Two decades in, the chapter is earning recognition on the international stage, and President Ziad Sakr shares the news behind it. There’s also a packed November calendar ahead. Read on to find out what the chapter’s success has come down to—and what’s coming next.
PMImpact 2026 takes place Friday, November 27, at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa, and our chapter is bringing two sessions. What changes when one professional holds both the CBAP and the PMP? Myla Hum facilitates a panel with Patrick van Abbema, Pamela Paterson, and Ziad Sakr to answer that. Also, Oge Nwachukwu, our VP Marketing, presents how to decide whether an AI agent is the right fix, starting with the process itself.
Join the IIBA Palmetto, Ottawa-Outaouais, Nova Scotia, and DC Metro Chapters for the next session of our Lunch & Learn series, facilitated by Christonikos Zonafos, CBAP. Although requirements focus on precision and completeness, user stories focus on context, collaboration, and value. Christonikos will examine how we can transition from requirements to user stories without losing clarity and meaning.
Our next monthly chapter meeting is taking shape, and registration is now open. We’ll share the speaker and topic as soon as they’re confirmed. What business analysis challenge would you most like to hear about? Reply to let us know.
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Most resumes are screened by HR software before a person ever reads them. In this hands-on session, Pamela Paterson, author of Get the Job, shows job seekers how those systems work and how to use AI to strengthen their resume, personal brand, and job search.
Two decades of advancing business analysis in the region—and we're celebrating the members, volunteers, and leaders who made it possible. Join us to reflect on what we've achieved, connect with the community, and explore where our BA community is headed.
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