topic Re: BOFS? in SAS Global Forum 2019

BOFS?

CJac73 — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 22:17:56 GMT

Will there be BOFS at SGF2019?

Re: BOFS?

hglanz — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:32:22 GMT

I sure hope so! I am making sure there will be BOFs at WUSS this year 😄

You do mean Birds of a Feather, right?

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jmhorstman — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:35:26 GMT

I certainly hope he didn't mean Branchio Oculo Facial Syndrome. 🙂

Re: BOFS?

CJac73 — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 01:16:26 GMT

Nooo, Birds Of a Feather Sessions are informal gatherings of specific topics, like SAS users from Texas, or mainframers.

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CJac73 — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 01:18:26 GMT

Yes sir! Great networking tool for attendees.

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gmbaker — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 01:32:03 GMT

New this year are Lunchtime Chats (similar to BOFs).

On Monday and Tuesday, there will be designated tables in the Meals room that will be available to sit with your peers to talk about specific topics.

For example, you can join the table Monday from Noon to 1:00 p.m. with Kirk Lafler to discuss "advanced PROC SQL Programming Techniques".

Visit the conference app (starting March 19) for more details.

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CJac73 — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 01:44:07 GMT

Are these moderated with assigned facilitators?

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hglanz — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 01:45:40 GMT

The ones I've been involved with in the past have not been moderated or had assigned facilitators.....but these ones might.

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gmbaker — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 01:59:56 GMT

There is a member of the conference team at each table that is an expert in that topic area. He/she will be available to moderate or lead conversation.

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CJac73 — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 02:07:23 GMT

Thanks @gmbaker. BTW, we started NOTSUG at
a BOFS at SUGI 12 and SCSUG at one during SUGI 14 when we could sign up for a room. Sounds like the lunch are Roundtables discussions. Can local user groups have tables (asking for a friend)

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zekeT_sasaholic — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 18:22:00 GMT

Would love a BOF for the following:

Spanish Speakers SUG
Local User Group Leaders
SASENSEI users

Excited to meet, gather and network with existing friends and soon to be new ones!

See Y'all in Dallas!

Y-ee Ha!

Best

Zeke

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SteveCavill — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 22:41:19 GMT

Mainframers! You mean there’s still some out there ? 🙂

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TBarker — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 23:03:08 GMT

I would also welcome a BOF for IHSUG leaders, as I will be starting one at my company this year. I will, of course, rely upon SAS's Customer Success team for guidance, but it would be great to chat with other IHSUG leaders to share what works, what doesn't work, and tips for leading an IHSUG.

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CJac73 — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 23:25:16 GMT

Zeke, for sure on LUGs.

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CJac73 — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 23:30:31 GMT

I started an IHSUG at the city of Dallas in 1984, and it became the CIO's meeting by the time I retired. ExcExcellent for your fellow users to set some standards for using, share tips, etc. I think every organization should have in-house sharing

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LoriGoldman — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 11:56:38 GMT

I would be very interested in a LUG BOF as well.

I'll be in Dallas Sunday thru Thursday.

I know most people would probably be gone by then, but I'm taking a post-con training Wednesday afternoon, so I'll be around Wednesday evening if there are any other LUG leaders still around. I'm on the SC of BASUG.

Zeke, please enlighten me - what is SASENSE! ???

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AllanBowe — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 13:24:40 GMT

Hi Lori,

As the founder of the site, I feel compelled to answer!

Sasensei is a question based learning system that rewards players for answering (and submitting) high quality questions relating to SAS software. Tags include hash tables, data step, proc sql, administration, viya, formats, and more.

Every question comes with an explanation, so you can learn something about SAS whether you get it right or wrong.

As you play you gain reputation, which demonstrates your SAS prowess, and unlocks later levels (like multiplayer, or the quiz builder).

It's essentially a quiz game for SAS - free to play, and lots of fun (if you're that way inclined). https://sasensei.com

/Allan

Re: BOFS?

LoriGoldman — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 15:27:52 GMT

Thank you Allen,

When you write it like that it makes perfect sense.

Lori

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zekeT_sasaholic — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 21:10:00 GMT

Hi Lori.

I came across the SASENSEI site about a year ago. Poked around then forgot about it.

I was reacquainted this last Feb/Mar and have come to like it.

It was pretty helpful in my practice and prep for certification. I do give kudos to Allan and his team for vastly improving it from not just what I experienced last year - but just on going updates. The other players are really cool and friendly. You can observe that from the great questions people contribute and the comments and feedback everyone gives. Great community there. And very "international" too.

I've been able to progress up along the site and i've also contributed a few questions.

I'm still exploring some parts of it. I haven't competed against anyone just yet. I am somewhat intimidated by some of the great players out there. Wow!

At SGF19 I am looking forward to meeting some of the people who also use the site. So that will be pretty cool.

Would love to meet people from this thread too!

Have a great weekend everyone! And Kick SAS!

Best

Zeke Torres

sasensei

Re: BOFS?

LoriGoldman — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 21:27:26 GMT

Thanks Guys,
I just started playing. It's lots of fun. Finally something to do on my phone that will keep me away from Candy Crush games.

Lori