SAS Small & Midsize Business Summit
Getting Started with AI
In-Person // September 18, 2024 // SAS HQ - Cary, NC
The path to a successful AI strategy starts with your approach to data and analytics. Starting small and leveraging your current strengths to experiment is encouraged. Join us to learn from your peers and SAS on how to embark on your AI journey.
You don’t want to miss this! This summit, tailored for top SMB industry executives, is a perfect opportunity for you to connect with other SMBs and learn how you can leverage technology to drive growth and spark your innovations.
We’re going all in on AI. And all in on your success.
Speakers
Doug Farren
Managing Director, National Center for the Middle Market
David Gardner
Director of Analytics, Boddie-Noell Enterprises
Danny Rosin
Co-Owner & Co-President, Brand Fuel
Mindi Manes, PhD
Director of Outcomes Analytics and Research, Brooks Rehabilitation
Donald L. Penix, Jr (D.J.)
President and Founder, Pinnacle Solutions
Benjamin Zenick
Chief Technology Officer, Zencos
Bill Strachan
Director of Analytics Technology, Credit Acceptance
Rob Stevens
Vice President, First Analytics
VP, Information Systems, Analysis Group, Inc
Bryan Harris
Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, SAS
Jennifer Chase
Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, SAS
Susan Duchesneau
Head of North America SMB Practice, SAS
Kristi Boyd
Sr Trustworthy AI Specialist, Data Ethics Practice, SAS
Kara Hart
Sr. Customer Advisor, North America SMB Practice, SAS
Agenda
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. | Breakfast, registration and networking |
9:30 – 9:45 a.m. | Welcome Susan Duchesneau, Head of North America SMB Practice, SAS Jennifer Chase, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, SAS |
9:45 – 10:15 a.m. | AI: Cut Through the Hype with SAS Viya Bryan Harris, Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, SAS |
10:15 – 11: a.m. | Keynote Doug Farren, Managing Director, National Center for the Middle Market |
11:00 – 11:15 a.m. | Break |
11:15 – 12 p.m. | 5 Steps to Getting Started with AI Kara Hart, Sr Customer Advisor, North America SMB Practice, SAS David Gardner, Director of Analytics, Boddie-Noell Enterprises Rob Stevens, Vice President, First Analytics |
12:00 – 12:30 p.m. | Delivering Trustworthy AI Kristi Boyd, Sr Trustworthy AI Specialist, Data Ethics Practice, SAS |
12:30 – 2 p.m. | Networking Lunch |
2pm – 3:15 p.m. | Panel Discussion: Embarking on AI Susan Duchesneau, Head of North America SMB Practice, SAS DJ Penix, President and Founder, Pinnacle Solutions Bill Strachan, Director of Analytics Technology, Credit Acceptance Mindi Manes, Director of Outcomes Analytics and Research, Brooks Rehabilitation Ben Zenick, Chief Technology Officer, Zencos Chris Barthel, VP Information Systems, Analysis Group, Inc. |
3:15 – 3:30 p.m. | Break |
3:30 – 4:00 p.m. | Your Business as a Force for Good: Enlightrepreneurship 101 Danny Rosin, Co-Owner & Co-President, Brand Fuel |
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. | Desserts, Drinks & Demos |
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SUMMIT COUNTDOWN
This exclusive event for business leaders provides a unique opportunity for in-person networking with SAS executives and senior leaders from across industries. All of which have one thing in common: they live and breath innovation.
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Dress Code- Business Casual
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