SAS, the leading company in analytics, held its global conference SAS Innovate in the Turkish city of Istanbul on May 21 and 22, 2024, focusing on the potential of generative artificial intelligence in transforming businesses and providing innovative solutions across various sectors.
Generative artificial intelligence has sparked significant global interest as an effective tool that makes data and AI accessible to everyone regardless of their skill levels, a transformative technology that changes the way companies operate in all sectors, helping them innovate and enhance their competitive capabilities.
The SAS Innovate on Tour Istanbul conference provided a platform for in-depth exploration on how to use artificial intelligence to create value and achieve a positive impact. The event included a variety of activities such as deep panel discussions, interactive group sessions, practical workshops, and demo presentations.
Adel Belhawari, First Vice President in the banking sector and an AI and analytics expert, said: “We are pleased to participate in such conferences that allow us to meet participants from around the world, exchange knowledge and experiences. The SAS Innovate on Tour Istanbul conference was a unique opportunity to engage with like-minded individuals in the field of data and artificial intelligence.”
Alexander Tekhonov, Regional Director for SAS in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa, highlighted the importance these regions have placed on developing artificial intelligence and its role in enhancing progress and resilience to face future challenges. He mentioned that their company can provide solutions for various sectors such as banking, government, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, insurance, education, transportation, and communications using analytics and AI. He believes that innovation is at the core of their work and they have the ability to assist in achieving the desired progress.
At the SAS Innovate on Tour Istanbul conference, attendees learn how SAS clients and partners use artificial intelligence and analytics to improve their operations, manage risks, combat fraud, enhance customer relationships, and more.
Experts from renowned institutions in different regions like the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa shared experiences and knowledge on best practices in artificial intelligence. The practical benefits that SAS can provide in artificial intelligence and analytics domains were also emphasized.
SAS experts discussed market trends and efforts to increase the value of current business investments. The company’s employees also focused on the latest innovations and unique capabilities integrated into the SAS platform to improve performance and deliver reliable AI solutions.
Participants at the SAS Innovate on Tour Istanbul conference were updated on the latest developments in analytics and artificial intelligence, and they interacted directly with technology and communicated with experts to understand how SAS can help their organization succeed.
By interacting with industry leaders who have successfully implemented transformation initiatives, entrepreneurs and executives understood the economic value of cloud computing and artificial intelligence.
It is worth noting that SAS organized its SAS Innovate on Tour conference in collaboration with Intel and Microsoft, working with its partners on data analysis and AI applications, providing insights to expand decision-making scope, overcome challenges, and outperform peers in the market.
The SAS Innovate on Tour Istanbul conference reaffirms SAS’s commitment to providing innovative solutions that meet the needs of various sectors. Through AI applications, the company aims to achieve positive outcomes for institutions, individuals, and communities.
