SAS User Groups provide an excellent opportunity to meet other SAS users, share knowledge and experience, and learn more about SAS solutions from colleagues and peers. Whether you're a seasoned SAS software user with experiences to share or a newcomer who'd like to interact with other users, a user group is an excellent way to help you get the most value from your SAS technology.

User groups offer a unique opportunity to:

• enhance your understanding of SAS software and services
• exchange ideas about using SAS technology and services
• learn about the latest SAS products and services
• have more influence over the direction of SAS software and services.

User groups offer a variety of benefits depending on their individual structures and activities. Users participating in the different programs may experience many of the following personal and professional benefits:

• increased efficiency and productivity through increased exposure to
• new coding techniques
• analysis techniques
• SAS applications
• opportunities to polish your interpersonal, writing, presentation,and leadership skills
• enhanced understanding of SAS' software and service
• networking and idea sharing with other SAS professionals.