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
http://www.predictiveanalyticsworld....ncedapproaches)

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.
http://www.predictiveanalyticsworld....ng_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
http://www.predictiveanalyticsworld....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:
http://www.predictiveanalyticsworld....ifications.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
http://www.predictiveanalyticsworld....plications.php

What is predictive analytics? See the Predictive Analytics Guide:
http://www.predictiveanalyticsworld...._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?...Klbi3OVg_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....vey-signup.php

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

Best,
Elise Johnson
Predictive Analytics World