SAS Global Forum 2009

Sunday - Wednesday,
March 22 - 25, 2009
Overview
Registration
Adjunct Program
- Pre-conference Training
- SAS Certification Testing
Program
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- Broadway Concert
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Conference Sections

The two major categories of papers presented at SAS Global Forum are Technology Solutions and Industry Solutions. Technology Solutions papers focus on SAS software, tips and useful techniques, while Industry Solutions papers zero in on solutions for specific industries. Industry Solutions papers also feature keynote presentations, industry experts and thought leaders. Each session provides an industry-specific perspective on how to solve business problems.

Technology Solutions	Industry Solutions
Application Development Beyond the Basics Business Intelligence User Applications Code Doctors Coders' Corner Data Integration Data Mining and Predictive Modeling Foundations and Fundamentals Hands-on Workshops Planning, Development and Support Posters Reporting and Information Visualization Statistics and Data Analysis Systems Architecture	Communications, Media, Entertainment and Travel Customer Intelligence Education Energy and Utilities Financial Services Government Pharma, Life Sciences and Healthcare Retail

Adjunct Sections

Pre-Conference Activities
   Section Chair:
       Debbie Buck, D.B. & P. Associates

Be sure to take advantage of the seminars and statistical tutorials that will be offered just prior to SAS Global Forum 2009.These extra-fee events require advance registration and are open to anyone who registers for the conference.

The seminars are topic-specific and offer practical techniques you are not likely to find anywhere else. The topics are appropriate for a variety of SAS experience levels. This year's offerings also include a seminar focusing on managing SAS programmers.

Statistical tutorials provide an opportunity to learn how to use SAS/STAT® software straight from the SAS R&D staff. Some tutorials are directed at new methodologies recently implemented in the software, while others serve as introductions to standard statistical techniques that are widely used in practice. The tutorials provide a blend of methodology and helpful examples using SAS software.

Emerging Issues
   Section Chair:
       Rob Fecht, Prowerk Consulting LLC

In today's economy, no one is exempt from issues that challenge the way we currently work. Some of these issues may be familiar, but others may be completely new and unanticipated. How do these issues affect you? A select group of technology leaders will explore emerging issues that affect technology as well as specific industry-related topics including Solvency II, Emerging Countries/Developing Economies, etc. Specific topics will be announced closer to the conference, and they will address the issues of most concern in today's ever-changing market.

SAS Presents

SAS Presents offers presentations by SAS staff on features and applications of newly developed or enhanced SAS tools and solutions. Recent and upcoming SAS developments are discussed in these presentations. Please feel free to provide feedback to the R&D staff either during a session or later on the exhibition floor.