participants to Generative Development (GenDev) in APEX, highlighting AI-assisted app building and chatbot integration.
Sonja Meyer showed how modern development practices like Git integration, CI/CD, and APEXLang Grammar are transforming APEX workflows and even opening doors for targeted AI model integration.

Alongside these sessions, Talan hosted a customer panel where business leaders shared real-world experiences of using APEX to transform operations—grounding the technology in tangible, impactful stories.

Apex Oracle with Talan Experts

One attendee, Damien Leveugle, Business Unit Manager at ACTEMIUM, summed up the sentiment perfectly:

“My biggest takeaway is that the choice we made one year ago to migrate our software from Forms 6 to APEX is the right choice. APEX is a real, well-supported product by Oracle internally, with truly future-oriented features.”

He added:

“The perspectives around AI tools in the APEX 25 version are stupefying—they open new, easy-to-reach possibilities we’ll soon be able to offer our customers.”

Another participant from Allshare, Pierre-Louis Giros, shared this about his experience:

“The best part was connecting with peers who are facing the same challenges around governance, scalability, and innovation speed — and exchanging practical insights. The in-person energy was really nice! They’re essential to building momentum.”

In his opinion, these events matter for the community on many levels:

“The APEX ecosystem thrives on collaboration and shared learning, and gatherings like this remind us we’re part of something larger — a global network of builders who believe in simplicity and impact.”

When asked what he learned that applies to his current or future projects, Pierre-Louis said:

“At Allshare, APEX plays a key role in our HR and financial planning solutions, and the event gave me several ideas — especially to push further automation and user personalization.”

That sense of optimism and validation echoed throughout the day. Many participants left inspired to explore new capabilities—from AI integration to dedicated MCP servers—and eager to stay connected with the growing #orclapex community.

Reflections from the Talan Team

Hearing directly from our colleagues who attended brought out what made the event so powerful:

Growth and Vision

“APEX is fastly growing. Oracle’s strategy is clear: make it the most advanced custom development platform. We saw it in the user cases—you can do everything with APEX.” – Alexiane

Inspiration in Action

Our team noted the impact of strong demos and visuals. “SQORUS gave a very good presentation with project demos. Adding illustrations really makes ideas click with the audience.”

Community Connection

“The best part was talking with clients in person. You can really feel that a real community is growing here in France. Clients told us they loved the event, the conferences, and the chance to exchange ideas.” – Alexiane

Practical Innovation

“I really liked Sonja Meyer’s session on APEXlang. It makes version management and CI/CD so much easier.” – Valentin

Customer Perspective

“These meetings are important because they give context and inspire projects. Creating a French APEX community where clients and future clients see the potential of APEX will help us more than any demo or sales meeting.” – Aurore

Why These Events Matter

Community events like APEX Day Paris do more than showcase features—they create shared momentum.

They connect people. Developers, clients, and partners sit side by side, sparking conversations that turn into collaborations.
They inspire projects. Real-world case studies and live demos help organizations imagine what’s possible for their own business challenges.
They build confidence. Whether it’s seeing AI integrated into workflows or understanding new CI/CD practices, attendees leave with ideas they can use right away.
They strengthen the ecosystem. Every conversation, workshop, and presentation contributes to a growing, connected APEX community in France.

As one attendee summed up: “It’s more than a conference. It’s about building a strong community where clients and experts can meet, share, and grow together.”

Apex Experts in Paris

Looking Ahead

The success of the first APEX Day Paris sets the stage for future gatherings. With APEX continuing to evolve as one of the most advanced low-code platforms, events like these ensure that innovation is paired with community, collaboration, and real-world impact. We’re proud to have been part of this milestone and look forward to seeing how the conversations and connections sparked here continue to shape the future of APEX in France and beyond.

Learn more about the event here