Events

Andrew Tarvin teaches professionals how to use humor to achieve better business results. He has worked with 800+ organizations--including Microsoft, NASA, and the FBI--and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, BBC, and FastCompany. His talk on the Skill of Humor is one of the Top 50 Most Viewed TEDx talks on YouTube, with more than 15 million views (only half of which were from his mother). He loves chocolate and singing the Hokey Pokey with his 3 year old daughter (because that's what it's all about).

Take your career to the next level by earning your CBAP or CCBA Certification! The winter study group begins on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, and meets on Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:00 PM for 12 sessions. The last session is on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Fee is $25 and includes a Watermark Study Guide. You must be a member of IIBA to participate.

Mary Rapaport, the founder of Xcelerate, brings over 20 years of experience in driving business outcomes and helping individuals perform at their best. As a learning strategist, consultant, and coach, she empowers others to elevate their thinking, increase their effectiveness, and make a greater impact.

Barb Monson is a Leadership and Career Consultant…and your shortcut to showing up, standing out, and actually getting noticed at work. A former CFO (yes, the accountant who doesn’t act like it), Barb brings practical tools and a sharp sense of humor to topics like visibility, influence, and what makes leaders and their teams really tick. She helps leaders lead better, teams work better, and people get seen without having to shout. Her superpower is bringing out potential—and she can’t help herself. Whether she’s coaching a rising star, guiding a team through change, or turning leftovers into dinner magic, Barb sees what “could be” and brings it to life.

Stefani Havel is a sales strategist and certified DiSC & Agile EQ facilitator who empowers teams and individuals to enhance communication skills, build stronger relationships, and drive exceptional sales results. With over 25 years of corporate experience and a track record of transforming sales cultures into high-performance teams and organizations, Stefani leverages behavioral insights and strategic planning to deliver measurable growth and lasting impact.

Illuminate Your Path. Elevate Your Journey. Join us for Professional Development Days (PDD) 2026! Education Day is Wednesday, May 6th and includes powerful morning and afternoon workshops on a variety of exciting topics. Symposium Day is Thursday, May 7th and starts with our incredible Keynote Speaker, Jen Battan. You will have the opportunity to select breakout sessions from four meaningful tracks, learning from and networking with amazing individuals. Our dynamic Endnote Speaker, Fabricio Laguna - the Brazilian BA, will wrap up our time together. Don't miss PDD 2026...see YOU at the Saint Paul RiverCentre!