One Day. One Profession. One Global Celebration
Key Takeaways
Global Business Analysis Day 2025 is a 24-hour celebration uniting nearly 5,000 professionals worldwide to learn, connect, and inspire. Here's what it offers:
- Global insights: Discover how regions like Australia, India, Africa, Europe, and the Americas are addressing today’s challenges and driving innovation
- Professional development: Earn CDUs while exploring trends in AI, cybersecurity, and data analytics
- Inclusive access: Live translation in 10 languages ensures everyone can participate
- Networking opportunities: Connect with mentors, collaborators, and peers who share your passion
- Celebrating excellence: The awards ceremony honours volunteers, chapters, and partners shaping the profession
On November 14, 2025, business analysis professionals from around the world will unite on one stage!
Global Business Analysis Day 2025 honours a profession that keeps organizations grounded, focused, and ready for change in a world that never slows down.
From 8:00 AEDT (+11 UTC) to 17:00 EST (-5 UTC), this 24-hour nonstop celebration is your chance to learn, connect, and be inspired—no matter where you are. Whether you’re tuning in from Australia, Africa, Europe, India, or the Americas, you’re part of something extraordinary.
Thousands of voices. One global community.
Discover the Power of Analysis Everywhere
This year’s theme celebrates how business analysis shapes outcomes across every industry, role, and organization. Nearly 5,000 professionals will join from around the world, showcasing the vibrancy, innovation, and connection of our worldwide community.
Here’s what’s in store:
- Region-specific insights: Learn how professionals across five regions are tackling today’s and tomorrow’s challenges
- Professional growth that counts: Earn Continuing Development Units (CDUs) while exploring trends in AI, cybersecurity, data analytics, and more
- Live translation in 10 languages: French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Arabic, Mandarin, Italian, and English—making this our most accessible event ever
- Unparalleled networking: Connect with mentors, collaborators, and fellow practitioners who share your passion for making a difference
Come for the insights. Stay for the energy. Leave with ideas, inspiration, and connections that last.
Your 24-Hour Journey Around the World
Business analysis truly is everywhere. This day will showcase stories, lessons, and innovations from across the globe.
- Australia (8:00–13:00 AEDT): Responsible AI, career capital, and analysis-driven innovation
- India (7:30–12:30 IST): Breaking analysis paralysis and AI-powered decision-making
- Africa and the Middle East (9:00–14:00 SAST): Cybersecurity, digital transformation, and data-driven leadership
- Europe (12:00–16:00 GMT): Smarter product decisions, innovation, and collaboration
- The Americas (12:00–17:00 EST): Strategy, innovation, and leadership in the age of AI
Don’t Miss the Awards Ceremony
At 11:10 pm EST, we celebrate the individuals, chapters, and partners who make our community extraordinary:
- Volunteers: The heart of IIBA, connecting, mentoring, and elevating the profession worldwide
- Chapters: The foundation of our global presence across 120 local chapters
- Partners: Organizations leading through innovation and investing in professional growth
Behind every award are countless hours of collaboration and dedication. While these awards capture only a fraction of our community’s year-round impact, this day brings it all together in a moment of recognition and celebration.
Read more about our Volunteer of the Year Award nominees.
Join the Conversation
Every comment, post, and share fuels the energy of the event:
- Share your experience: Tag @IIBA and use #AnalysisEverywhere or #GlobalBusinessAnalysisDay2025
- Celebrate your peers: Post a shoutout or share a team photo
- Engage in sessions: Ask questions, share ideas, and connect—your perspective matters
Thank You, Global Community
To everyone joining us from every corner of the world: thank you! Your passion, participation, and ideas make this profession stronger every year. Together, we’re tackling challenges, inspiring innovation, and driving meaningful change across industries and continents.
Let’s keep the conversation going—and continue showing the world the power of Analysis Everywhere. Happy Global Business Analysis Day!
Please register now to explore sessions, connect with peers, and contribute to ideas shaping the future of our profession.
About the Author
Jared Gorai truly loves being a business analyst. For more than 20 years, he’s proudly held the title, bringing with him over three decades of business leadership experience in the retail and energy sectors. A long-time champion of IIBA, Jared has worn many hats—serving with the IIBA Calgary Chapter and chairing the Volunteer Chapter Network. Through his work with IIBA, Jared has served on the Building Business Capability steering committee, helping shape the global conference's strategy and direction. Today, as IIBA’s Director of Chapters & Member Engagement, Jared blends his passion for business analysis with his commitment to supporting and inspiring chapters around the world.
