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BA Life 2026: Your BA Festival in a Day!

We’re excited to share that early bird tickets for BA Life 2026 are now available, starting today (12 January).

If you’re an IIBA UK Chapter member, there’s even more good news — you’ll be able to use an exclusive promo code on top of the early bird offer. The code will be landing in your inbox shortly, so keep an eye out.

For full details of BA Life 2026, the Business Analysis Conference created and hosted by BAs for BAs, and to book your ticket, visit the BA Life website at www.balife.co.uk now!
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🚨Could you be a new Director?🚨
🚨 Exciting Opportunity! 🚨

The IIBA UK Chapter is looking for two new Directors to join our board! If you're an IIBA member based in the UK, this is your chance to shape the future of IIBA UK! 🌟
 
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IIBA UK at 17th Annual Business Analysis Conference Europe 2025
Now that the curtain has officially been drawn on the Business Analysis Conference Europe 2025, we cannot help but reflect on the memories created, the lessons learned, and the meaningful connections made throughout the event.
 
A heartfelt thank you to all our keynote speakers and to every session leader for delivering such impactful content. Your contributions made the conference truly immersive and unforgettable.

🙌 We also extend our deepest appreciation to all the conference organisers and hosts, the advisory board, and the exhibitors for their tireless work and dedication in making this event such a resounding success. And of course, to every single attendee who joined us, your curiosity, energy, and engagement are what truly bring the BA community to life. You are the heartbeat of this conference.
 
BA Book Club Forum is Live!
We’re happy to invite you to the IIBA UK BA Book Club:  a space designed to inspire, instruct, and connect.
Whether you are a seasoned analyst or just starting your journey, this is your chance to:
🔍 Access exclusive content that deepens your practice
🤝 Meet like-minded professionals who share your passion for learning
🚀 Grow through reflection and discussion: because becoming your next best version starts with intentional conversations!
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 Welcoming Change and New Energy to the Board
As we continue to strengthen our chapter’s impact, we’d like to take a moment to recognise the contributions of two incredible board members and welcome a new leader to the team.

Please join us in thanking James and Alison for their fantastic service, and in giving a warm welcome to Kayode as he steps into this exciting new role.

Together we move forward with purpose, collaboration, and community at the heart of everything we do!

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IIBA UK on Eventbrite!
🚨 Exciting news! We're now on Eventbrite 🎟️

To make it easier for you to discover, follow, and book your spot at our upcoming events, we’ve launched our official Eventbrite page!
 
Follow our page to stay in the loop about upcoming events.
Launch of the brand new global special interest group: CyberSIG 
The IIBA Cyber Special Interest Group (Cyber SIG) is a global, virtual community of business analysis professionals who are passionate about cybersecurity, privacy, resilience, and digital risk. Whether you’re just starting to explore these topics or already working in cyber-aware roles, this SIG is your space to learn, grow, and contribute.
 

To find out more, please visit us at our website here: https://cybersig.iiba.org or if you would like to join this discussion, head to the LinkedIn group at: link.

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Updates to the My Events Page in the IIBA Member Profile

If you haven’t explored it yet, the My Events page in the IIBA Member Profile is your personalised page for tracking past and upcoming IIBA webinars and chapter events.

By accessing this page, you will find your IIBA webinar and chapter event registrations, including the host name and Zoom join link when available. If a join link isn’t shown, the event may not have been set up using Zoom or may not be integrated with our Zoom system.

IIBA UK online events pages are updated with the webinar recording shortly after the event. Hence, you will be able to rewatch the webinars you've attended or might have missed.

IIBA UK Chapter Survey Results are here!
Last year, we reached out to the UK business analysis community to understand the community's needs and the opportunities shaping the profession. Your feedback was invaluable, and we’re excited to share the results!
 
 
 
A huge thank you to everyone who participated! Your voice helps us drive meaningful change to the services we provide.
The IIBA UK YouTube channel is now live!
🎉 Exciting News!

We're thrilled to announce that IIBA UK has launched a YouTube channel! 📺✨

This channel is designed to support fellow BA practitioners 👩‍💻👨‍💻 by providing recordings of various webinars 🎤 and BA Book Club 📚 sessions, allowing you to watch and learn at your own pace.

Subscribe today via this link and stay tuned—there’s more to come! 🚀

Welcome to Christina Tan - The chapter's new President! 

We'd like to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation to Liz Calder for her outstanding leadership and dedication as President of IIBA UK. Over seven years of volunteering with us, her contributions have propelled our chapter forward and helped foster a vibrant community. While we will miss her presence, we wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

🎉 A warm welcome to our new IIBA UK Chapter President, Christina Tan! 🎉

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2024 Highlights from IIBA UK Chapter 🎉

As we close the year and look ahead to 2025, let’s take a moment to reflect on some of the moments that made 2024 truly remarkable for IIBA UK Chapter. 🌟

From inspiring workshops, networking socials, and the annual BA Conference to thought-provoking talks by industry leaders, the launch of the BA Book Club, and the BA Survey, this year was filled with opportunities to learn, connect, and grow as a community.

🌟 A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated volunteer team for their incredible efforts and to all BA practitioners who joined us on this journey.

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IIBA UK at 16th Annual Business Analysis Conference Europe 2024
Thank you to all attendees of the 16th Annual Business Analysis Conference, which took place from the 16th to the 18th of September. With a remarkable turnout of 580 attendees from 33 countries, the event has once again affirmed its status as the global gathering for Business Analysts.
 
It was our pleasure to meet and greet some of our members in person and share Chapter’s news and information about the upcoming events.
 
Big round of applause goes out to all involved in the conference organization: AssistKD, BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, IRM UK, IIBA UK, and the Conference Advisory Board, whose support played a pivotal role in making this event a success.
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Top 6 Business Analysis Trends to Monitor in 2026
In 2026, business analysis is moving beyond requirements into strategic leadership. From AI-enabled decision making to outcome-driven strategy and responsible innovation, these six trends reveal the opportunities that await business analysis professionals.
Personas in Practice: The Role of Personas in a Loan System Backed by Machine Learning
Personas aren’t just for UX—they’re a secret weapon for business analysts working with AI and machine learning. In this loan system project, personas gave the model a human face, helping teams understand outcomes, spot bias, and build trust across credit, risk, and compliance.
The Best of Business Analysis Live: Top 5 Conversations That Shaped 2025
Season Four of Business Analysis Live wrapped up with milestone moments and meaningful conversations that resonated across the business analysis community. This blog highlights the top five episodes of 2025, covering agile, the rise of AI, and the power of asking better questions.