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Early Bird Pricing Ends April 24, 2025 | Elevating Business Analysis Excellence | This premier virtual professional development conference for new and seasoned professionals alike is designed to sharpen your business analysis skills, expand your thinking and professional network, and propel your career forward. You will gain insights into the latest trends, skills, and techniques that you can put in your BA toolbox. Gain insights from industry experts, enjoy various presentation formats, flexible learning formats, a convenient virtual event site, and exceptional value in this learning experience. Twelve IIBA Chapters have pooled their resources together to deliver this unprecedented, exceptional event to you. This conference will consist of Half-Day Workshops on Thursday, May 14, 2026, for a deeper learning experience, and the Full-Day Conference on Friday, May 15, 2026, for industry insights on multiple topics | Virtual Conference and Workshops
 
Why Attend?
 
Learn from Industry Leaders
Access cutting-edge insights and proven techniques from expert speakers carefully selected across multiple chapters. Gain practical strategies you can apply immediately to your projects and organization.
 
Expand Your Network 
Connect with business analysis professionals from 12 chapter communities. Build relationships that transcend geographical boundaries and create opportunities for collaboration and mentorship.
 
Flexible Learning Options
Choose the experience that fits your needs:
  • May 14: Optional half-day intensive workshops for deep-dive learning on specialized topics
  • May 15: Full-day conference with multiple concurrent sessions covering the latest trends, techniques, and real-world case studies
Convenient Virtual Format
Participate from anywhere. No travel expenses, no time away from home—just high-quality professional development delivered directly to your device.
 
Exceptional Value
Workshops: $75 each (morning and afternoon sessions available)
Conference: $99 IIBA Members | $129 Non-Members (Early Bird discounts available through April 24th)
 
Who Should Attend?
  • Business Analysts seeking to enhance their capabilities
  • Project Managers working closely with BA teams
  • Product Owners and Product Managers
  • Agile Professionals
  • Aspiring BAs looking to break into the field
  • Those new to the business analysis field
  • Experienced practitioners wanting to stay current with industry trends
  • Business Analysis and Organizational Leaders

 

Thursday Workshops Schedule
https://palmetto.iiba.org/documents/en-us/0b3c9c2f-132f-470e-ae62-12f7be485add/1

 

Friday Conference Presentation Tracks

Track 1: AI & The Future BA (Emerging Technologies). Explore how artificial technology is transforming the business analysis profession. Learn practical ways to leverage AI tools, understand where humans excel, and prepare for the evolving role of BAs in an AI-driven world.

Track 2: Strategic Impact and Leadership (Elevating Your Influence). Move beyond documentation to become a strategic advisor. Discover how to build credibility, influence without authority, drive measurable business outcomes, and position yourself as a trusted partner at all organizational levels.
 
Track 3: Communication Mastery (Human Connection Skills).  Master the subtle art of effective communication, from running productive meetings to reading the room without saying a word. Learn techniques for stakeholder management, boundary-setting, and facilitating collaboration in virtual and hybrid environments.
 
Track 4: Learn by Doing! (Interactive Skills Lab). Roll up your sleeves and practice real BA techniques through hands-on exercises and interactive activities. Every session includes audience participation where you'll apply what you learn in real-time.
 
Track 5: Voices and Perspectives (Expert Panel Discussions). Join dynamic conversations with experienced practitioners as they share diverse viewpoints, debate best practices, and answer your toughest questions. These moderated panel discussions bring together multiple experts to explore critical topics affecting today's business analysts, offering real-world insights and practical wisdom you can apply immediately.   
 

Friday Conference Schedule
Conference Presentation Details Coming Soon!

 

12 IIBA Chapters have pooled their resources to deliver this unprecedented conference to you: