We are looking for interactive sessions and inspiring stories related to the BA profession in the broadest sense. BA & Beyond doesn't announce a specific theme up front because we want to learn from you what is topical in our BA profession. What change are you seeing? What evolution are you advocating?

Here's a small, non-limitative grasp of potential topics:

• Rock solid BA tools & techniques that stand the test of time, applied in a modern context
• Ensuring effective collaboration between BA professionals across roles and domains
• Strategic BA and Business Architecture
  
• BA in different project and product contexts and business domains
• How to match new approaches and technologies with legacy processes and systems
• The Role of the BA in digital transformation, design thinking, innovation, data science, artificial intelligence, …
• AI beyond the hype: what works, what sticks, what's next
• Closing the loop with customers: customer research & BA, co-creation, business-led automation, …
• Soft skills, facilitation, and supporting team collaboration: a key to BA success?
• Building BA Communities of Practice or Centres of Excellence
• The role of BA in organisation design
• Genuine stories of struggles and successes in leading effective change
• …

Please consider the above topics as a starting point. BA & Beyond offers a broad mix of topics from a variety of business analysis-related domains, so don't hesitate to submit or contact us in case of doubt. This is, after all, BA & Beyond.

We do have a strong preference for sessions showcasing real life initiatives and results as these are typically most appreciated by our participants and least represented in the call for speakers. Theory on BA techniques is welcome but preferably supported by practical examples and insightful exercises.

Do you have a topic in mind but are unsure about presenting? Submit your topic without any obligation and we'll get back to you to discuss your idea.

We are hosting

• short 20-minute espresso sessions to inspire the audience with a TED-style talk;
• longer 40-minute lungo sessions where you can elaborate on your topic while actively engaging with your audience;
• informal 40-minute coffee corner conversations without (!) slides;
• 2.5-hour workshops.

Please note the entire event will be in English and that all sessions are to be delivered in person.

Tips for your proposal:

• Provide a concise and clear abstract with up to three key takeaways.
• Demonstrate practical results you or your team have achieved.
• Case-based talks have a strong edge.
• Explain how you will engage your audience to participate.
• Provide actionable tips for the audience to take away.
• Have a clear focus in your proposal. Don't try to cover too much ground or merge multiple topics into one proposal.
• Submit up to two topics. If you have more, select the ones you think are most relevant today.
• Don't submit a commercial presentation.
• Last year, we received over 150 (!) submissions. So make sure to provide us with the right information that makes your submission stand out.

Evaluation criteria:

• Topic relevance
• Session content
• Interaction and delivery approach
• Novelty and originality: Is the proposal "beyond"?
• Quality of proposal
  

This year, we introduce a multi-stage proposal submission process. So we'll be in touch with some questions and suggestions to help you refine your proposal.

Don't hesitate to contact us for more info or any questions you may have.

We very much look forward to receiving your proposal!

For each session, one speaker will receive free access to the entire event. If presenting with two speakers, the co-speaker will receive a 50% reduction to the conference fee. In case you have already registered for the conference when we confirm your speaking proposal, you can always transfer your tickets or receive a full refund. Limited travel expenses will be covered for workshop facilitators.