The dedicated support behind BA Life | Our Sponsors & Affiliates

Every great endeavour needs help and support, and here at BA Life we are very fortunate to have a wonderful group of Sponsors and Affiliates.

Our supporters play a very important part in the continued success of BA Life and, thanks to them, we have been able to make a real difference to all attending BAs.

So naturally, we would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you for all you have done.

...You are amazing!

The dedicated support behind BA Life

Our Sponsors & Affiliates

Every great endeavour needs help and support, and here at BA Life we are very fortunate to have a wonderful group of Sponsors and Affiliates.

Our supporters play a very important part in the continued success of BA Life and, thanks to them, we have been able to make a real difference to all attending BAs.

So naturally, we would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you for all you have done.

...You are amazing!

Our wonderful affiliates (click their logo for their website)

CAPCO | Global Technology and Management Consultancy

As a sponsor of last year’s inaugural BA Life event, Capco Scotland is delighted that Senior Consultant Luke Isbel will be speaking on the topic of data-driven best practices as part of the ‘BA Introspective’ track.

As a global technology and management consultancy, the Business Analysis skillset is critical to our business, and we are committed to supporting the growth and professional development of our BA community.

BA Life brings together BAs from across industry to learn, reflect, network and build new connections. It delivers compelling content alongside practical tips for Business Analysts, helping enhance day-to-day skills and behaviours, notably around collaboration and adding a human touch in the delivery of successful outcomes.

We look forward to seeing you there.

"CAPCO: Supporting our Business Analysts to live their best BA Life"

COMPUTERSHARE | Financial Administration

Since Computershare was established in Melbourne in 1978, we’ve expanded into markets around the world to become a global leader in financial administration. We now have the largest registry business in the world and have pioneered many of the securities industry’s innovations.

We offer more than jobs — we offer real careers and long-term professional development and we are looking for talented technology professionals who can bring new ideas, challenge the status quo and develop systems to drive our next phase of growth.

“We’re looking forward to returning to BA Life this year, it’s a brilliant opportunity for us to support and deepen our relationships with the wider BA community”

BE POSITIVE | Consultancy, Training and Resourcing

Be Positive are a proud owner-managed business. Our customer’s problems are our personal challenges. No faceless corporation here, just committed experts responsive to customer needs with senior leaders happy to talk anytime.

Firmly rooted in Scotland, we harness the value of top-class universities and a dynamic business culture. And in the Scottish tradition, we’re outward looking – constantly searching for creative, innovative solutions to problems.

Our core values of ownership, adaptability, professional expertise and fairness are pivotal to everything we do.

Our fully accredited BAs are carefully chosen in terms of their experience and skills to meet the particular requirements of your business.

We’ve got big plans and are looking to inject new talent into the business to help make our plans a reality. So, wherever you are in your career, get in touch with us.

"Be Positive is delighted to be sponsoring BA Life 2024. It’s a great opportunity to showcase BA talent and to support the evolution of the profession through demonstration of professional expertise – all things which wonderfully align with Be Positive’s values. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at BA Life"

YBA | Young Business Analysts

YBA (Young Business Analysts) was founded in 2020 as a network for young and early career BA’s to learn, share best practice, seek out advice and extend their network. Just under two years later, YBA now has nearly 1300 members and followers across LinkedIn and Instagram, with lots of exciting events in the pipeline for the coming year.

IIBA UK | The International Institute of Business Analysis, UK Chapter

Recent events have escalated the need for BAs to heighten their skills and understand upcoming technologies. Conferences are an excellent way of doing that, but can be expensive.

IIBA UK has been involved with BA Life since its inception. Originally an IIBA UK Professional Development Day, it has rapidly grown into an independent conference, run by experienced Business Analysts in Scotland.

The enthusiastic steering committee has a proven track record of attracting interesting and relevant speakers to share their insights at BA Life.

SWiT | Champion, celebrate, invest

Scotland Women in Technology exists to promote gender equity by celebrating, championing and investing in women so that everyone can benefit from a diverse and inclusive technology ecosystem. Their annual event, the SWiT Awards has become a flagship event in Scotland. They celebrate female role models who are not always visible within the field of technology.

Founded in 2008, SWiT is a not-for-profit organisation with a drive to put gender equality at the forefront of the technology ecosystem. It is run by a board of committed volunteers who have the vision and alignment to promote and champion gender equality. 

Our brilliant sponsors (click their logo for their website)

IIBA Ireland | The International Institute of Business Analysis, Ireland Chapter

IIBA Ireland is the Irish arm of IIBA®, the International Institute of Business Analysis. They are here to help the Irish business analysis community grow, and to provide opportunities for individual business analysts to start conversations with each other, improve their professional practice and develop their careers. The most important way they do this is by running knowledge sharing and networking events. 

Their three main goals are to increase engagement within the Business Analysis community, increase awareness of Business Analysis and enhance support for aspiring, junior and experienced Business Analysis Professionals in their career journey. 

BCS Edinburgh | The Chartered Institute for IT, Edinburgh Branch

The BCS Edinburgh Branch provides a forum for BCS members located in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

The main responsibilities of the Branch are to provide services for local members and to promote the mission and objectives of the society to the IT profession and the public at large. The main activities of the Branch are the hosting of a programme of talks and social events, the arrangement of short professional development courses and the provision of support for the continuing professional development of members.

The Visual Jam | Unleashing creativity in everyone!

The Visual Jam are an international visual thinking initiative whose mission is to unleash the creativity in every one of us through new ways of engaging.

Founded by Paddy Dhanda and Grant Wright, two passionate Visual Thinkers, The Visual Jam have built a thriving community of fellow Visual Thinkers with 3,000 members globally. They run monthly meetup events and offer Visual Thinking, Visual Design, Visual Facilitation, Visual Storytelling training and much more.

Superpowers School | Your regular dose of superpower snacks

The Superpowers School podcast explores creativity, communication, and collaboration and its founder, Paddy Dhanda, is a Finalist for Best Content Creator at The Creative Industry Awards 2022.

"As the world becomes more automated and the robots take over, it’s imperative we build the right human skills for the future. I help product teams boost creativity, communication, and collaboration to thrive in the age of AI."

The greatest product is you, but research shows the average professional invests just 1% (24 mins) of their working week in formal learning ...and that is why the Superpowers School is your opportunity to receive a regular dose of bite-sized superpower snacks to help you succeed at work.

Bridging the Gap | Yes, YOU can THRIVE as a Business Analyst!

Bridging the Gap provides practical business analysis training designed to help professionals be more effective on software projects. With hands-on coaching and documentation reviews, you’ll create work samples showcasing your experience while making an immediate positive impact on your projects. 

Find out more about their training, along with a multitude of free business analysis resources at their website.

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