Call for Presentations
Invitation to Submit a Presentation
We invite you to submit a presentation for consideration for the 2026 IIBA Skills Development Group Festival of Business Analysis, taking place across Australia and New Zealand in October 2026.
FoBA is the region’s premier event for business analysis and IT delivery professionals seeking knowledge, insights, and innovations that drive meaningful outcomes. The festival provides a unique opportunity to connect, share ideas, and engage in discussions with peers across the region and internationally. It is a platform for advancing knowledge, fostering collaboration, and promoting excellence within our diverse community.
The 2026 festival embraces the theme “Adapt. Align. Accelerate.”. We are looking for presentations that inspire professionals to:
- Adapt – evolve skills, mindset, and approaches to tackle complex problems in a rapidly changing world.
- Align – connect strategy, people, and delivery to ensure effort is focused on what creates the most value.
- Accelerate – apply strategic thinking and modern ways of working to achieve meaningful outcomes, not just increased activity.
We encourage submissions that share research, case studies, innovative ideas, and practical examples demonstrating how business analysis can drive better decisions and stronger results in complex environments. We accept oral presentations and workshops to ensure a diverse and engaging program.
To submit your presentation, please use the Presentation Submission link on this page and follow the instructions provided. If you have any questions, please contact our festival managers at mail@conferencedesign.com.au.
We look forward to receiving your submission and welcoming you to FoBA 2026 for an inspiring and stimulating event.
Kind regards,
Abi Sachithanantham
IIBA Australia Major Events Director
Submit a Presentation
Important Dates
- Call for Presentations Open
Friday, 30 January 2026 - Call for Presentations Close
EXTENDED: Thursday, 30 April 2026 (Australia & Online)
Sunday, 31 May 2026 (New Zealand) - Presenters Notified
May-July 2026 (Australia & Online)
June-July 2026 (New Zealand) - Conference Dates
Online: Monday, 12 October 2026 – Wednesday, 14 October 2026
Wellington: Monday, 19 October 2026
Perth: Monday, 19 October 2026
Auckland: Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Adelaide: Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Melbourne: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Brisbane: Thursday, 22 October 2026
Sydney: Friday, 23 October 2026
Presentation Submission Instructions
All presentations are submitted online via the Presentation Submission link above. You may submit your own presentation, or submit a presentation on behalf of someone else. You are welcome to submit multiple presentations.
1. Prepare your Presentation
To prepare to submit your presentation, you will need to collate the following information:
- Presentation title (25 words): Use a descriptive title that indicates the content of the presentation.
- Presentation type: Select your preferred presentation type. The presentation length you are offered may be adjusted depending on scheduling and program needs.
- Short Presentation (15 minutes): Cover a specific case-study, or concept in a focused oral talk.
- Oral Presentation (30-50 minutes): Dive deeper with an extended oral talk.
- Workshop (60-90 minutes): An interactive and hands-on format for in-depth discussions, skill development, or collaborative activities.
- Intended audience: Consider the roles and experience level of those who will benefit most.
- Location: Select the locations/dates where you are available to present.
- All presenter details: Ensure you have the full name, organisation, position, and email address of each presenter.
- Presenter biography (100 words): Prepare a brief professional biography in the third person for each presenter.
- Presentation overview (250 words): Write an engaging session description outlining what attendees can expect.
- Answer the following questions:
- How does this presentation align with the FoBA 2026 theme: ‘Adapt. Align. Accelerate.’?
- List 3–5 key takeaways participants will gain from your session.
- Who is this presentation most relevant for?
- If this presentation or similar content has been delivered elsewhere, please specify the location, year, and provide links to any relevant articles, videos, or recordings.
- Equipment requirements: Consider your AV and setup requirements.
2. Create an Account
Once you are ready to begin, select: Click HERE to Submit a Presentation.
3. Presentation Submission
Select the Presentation Submission tab to enter the above details, then proceed to Submit. You can Save as Draft if you need to return to the submission later.
Review & Selection Process
The Program Committee will allocate presentations to the program considering quality of the overview, the relevance to business analysis professionals and the balance of the program.
The Program Committee may request a video interview with shortlisted candidates where more information is required.
Presenters will be notified of acceptance via email at the date specified above. Presenters are then required to confirm their participation and register.
Unsuccessful submissions will be notified. No correspondence will be entered into as to why individual presentations did not receive a place in the program.
Scoring
All submissions will be reviewed against set criteria to ensure consistency.
- Relevance: The extent to which the presentation aligns with the festival theme.
- Originality: The novelty and uniqueness of the research or ideas presented.
- Clarity: The clarity of the presentation in terms of structure and language.
- Impact: The potential impact of the presentation.
Additional Information
Permission
By submitting a presentation all presenters and authors are deemed to have agreed to release the content to the festival organisers and give permission to publish the presentation overview in all festival publications including on the website, in the app and printed material.
Correspondence
The main presenter will be the point of contact for all communication regarding the presentation, including acceptance notification.
Presenter Registration
Registration is complimentary for all confirmed presenters at the location of presentation. Travel expenses are the responsibility of the presenter unless otherwise agreed with the association.
Cancellations or Change of Presenter
If you need to cancel or change the presenter, please advise Conference Design at mail@conferencedesign.com.au as early as possible.
Presenter Guidelines
For more information, conditions and instructions on presenting at FoBA 2026, please visit the Presenter Guidelines.
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