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Fee Schedule
Entire Meeting
Register before 08/23/19
SOA Member | $1,200 |
Non-Member | $1,500 |
SOA Member Presenter | $600 |
SOA Member– Retired/Academic/ Unemployed/ Government Fee | $600 |
Non-Member Presenter | $0 |
Register after 08/23/19
SOA Member | $1,500 |
Non-Member | $1,800 |
SOA Member Presenter | $600 |
SOA Member– Retired/Academic/ Unemployed/ Government Fee | $600 |
Guest Fee | $0 |
*Payment is required in U.S. dollars. Schedule denotes U.S. dollars.
Methods of Registration
- Paying by Credit Card
Register online by Sept. 15
For information regarding check payment please contact SOA customer service. PLEASE ALLOW 10 DAYS FOR RECEIPT AND PROCESSING OF CHECKS.
Registration Discount/Attendee List
Registration forms submitted via mail must be RECEIVED on or before Aug. 23, to qualify as advance registration and receive the discounted rates and to ensure inclusion on the attendee list.
Registrations received after Aug. 23, will continue to be processed at the increased registration fee.
Confirmation
You will receive an email confirmation of your online order. Mail-in registration confirmations are emailed after the order has been processed. If you do not receive a confirmation, please go to this page and log in to confirm your order was placed. To request another copy of the confirmation order or to update the registration form, please contact SOA customer service at customerservice@soa.org.
Refunds
SOA incurs significant expenses prior to an event; to minimize losses SOA maintains the following refund and cancellation policy:
- Prior to August 30 you may cancel your registration with a full refund provided, less a $100 administrative fee.
- After August 30 there will be no refunds provided. However, you may transfer your registration to another SOA major meeting within one year of cancellation.
- An alternate attendee within the same organization may be substituted at any time prior to the conference start with no penalty. However, if the original attendee is a member and the substitute attendee is not the difference in rate, between member/nonmember, must be paid in full at time of substitution.
- The Society of Actuaries reserves the right to cancel any event if conditions warrant. In the event of such cancellation, registration fees will be refunded in full. The Society of Actuaries is not responsible for any airfare or hotel cancellation fees that an attendee may incur due to event cancellation.
To cancel an order, log in to My SOA, choose the item you wish to cancel from your order summary and click the cancellation button. Complete the form to submit your refund request.
Session Registration
It is necessary for attendees to select the session they plan to attend in each time slot at time of registration. This will assist the SOA staff in assigning appropriate meeting room space to accommodate the maximum number of attendees for each session.
Hotel Information
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
1201 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Toll Free Reservations: 1-800-228-9290
Guest room rates (taxes not included):
$199 single/double
Reservations
Reservations can be made online at SOA Predictive Analytics Symposium Reservations or by calling the hotel reservation line directly at 1-800-228-9290. Make your reservations by August 29, 2019. Reservations made after this deadline are subject to space and rate availability. Please make sure you mention that you are attending the SOA 2019 Predictive Analytics Symposium.
A major credit card is required in order to make a reservation. Reservations may be cancelled without penalty up to three days prior to the date of your arrival.
Guest Room Cancellation
Cancellation of individual reservations will be accepted by the hotel, without penalty, up to 72 hours prior to arrival. Any cancellations due to medical emergencies that can be verified will not be charged a penalty.
Why Stay at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown?
We realize there are many hotel options available and by staying at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown we offer you the chance to save through the SOA group rate. Staying at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown also provides the best opportunity to network with your peers and maximizes the quality of your meeting experience.
Confirmations
Confirmation of your hotel reservation is provided by the hotel. If you have not received a confirmation number prior to your departure for Philadelphia, please call the hotel to make sure your reservation is in order. Remember to mention your affiliation with the Society of Actuaries in all hotel communications to ensure the correct handling of your reservation.
Hotel Check-In and Checkout
Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. and checkout time is 11:00 a.m. Those arriving early may check their bags with the bell desk in the hotel lobby.
Location
The hotel is located approximately 10 miles North East of the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Taxi fare from Philadelphia International Airport is approximately $30.
Table of Contents
Committee List
Sponsorship
Additional Information
2019 SOA Predictive Analytics Symposium Program Committee
The following members were instrumental in arranging this program:
*All credentials listed with SOA credentials first, then alphabetical order.
Xiaojie (Jane) Wang, FSA, CERA, Symposium Chair
David L. Snell, ASA, ACS, ARA, ChFC, CLU, FALU, FLMI, MAAA, MCP, Symposium Co-Chair
Eileen Sheila Burns, FSA, MAAA
Rosmery Cruz
Gershon Henoch Firestone, FSA, MAAA
Wei-En (Emily) Hsu, FSA, ACIA, CERA
Stuart Klugman, FSA, CERA
Sponsorship
Sponsor this Event
Event sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2019 Predictive Analytics Symposium. If you are interested in learning more, please view the event Sponsorship Prospectus or email sponsorship@soa.org.
Thank you to our 2019 Event Sponsors
Platinum
Gold
Additional Information
Attire
Business casual attire is appropriate for meeting sessions and all SOA-sponsored events.
Free Wi-Fi
Complimentary wireless internet access will be available to all attendees.
Presentations
Presentations are available on the SOA website prior to and following the symposium. Presentations can be accessed at SOA.org on the agenda pages. All presentations (including late and amended materials) will be posted for general viewing on the SOA website after the symposium.
Session Recordings
The SOA is making select session recordings available. The MP4 audio recordings synchronized with presenter slides will be provided complimentary to SOA members and available for a nominal charge for nonmembers. The MP4 downloads provide excellent training, are eligible for fulfillment of your CPD requirement, and allow you to view sessions you may have missed. View the sessions online anytime or download the MP4 files to your mobile device for portable listening. The SOA will notify all meeting registrants when the recordings are available
Hack-A-Thon
For those looking for some truly hands-on experience, or those looking to demonstrate their machine learning expertise through a friendly competition, the Predictive Analytics and Futurism Section is hosting a half-day Hack-A-Thon. Attendees who choose to participate in the Hack-A-Thon will compete on teams to build the most accurate model of a real data set. The Hack-A-Thon is open to attendees of all skill levels, and we will ensure that less experienced entrants are teamed up with experts, making this a great learning opportunity. This event will be fast and furious, with four hours to develop a model and submit predictions, so that participants are still able to depart in time to catch a late afternoon flight on Friday.
Contest participants must be registered for the 2019 Predictive Analytics Symposium.
Agenda
Friday, Sep. 20
- 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. – Pre-Hack-A-Thon session (discussion of rules, download of data, answer questions from participants, etc.)
- 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Hack-A-Thon Contest
- 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. – Announcement of winners and recap
Credit: 4.8 SOA CPD/ 4.0 CIA