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Conference FAQ

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How does the NESUG Annual Conference compare to the SAS Global Forum?
How can I convince my boss to send me to NESUG?
I've never been to a NESUG conference. How easy is it to meet people?
What do volunteers do at the conference?
How much time do I have to commit if I volunteer?
How will I know what to do if I volunteer?
Can I serve as a volunteer without registering for the conference?
How can I become a Session Coordinator?
How can I become a Section Chair?
How can I become a Conference Chair?
How can I submit a paper and become a speaker?
What is all the NESUG conference income spent on? Do you make a profit?
How are conference sites selected?
What is the purpose of the Opening Session?
Why does the conference start on Sunday and end on Wednesday?
Why is the conference always in the fall?
What kind of food is provided at the conference?
How should I dress at the conference?
Are the conference evaluation forms REALLY that important?
Can I get a refund if I don't attend the conference?
Does NESUG provide a guest program or a daycare program?
Why can't there be more papers on a specific topic/product?
Can presentations be repeated so I won't miss all that I want to hear?
Can presentations be video or audio taped?
If I attend a presentation and find that I don't like the paper or it is not what I expected, is it acceptable to leave?
When offered, what are the Pre-Conference Training Classes?
Can I buy extra bags, tee-shirts, or other souvenirs?
How can I let the Executive Committee know about a suggestion, idea, or complaint I have about the conference?
How do I make a general announcement at the conference?
How do I report a problem in a section?
How can I find out timely information about the next NESUG conference?