SAS® GLOBAL FORUM
About
Did you know that SAS Global Forum got its start in 1976? Back then, the conference was actually called SAS.ONE. The event, held in Kissimmee, FL, consisted of a couple dozen sessions. My how times have changed! And the company and its global community of users has evolved.
Today, SAS Global Forum attracts thousands of SAS users, executives, partners and academia from around the world. The conference features more than 700 sessions. It’s a conference designed by users, for users, and offers hundreds of workshops, presentations, demos and networking opportunities for all those seeking to broaden their SAS skills and analytics futures.
Mission
Champion the needs of SAS users worldwide to help them learn, connect and grow.
Vision
To be the SAS community’s most vibrant facilitator by connecting SAS professionals to expert content, best practices and thought leadership.
Strategy
In partnership with SAS, the SAS Global Users Group Executive Board supports the continued growth of a global community of professionals by providing engaging opportunities to meet, present and share ideas. This is accomplished through a broad professional platform that includes an annual conference designed to inspire people to learn more about SAS and create opportunities for personal and professional achievement.
Objective
To be the premier international SAS conference for developing SAS professionals.
Scope
In partnership with SAS, the SAS Global Users Group Executive Board drives strategies that provide SAS users with exceptional content and networking opportunities throughout the year, including SAS Global Forum, media activities, blogs, e-learning and other venues.
Advantage
With more than four decades of experience managing the conference, the SAS Global Users Group Executive Board is a diverse group of individuals who bring a myriad of perspectives on how people use SAS products and services. The board advocates on behalf of the community in order to support its growth.
Your Executive Board
John Amrhein
McDougall Scientific Ltd.
SAS Global Forum 2017 Chair
David Baggett
SAS
Christopher Blake
Boemska
SAS Global Forum 2022 Chair
Goutam Chakraborty
Oklahoma State University
SAS Global Forum 2018 Chair
Kathryn A. Council
SAS
MaryAnne DePesquo
Health Care Consultant
SAS Global Forum 2019 Chair
Dina Duhon
Bank of Montreal
SAS Global Forum 2021 Chair
Marje Fecht
Prowerk Consulting
SAS Global Forum 2014 Chair
Jim Goodnight
SAS
Kenneth L. Koonce
Louisiana State University
SUGI 6 Chair
Andrew T. Kuligowski
Qurate Retail Group
SAS Global Forum 2012 Chair
Lisa Mendez
IQVIA Government Solutions
SAS Global Forum 2020 Chair
J. Philip Miller
Washington University School of Medicine
SUGI 8 Chair
Rick Mitchell
Westat
SAS Global Forum 2013 Chair
Jerry L. Oglesby
SAS
SUGI 18 Chair
Duke Owen
Mile High Healthcare Analytics
SUGI 29 Chair
Jennifer Waller
Georgia Regents University
SAS Global Forum 2016 Chair
Nancy Wilson
Ally Financial
SUGI 25 Chair
Your Content Team
SAS Global Forum includes an abundance of incredible sessions from which our attendees can learn, develop and grow their SAS knowledge. An elite panel of content reviewers and approvers help make it possible.
SAS® Global Forum 2019 Attendee Overview
Registrations
6,646
Attendance
29% International
71% US
Diversity
67% Using SAS < 5 years
33% Using SAS > 5 years
Industries
28%
Banking & Financial Services
14%
Health Care, Pharma & Life Sciences
9%
Technology
8%
Education
7%
Government
6%
Services
5%
Manufacturing
3%
Energy & Utilities
3%
Retail
2%
Communications
2%
Hospitality
Lisa Mendez
IQVIA Government Solutions
SAS Global Forum 2020 Chair
Lisa Mendez has been a SAS user for more than 20 years and is a Senior Consultant with IQVIA Government Solutions. Mendez has been volunteering with SAS Global Forum since 2008 and is a two-time SAS Global Forum Student Ambassador. She holds a bachelor’s and master’s in computer information systems, a master’s in data science and a PhD in education, with a concentration in organizational leadership.
A Message From Your 2020 Conference Chair
Greetings! SAS® Global Forum is a career-defining opportunity for thousands of analytics enthusiasts. The sessions, training and networking offered here are unlike any other. That’s why I am delighted to serve as your conference chair.
SAS Global Forum is so much more than a conference – it’s about true skills development, networking in abundance and ultimately being a part of the entire SAS community. Throughout my career, I have benefited from everything I’ve learned at the conference and want each of you to do the same.
The conference offers a wealth of resources – from breakout sessions to e-posters, Hands-On Workshops, e-learning and Quick Tips – all of which equip you with the tools needed for success. Take advantage of access to industry experts. Learn about new software and gain new skills. Hear from expert panelists and engage in discussions on today’s hottest topics, like artificial intelligence and machine learning. Find ways to take all this back to your organization; make it tangible, make it real.
If you’re joining us from the international community, let me be the first to say welcome! We look forward to sharing and exchanging valuable knowledge with our fellow SAS users around the globe.
Lastly, it takes a vast network of volunteers to make this conference a reality. Our conference team – along with the continual support of SAS staff – creates an event like none other. Their tireless commitment to provide unmatched sessions, enriching networking and discussions, and an inspiring and engaging atmosphere make this conference what it is. We applaud them for their amazing contributions and dedication to the event.
I know SAS Global Forum 2020 is going to be one for the record books in Washington, DC! I look forward to seeing you there.
Lisa Mendez
IQVIA Government Solutions
SAS Global Forum 2020 Chair
Content Advisory Team
The Content Advisory Team is comprised of content experts from the SAS community. Their primary focus is to ensure the Users Program sessions meet the needs of our diverse global audience by identifying and recruiting the most appropriate presentations.
Christopher Blake
Boemska
Bill Coar
Axio Research
Derek de Montrichard
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Dina Duhon
BMO Financial Group
Jacqueline Fraga
Independent Consultant
Lida Gharibvand
Loma Linda University
Hunter Glanz
California Polytechnic State University
Louise Hadden
Abt Associates
Josh Hortsman
Nested Loop Consulting
Scott Leslie
MedImpact Healthcare Systems
Lisa Mendez
IQVIA Government Solutions
Kirby Sinclair
Equifax Canada
Stephanie Thompson
Jenzabar, Inc.
Cindy Wilson
Eli Lilly
Nina Worden
Santen
Xue Yao
DAOcare
Content Delivery Team
The Content Delivery Team is comprised of content experts from across the SAS community. Their primary focus is to ensure that conference presenters and authors have the tools and resources needed to provide high-quality presentations and papers.
Scott Bass
Independent IT Consultant
Nancy Brucken
Clinical Solutions Group
Jennifer Davies
US Department of Education
Kriss Harris
SAS Specialists Ltd.
James Kuzhippala
Epidemiologist Consultant / Truckee Meadows Community College
Erik Larsen
Independent Consultant
Miriam McGaugh
Oklahoma State University
DeDe Schrieber-Gregory
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation
Joni Shreve
Louisiana State University
Shavonne Standifer
Truman Medical Center
Richann Watson
DataRich Consulting
SAS Advisers
Margaret Crevar
SAS R&D – Platform
Chris Hemedinger
SAS Digital Experience
(SAS Online Communities)
Mark Schneider
SAS Product Management
Catherine Truxillo
SAS Education
Brett Wujek
SAS R&D – Artificial Intelligence
and Machine Learning
