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Bluegrass IIBA Chapter will once again host its professional development day known as Bluegrass Business Analysis Conference (BBAC) on May 1st and 2nd, 2025. The conference will feature 10 presentations on two tracks of presentations, plus two keynote presentations from Delvin Fletcher, President and CEO of the International Institute of Business Analysis and Dr. Joe Perez, Thought Leader in Data Analytics. The conference will be held virtually on Friday, May 2, 2025. The conference will be preceded by a day of workshop training that will give participants a deeper learning experience. These workshops will be delivered by training providers of the global business analysis community. They will provide participants with hand-on exercises to allow participants to experience the key points being taught. The schedule for workshops is: Thursday, May 1, 2025; 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT - Workshops (You will have your choice to attend one of two topics), Thursday, May 1, 2025; 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT - Workshops (You will have your choice to attend one of three topics). This conference qualifies for 7 CDUs for all IIBA® certifications. The workshops on Thursday are training that qualifies for 4 Professional Development (PD) Hours each to obtain an IIBA certification. This conference will contribute 7 PMI® PDUs towards your chosen certification. This conference is hosted by Bluegrass IIBA Chapter.

Thursday Workshops

Thursday Workshops will be optional for conference attendees to register to attend as there is an additional cost for each workshop. We will offer two topics for the morning and another three topics for the afternoon for attendees to choose which topic they which to attend. The workshops will be provided by training providers in the global business analysis community.

Friday Conference

The virtual conference on Friday, May 2nd will feature two keynote presentations, and presentations on two themed tracks each throughout the day. There will be five presentations per track for a total of 10 track presentations. Attendees are free to attend any presentation in a time slot, they do not have to stay in one track all day.

Conference Presentation Tracks

Track #1: Data, Strategy and Innovation: Dive into the cutting edge of business analysis where data meets strategic thinking. This track explores how modern business analysis professionals can harness the power of data analytics and innovative approaches to drive business transformation. You'll learn practical frameworks for turning data insights into strategic advantages, discover new tools and methodologies for innovation, and understand how to position yourself as a strategic partner to achieve your organization's strategic goals. Perfect for BAs who want to expand their technical toolkit while developing a more strategic mindset.

Track #2: People and Change Leadership: Success in business analysis isn't just about tools and techniques—it's about leading people through change. This track focuses on the human side of business analysis, exploring crucial skills like stakeholder engagement, change management, and leadership development. You'll gain insights into building influence without authority, managing resistance to change, and creating buy-in across diverse stakeholder groups. Designed for BAs who want to enhance their soft skills and develop into more effective change leaders, whether they're in formal leadership positions or not.

Workshop Schedule

 
Conference Schedule
Virtual Conference

 
Certification:
 
7 CDUs
 
This conference is registered with IIBA® and qualifies for 7 Continuing Development Units (CDUs) to retain existing IIBA® certifications. The workshops on Thursday are actual training that qualifies for 4 Professional Development Hours (PD Hours) each to obtain an IIBA Certification.
 
This conference will contribute 7 PMI® PDUs towards your chosen certification.
 
Sessions:
 
Thursday Morning Workshops
Thursday, May 1, 2025; 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Thursday Afternoon Workshops
Thursday, May 1, 2025; 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
Conference Friday, May 2, 2025; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
                   
 
Pricing:
 
$75
Thursday Workshops
65
IIBA Member Regular Conference Registration
75
Guest Regular Conference Registration
 
          Register during the Super Early Bird or Early Bird periods for lower prices
          IIBA and Bluegrass Members login to register at the Member price.
          Registration will close April 30, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. EDT.
 
 
Conference Hosted by:
 
 
Organizers

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Bluegrass IIBA Chapter
Professional@bluegrass.iiba.org