A Collaborative Forum for Modern Data Science Education
The event aims to bring together university educators to explore how modern analytics and AI can enrich teaching and better align academic programs with real industry needs.
This half‑day program offers space for inspiration, practical insights, and collaboration focused on strengthening data‑driven education across universities.
Full Details and Timings:
- Date & Time: Thursday, 16th April
- Location: SAS Institute GmbH,
Trabrennstraße 2B, 1020 Wien, Austria - Schedule: Half day session
Agenda Highlights
11:40 – 12:40 | Welcome Lunch & Networking
An informal space to meet fellow educators, exchange ideas, and connect with SAS representatives before the program begins.
12:40 – 12:50 | Opening Remarks & Introduction
Katarína Krausová, GAP Manager
- Welcome and introduction of participating universities
- Overview of the goals for the day
12:50 – 13:45 | Enhancing Your Data Science Curriculum with Industry Expertise
Markus Grau, GAP Manager, Alina Luchian, Academic & Education Territory Lead
A deep dive into SAS’s new industry aligned addon modules for universities:
- Ready to use, fresh content designed with Life Sciences and Financial Services experts
- Real world use cases and guest expert contributions
- How these modules can seamlessly elevate your existing curriculum
This session is ideal for educators seeking to bring authentic industry relevance into their teaching.
13:45 – 14:00 | Open Discussion: Industry Offerings & Academic Needs
An interactive exchange with educators: What resonates? What would help you and your students the most?
14:00 – 14:20 | Break
14:20 – 15:10 | SAS Viya for Learners: Teaching Analytics in the Age of AI
Gerhard Svolba, Analytics Solutions Architect, Data Scientist & Educator
A practical, classroom-focused session featuring:
- How SAS Viya for Learners transforms university teaching - real experiences from the classroom
- Live demonstration: Best practices, tips, and lessons learned
- Applications in SAS Viya for AI
Educators will leave with concrete ideas they can apply immediately.
15:10 – 16:10 | Discussion: Knowledge Sharing Across Universities
Moderators: Katarína Krausová & Markus Grau
Topics discussed:
- SAS Viya Workbench for Learners: Classroom Experience,
- The Curiosity Cup and SAS Programming certifications part of the Curriculum
- SAS Viya For Learners – opportunities and challenges, moving to SAS Viya for Learners from SAS 9
16:10 | Closing Remarks
16:30 - 18:00 | Networking and early dinner at Das Glashaus, Restaurant & Bar
Bring your questions, innovative ideas, and enthusiasm as we embark on this exciting journey together. We are eager to see you there and make this event a memorable and impactful experience for everyone.
Don't hesitate to reach out to katarina.krausova@sas.com if you have any questions or need further information.
Post Event Drinks
Following the event, we'll be heading to Das Glashaus, Restaurant & Bar for post-event drinks, We'd love for you to join us and continue discussions in a more relaxed environment.