Some of you may have stumbled across the SAS Global Forum 2017 app in your device's app store. The email to all registered attendees with the event password will be blasted on Monday, 3/6 and includes instructions for logging in.   The mobile app will be your go-to for all conference information including the latest agenda and sessions. Also in the app you will find conference maps, presenters, sponsor info, details about training and certification while at SASGF, and so much more.   Looking to network with other attendees? This app is for that. Click on the Attendee Networking icon and opt-in to networking. There you will find others who have opted in and can be contacted by in-app messaging. You can even set up a meeting. And don't forget to play the app game for awesome prizes.  ... View more

  Just an important reminder for those SASGF 2017 attendees who plan to visit the Disney parks before or after the conference....   You can get discounted Disney tickets via our event website but you must order by March 12.    Discount Tickets We hope you’ll take the opportunity to enjoy all that Orlando has to offer! Consider arriving early or staying past SAS Global Forum, and if you do, be sure to visit the Hello Florida site! This site offers exclusive attraction tickets specifically for SAS Global Forum attendees and their families. So if you are planning to arrive before the conference or adding a few days on the end of your travels, plan to enjoy the many exciting theme parks Orlando offers! The deadline for this offer is midnight, March 12th. ... View more

The Junior Professional award grants winners waived registration fees to go to SAS Global Forum as well as one free tutorial.    Have you been using SAS for three years or less and have never attended SASGF before? Then apply for the award today! The deadline is Monday, January 16.    ... View more

  Did you know there are several awards and scholarships available that may assist with attending SAS Global Forum? And this year, Conference Chair John Amhrein has introduced the International Professional Award.    To be eligible, you must: Be a full-time SAS professional who resides outside the 48 contiguous states within the United States. Have never attended a SAS Global Forum. Would not otherwise be able to attend. Be sure to check out all of the opportunities and apply before the January deadlines.    Read more about the opportunities and the international award in these blogs too.  http://blogs.sas.com/content/sgf/2016/11/29/sas-global-forum-2017-is-closer-to-home-or-should-i-say/ http://blogs.sas.com/content/academic/2016/08/15/3025/ ... View more

  Attend Analytics Experience Sept 12-14 in Las Vegas!   There are dozens of data mining focused sessions, tons of networking opportunities and so much more.    www.sas.com/analyticsx     ... View more

  Join SAS practitioners, experts, executives and thought leaders in Las Vegas for Analytics Experience to talk risk management and so much more.    Here are a couple of sessions that may interest you.  12920 - WoE vs WaM – Disruptive Foresights on Catching Financial Crises 13594 - Access the Predictive Power of Economic Variables   Check out these sessions, all the great networking opportunities and so much more! This analytics conference by the analytics leader is the place to be this Fall to learn, connect and strategize!   www.sas.com/analyticsx ... View more

  Check out this long list of certification exams that you can take when attend Analytics Experience 2016.   SAS® Certification Exams – 50% off! (And full-time students and academics get even deeper discounts!) Three testing sessions offered: Sunday, Sept. 11, 1 – 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 – 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. All exams will be available at each session. ... View more