AI is everywhere, and organizations are under pressure to adopt it, yet hesitation remains. Concerns about risk, misuse, and uncertainty often stall progress before it even begins.

For Business Analysts, this moment presents a unique opportunity. AI adoption isn’t just a technology challenge; it’s a business one, and BAs are well positioned to help bridge that gap.
In this session, we’ll explore how structured play and curiosity-driven learning can make AI feel approachable rather than intimidating. Drawing on real-world examples from executive and board-level workshops, you’ll see how teams with little to no technical background can quickly build confidence, creativity, and a shared understanding of AI through low-risk, hands-on experiences grounded in realistic business scenarios.
We’ll also look at how to move beyond simple experimentation toward meaningful application, highlighting the role BAs can play in identifying opportunities, guiding conversations, and supporting AI adoption across the organization.
You’ll leave with practical strategies to create safe environments for exploration, spark engagement, and turn curiosity into tangible business value.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Use curiosity and play-based approaches to reduce fear and accelerate AI adoption
• Design safe, engaging “sandbox” environments for hands-on AI exploration
• Facilitate conversations that move from experimentation to real-world application and governance
• Position yourself as a leader in driving AI transformation within your organization