I had some technical difficulties with the last post not showing all the details I provided.  So here we go again:   Now on demand!  Virtual SAS Global Forum 2020 is available at your fingertips.  We understand schedules get busy - but we don't want you to miss out on all the great presenters, topics and more than 150 sessions.  We've made the virtual event available on demand so you watch it from anywhere, anytime.     Make sure to tune in to bestselling author and optimist, Simon Sinek's session!  Only available through July 16.   From SAS strategy to customers creating a better world and stronger businesses with analytics, Virtual SAS Global Forum 2020 brings you collective insights from all industries.   Join us!   Virtual SAS Global Forum 2020 On Demand  ... View more

Save 20% off your e-book purchase from the SAS Bookstore through midnight (ET) June 30, 2020!   Enter code SASGF at checkout to receive your discount.          ... View more

Only one week left!  Save 20% off your e-book purchase from the SAS Bookstore through midnight (ET) June 30, 2020!   Enter code SASGF at checkout to receive your discount.   📖 💸 ... View more

Happy Thursday!   Did you know that on June 16, we added even MORE users sessions to the SAS Users YouTube channel?   You can now watch three seasons;  another 35+ have been added to the original 160+ ! Check it out! https://www.youtube.com/SASUsers     ... View more

Happy Monday!  Start your week off right by taking advantage of some savings!  Starting today through midnight (ET) June 30, 2020 save 20% off your e-book purchase from the SAS Bookstore!  Enter code SASGF at checkout to receive your discount.  Bam!   ... View more

Hi everyone!  You have one week left to register for SAS GF2020!  Our largest virtual event, ever, will be held on June 16 starting at 11am ET. Hear from SAS Executives who will provide you with news, announcements and updates.  Check out featured speaker, optimist and best-selling author, Simon Sinek.  Listen to a dynamic array of speakers and customer stories. View sessions and demos, download resources and more!  Register Now   ... View more

The best part about SAS GF 2020 is that there is content for every time of consumer of that content. Different formats. Different ways to learn.    SAS Global Forum has tons of different formats for learning and sharing ideas. Quick Tips Breakout Sessions Training courses Tutorials E-Posters General Sessions Hands-On Workshops Super Demos Code Doctors Demos in The Quad Lunchtime Chats Learning Lab With concurrent sessions and staggered lunches, you get to choose your own experience. I may sit in breakout session after breakout session each day. My colleague may love learning at her own pace with e-Poster formatted sessions and the Learning Lab with dozens of free e-learning courses.  And you get to choose the best format for you. You can even use the session catalog to sort by session type and peruse the sample agendas to get you started.   And don't forget all of the other experiences while you are there. Hope to see you in DC! ... View more

One of my favorite parts about SAS GF is all of the opportunities to network with colleagues, SAS staff, partners and more. Here are some tips for making those important connections while at the conference.    You know it’s all about the app….the mobile app, that is!   The conference mobile app is key to your ability to connect with others. Make your app profile public: Go to your profile. Change Privacy Settings to Public. This will allow you to appear to the other conference attendees on the Attendee Networking list in the app.  In-app messaging: Find someone in the attendee list and tap on their name. Tap the message icon. Write your message, then tap send.  Set up a meeting: You can also set up meetings with the public attendees in their profile. Don't worry, you will have to accept any invitations you get. Find those in your My Agenda icon. Activity Feed: This icon is your friend to make friends. You can use this throughout the conference to share your experiences and make connections. Want to meet up with like-minded folks? Post it there.    Networking Opps: Sunday in The Quad from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Monday Networking Reception in The Quad from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Two Iconic Museums Party on Tuesday from 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. Look for lunchtime chats on Monday and Tuesday; sit with like minded folks for discussions over lunch. Make connections at breaks, in The Quad and in the sessions. Opportunities abound! Stay connected after the conference via these communities, users group events, social channels and more.  What tips do you have? ... View more

Hello, and Happy Valentine's Day!  My treat for you is a quick look at sample agendas.  Let's say you are interested in Data Management/ specifically for data prep and data quality; you can access the Session Catalog here: http://sasgfsessioncatalog.com/#/welcome/ then access Sample Agendas and see some popular topics that folks have prebuilt agendas for; this will allow you to download a listing of all applicable sessions for that topic area.  Once the Mobile App is available later this month, you can customize your conference experience and build your schedule there.   ... View more

Hello!  This is my first ever SAS Communities post and I'm very excited about it.  I'm one of the event marketers for SAS Global Forum 2020.   Navigating a massive conference such as SAS GF can be a huge undertaking!  And we want to make it as easy for you as possible.  Over the next several weeks, look for postings from myself and my colleagues on tips and tricks, advice, and important things to know before you go, and while you are at the event.   I can't wait to go to Washington, DC, and I hope to see you there! ... View more