SAS Global Forum Perspectives

Part 1 – Navigating the Global Forum

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Something for everyone Keynotes

Jeff Ma, Jake Porway & Alan Schwarz

Hands-on Workshops

Breakout Sessions

Presentations

Demos

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Social Activities First-timers’ Session

Welcome Reception

Dessert Reception

Charity Event – Red Wagon Brigade

SAS Customer Appreciation Mixer

Kick Back Party

Canada Night Out

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Canada Night Out/Kick Back Party

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President’s Meeting

Opportunity to gather in one room

Today’s landscape

SAS Talks, Ask the Experts, SAS Tutorials, SAS Communities

Challenges

Speakers, attendance, relevant & valuable content

Sneak peak…

Friends of SAS

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Resources

Video Link http://sasgf.v.sas.com/

Presenters http://www.sas.com/en_us/events/sas-global-forum/sas-global-forum-2015/presenters.html

Conference Proceedings http://support.sas.com/resources/papers/proceedings15/index.html

SAS Global Forum Perspectives

Part 2 - The Path Less Travelled

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The Demo Floor

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The Demo Floor – Obvious Resources

Super Demos

SAS Product Booths

Partner Booths

Books Store

Code Doctors

Technical Support

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The Demo Floor – Less Obvious Resources

Super Demos

SAS Product Booths

Partner Booths

People

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The Demo Floor – Finding The Needle

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Your Account Executive Is Useful.

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The Path Even Less Travelled – Writing A Paper