We are currently planning and preparing for SAS Global Forum 2021, which will be held April 19 – April 22, 2021 at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada.
The success of SAS Global Forum relies heavily on a strong team of volunteers from the SAS user community. The conference team roles and responsibilities continuously evolve and the need for strong input and participation from SAS users remains for 2021 and is essential for a successful conference. There are two different types of leadership roles: Conference Advisory Team (CAT) and Conference Delivery Team (CDT).
About these teams
As a Conference Advisory Team (CAT) member, you will lead “content selection” for 2021 by:
- Focusing content on hot topics in your areas of expertise
- Identifying and inviting dynamic presenters to deliver content on the hot topics as well as the best format
- Leading the review and rating of the contributed content and recommending the ‘top shelf’ papers
- Organizing the content into a cohesive sequence of sessions for a singularly rewarding attendee experience
- Helping to create the best conference experience by creating sample agendas, etc.
As a Conference Delivery Team (CDT) member, you will ensure the success of the content for 2021 by:
- Empowering presenters to optimize content delivery by providing support and resources
- Ensuring presenters complete requisite tasks leading up to the conference
- Coordinating mentoring, breakout sessions, e-posters, hands-on-workshops, code doctors, and volunteers
- Reviewing contributed abstract submissions and creating sample agendas
If you are interested in participating in the 2021 conference team, please read the documents (attached to this article) for a description of the roles, the responsibilities and timeline.
Action needed
If you are interested in applying to be a part of the 2021 team, please complete the corresponding application (attached) for the lead role you wish to apply for and submit it to me via email at sasebduhon@gmail.com by January 10, 2020. Please note: there are two different team member roles so please choose the application most appropriate to your interests and expertise. You may apply for both teams, but please let me know your preference if you do.
DEADLINE to apply: January 10, 2020
There is much enthusiasm and interest across the SAS User Community and there are often not enough positions available, so your reply does not guarantee you will be selected to participate as a team member. Applications will be reviewed in late January and you will be notified by March 1, 2020.
