About the Program
The 2026 IIBA Skills Development Group Festival of Business Analysis (FoBA) is the largest gathering of business analysis professionals across Australia and New Zealand. The festival begins with a three-day online conference featuring exclusive sessions that are not repeated at the in-person events, followed by a week of face-to-face events held across Australia and New Zealand.
Online
Monday, 12 October 2026 – Wednesday, 14 October 2026
Sessions will run at various times across the three days, with a mix of morning, afternoon and evening sessions to accommodate international speakers and delegates. The online program features unique content that is not repeated at the in-person events.
If you miss a session, recordings will be available within five business days of the online conference concluding and will remain accessible on demand for 12 months.
Onsite
Monday, 19 October 2026 – Friday, 23 October 2026
Sessions will begin at approximately 8:45am, and conclude at approximately 5:00pm, followed by a one-hour networking session.
Continuing Development Units
IIBA Members can earn up to 30 Continuing Development Units (CDUs) towards their recertification cycle by attending FoBA 2026.
CDUs must be self-recorded in your IIBA membership.
- In-Person: Earn 8 CDUs for each day attended in person.
- Online: Earn up to 22 CDUs by attending the online program.
- In-Person + Online: Attend one in-person event and the online program to earn up to 30 CDUs.
For more information on CDUs, visit IIBA.org