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Toronto Area SAS User Group - TASUG Meeting

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025
11:30 am-1:30 pm EST
In-Person at SAS Toronto Office, 181 Bay Street, Suite 2710
(Virtual Option Available)

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Agenda

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11:30-12:00

Networking & Refreshments

12:00-12:05

Welcome and Introductions

12:05-12:25

Leading with AI: Tools, Challenges, and Real-World Adoption in Banking
  • Yulia Diamond, AI Enablement Lead – Tangerine Bank

12:25-12:35

Tips on Getting Started with SAS Using MS Copilot
  • Maria Acenas, University of Waterloo Management Engineering Aisling McGrath, Guelph University, Business Commerce

12:35-1:00

SAS Technical Tips & Techniques: Data Management and Cost Optimization

  • Deep Jariwala, Sr Associate Systems Engineer, SAS Canada

1:00-1:10

The SAS Academic Program Overview

  • Cristina Anton, Analytical Training Consultant SAS Global Academic Programs

1:10-1:15

SAS Customer Success & Education Updates

  • Anne King, SAS Customer Success &
  • Sandra Magill, SAS Education
1:15-1:25Survey & Prize Draw
1:25-1:30Closing Remarks

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Speakers

Yulia Diamond
AI Enablement Lead – Tangerine Bank

Presentation: Leading with AI: Tools, Challenges, and Real-World Adoption in Banking

Artificial intelligence is moving faster than ever, and banks face the challenge of balancing innovation with responsibility. In this keynote, Yulia Diamond will share what it means to be an AI leader today, how Tangerine and Scotiabank match the right tools to the right people, and the lessons learned in navigating constant change. From tool selection to overcoming adoption hurdles, this session highlights practical strategies for ensuring AI delivers real business value in a regulated industry.

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Yulia Diamond is the AI Enablement Lead at Tangerine, where she drives AI strategy, innovation, and adoption across the organization. With more than 13 years at Scotiabank and a background spanning data engineering, analytics, and cloud-native platforms, she has led transformative initiatives that bridge business and technology. Yulia is passionate about preparing organizations for the future of AI and guiding teams through responsible, real-world adoption.