At SAS Innovate, there’s something for everyone and every role-from top executives to in-the-trenches data crunchers, and our partners across industries.
May 22nd at Istanbul
The data and AI experience for business leaders, technical users, and SAS partners
This complimentary global event series provides something for everyone and every role – from top executives to data scientists, engineers, and analysts to our partners across industries.
Whether you’re flying solo or joining with your entire team, it’s a no-risk, all-reward opportunity to learn how to succeed with data and AI.
Spend some time with us at SAS Innovate on Tour, and we know you’ll be all in on AI, too.
We appreciate your interest in SAS Innovate on Tour Istanbul!
Inspiring speakers
Simru Delen İpek
Digital Service Development and Marketing Manager, iGA Istanbul Airport
Barış Fındık
CIO, Pegasus Airlines
Hüseyin Gönül
CRO, Odeabank
Mehmet Bütün
CIO, Vakıf Katılım
Cem Arısoy
Credit Risk Control and Risk Models Validation, SVP, Denizbank
Meltem Atay
Information Technologies Director, Türk Tuborg
Erkan Can Gürsoy
IT CRM Expert Business Analyst, Pegasus Airlines
Esra Burçin Babayiğit
Head of Risk, ALJFfinance Turkiye
Patrick Xhonneux
Senior Vice President, Marketing, SAS
Alexander Tikhonov
Regional Director of SAS Middle East, Turkiye and Africa
Rasim Eğri
General Manager, SAS Turkiye & Central Asia
Emre Ultav
Deputy General Manager, Corporate Customers, SAS Turkiye
Kurtuluş Demirel
Deputy General Manager, Customer Advisory & Pre-Sales, SAS Turkiye & Central Asia
Francesco Consolati
Risk Modelling and Decision Director, SAS EMEA
Görkem Şevik
Director, Customer Advisory, SAS EMEA
Erkin Çelikoğlu
Customer Intelligence Solutions Head, SAS Middle East, Turkiye and Africa
Esra Peker
Regional Head of Risk Solutions, SAS Turkiye & Central Asia
Ali Erdem Korkut
Regional Head of Fraud and Security Solutions, SAS Turkiye & Central Asia
Frederico Muñoz
Cloud & Architecture Lead (CA SWEE), SAS
Laurent Colombant
Payment Integrity Solution Lead, Risk, Fraud and Compliance Team, SAS
Esra Korkmaz
Principal Analytical Consultant, SAS Turkiye & Central Asia
Muhammet Güncan
Senior Business Solutions Manager, SAS EMEA
Federica Citterio
Data Scientist – Global Technology Practice, Artificial Intelligence, SAS
Kalender Karakoç
Principal Business Solutions Manager, SAS
Vincent Rejany
Product Manager, SAS
Murat Yıldız
Managing Partner, CXO Medya
Yolandé Byrd
Director, Chief Financial Officer & Co-Founder, FACTS Consulting
Dr. Serkan Uygungelen
Technical Account Manager, Intel
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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 maximize 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.
Preliminary Agenda
08:00 - 09:00
Registration and Breakfast
09:00 - 09:05
Welcome Speech
Alexander Tikhonov, Regional Director of SAS Middle East, Turkey and Africa
Rasim Eğri, General Manager, SAS Turkiye & Central Asia
09:05-09:20
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.
Patrick Xhonneux, Senior Vice President, Marketing, SAS
09:20 - 09:45
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.
Federica Citterio Data Scientist – Global Technology Practice, Artificial Intelligence, SAS
09:45 - 10:00
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.
Gorkem Sevik, Director, Customer Advisory, EMEA, SAS
10:00 - 10:20
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.
Frederico Munoz, Cloud & Architecture Lead (CA SWEE), SAS
10:20 - 10:40
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.
Gorkem Sevik, Director, Customer Advisory, EMEA, SAS
10:40 - 11:00
Networking break
11:00 - 12:00
Future proofing your organization: a CIO guide to drive change using AI
Moderator:
Murat Yıldız, Managing Partner, CXO Medya
Panelist:
Mehmet Bütün, CIO, Vakıf Katılım
Barış Fındık, CIO, Pegasus Airlines
Meltem Atay, Information Technologies Director, Türk Tuborg
12:00 - 12:20
Networking break
Parallel Sessions
Track 1 (Enderun Meeting Room)
12:30 - 13:20
Future of Customer Experience
Erkin Çelikoğlu, Customer Intelligence Solutions Head, SAS Middle East, Turkiye and Africa
Mobile Centric Digital Passenger Journey at Istanbul Airport
Simru Delen İpek, Digital Service Development and Marketing Manager, iGA Istanbul Airport
Sky-High Personalization With SAS® Customer Intelligence
Erkan Can Gürsoy, IT CRM Expert Business Analyst, Pegasus Airlines
13:20 - 14:10
Faster and smarter. with SAS Viya, you'll get more done
Kalender Karakoç, Principal Business Solutions Manager, SAS
Dr. Serkan Uygungelen, Technical Account Manager, Intel
Vincent Rejany, Product Manager, SAS
Track 2 (Mabeyn Meeting Room)
12:30 - 13:20
Panel: Priorities in Risk Management
Moderators:
Esra Peker, Regional Head of Risk Solutions, SAS Turkiye & Central Asia
Muhammet Güncan, Senior Business Solutions Manager, SAS EMEA
Panelists:
Esra Burçin Babayiğit, Head of Risk, ALJFfinance Turkiye
Cem Arısoy, Credit Risk Control and Risk Models Validation, SVP, Denizbank
Hüseyin Gönül, CRO, Odeabank
SAS Integrated Risk Management Approach
Francesco Consolati, Risk Modelling and Decision Director, SAS EMEA
13:20 - 14:10
New landscape for fraud
Esra Korkmaz, Principal Analytical Consultant, SAS Turkiye & Central Asia
Ali Erdem Korkut, Head of Fraud and Security Solutions, SAS Turkiye & Central Asia
Don’t be ashamed, fraud is also happening to you
Protect your bottom line using AI
Laurent Colombant, Payment Integrity Solution Lead, Risk, Fraud and Compliance Team, SAS
Yolandé Byrd, Director, Chief Financial Officer & Co-Founder, FACTS Consulting
14:10 - 15:00
Networking lunch and Close
Conference experience
World class keynotes
Past speakers include renowned basketball coach Mike Kryzyewski and CEO and founder of The Kahn Academy Sal Kahn.
The Innovation Hub
Visit the heart of SAS Innovate to chat with experts and attendees and check out more than 45 booths and 60 super demos.
Networking & connecting
Wind down during our happy hours and get down at our amazing Kickback Party.
Hands-on workshops
Roll up your sleeves and take the latest AI and analytics for a spin.
Breakout sessions
From technical deep dives to industry-specific solutions, choose from more than 60 breakout sessions that will help you solve your toughest challenges.
Roundtable conversations
Share your expertise and learn from others who are navigating digital transformation.
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