Evolving Analyst - Augmenting the role of Business Analyst

Welcome to The Evolving Analyst – Augmenting the Role of the Business Analyst, taking place at The Cube, ASB North Wharf on 17 April 2026 at 8:30 AM (NZT).

Join us for an inspiring morning of insights, ideas, and conversations focused on how today’s Business Analysts can elevate their impact. This event explores how confidence, curiosity, and AI can be intentionally layered on top of core BA skills to stay relevant, influential, and future-ready.

Discover the trends driving the next evolution of the BA role, engage in thought-provoking discussions, walk away with practical takeaways, and connect with industry leaders and fellow BA professionals.

If you’re looking to sharpen your skills, expand your perspective, and stay ahead of the curve, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

Info: Fuel your morning with great coffee, fresh bites, and meaningful connections with industry leaders and BA professionals.

Info: Event Kick-off

Info: Great business analysis isn't found in the requirements you're given; it’s found in the gaps nobody thought to look at. Curiosity isn't just a 'soft skill' - it’s the internal compass that turns a standard analyst into the person who sees the possibilities others miss.

Join Matt Duce, Head of Consulting at Redvespa, for an interactive session that challenges the status quo of business analysis. We’ll tackle the "curiosity killers" that stall progress, discover how your unique style of inquiry can become a high-impact asset and takeaway techniques to navigate the unknowns to elevate your business analysis.
You’ll walk away with:
- The Power of Inquiry: How curiosity elevates business analysis from simple task-taking to high-value strategy.
- Breaking the Barriers: Identifying what stops us from asking questions and learning how to navigate those hurdles.
- The Practical Toolkit: Hands-on techniques to shine a light on exactly what to be curious about, when, and how.

Info: In an environment of constant change and pressure, this keynote explores how Business Analysts can build real confidence, stay grounded in challenging moments, and show up with clarity and influence. Learn how to project confidence without over-controlling, and how to strengthen confidence in others in a way that enables better decisions and outcomes.

Info: AI amplifies everything - clarity or confusion. Business Analysts are uniquely positioned to ensure it's clarity, because they understand what most people miss: individual tasks sit within larger systems. This talk shows how your expertise in process design and information architecture translates directly to sustainable AI adoption at two scales: Personal - structuring AI collaboration so productivity compounds, not chaos. Team - building shared context that makes AI reliable for everyone. During this talk, you'll see why specification is your secret weapon. You already know how to design systems that scale. Now it's time to apply that to AI - and have some fun with it.

Info: Join our panel of experts as we bridge the gap between emerging global trends and the unique shifts of the New Zealand market. We will dissect the latest local market data and provide actionable insights into the evolving demand for Business Analysts.

Info: This interactive un-conference session invites participants to dive deeper into the Curiosity keynote through open discussion and practical exploration. In a conversational, workshop style format, the speaker and audience will unpack key ideas and translate insights into actions to amplify the impact of the keynote.

Info: This un-conference session builds on the Confidence keynote with an open, conversational workshop designed to make the ideas stick. Through shared discussion, real scenarios, and practical reflection, the speaker and audience will unpack what confidence looks like in day-to-day BA work. Expect a safe, engaging space to test thinking, learn from each other, and walk away with tangible ways to show up with greater calm, clarity, and influence.

Info: This interactive un-conference session invites participants to unpack the AI keynote through open discussion and practical exploration. In a conversational, workshop-style format, the speaker and audience will share use cases, test ideas, and explore practical ways to apply AI in different scenarios. Expect collaborative learning, practical takeaways, and a clearer path to using AI in your day-to-day work.

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