Learn about the latest tools and techniques from SAS Institute developers and hear how your peers are using SAS software to solve real-world problems.

Keynote Speaker

Michael Raithel, Senior Systems Analyst for Westat, a leading research firm headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.  Michael is the author of three books on SAS software, the most current one being The Complete Guide to SAS Indexes.

Keynote Presentation: PROC DATASETS: The Swiss Army Knife of SAS^® Procedures
Featured Presentation: The Basics of Using SAS^® Indexes

Featured Speakers

David C. Ogden, Principal Analytic Consultant at SAS

Physician Practice Pattern Variation: Using Data Mining and Predictive Modeling to Identify and Control Costly Treatment Patterns

Jason Secosky, Software Development Manager at SAS

Executing a PROC from a DATA Step

Jill Tao, Senior Technical Support Statistician at SAS

Tips and Strategies for Mixed Modeling with SAS/STAT^® Procedures

Donald Wedding, Industry Consultant for Advanced Analytics at SAS

Incorporating Fuzzy Cluster Memberships within Enterprise Miner

David Corliss, Manager in Decision Sciences at Marketing Associates LLC in Detroit

Introduction to Wavelets in SAS

Leading and Lagging Indicators in SAS

Ben Cochran, Elite Technology Solutions

Generating Fantastic Graphs the Quick and Easy Way with SAS Enterprise Guide

Karen Ziton, Elite Technology Solutions

Forecasting Lifetime Losses on Auto Loan Portfolios

Bill Murphy, Howard M. Proskin & Associates

Coding Your Way from Raw Data to the Finished Report

Katie Tastad and Laurel Lloyd, Wright-Patterson AFB

Report Process Improvement Case Study

Jack Fuller, Experis

SAS Tips and Techniques

Post-Conference Training

Click to download Course Schedule

Four 1/2–day courses presented by Elite Technology Solutions and two 1/2–day courses presented by Experis.

• Introduction to SQL
• Advanced SQL Programming
• Introduction Output Delivery System
• ODS Graphics
• Generating Reports with the SAS System
• Manipulating Data with Functions and Arrays

Registration

Registration is now open.  Register online by May 13  to receive the pre-registration fee of $99.  Registration at the door will be $125.  Registration includes admission to the conference including continental breakfast and buffet lunch.  Registration for Post-Conference training is also available through the site.  Groups of 5 or more receive 10% discount when registering online using the same credit card. 

Hotel Information

A limited number of guest rooms have been reserved at Hilton Garden Inn Twinsburg.  Mention the Cleveland SAS Users Group to receive the discounted group rate of $115 plus tax.

Directions

Ohio SAS Users Conference and Post-conference training courses will be held in the conference center at Hilton Garden Inn Twinsburg located at 8971 Wilcox Dr., Twinsburg, Ohio 44087.