Please join us at the North Texas SAS User Group (NoTSUG) for our next quarterly meeting featuring two experienced SAS professionals who have much to say about AI and how we are using it in our professions.
Please register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2001893681892
Friday, October 9, 2026 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
In person at: Improving Enterprises 5445 Legacy Dr., Unit 100 Plano, TX 75024
and on Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8756678110?omn=87882932790
Pizza and soft drinks will be available from 12:30–1:30 PM.
Featured Speakers
Vrushali Sawant — Data Scientist, SAS
Vrushali is a leader in Trustworthy AI, helping turn principles such as fairness, explainability, governance and responsible innovation into practical capabilities. She works with SAS product teams, customers and professional communities to help organizations put responsible AI into practice.
Topic: Trustworthy AI Capabilities in SAS Viya
Alec Effrat — SAS Administrator
Alec brings more than 30 years of technology experience and a decade as a SAS Administrator at a major financial institution. For six years, he ran an exceptionally successful SAS Open Office Hours program, helping users solve real-world SAS and technology problems. He is also a frequent technical speaker.
Topic: AI and SAS
Our emcee will keep the program moving and help turn two presentations into a broader conversation about SAS, AI, analytics and the changing way we work.
Come for the speakers. Stay for the conversation, the SAS community — and the pizza.
Learn more: NoTSUG.org
The SEASUG annual conference is taking place October 22–24, 2026, in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Hosted at the Penn State Great Valley Graduate Campus, SEASUG brings together analytics professionals, programmers, statisticians, educators, researchers, and students for three days of technical learning and professional networking. Attendees are encouraged to register by September 2 to take advantage of early registration pricing and pre-conference tutorials.
Morning Tutorials (8:30 AM – 12:00 PM):
SAS® Certification Review: Base Specialist — Jim Blum
Intensive preparation for the Base Programming Specialist certification exam, including sample questions and test-taking strategies.
Getting Started with PROC REPORT: Understanding the Building Blocks — Josh Horstman
A structured introduction to PROC REPORT syntax, formatting, summaries, and reporting logic.
Creating Custom Graphs Using SAS® and R — Richann Jean Watson
Techniques for customizing and enhancing graphs using both SAS and R.
Time for a Quick Start to Time Series Analysis — Danny Modlin, SAS®
Introduction to time series concepts and forecasting workflows using SAS 9.4 and SAS Viya.
Afternoon Tutorials (1:00 PM – 4:30 PM):
PROC SQL Unleashed — Kirk Paul Lafler
Advanced PROC SQL concepts including joins, subqueries, performance optimization, and dictionary tables.
Mastering AI Systems and Machine Learning with Python — Ryan Paul Lafler
Hands-on machine learning workflows using Python and scikit-learn for predictive modeling and AI systems.
PROC FCMP User-Defined Functions: An Unsurpassed Masterclass in SAS®! — Troy Martin Hughes
Introduction to building reusable SAS user-defined functions using PROC FCMP. Attendees also receive a complimentary hardcover textbook.
Whether you plan to attend, present, or both, SEASUG 2026 offers valuable opportunities to expand your technical expertise and connect with fellow analytics professionals. Learn more and register at www.sesug.org.
BASUG SAS Blowout
Oct 30, 2026, 8:15 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
The Link, 255 Main St 8th floor, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA
BASUG is thrilled to announce our IN-PERSON SAS Blowout!
Pre-registration by Oct 27 is required. No on-site registration or walk-ins.
The meeting will be held on Friday, October 30, at The Link in Kendall Square, Cambridge. The full-day meeting, co-hosted by SAS® and BASUG, features presenters from SAS and the SAS community, presenting on a range of SAS programming topics. We can't wait to see you! Abstracts are listed on our website. If you have questions, feel free to email us: [email protected].
You may purchase tickets for full day or morning/afternoon only. Lunch will be provided to all attendees.
While none of the presentations are designed to be ‘hands on’ trainings, you should feel free to bring your laptop and follow-along, trying some of the programming techniques discussed in the presentations.
The meeting will not be recorded and will not be live-streamed. We hope to see you in-person.
BASUG welcomes students with a 50% discount if they register by Friday, October 23. Please email an image of your current student ID to [email protected] to request the coupon code.
To see the agenda and presentation abstracts, as well as register, visit https://www.basug.org/event-details/basug-sas-blowout-2026
