IIBA Festival of Business Analysis

About

The Festival of Business Analysis is the region’s leading event for Business Analysts and IT Project Delivery Professionals passionate about creating better business outcomes. Hosted by IIBA Australia and IIBA New Zealand, the festival celebrates the people, ideas, and practices that drive meaningful change across organisations of all sizes and industries.

Each October, the event brings together practitioners, thought leaders, and industry experts to connect, share insights, and explore the evolving role of business analysis in shaping the future of work. The festival offers a program designed to inspire and equip professionals at every career stage, from emerging analysts to experienced consultants and leaders driving transformation.

2026: Adapt. Align. Accelerate.

In a world defined by constant change, AI, automation, and rapidly evolving technology, traditional ways of working are no longer enough. FoBA 2026 challenges professionals to adapt how they think and work, strengthening strategic thinking and applying business analysis tools and techniques in ways the world now requires. This enables clearer direction, better decisions, and intelligent responses to uncertainty.

Adapt by evolving your skills, mindset, and approach. Use insight, data, and analysis to understand complex problems before rushing to solutions.
Align by connecting strategy, people, and delivery. Facilitate the right conversations, influence priorities, and ensure effort is focused on what creates the most value.
Accelerate by increasing momentum through strategic decision making, purposeful use of techniques, and modern ways of working. Focus not on doing more, but on doing what matters.

FoBA 2026 is designed for professionals who see themselves as change leaders, not order takers. It is tailored for experienced practitioners navigating complex environments, where judgment, clarity, and strategic intent are critical to success.

Join us to sharpen your strategic thinking, navigate complexity with confidence, and accelerate outcomes that matter.

Visit the festival website for more information.

Festival Dates

Online: Monday 12 - Wednesday 14 October 2026
Wellington: TBC
Auckland: TBC
Perth: Monday 19 October 2026, Parmelia Hilton Perth
Adelaide: Tuesday 20 October 2026, Adelaide Convention Centre
Melbourne: Wednesday 21 October 2026, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Brisbane: Thursday 22 October 2026, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Sydney: Friday 23 October 2026, International Convention Centre Sydney