Welcome to the SAS FANS User Event at Glaziers Hall, London
Wednesday, 26th November
Set within the historic walls of Glaziers Hall – where centuries of craftsmanship once shaped London’s skyline - join us on 26th November, where we will explore three topics focusing on modern analytics workflows with SAS SpeedyStore, tackling user data proliferation with SAS Visual Analytics and working smarter with SAS Viya Copilot.
Discover how SAS and SAS Viya are redefining what’s possible, driving data and AI transformation from a venue with a legacy of innovation, before networking & a festive buffet, and refreshments with SAS experts and peers:
- Bhavik Shah, SAS: SAS SpeedyStore in Modern Analytics Workflows
- Peter Meyer, Demarq: Practical strategies for User Data Proliferation, Migration, and Archiving
- Alina Budnyuk, SAS: Work Smarter with SAS Viya Copilot: AI That Gets the Job Done
Use this afternoon to connect with like-minded professionals, share experiences, and strengthen your connections.
Date and Time: Wednesday, 26th November, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Venue: Glaziers Hall, 9 Montague Cl, London SE1 9DD
This event is exclusive to SAS customers, SAS associates, and approved partners.
Agenda
3:30 p.m. – 3:55 p.m.
Arrivals
3:55 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Opening Remarks
Thomas Mcllvenny, SAS
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m
SAS SpeedyStore in Modern Analytics Workflows
Bhavik Shah, SAS Customer Advisory, SAS
Bhavik Shah will provide an overview of SAS SpeedyStore, highlighting its architecture, key advantages, and how it integrates seamlessly with SAS Viya to deliver high-performance data access and processing.
This session will feature a live demo showcasing real-time data loading from Oracle into SingleStore using a no-code CDC (Change Data Capture) approach, showing how data flows instantly into SingleStore and is visualised in SAS Visual Analytics, enabling rapid insights and decision-making.
4:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m
Break
4:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m
Practical Strategies for User Data Proliferation, Migration, and Archiving
Peter Meyer, Head of Delivery, Demarq
Traditional data housekeeping often fails to keep pace with the explosive growth of user-generated data. In this session, Demarq explores how dataset metadata and recursive macros were harnessed to tackle real-world challenges in data proliferation.
Learn how Demarq restored lost lineage across 100TB of financial data by converging filesystem and SAS dictionary table metadata to enable a safe, scalable, and proactive approach to archiving aged datasets.
5:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Break
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Work Smarter with SAS Viya Copilot: AI That Gets the Job Done
Alina Budnyuk, Associate Data Scientist, SAS
Discover how SAS Viya Copilot changes your work with data and analytics. This session features live demos across three key areas: generating SAS code from natural language prompts, building dashboards effortlessly in Visual Analytics, and accelerating model development in Model Studio. Copilot acts as a tireless, always-available colleague that not only assists with tasks but also understands the entire SAS documentation base - so you don't have to go searching. Whether coding, visualizing, or modelling, Copilot helps you move faster, work smarter, and focus on what matters most.
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Hot Buffet Dinner & Drinks
Attendance is free but limited. Secure your spot now to ensure you don't miss out on this unique opportunity to elevate your SAS proficiency and skills.
Our Experts
Bhavik Shah
SAS Customer Advisory, SAS
Bhavik Shah is a seasoned SAS professional with over 14 years of consulting experience, specialising in the Finance and Public sectors. He has led and implemented various SAS projects throughout his career, delivering robust analytics solutions and driving digital transformation for enterprise clients. Currently serving as a Customer Advisor Architect, he combines his deep technical expertise with strategic insight to help organisations unlock the full potential of SAS Viya.
Peter Meyer
Head of Delivery, Demarq
With almost 30 years of experience across SAS, as an employee, customer, and now partner, Peter brings a unique and comprehensive perspective to data and analytics delivery. As Head of Delivery at Demarq, he oversees commercials, operations, team leadership, and project execution. While his hands-on technical skills may not be what they once were, Peter remains deeply involved, 'rolling up his sleeves' when needed to ensure successful outcomes.
Alina Budnyuk
Associate Data Scientist, SAS
Alina Budnyuk is an Associate Data Scientist at SAS. She has a background in mathematics and a passion for uncovering patterns in data through a quantitative lens. She enjoys exploring how complex systems can be understood, modelled, and improved using data-driven insights. A strong advocate for AI-assisted productivity, Alina believes that tools like co-pilots can free analysts from routine tasks and create space for deeper thinking, creativity, and innovation.
Contact Us:
For inquiries and assistance, please email bettina.stibolt@sas.com
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