Hi everyone,

Predictive Analytics World's program for Feb 18-19 in San Francisco (
www.predictiveanalyticsworld.com) has grown a bit since my post several
weeks ago, and is looking better than ever.  The conference covers today's
commercial deployment of predictive analytics, across industries and across
software vendors. In a nutshell, PAW is a warehouse of case studies.

In breaking news, the Netflix Prize leader slated to speak at PAW has now
won the Netflix Progress Prize (see
www.predictiveanalyticsworld.com/agenda.php#advancedapproaches)

We have two predictive analytics workshops that serve as a third-day option
on Feb 20 to complement the core conference program:

"The Best and the Worst of Predictive Analytics: Predictive Modeling Methods
and Common Data Mining Mistakes"
Instructor: John F. Elder, Ph.D., CEO and Founder, Elder Research, Inc.
www.predictiveanalyticsworld.com/predictive_modeling_methods.php

"Taking Action with Analytics: The Decision-Centric Enterprise - Putting
Predictive Analytics to Work Improving Every Business Decision"
Instructor: James Taylor, Co-Founder, Smart (enough) Systems
www.predictiveanalyticsworld.com/decision_centric_enterprise.php

And the list of case studies has expanded - we now have case studies from
all of: 3M, Acxiom, Affiliated Computer Services, Charles Schwab, Click
Forensics, Google, Linden Lab (Second Life), The National Rifle Association,
Pinnacol Assurance, Reed Elsevier, San Diego Supercomputer Center, Sun,
Telenor, Wells Fargo Credit Card Services, Wells Fargo Internet Services
Group -- plus special examples from Anheuser-Busch, Disney, Hewlett-Packard,
HSBC, IRS, Pfizer, Social Security Administration and WestWind Foundation.

For more info about the program, see:
www.predictiveanalyticsworld.com

Be sure to register by January 18th for the Early Bird rate - save $200 at:
www.predictiveanalyticsworld.com/register.php

If you'd like our informative event updates, sign up at:
www.predictiveanalyticsworld.com/notifications.php

For a summary of business applications of predictive analytics - and a named
case study for each - see the article, "Predictive Analytics Delivers Value
Across Business Applications" at
www.predictiveanalyticsworld.com/businessapplications.php

What is predictive analytics? See the Predictive Analytics Guide:
www.predictiveanalyticsworld.com/predictive_analytics.php

Take the Predictive Analytics World survey (on applications)
As predictive analytics quickly expands across verticals and applications,
we need your help to understand what the evolving landscape looks like.
Please take a few minutes, answer a handful of questions, and help us keep
you informed:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=8dHx_2bFz7yxw3FPKlbi3OVg_3d_3d

Available for immediate download: Free Industry Survey (on tools)
Download the Rexer Analytics 2008 Data Miner Survey report, covering the
most popular software tools, which verticals have embraced modeling and
more, at:
http://www.predictiveanalyticsworld.com/survey-signup.php

And finally, let us know if you have any questions.

Best,
Elise Johnson
Predictive Analytics World

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