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Thank you for making our BA Conference Europe stand a success!

What a few days. BA Conference Europe 2026 has wrapped, and we loved every minute of connecting with so many of you at the IIBA UK stand.

It was brilliant to see our activities go down so well, from the Tattoo Studio (back by popular demand, and busier than ever), to the Spot the Gap challenge that had you putting your BA instincts to the test, to the Confessions Wall, where you shared your most honest, funniest, and most relatable BA moments. We laughed, we connected, and we were reminded exactly why this community is so special.

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello, took part, got inked (temporarily!), and shared a conversation with our team. And to our brilliant volunteers who made it all happen — you were the heart of the stand.

📸 Here are a few of our favourite moments:

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You're invited: Leading AI Transformation with Fabrício Laguna

This September and October, we're bringing Leading AI Transformation — A Business Analysis Discovery Experience to three cities, with Fabrício Laguna, The Brazilian BA.

Pick the city nearest you:
🦄 Edinburgh — Mon 28 Sept, 5:30–8:30 pm · Capco, The Eagle Building · Register
🐝 Manchester — Wed 30 Sept, 6:00–9:30 pm · The Alan Hotel · Register
🏙️ London — Thu 1 Oct, 6:45–9:30 pm · Friends House · Register

Hear from Fabricio on what to expect 👇

 
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Celebrating our volunteers
Our volunteers are the heart of IIBA UK — everything we do is powered by people giving their time alongside their day jobs. We're delighted to recognise the following individuals and teams.
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You don't have to be a coder to work in tech

A great BBC Bitesize piece by tech expert Christina Lovelock busts the myth that tech is all coding — and features the business analyst as one of five roles that don't involve writing code. It's described as a brilliant role for people who are "always curious." Sound familiar?

Well worth a read if you're a student, graduate, or considering a move into the profession.

👉 Read the article on BBC Bitesize

Curious about business analysis? Our Students & Early Careers Initiative can help you take the next step.

AI Insights recording now live: Guardians of the Machine

Missed our fourth AI Insights session? The recording is now available on the IIBA UK YouTube channel.

Facilitated by Bindu Channaveerappa and Kitty Hung, this hands-on workshop explored how BAs can embed security, ethics, and governance into AI initiatives — through realistic scenarios covering biased algorithms, data poisoning, compromised testing, and more. Participants left with a practical framework and actionable tools for building trustworthy AI.

🎬 Watch now: IIBA UK YouTube — AI Insights: Guardians of the Machine

Webinar recording now live: Playing Snakes and Ladders with Stakeholders

Missed Karthik Ravichandran's session? The recording is now available on the IIBA UK YouTube channel.

Using the playful metaphor of Snakes and Ladders, Karthik shares a practical approach to the unpredictable setbacks and breakthroughs of stakeholder engagement — covering empathy-led communication, reflective journaling, AI-assisted insights, and knowing when to escalate. The result: shorter "snakes," longer "ladders," and stakeholders guided toward shared success.

🎬 Watch now on our YouTube 

💬 Got a follow-up question for Karthik? Connect with him directly on LinkedIn.

🎥Nudge Forward: Video Edition

The IIBA UK Chapter is creating a video edition of Nudge Forward, and we invite you to be part of it.
If a particular question stayed with you, this is an opportunity to share your perspective and contribute to a collective voice from across the Business Analysis community.
No editing is required. No special equipment is needed. A phone recording is more than sufficient.
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Where does AI actually help with elicitation? Watch the recording

AI Insights: AI & Requirements Elicitation — now on YouTube

The second AI Insights session sold out on 16 April. The recording is now live on the IIBA UK YouTube channel.

Facilitated by Shobin Vincent, this session tackled where AI genuinely enhances elicitation and where your expertise remains irreplaceable. Participants explored AI across core techniques — interviews, workshops, document analysis — with hands-on exercises using free tools and open group discussion on responsible use.

🎬 Watch now at IIBA UK YouTube Channel

More sessions coming this summer — Process Modelling, Cyber & Ethics, AI Agents, and an Expert Panel.

Got a topic you'd like us to cover? We're always open to suggestions from the community, share your ideas here.

Missed our sell-out Prompt Engineering session? The recording is live

AI Insights: Prompt Engineering — now on YouTube

Our first AI Insights session sold out on 5 March. The full recording is now available on the IIBA UK YouTube channel!

Led by Bronia Anderson-Kelly, Gill Dunn, and Kurian Panjikaran, this hands-on session covered how better prompting leads to better BA outcomes — including LLM fundamentals, practical prompt demos, whiteboard activities, and peer discussion. No specific tools or prior knowledge required.
 
🎬 Watch now on IIBA UK YouTube Channel

More sessions coming this summer — Process Modelling, Cyber & Ethics, AI Agents, and an Expert Panel.

Got a topic you'd like us to cover? We're always open to suggestions from the community, please share your ideas here.

Welcome to Our New Directors

Please welcome our new Directors to the IIBA UK board.

The member election results for the IIBA UK Directors are in. Our new board members are:-
 
Finance/Treasure Director: Bindu Channaveerappa.
Professional Development Director: Karen Newnham
 
Many congratulations to our new Directors, we look forward to working with them over the next two years.
 
Share Your Voice with the BA Community

IIBA UK deliver in-person and virtual events to the Business Analysis community throughout the UK. 

Whether you're an experienced speaker or you'd like to start your speaking journey, we'd love to hear from you.

Use the contact form below to let us know your ideas, area of interest, speaking experience or how we can support you to present to the BA community.

Register your interest here.

Webinar Recording Now Available: Accountability, clarity and peace: new and updated RACI Plus communication

Missed the Accountability, Clarity and Peace: New and Updated RACI Plus Communication session with Thea Soehren? Don’t worry — the recording is now live on our YouTube Channel!

In this practical session, Thea shares how to go beyond traditional RACI to ensure everyone leaves meetings with a shared understanding of commitments, timelines, roles, and decisions — even in the toughest situations. She also introduces powerful insights from personality types, love languages, and communication theories to elevate collaboration and accountability in your projects.

Watch the recording on our YouTube Channel and learn how to bring clarity and peace to your team interactions through enhanced communication techniques.

📌 Webinar Recording Now Available: Is There a User-Shaped Hole in Your Business Analysis?

Missed our insightful session with Nick de Voil? The recording is now available!

In this webinar, Nick highlights how business analysts can move beyond superficial UX techniques to genuinely understand and design for real people, your end users. You’ll gain insights into:

✅ Distinguishing UX theatre from meaningful user-centred work
✅ Essential skills and techniques for engaging users effectively
✅ The impact of user-focused analysis on project outcomes
✅ How standards and emerging thinking (including AI) can support better results

Watch the recording today to strengthen your user-centred business analysis skills.

Now Available: Webinar Recording
Webinar recording "Bridging the Gap: How Business Analysts Can Fortify Cybersecurity Efforts" is now live on our YouTube Channel
 

Learn how business analysts can contribute to stronger cybersecurity, collaborate effectively with security teams, and apply practical tools and frameworks to protect organisational assets.

Access the recording and stay informed on the evolving role of business analysis in cybersecurity.

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.

Analyst Catalyst Blog
Business Analysis in Agile: A Skill and a Role
On Agile teams, is business analysis a role, a skill, or both? A practising Agile business analyst explains why the discipline becomes more critical, not less, as delivery speed increases.
The Golden Halo Effect: When Expertise Is Mistaken for Perspective
Drawing on practical lived experiences and lessons from transformation delivery, this article explores the "Golden Halo Effect" and the critical role business analysts play in connecting expertise, dependencies, decisions, and outcomes.
Business Analysis Blueprint: Shweta Chhajlani
Shweta Chhajlani shares how a small-town childhood without career guidance shaped a career built on self-directed learning, and why she believes leadership starts with helping others find their own answers.