Opening Session Keynote
Election Year 2012: Analytics versus Data Management
Diane Hatcher and Maura Stokes
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What's more important, Analystics or Data Management? Two SAS powerhouses, Maura Stokes (Senior R&D Director representing the Analytics Party and Diane Hatcher (System Engineer Manager) representing the Data Management Party, will 'discuss' this question in yet one more election-year debate masquerading as the opening session keynote! |
First Time Attendee Session
Wednesday, September 5 |
Welcome to your first WUSS! Come hear about the opportunities for learning, networking and professional development whil at the conference. A great place to meet other first-timers! |
Networking Mixer
Wednesday, September 5 |
You won't want to miss the Networking Mixer on Wednesday evening. Come and get acquainted with conference speakers, SAS employees and other WUSS attendees while enjoying great food and refreshments. |
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Join us in the WUSS exhibit and Demo Areas which have been designed with an emphasis on learning, interaction, and networking. The Exhibit and Demo Areas will be open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday morning.
You'll have the opportunity to:
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Meet SAS Presenters. |
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Learn about the latest SAS products, solutions and services. |
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Visit with invited exhibitors. |
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Provide feedback to SAS. |
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Browse SAS publications and purchase them at a 20% discount during the conference. |
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Visit the Code Clinic with your problem SAS code to have an expert recommend solutions. |
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Enter drawings for great prizes to be given away at the Closing Session. |
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Visit the SAS Demo Theater with 15-30 minute "Super Demos" provided by experts from SAS. |
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SAS Customer Appreciation Luncheon
Thursday, September 6 |
You won't want to miss the SAS-Sponsored SAS Customer Appreciation Luncheon on Thursday. Enjoy good food and Kirk Paul Lafler's entertaing and enlightening Keynote: "You Could be a SAS Nerd if..." |
SAS Certification Exams
Accelerate Your Career -- Get Certified! |
| Boost your professional career with a SAS Certification credential and save 20% off the exam fee at WUSS 2012. Exams will be offered Wednesday morning, September 5 at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach.
New exam: Statistical Business Analyst using SAS 9: Regression and Modeling.
Registration and payment for SAS Cerfication Exams are done through the SAS Institute at:
http://support.sas.com/training/fyi/wu.html |
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Emergency treatment for your SAS code! Have your macros lost their 'MEND' or your SQL just not "Quitting"? Have a free consultation with our Code doctors who will examine the symptoms, diagnose the problem, and provide the cure! Bring a printout and/or e-file containing your code, source data and error messages for a diagnosis. |
Consultant's Registry |
If you are in need of consultants, review the qualifications of many consultants in the WUSS Consultants' Registry. If you are a SAS sofware consult or consulting company and want to be included in the Registry, complete the form at:
ConsultantRegistry.pdf
Three-hole punch the complete form, bring the form to the conferenc and add it to the binder found in the Registration Area. |
Position Referral Binders |
Companies can list available positions and individuals can include their resumes in the Position Referral Binders in the Registration Area. |
Closing Session
Noon Friday September 7 |
As WUSS wraps up for 2012, come join in the celebration of the best papers at the closing session, and enjoy your chance to win raffles, door prizes and other freebies. And, say good-bye until 2013 in Las Vegas! |
Conference Proceedings |
The WUSS 2012 Conference Proceedings will be available on the WUS website after the conference. |
WUSS Children's Book Drive |
 Children reading books donated at a past WUSS |
As in years past, WUSS 2012 will sponsor a Children's Book Drive to benefit needy children. Please don't forget to pack your favorite children's book(s) to bring to the conference. If you prefer, a monetary donation can be made at the conference and we will puchase books. The books will be distributed to reading centers in shelters and community organizations in Southern California. Your contribution is greatly appreciated! |