Preparing for your hack has never been so much fun! 😊 This year, we’re dropping it like it’s PROC with a customized board game called SAS Hackathon Ideation.   The game is designed to help you and your team brainstorm ideas, identify which problem to tackle and determine what data you will use – ultimately, it helps you strategically plan for success!   In the true spirit of gaming, Ideation is intended to engage teamwork and inspire creative problem-solving. You’ll see collaboration emerge as a key component. As you play, you’ll start imagining all the possibilities! That’s the immeasurable benefit of the SAS Hackathon – helping you see the tangible value in innovation.   Also, as part of the game, we encourage you to use our SAS Hackathon Lean Canvas document. This template is a visual and strategic planning tool that will help you organize your use case. Download the document and use it to take notes while you play.   So, when can you play Ideation?   The game will be available to view at the SAS Hackathon Booth at SAS Innovate in Las Vegas.   Look for its arrival to a SAS office near you - sign up on the Interest List to be notified first. Be on the lookout for dates and locations. ... View more

It takes all kinds of minds on a team – people with diverse backgrounds and skill levels – to do amazing things. If you are looking to join a team, let’s find you a group. Or maybe your team needs more hackers.  If so,  please follow these steps:   STEP 1. Reply to this post with your search criteria. Include the follow details: “I’m looking for a team.” or “I’m looking for a team member.”   Track name Skills Your LinkedIn and/or GitHub profile (if applicable)   Here’s an example: Interest: I’m looking for a team Track: Energy Skills: SAS Viya Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-brown-47425316/   STEP 2. Create your replies following this order to maintain consistency in the thread.   STEP 3. Contact a potential new teammate using the SAS Support Communities' private messaging feature to discuss if a team or member is a good fit.    STEP 4. You need to be a member of a team in order to Register.   STEP 5: If you have any edits to your team after you Register, send an email to sashackathon@sas.com. The Event Team needs to know about any changes to your team and members. Also, don’t forget to update your team profile on the SAS Hacker's Hub.   Happy hacking! ... View more

Team Name Oges Track Energy Use Case Accurate reservoir modeling is crucial for oil and gas companies to drill effectively, protect personnel and prevent oil spills. Team members from Oges Solutions incorporated SAS Visual Data Mining and Machine Learning and Python Libraries to create a hyper-accurate AI-based oil reservoir model, ready to be incorporated by any oil and gas company. Technology   Region AP Team lead Saurabh Srivastav Team members Sanskar Jain Social media handles   Is your team interested in participating in an interview? N Optional: Expand on your technology expertise     Pitch video:     Jury video:           ... View more

To join the 2024 SAS Hackathon, each team needs to create a Team Profile on the SAS Support Communities. Visit communities.sas.com and sign in. Don't have one yet? Creating a profile is quick and easy.   Once you are signed in, click on "SAS Hacker's Hub" under the "Hubs" dropdown menu. Click the orange "Join Group Hub" button. Then, click the arrow next to "Start a topic" and select "Create a library article." You could also start an article by visiting the "Team Profiles" under "Community areas" and clicking the orange "Create An Article" button. From here, select the "Hacker's Hub Team Profile" template and click "Start Article."   Please title your new article "Team Name - Use Case" and fill out your team's information in the chart in the body text area. Bonus points if you link your teammates' Communities profile in the 'Team members' section. As the hackathon progresses, you will need to edit this Team Profile... so adding your team members as contributors is a good idea, so they are able update the Team Profile as well. Remember to also choose a label for your track. And feel free to add a photo representing your team.   If you would like to include an optional introduction video for your team, click so your cursor is underneath the chart and  click the "Insert video" button. Browse your computer and select a video file to upload. Name your video “Team Name - Intro Video” and click on the "Insert Video" button.   Once that is all done, click "Publish" and you have successfully created your Team Profile on the Hacker's Hub.   Here is a video tutorial that goes over these steps:   ... View more

Registration Questions    How do I create:  Each team member/person needs to create: SAS user Profile: fill out the SAS Profile form.  SAS Community (SAS Hacker's Hub) Profile: fill out the SAS Communities Profile form.  Each team needs to create: SAS Hacker's Hub Team Profile  First, make sure you created a SAS Profile. Then, create a SAS Communities profile. Each team will need to create a Team Profile. Refer to the post about how to fill out a team profile for more info.   What does a complete registration include?  Each team member needs to: Create a SAS Profile (or re-use an existing SAS Profile)  Fill out a  Registration Form and Submit the Form.  Create a SAS Communities profile (or re-use an existing SAS Communities profile)  Opt-in to Hacker’s Hub  Each team needs to: Create a Hacker’s Hub Team Profile (1 per team). Refer to the post about how to fill out a team profile for more info. Upload intro video and/or team photo to Hacker's Hub (optional)    What if I have problems registering?   Contact the service desk (options include chat, email, etc.)    What is the final date to register?  SAS Hackathon 2024: August 31, 2024   How do I check to see if I have a SAS profile?  Try to create a new SAS Profile. If the email address you enter is already in use, the form will tell you. If you have a SAS Profile, you might be encountering a password issue - click on “forgot password” and follow the steps. You can also send an email to sasprofilehelp@sas.com for assistance.     How do I check to see if I have a SAS Communities profile?  Once you log in to your SAS Profile, go to the SAS Communities site. If you have a SAS Communities profile, you will automatically be logged in. If you are not logged in automatically, you will need to create a SAS Community profile.    Do I need a new SAS Communities profile for this year if I participated last year?  No, you can use the same profile.    What if I have a SAS Communities profile under a different email address?  How can I update my account? Send an email to communities@sas.com, include the old email address and the new email address you want to use now.    Team Questions    Who needs to register?  Every member of the team needs to complete and submit a registration form. The team is not registered until this is done.    Why do we need to appoint a team lead?  There needs to be one person who is the focal point of contact.    What if my team lead changes?  Send an email to sashackathon@sas.com of the changes. Include your team name, the old team lead name and the new team lead name. This will also notify the SAS Hacker’s Hub team that the “owner” of the team profile needs to be updated.    What if we have new team members or some drop out?  If current team members drop out, send an email to sashackathon@sas.com, include the team name and the names of the team members that need to be removed.     If you have new team members who want to join, direct them to complete the registration process (SAS Profile, Registration Form, SAS Communities Profile).     How can I find additional team members?  Refer to the post on Hacker's Hub: "Interested in joining a team? Need teammates?". Follow the directions listed. Once a team / member have agreed to work together, the new team member can register as part of that team. Make sure to update the Team Profile on the SAS Hacker's Hub with all the team member names.    We cannot guarantee any additional team members.    How do I find a team?  Refer to the post on Hacker's Hub: "Interested in joining a team? Need teammates?". Follow the directions listed. Once a team / member have agreed to work together, the new team member can then register as part of the team. Make sure to update the Team Profile on the SAS Hacker's Hub with all the team member names.      General Hackathon Questions    When does the Hackathon start? When does the Hackathon end?  Registration: mid-June - August 31, 2024  Kick-off Event: May 30, 2024 Enablement access to Digital Learning Portal: TBD SAS Hackathon environment access: September 16 - October 11, 2024 Shutdown environment & save your work: TBD Record Video & Upload videos (required): TBD Jury Voting: October 18 - 28, 2024 Award Winners announced: November 18, 2024   Where will my team get our data?  Each team is responsible for obtaining their own data. A mentor may be able to suggest complimentary public data sources, but the team should find and have access to primary data needed to address the problem.    When does my team get access to the Cloud Environment?  SAS Hackathon 2024: September 16, 2024    What training resources are available and when?  All accepted participants will be granted limited time access to the Learning Portal.    What resources are provided (Training, Mentor, Cloud Environment, suite of products, etc.)  Learning Portal Cloud Environment running SAS Viya (more details about the environment will be posted closer to start date) Each team will be assigned a mentor  SAS Hacker’s Hub    How will SAS Hackathon contact me?  We ask for email on registration. Email is the official form of communication. If you are not seeing communications, be sure to check your email's spam/junk folder. Make sure you set "@sas.com" on your approved sender list.   How will our team Mentor(s) contact us?  Each team will receive an email, introducing their Mentor(s). The mentor(s) will contact the team and together, they can determine the best method of communication for them. Options could include email, phone, Zoom, Teams, etc.    Will there be a formal interview with the team?  No. Interview scheduling in various time zones is a challenge with a global hackathon, so consider the team profile in SAS Hacker’s Hub your interview. Please make it as clear, concise, understandable, and professional as possible.    What can I expect from my mentor?   Welcome meeting to agree on expectations    The mentor is a guide and “trouble-shooter”, but, the mentor is NOT going to do the work for you.    Do I have to travel or attend anything in-person?  No. Everything is digital and/or virtual.    Can I share posts on social media about my journey in the program?  Yes, we encourage social media sharing and promotion. #SASHackathon     Are there prizes? The SAS Hackathon provides participants with access to valuable learning resources, unparalleled guidance from experts and hands-on experience with the latest technology at no cost. There’s no monetary prize. Teams own their IP (intellectual property) and have the opportunity to pursue commercialization.   Qualification / Acceptance to SAS Hackathon    What is needed to qualify?  Choose an Industry/Technology track.  A Team, minimum 2 persons, up to 10.   A use case description. What’s the problem you want to Solve, and how are you going to approach the problem, from technology, process, people and value viewpoint.     Data to support the use-case. (No personal data, needs to be anonymized)  What technology will be used (in broader sense) - Products/Open source are you going to use so we know what will need to be supported    What skills are needed to participate?  We are encouraging the creation of multidisciplinary teams.  So, a developer/data scientist profile together with a businessperson and perhaps a storyteller.  A person that is familiar with SAS, in combination with open-source skills from a technical point of view is always good. Or take the training in advance to learn.     What happens with my intellectual property (IP) after the SAS Hackathon?  The IP belongs to the team… See Terms & Conditions.       Still have questions? Contact the service desk.     ... View more