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Virtual Session - Tuesday, March 19, 2026, 5 pm Pacific / 8 pm Eastern. IIBA Vancouver and South Florida Chapters. In this dynamic session, Sid Arya Director of Enterprise Analytics & AI (at a leading forestry company) reveals how Business Analysts are becoming the essential catalysts for AI-driven transformation. Through real-world case studies and a proven 5-domain framework, you'll discover how to integrate analytics and AI into your BA practice—without becoming a data scientist.
Synopsis:
  • The landscape of business analysis is evolving rapidly. With an 80% predicted increase in demand for Business/Data Analytics skills, BAs face a critical choice: evolve or become obsolete. The good news? You're uniquely positioned to lead this transformation.

  • In this dynamic session, Sid Arya Director of Enterprise Analytics & AI (at a leading forestry company) reveals how Business Analysts are becoming the essential catalysts for AI-driven transformation. Through real-world case studies and a proven 5-domain framework, you'll discover how to integrate analytics and AI into your BA practice—without becoming a data scientist.

Learning Objectives:
 
Key Topics:
  • The convergence of BA skills, domain expertise, and AI literacy

  • A practical 5-domain framework: from identifying research questions to influencing decisions

  • Real enterprise case studies: predictive maintenance, optimization, and AI adoption

  • Building organizational analytics capabilities that scale

 

You'll Walk Away With:

  • Actionable frameworks for leading analytics initiatives

  • Understanding of your role in AI transformation

  • Confidence to champion data-driven decision-making

  • A clear roadmap for skill development

Perfect For: Business Analysts, Senior BAs, Product Owners, Business Architects, and professionals seeking to future-proof their careers in an AI-driven world.

About the speaker:

Sid Arya is a senior technology leader with over two decades of leadership roles in consulting and industry.

Sid brings over 27 years of in-depth international work experience having served and worked with top (Fortune 500) industrial manufacturing, and consumer product businesses 

As a recognized thought leader, he frequently speak at technology conferences, sharing insights on digital transformation.

He is the IIBA Vancouver Board President a position he has held since 2023

He is driven by a strong sense of purpose; he is an active volunteer and believes in paying it forward to uplift others.

 
 
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