SACOG Data and Modeling User Conference

SACOG is hosting the fifth Data and Modeling User Conference on September 24-25, 2024. The various sessions happening over the two-day conference will look at topics like the 2025 Blueprint, SACOG's Travel Demand Model (SACSIM), SACOG’s data portal, land use, housing, regional data and monitoring efforts, census data, project evaluation tools, a land use modification tool, big data and more.

This is an open and free event for anyone who uses SACOG provided data, model or tools, and wants to learn more about their implementations. This includes local planners, modelers, consultants, and generally interested parties.

Day 1: Tuesday, September 24

Session 1 (Morning) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Kickoff and Blueprint: Navigating 2025 Blueprint with SACSIM Insights

• Welcome and Introductions
• 2025 Blueprint Overview and Schedule
• Land Use Planning
• Introduction to SACSIM (SACOG's Travel Demand Model)
• Question and Answer Session

Session 2 (Afternoon) | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Unlocking the Data

• Introduction to the Data Portal and GIS Sharing Tools
• Monitoring and Reporting Enhancements (New Program Rollout!)
• Accessing the Regional Housing Inventory
• SACOG’s Big Data Platform: Live Demo and Interactive Breakout

Day 2: Wednesday, September 25

Session 3 (Morning) | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Leveraging Data and Open-Source Tools for Project Success

• Data and Analysis Project Use Cases
• Project Performance Assessment
• Exploring SACOG’s GitHub and Open-Source Scripting Repository
• Question and Answer Session

Session 4 (Afternoon) | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Next-Gen SACSIM: Unveiling Technical Enhancements and Community Innovations

• Updates on SACSIM Technical Enhancements
• Introducing ReGEN: A New Tool for Population and Land Use Synthesis
• Showcasing Projects: SACSIM User Community Highlights
• SACSIM23 Release Information

While this is a hybrid event, SACOG encourages in-person attendance for a more comprehensive experience and discussions throughout. Beverages and food will be provided. Please indicate if you will be attending in-person, this will help SACOG plan an accurate count for lunch.

Host or Publisher SACOG