Sessions
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Excellent event! Good luck topping it next year! Solid messaging around SAS’ continued relevance, as well as value-add to AI adoption and implementation.” – Chris Lester, Lenovo
April 2026 – At a glance
27
MONDAY
Training and Certifications
9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
SAS Users Day
1:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Hackathon Boot Camp
2:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Solution Connects i
3:00 - 6:30 p.m.
- Solution Connect
3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Solutions Mixer in the Innovation Hub
5:00 - 5:30 p.m. - Solutions Theater Takeover
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Innovation Hub Open
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
28
TUESDAY
Opening Session
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Innovation Hub Open
10:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
EBC at SAS Innovate
10:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Media Briefing
10:45 - 11:30 a.m.
Hands-On Workshops and Breakouts
10:45 - 11:30 a.m.
Networking Lunch, Spotlight Stage & Super Demos
11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Industry Executive Insightsi
11:15 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Hands-On Workshops, Spotlight Stage, Super Demos & Breakouts
1:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Afternoon General Session
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Happy Hour in the Hub
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
29
WEDNESDAY
Innovation Hub Open
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
EBC at SAS Innovate Open
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Industry Executive Insights i
8:30 - 11:00 a.m.
SAS Learning, Spotlight Stage, Super Demos & Breakouts
8:30 - 11:55 a.m.
The Midday Reset: Lunch with Mel Robbins and General Session
12:00 - 2:30 p.m.
SAS Learning, Spotlight Stage, Super Demos & Breakouts
2:45 - 5:30 p.m.
SAS Innovate After Hours at Circle R Ranch
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
30
THURSDAY
EBC at SAS Innovate Open
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Hands-On Workshops, Super Demos & Breakouts
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Day-by-day agenda highlights
Day 1: Monday, April 27 – Pre-Conference Kickoff
Pre-Conference Trainings and Certifications* (9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
Hands-on learning with expert instructors and the opportunity to earn SAS certifications. (*Additional cost)
SAS Users Day (1:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
Join fellow SAS users for an afternoon of content curated by SAS users groups from around the country.
Hackathon Boot Camp (2:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
Choose coding or low-/no-code paths, join a team, compete and win prizes using SAS® Viya®.
Solution Connects (3 - 5 p.m.)
Deep dives into SAS solutions across industries – customer intelligence, fraud and risk, health care and Internet of Things (IoT).
Solution Mixer and Showcase (5 - 6:30 p.m.)
Join us in the Innovation Hub for refreshments and networking, followed by a Solution Showcase in the theaters and the Spotlight Stage.
Innovation Hub (open 4 - 7 p.m.)
60+ booths, live demos, theater sessions, networking and more.
Welcome Reception (5:30 - 7 p.m.)
Kick off the week with drinks, bites and connections in the Innovation Hub.
Day 2: Tuesday, April 28 – Opening Day
Opening Session (8:30 - 10 a.m.)
Big announcements and innovation highlights.
Innovation Hub (10 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.)
Super demos, breakout sessions, booths, Braindate and surprise activations.
Breakouts: SAS Learning, Hands-On Workshops, Deep Dives, Roadmap Sessions and more (10:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.)
Deep dives, how-tos and success story sessions led by customer speakers and SAS experts.
Industry Executive Insights (11:15 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.)
Focus: Financial services, health care/life sciences
Dude Perfect x SAS Innovate (5 - 6 p.m.)
Dude Perfect brings their signature energy, creativity and can’t-believe-that-just-happened moments to SAS Innovate.
Happy Hour in the Hub (6 - 7 p.m.)
Close out the day back in the Innovation Hub with networking, drinks and bites.
Day 3: Wednesday, April 29 – Deep Dive and Celebration
Innovation Hub (8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
Final chance to explore tech and demos – and stop by the swag store.
Breakouts: Learning Lab, Hands-On Workshops, Deep Dives and more (8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
Continued access to expert-led sessions.
Industry Executive Insights (8:30 - 11 a.m.)
Focus: Public sector, small to medium businesses and channel partners.
The Midday Reset (12 - 2:30 p.m.)
Enjoy lunch with Mel Robbins, creator & host, The Mel Robbins Podcast and #1 NYT bestselling author, followed by SAS customer stories.
SAS Innovate After Hours at Circle R Ranch (7 - 10 p.m.)
Experience a quintessential Texas evening at Circle R Ranch with live music, rodeo thrills and a taste of the Wild West.
Day 4: Thursday, April 30 – Closing Day
EBC at SAS Innovate (8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
Hands-On Workshops, Breakouts and Super Demos (9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
Final chance to engage with SAS experts and explore new tech.
Find out more about the Solution Connects.
Engage in these exclusive sessions for timely insights, industry-specific strategies and game-changing discussions designed to keep you ahead of the curve.
Engage in these exclusive sessions for timely insights, industry-specific strategies and game-changing discussions designed to keep you ahead of the curve.