Special Events
Sunday Workshop
Kick off your conference week with an Introduction to Data Mining and SAS Enterprise Miner workshop! Attend the ½-day introductory course designed for those with less of a technical background or new to data mining. October 22, 1-5 pm – $100For those already familiar with Enterprise Miner, this preconference event is designed for you. Attend this hands-on SAS Text Miner Workshop to learn how you can add unstructured textual data to improve your predictive analysis. Oct 22, 1-5 pm – $100
Post-Conference Training
In addition to the 2-day conference, M2006 will offer the latest technical training in the industry. Training is scheduled for October 25-27. M2006 will offer a variety of courses, ranging from 2-3 days. Industry experts or experienced SAS instructors will teach each course.Exhibit Hall
Meet representatives from companies to learn about the latest products and services that can move your organization forward in the world of data mining. Enjoy complimentary breakfasts and morning and afternoon breaks, located in the Exhibit Hall. View a listing of current exhibitors and sponsors or become an exhibitor or sponsor of M2006.Poster session
Be sure to visit the poster session, located in the exhibit hall to view the innovative ways your colleagues and students are applying data mining to real-world applications. Submit an abstract for a poster presentation of your own.Bookstore
While visiting the Exhibit Hall, stop by the bookstore to browse the latest titles from SAS Press. Books topics include data mining, SAS software and more. Attendees will receive a 20% discount on all purchases!Book Signing
Meet the author and have your book signed by an industry visionary. Olivia Parr-Rud will be signing her book, Data Mining Cookbook during the Monday evening reception. Copies will be available for sale at the bookstore.Monday Evening Reception
Don't miss out on the networking event of the year. Located in the exhibit hall, socialize with attendees, exhibitors, conference presenters and staff at our annual reception. A delicious array of appetizers and beverages will be served.Internet Pavilion
Stay connected with home and the office. Located near Registration, Internet stations will be available for you to stay in touch while at the conference.Calling all SAS Predictive Modelers
M2006 is asking for volunteers to help SAS evaluate a certification exam currently under development, the Predictive Modeling using SAS Enterprise Miner 5.2 Exam. If you have any data mining experience in predictive modeling with SAS Enterprise Miner, you are qualified to take this development version of the exam. We are looking for participants with a range of skills and knowledge to evaluate the exam items. Though no credentials will be awarded at this time, your responses will provide the feedback that will influence the exam's final development and you'll get a free voucher to take the final exam when development is concluded.The exam will be held from 6-9pm on Sunday October 22. There is no charge. To find out more or to sign up, visit the SAS Certification site.