Papers -- Read 'em; Write 'em; Love 'em
From sasCommunity
People ask all of the time where they should look for technical hints and tips. One of a number of excellent resources is SAS Global Forum papers. These papers are written and presented by knowledgeable SAS software users, SAS employees, and SAS consultants. They cover every topic you can dream up. The thing is, there is always room for another idea, another method, or another approach.
You can see papers quoted and referenced as answers to tough programming dilemmas. Once a near riot ensued when the Online Proceedings search stopped working. Mere programming mortals have risen to superstar status after presenting a paper. And now it is time to submit a paper for SAS Global Forum 2009.
SAS Global Forum 2009 will be held March 22 - 25 at the Gaylord National Resort, National Harbor, just outside of Washington DC. If you have attended a SAS users' group conference, you know that they are all in great cities. You also know that what makes the conference truly great is the value of the information and the quality of the attendees and presenters. Don't miss your chance to make National Harbor the best location yet.
The 2009 call for papers is now open. The deadline for submitting your idea, along with an abstract, is October 13, 2008. If you have a topic in mind, read the instructions for submitting a paper and get started.
If you are wondering what kinds of papers are appropriate, this text came right from the SAS Global Forum web site:
"Each section description explains in detail what the section chairs are anticipating. In general, papers describing real-world applications of SAS software are particularly appropriate submissions. Tips and techniques on effective or innovative uses that others can adapt are also well received papers. Theoretical or general overview papers are also welcome."
