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7ANALYTICS SYMPOSIUM th ANNUAL BUSINESS Hotel Capstone, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama September 25-26, 2014 The Institute of Business Analytics Symposium is a two-day event where presenters from major companies across the U.S. share their experiences in business analytics. We will explore a diverse landscape from statistics, data-mining, and forecasting to predictive modeling and operations research. It’s also a great networking opportunity for businesses, students and academia. Keynote Speakers: - Wayne Winston - Hear from this renowned analytics expert. Major league sports teams and Fortune 500 companies have requested his business analytics services. - Paul Adams, VP of Ticket Sales is beginning his 26th season with the Atlanta Braves. For a complete list of presenters and to register visit http://mycba.ua.edu/basymposium. Early registration is available at a discounted rate through August 15. Businesses registering four or more individuals can receive a reduced rate. The INFORMS Certified Analytics Professional (CAP®) exam will be administered on September 24 as a pre-symposium event and requires separate payment. Wayne Winston “Obviously he (Wayne Winston) helped start the basketball analytics revolution with us,” said Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. Paul Adams