Call For Paper and Poster Presentations

The PhilaSUG Executive Committee invites presentation abstracts. If you have thought presented before, PhilaSUG is an excellent venue for first-timers.

Are you looking for an opportunity to share your knowledge about SAS and learn from other experts?

Paper presentations are the ultimate way to not only gain recognition for your expertise among fellow SAS®. professionals but also contribute and expand the dialogue and sharing of ideas - a practice that has distinguished the SAS community and attendees of SAS Global Forum for decades.

Benefits to You

Professional development. Hone your business and communication skills and demonstrate them to your employer to help you take the next step in your career.
Educational process. Use the process of preparing a paper as an avenue to find better ways to deal with programming issues.
Insightful feedback. Get helpful feedback on your ideas and approaches to programming problems.
Key connections. Increase your visibility and leadership potential by meeting contacts and colleagues in your industry and in the SAS community.
Community experience. Enjoy sharing your ideas and participating in social functions with other members of the SAS community.

Benefits to Your Organization

Increased visibility. Gain exposure for your organization by delivering a presentation, participating in a question-and-answer session and having your presentation information published on the conference Web site and in the conference program and proceedings.
Positive client impressions. Demonstrate your technological, business and communication skills to clients.
Internal dialogue. Use practice talks and the review of paper drafts to communicate ideas and spark discussion across your organization.
Innovation. Position your organization at the forefront of new ideas for efficiency, quality control and the latest technologies.

Benefits to the SAS Community

Industry knowledge. Continue to build a growing body of useful, practical solutions to problems experienced by programmers from organizations within specific industries, including banking and financial services, retail, pharmaceuticals, etc.
Idea contribution. Enrich the experience of attendees and contribute to the sharing of ideas that all attendees value.
New leadership Take a first step toward assuming a leadership role within PhilaSUG.

If this is of interest to you, PhilaSUG invites you to submit an electronic abstract and bio for either a poster or oral presentation by using our .
Presentations can range from ten minute coders corner tips to 50 minutes talks. Both new and previously presented topics are welcome.

If you wish to participate in the PhilaSUG 2020 Winter Meeting

Date:	Wednesday March 18, 2020
Time:	1 PM
Host:
Location:	Penn State Great Valley 30 E. Swedesford Road Malvern PA 19355

Deadline: Abstracts must be submitted using our online submission form (see "Abstract Submission" button above) no later than end of day Monday January 6, 2020 . Shortly after that deadline your abstract will be reviewed. Authors will be notified of their acceptance / rejection shortly after the submission deadline.

Do You Have a Topic You Think You Might Present

Our experienced PhilaSUG Executive Committee would be glad to work with you refining your idea, and advising you on developing your abstract. If you have any questions email us at Executive dot Commitee at PhilaSUG dot Org.

What Are We Missing?

Has PhilaSUG overlooked a topic of interest to you? Do you know of a presenter, or topic, that you'd like to see at PhilaSUG? Even if you are not ready to submit your own presentation (and PhilaSUG is always ready for first-time presenters), let us know what we're missing. Send a note with your suggestion to Executive dot Commitee at PhilaSUG dot Org.

There are lots of great sites on the Internet pertaining to public speaking. We've collected some interesting resources we hope you'll find useful:

PhilaSUG poster dimensions
So You Want to Write a SUGI Paper?	Suggestions for Writing Better SAS® User Group Papers
SAS Global Forum Paper Presentation Guidelines
Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing: Abstract Guide	Do's and Don'ts of Poster Presentation
Free Public Speaking Tips	Using Humor in Public Speaking
Presenters University	Public Speaking Forum
Public Speaking Links	Tips, Training and Techniques for Speakers
Toastmasters International
Encyclopedia Britannica Online	Finding Information on the Internet
Humor Resources for Speakers	Presentation Helper
Resources for Speakers	Helpful Tips for Giving an Excellent Presentation
10 Public Speaking Tips: How to Relax, Focus, and Shine at Your Next Presentation	The Key to Effective Presentations
How to Give a Talk: Changing the Culture of Academic Public Speaking	Webster's Dictionary
Overcoming Your Fear of Public Speaking

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