Got a smart phone? Just about everyone does these days. And that little rectangle of glorious technology is changing the way our attendees experience SAS Global Forum.  Your smartphone helps you stay connected at the conference, but it’s also a great tool for having fun.  This year, we’re challenging you to use your smartphone to get competitive, share a laugh and explore everything SAS Global Forum 2014 has to offer.

First things first, download the SAS Global Forum mobile app, now available for iPhone and Android in the app store. The app is packed full of tools to help you navigate the conference. From agenda building to connecting with other attendees, the mobile app has you covered—but the real buzz this year is about the gaming section.

As you travel around the SAS Support and Demo Area, stop by different stations and take the action listed in the app to earn points. A leaderboard within the app will keep you updated on who has earned the most points. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, March 25, at 4 p.m., and the top four leaders can pick up awesome prizes like vouchers for free books and training or a personal Fitbit.

Once you’ve conquered the gaming section, join our photo hunt on Instagram. We’re challenging our attendees to snap a photo that they feel truly captures these categories:

• Cutest SAS Couple—It’s like your high school yearbook all over again!
• Most Creative Conference Attire—Crazy socks, wild hats and interesting interpretations of business casual. We’ve seen it all.
• Best Photo with SAS Celebrity—Your turn to play paparazzi.
• Favorite SAS Swag #SASSwag—What’s a conference without some seriously fun goodies to take home?
• Best Photo promoting SASGF 2015 with Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau #BIGinTexas--Yee haw! Big hair and cowboy boots, here we come!

Keep your eyes open and share your favorite shots on Instagram with the hashtag #SASGF14. We’re on the lookout for the best of the best and might just give your photo a little extra love on our official @SASSoftware social media channels.

Need some inspiration? Check out what our staff and attendees are already posting at #SASGF14.

Charge up those smart phones and get ready to have some fun with your SAS Global Forum 2014 experience!