At SAS Innovate, there is something for everyone. From novice coders to professional statisticians – and everyone in between. Get your hands on the latest Data & AI technology in our workshops, learn from industry experts, experience live demos, and network with your peers.
June 13th // London
Don’t Miss Out! Join Us in London
All About AI and Your Success
We’re excited to invite you to SAS Innovate on Tour in London for a deep-dive full day event tailored to data scientists, engineers, analysts, and other data and AI practitioners. Hear about the latest trends in analytics and AI through sessions led by industry experts – and discover best practices to maximise ROI using SAS® across your data, analytics, AI and decisioning teams.
Whether you’re attending solo or with your entire team, this event offers a risk-free, all-reward opportunity to enhance your AI and analytics skills.
Join us at SAS Innovate in London and discover why AI is the future of success.
Inspiring speakers
Details to follow
Inspiring speakers
Agenda
08:00 – 09:20
Registration and Networking
09:20 – 09:30
Roderick Crawford, SAS / Emma McDonald, SAS
09:30 – 10:50
SAS Keynotes
- Jared Peterson
Technology Keynote
In this keynote, you'll hear more about SAS' technology vision for the future and our roadmap for delivering new capabilities, products, and solutions. We'll introduce you to some of our latest Generative AI advancements. - Marinela Profi
The SAS Developer Experience
SAS is helping developers "get more done", deliver more value, and work more efficiently. See how SAS is delivering unique capabilities to boost productivity and provide developers with the choices they require. - Udo Sglavo
Models as a Product Introduction
SAS models have been providing value for organizations for decades. Data Scientists have built and deployed models in SAS and while this remains an approach many embrace, SAS will be offering models as a product. Learn about this new market offering. - Mathias Coopmans
Speed and Performance Advantages of SAS
Performance has always been at the core of SAS products and solutions and is a continued focus for SAS R&D. See how SAS is continuing to deliver the most performant software in the market. - Shadi Shahin
Our Research Futures
Innovations begin with curiosity and the space to think differently and explore. This session provides a glimpse into some of the innovations SAS is exploring.
10:50 – 11:20
Break
11:20 – 11:50
Breakout Sessions - One
- Moving to Viya - Viya Workbench
Presenter: Harry Snart, SAS / David Smith, SAS - Innovation - A GenAI Assistant for Warehouse Space Optimisation with SAS Viya and Nestlé Canada
Presenter: Julia Moreno, SAS - Integration - Accelerating Open Source code with SAS® Viya®
Presenter: Kyriakos Fistos, SAS - Services - From SAS 9.4 On-Prem to SAS Viya on the Cloud: A Modern Migration of SAS ETL
Presenters: Thomas Commins-Downes, Markerstudy / Chris Bachelor, SAS
12:00 – 12:30
Breakout Sessions - Two
- Moving to Viya - Unlocking the Power of SAS® Viya®: Seamless Integration with SAS Enterprise Guide
Presenter: Cecily Hoffritz, SAS - Innovation - Model Cards (AI Bias and Wellness)
Presenter: Prathiba Krishna, SAS - Integration - SingleStore story
Presenter: Jonas Lie-Nielsen, SAS - Partner: Katalyze - Managing Workloads in SAS® Viya®
Presenter: Ian Amaranayake, Katalyze
12:30 – 13:35
Lunch
13:35 – 14:05
Breakout Sessions - Three
- Moving to Viya - Modern Data Architecture
Presenter: Rajeeve Narula, SAS - Innovation - SAS® Viya® Copilot: GENAI Productivity Tools to Help You Use Viya & to Further Democratize Analytics
Presenter: Mathias Lanner, SAS - Integration - DevOps with SAS® Viya® – the why and the how
Presenter: Lars Arne Skår, SAS - Partner: Butterfly Data - From 9.4 to Viya 4 - Do more!
Presenter: Will Hauwert, Butterfly Data
14:15 – 14:45
Breakout Sessions - Four
- Moving to Viya - Inside the SAS® Viya® Migration Factory at the World’s Largest Building Society
Presenter: Clark Lawson, Nationwide Building Society - Innovation - Redefining Drug Development for the Next Decade
Presenter: Simon Holdsworth, AstraZeneca
- Integration - Making Intelligent Decisions with SAS®
Presenter: David Shannon, SAS - Services - Your analytics talent and location strategy – more than just a shiny office
Presenter: Glyn Townsend, SAS
14:45 – 15:15
Break
15:15 – 15:45
Navigating the New Frontier: AI Regulation in Northern Europe and Beyond
Presenters: Reggie Townsend, SAS / Anette Jakobsen, SAS / Prathiba Krishna , SAS
15:45 – 16:15
AI_PREMie: A revolution in preeclampsia care
Presenters: Prof Patricia Maguire, University College Dublin / Ana Le Chevillier, University College Dublin
16:15 – 16:35
GenAI adoption in Northern Europe
Presenters: Iain Brown, SAS / Stephen Yeo, SAS
16:35 – 16:45
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What to expect
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Learn from SAS customers and partners
No gatekeeping here! SAS customers and partners will share their tips and best practices for getting the best ROI using SAS® across their data, analytics, AI and decisioning practice teams.
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Discover future technology innovations
Our leaders will reveal the work we’re doing to maximise the value of your existing investments, their thoughts on market trends, and the new innovations we have planned for 2024.
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Get trusted outcomes from GenAI
You won’t just hear about generative AI innovations, you’ll have the opportunity to get hands-on with the new technology and discuss how it can address your organization’s needs with subject matter experts.
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Streamline your cloud & AI transformation
Network with peers who have accomplished their transformation initiatives, see firsthand the economic value of cloud and AI transformation and understand how SAS helps smooth the road ahead.
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Maximise your SAS skills
With live demos, engaging roundtables, hands-on workshops, technology breakout sessions and expert discussions in the Innovation Hub – from novice coders to professional statisticians and everyone in between – all attendees can realise success faster.
Conference Experience
World class keynotes
Gain insights from thought leaders and visionaries.
The Innovation Hub
Visit our innovation hub to chat with experts, partner and attendees.
Hand-on workshops
Dive deep into analytics, AI, and emerging technologies.
Breakout sessions
Choose from a selection of technical deep dives to help solve your toughest challenges.
Networking
Connect with peers, SAS executives and thought leaders.
Registration
Sponsors
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Sponsors
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