The Analytics 2014 conference is set to take place at the Bellagio Las Vegas on Oct. 20-21.

If you're serious about analytics, you won't want to miss it. Here are the top 10 reasons why you should attend.

1. It's open. Anyone in the analytics field can attend – from statisticians, analysts, forecasters and data miners to managers and executives.
2. You'll actually learn something. With sessions and speakers from a variety of industries, you will hear from top minds in the business and learn methodologies and techniques you can use immediately.
3. You'll become a SAS® expert with discounted SAS workshops, training and SAS certification exams.
4. You'll meet like-minded people at one of the largest gatherings of analytics professionals in the world.
5. You'll discover new products and services, and gain insight into trending and emerging technologies.
6. You get to stay at the luxurious Bellagio Hotel.
7. Great food served with a side of intelligent conversation – attend the industry luncheon on Monday and roundtable discussions during lunch on Tuesday.
8. As a KDnuggets news subscriber, you can receive a $500 discount on standard fees by using promo code ACKD when registering online.
9. The chance to win big! And we don’t mean in the casinos. Attendees can have fun playing a networking hall game for a chance to win prizes such as an iPad®, Beats by Dr. Dre headphones, or a free pass to next year’s conference.
10. It's a trip to Las Vegas.

Get registered today! And don't forget the KDnuggets News subscribers' special discount. Enter promo code ACKD on the registration form and receive $500 off standard conference fees.