Events

Co-hosting with IIBA Greater Victoria Chapter. Registration link will direct to Greater Victoria Chapter

Most organizations today are rapidly adopting AI. Copilots are being embedded into workflows, predictive analytics are expanding across functions, and generative AI tools are becoming commonplace. On the surface, it appears that enterprises are becoming AI-enabled. But beneath this activity lies a critical gap: AI adoption is not the same as AI readiness. In this session, explore what it truly means to become an AI-ready enterprise. Moving beyond tools and pilots, we examine the foundations that determine whether AI can consistently deliver trusted, scalable, and measurable business outcomes.

Join us in this session to discover how adding context can transform your data visualizations from simple charts into powerful decision-making tools. Learn how integrating Visio diagrams with Power BI—such as floor plans, network diagrams, and process maps—can bring your data to life and enable faster, more informed actions. Through live demonstrations, you’ll see how contextual, visual insights can enhance productivity, support frontline teams, and deliver greater value from your dashboards.

AI and automation are rapidly reshaping the Business Analyst profession, and the next five years will determine who rises into strategic leadership roles and who gets left behind. This session explores how BAs can evolve beyond routine tasks by combining AI fluency with business intelligence, deep domain expertise, and mastery of modern delivery practices. Attendees will leave with a clear, practical roadmap for staying relevant, influential, and truly indispensable.

Let's join us in this session of "AI Playbook for Business Analysts" to explores what it truly takes to be a high‑performing BA and how AI can responsibly enhance core analysis work. Attendees will gain practical insights into AI’s real capabilities, understand its limitations, and leave with actionable techniques they can apply immediately.