BACon 2021

275 Easton Town Center,Columbus OH 43219

27 August, 2021

Description

Brought to you by The Columbus IIBA Chapter, BACon is the premier conference for Business Analysts and Product Owner professionals. Who is ready to get back to IN PERSON conferences!? After a virus induced gap year, BACon is BACK for year 10! For 2021 we will be in a new location and a new format, but the same awesome speakers and content. Want to send a group of 10 or more? Reach out to chapter President, Brian Watson for group pricing options: [email protected] What is changing? Location: BACon 2021 will be held at the AMC Easton Theater. Given the uncertainty of pandemic rules. The theaters offer us the flexibility to expand or contract social distancing and space as needed. The ability to "project" speakers across multiple theaters also allows "popular" speakers to reach more people without having to close rooms. Format: the conference this year will be a blend of "breakout sessions" and hands on "workshop" sessions. We will not have a keynote speaker this year. Parking: Parking will be FREE this year. This should ease some of the entry/exit bottlenecks and allow you to park anywhere at Easton. Lunch: Instead of a plated meal this year, we will be doing boxed lunches Pandemic Rules: We will have to follow any facility, state, local etc. rules in effect on conference day. Please be flexible with us as we navigate the changing landscape and respect any restrictions we will need to enforce. What stays the same? Content: We will have a full slate of local, national, and thought leaders presenting content around Business Analysis, Product Ownership, Agile, and Emerging Tech. Rest assured there will be multiple learning option for you. Hands-on Workshops: We will have 2 small areas for collaborative/hands on sessions. As we get closer to the event, we will have more clarity on "rules" for these sessions. As an example, if a speaker asks attendees to mask up for their session, we will honor that. Vendors: We already have a number of vendors signed up to sponsor the event. We cannot hold BACon without these wonderful, supportive companies. Hotels: There are a number of hotel options in Easton, we will announce a room block soon. CDU's/PDU's: as always, our sessions qualify for continuing education. Refund Policy: Unfortunately, we cannot provide refunds. If you cannot attend the event, we can either let you change attendees or we can roll your registration to next year. Pricing: Alumni Pricing Through 6/15: $199/person Regular Pricing: 6/16 - 8/1: $225 "Procrastination Pricing": 8/1 - 8/20: $275 Welcome to the Columbus, Ohio Chapter of the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®). The Columbus, Ohio Chapter exists to champion and give voice to the profession of business analysis; to educate our members and those who use our services; and to advance our professional standing by participating in a rigorous program of national certification. We draw our membership from the dynamic business environment of Ohio’s capitol and from vibrant professional communities in nearby cities and suburbs. If you are a business analyst, project or program manager, or interested business professional working in the Columbus, Ohio area, we invite you to join our chapter and share our energy as we help to define and shape the role of the business analyst in today’s enterprise environments.    Chapter Mission - To provide guidance and resources to help members advance the practice of business analysis and attain professional certification.   Chapter Vision - To be leading association for business analysis professionals in the Columbus, Ohio area; advocating their business value and educating professionals in other fields about their contributions.   Chapter Goals -Provide networking opportunities to our chapter members. Influence and contribute to the Business Analyst Profession. Learn how to apply Business Analysis best practices. Contribute to the IIBA Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK).