Academia
For the Innovators of Tomorrow
Empowering the Next Generation of Analytics Thinkers and Educators
SAS Innovate is the essential event for educators and students who want to move from theory to application and accelerate meaningful outcomes with data. No matter your field of study, this is your opportunity to:
Build hands-on expertise.
Dive into 200-plus sessions and 60-plus live demos, test-drive the SAS software and get direct feedback from SAS experts.
Connect and collaborate.
Network with peers and industry leaders in the Innovation Hub and on Braindate discussion boards.
Stay ahead of the curve.
Discover new AI, analytics and cloud solutions through roadmap sessions, main stage announcements and deep dives.
Get better at what you do best.
Gain highly sought-after skills and know-how to make the most of your SAS solutions and deliver more value.
Students
Welcome to SAS Innovate! We’re excited for you to dive into hands‑on learning, real‑world examples, and practical sessions that help you grow your analytics and AI skills. You’ll walk away with insights you can apply in your coursework and beyond — and the best part is meeting other students who share your interests and building connections that last long after the event.
Explore the Student-focused agenda.
SAS was new to me. I’m just starting to learn coding, and I didn’t realize SAS is so widely used software across industries. I’m excited about the courses I will take that use SAS. This event helped me understand that it's not so much about your major but the skills you gain…” – Valery Fernanda, Data Science & Psychology Undergraduate Student
Learn and advance
Rising Stars in Data and AI: A Showcase of Student Projects
Join us during happy hour to learn how students around the world today are exploring their passions with free SAS academic software.
Get SAS Certified
Take advantage of pre‑conference certification exam sessions to earn a globally recognized SAS credential for FREE and showcase your analytics skills. $50 refundable deposit to hold your seat.
SAS Hackathon Bootcamp for Academics
Join us for a fast-paced data competition using SAS AI tools to tackle real-world challenges.
The Innovation Hub
Here, you’ll experience hands-on demos, interactive challenges and exclusive sessions that showcase the full spectrum of SAS innovation – from generative and agentic AI to quantum computing.
The Try Zone
Step into the Try Zone to test-drive SAS software and work side by side with SAS experts who will guide you through new capabilities.
As the most-visited booth at SAS Innovate 2025, the Try Zone is a must for technically minded attendees.
Braindate: Student Hour
Explore topics that matter to you through student‑focused discussions hosted by industry experts. Afterward, connect with peers and expand your network.
Educators
Welcome to SAS Innovate! We’re excited for you to explore new ideas, real‑world examples, and sessions designed to support your teaching and strengthen your academic programs. You’ll gain fresh insights and practical ways to bring the latest analytics and AI concepts back to your students.
Explore the faculty-focused agenda.
We feel having the SAS Academic Specialization under your belt, it proves to a perspective employer that you indeed really are fluent in a lot of different technologies. And you understand not only the SAS technologies, but you understand the actual data analytics processes that are taught along with those technologies.” – Michael Sale, Associate Dean, Stonehill College
Learn and advance
Pre-Conference Educator Workshop
Take a hands-on tour of the newest SAS software that empowers coders and non-coders alike to deliver data-driven insights.
Rising Stars in Data and AI: A Showcase of Student Projects
Join us during happy hour to learn how students around the world today are exploring their passions with free SAS academic software.
SAS Hackathon Bootcamp for Academics
Join us for a fast-paced data competition using SAS AI tools to tackle real-world challenges.
The Innovation Hub
Here, you’ll experience hands-on demos, interactive challenges and exclusive sessions that showcase the full spectrum of SAS innovation – from generative and agentic AI to quantum computing.
The Try Zone
Step into the Try Zone to test-drive SAS software and work side by side with SAS experts who will guide you through new capabilities.
As the most-visited booth at SAS Innovate 2025, the Try Zone is a must for technically minded attendees.
