Opening Remarks

The Business Analysis Summit 2026 opens with a formal welcome from Chrisanne Kirstein, President of IIBA South Africa, alongside the conference’s 2026 track chairs.

Together, Chrisanne Kirstein and track chairs Bianca de Villiers, Rafeeqah Isaacs, Tulani Maka, Naseem Terblanche and Rudzani Shuping set the tone for the two days ahead, welcoming delegates and introducing the sessions, workshops and discussions taking place across the 2026 programme.