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Once upon a time there was a small group of Business Analysts and they had a
simple yet great idea: A Business Analysis conference for BAs, created and
hosted by BAs ...and so BA Life was born. What follows is our story and the
thinking behind BA Life and its creation... BA Life | What's in a name? BA Life
is an acronym which describes both the idea and the people involved in its
inception; its full title is 'Business Analysis Learning & Innovation Festival
Edinburgh'. The 'Business Analysis' part is easy, all involved are Business
Analysts with many years of experience. The 'Edinburgh' ending is because that
is our home - and when the COVID craziness finally subsides, that wonderful city
will be where the live 'in person' conference will take place. We then have the
middle part... BA Life | Passionate champions for the growth of Business
Analysis and BAs Like all great disciplines, Business Analysis has grown and
developed and in turn has gained a highly regarded reputation in the IT world
for the incredible positive impact Business Analysts have on a project and
business as a whole (yes, we know some folk have still yet to catch up on this
fact, but they'll get there!) This means 'Learning & Innovation' is a key part
of our success, now and into the future - and we want to champion that. Not all
IT conferences really 'get it' and so there's only so many times you can hear
the merits of 'Waterfall' or Kanban! What about new and improved approaches?
What about fresh takes on old ideas? What about ideas that break the mould? We
then have 'Festival' and as I'm sure you know already, Edinburgh is renowned
across the globe for its wonderful International and Fringe festivals in summer,
the largest in the world ...and we love that about our city. What's more, that
passion, enthusiasm and joy is how we feel about Business Analysis. So BA Life
isn't just a conference, it's a festival in the truest sense of the word,
celebrating the wonders and greatness of Business Analysis. Neither is it a
flash-in-the-pan... BA Life | The company Last year was an amazing success and
this year, and every year from now, we aim to surpass that. So, to ensure this
happens, BA Life Limited has been incorporated. Being BAs, naturally we like to
things the right way, so we are fully GDPR compliant and more importantly we
have a firm belief in inclusivity. And, of course, everyone involved is a
Business Analyst! MORE... BA Life | Our promise to you We want to ensure EVERY
attendee feels welcome and appreciated throughout the whole day. So with that in
mind, your attendance at BA Life is backed by a solid promise of inclusivity, a
'code of conduct' if you will. Just as in the real-world, we will not stand for
any form of marginalising or unfriendly behaviour. BA Life is a safe and
supportive environment of friendliness, non-judgement and celebration of
difference in all its forms. BA Life | Awards We are delighted to say that BA
Life was a finalist in the ‘National StartUp Awards’ in 2022. To have got that
far was fantastic, particularly as Professor Dylan Jones-Evans OBE, the creator
of the StartUp Awards National Series, said: “Given the sheer volume of
phenomenal startups we’ve heard from… We’ve been blown away by the standard of
entries in this first year.” The story and ethos behind BA Life The BA Festival
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