Regional Scrum Gathering 2024
Keynote: Nigel Thurlow
Nigel Thurlow previously served as the first-ever Chief of Agile at Toyota, where he created the World Agility Forum award-winning “Scrum the Toyota Way” and co-created The Flow System™, a holistic FLOW-based approach to delivering customer-first value built on a foundation of The Toyota Production System. Throughout his career, Thurlow has gained an enviable recognition as a leading expert in Lean and Agile methods, tools, techniques, and approaches. He specializes in developing effective organizational designs and operating models for organizations to embrace both Lean and Agile concepts. By leveraging knowledge from various sources, Thurlow helps optimize organizations to enact successful, long-lasting transformational strategies in applying Lean thinking, Agile techniques, and Scrum – while combining complexity thinking, distributive leadership, and team science, represented by a triple helix structure known as the DNA of Organizations™. As of 2024, Nigel Thurlow has been nominated and will appear in Marquis Who’s Who (both print and online) as a notable American public figure, recognizing his work on methods and The Flow System.
Regional Scrum Gathering 2024
Keynote: Nigel Thurlow
Nigel Thurlow previously served as the first-ever Chief of Agile at Toyota, where he created the World Agility Forum award-winning “Scrum the Toyota Way” and co-created The Flow System™, a holistic FLOW-based approach to delivering customer-first value built on a foundation of The Toyota Production System. Throughout his career, Thurlow has gained an enviable recognition as a leading expert in Lean and Agile methods, tools, techniques, and approaches. He specializes in developing effective organizational designs and operating models for organizations to embrace both Lean and Agile concepts. By leveraging knowledge from various sources, Thurlow helps optimize organizations to enact successful, long-lasting transformational strategies in applying Lean thinking, Agile techniques, and Scrum – while combining complexity thinking, distributive leadership, and team science, represented by a triple helix structure known as the DNA of Organizations™.
Other speakers at RSG 2024
Regional Scrum Gathering 2023
Keynote: Jon Kern
Jon, a co-author of the Agile Manifesto, is an aerospace engineer by training. He is passionate about helping teams succeed in delivering business value through software. He works with teams to articulate, design, architect, and deliver software that solves challenging business problems. Jon seeks better ways for teams to accomplish their goals from the perspectives of people (mindset and culture), process, and technology (tools). Jon likes to help teams build an interaction-first environment that enables effective practices, learning, solid architecture, agile development, quality-by-design (not accident), and laser-like focus on delivering business value through the strategic use of s/w development. Jon works on a production web app for firefighters on the side. So he is never far from “practicing what he preaches.” Specialties: beer, coffee, agile development, agile coaching/mentoring, domain modeling, architectural solutions, leading distributed teams, highly varied domain expertise, leadership by example.
Regional Scrum Gathering 2023
Keynote: Jon Kern
Jon, a co-author of the Agile Manifesto, is an aerospace engineer by training. He is passionate about helping teams succeed in delivering business value through software. He works with teams to articulate, design, architect, and deliver software that solves challenging business problems. Jon seeks better ways for teams to accomplish their goals from the perspectives of people (mindset and culture), process, and technology (tools). Jon likes to help teams build an interaction-first environment that enables effective practices, learning, solid architecture, agile development, quality-by-design (not accident), and laser-like focus on delivering business value through the strategic use of s/w development. Jon works on a production web app for firefighters on the side. So he is never far from “practicing what he preaches.” Specialties: beer, coffee, agile development, agile coaching/mentoring, domain modeling, architectural solutions, leading distributed teams, highly varied domain expertise, leadership by example.
Regional Scrum Gathering 2022
Keynote: Niels Pflaeging
The Financial Times Germany said: “When Pflaeging shakes the dogmas of management, they crumble in his hands.” Niels is a passionate advocate for a new breed of leadership and profound change in organizations. He is a founder and associate of the BetaCodex Network, co-founder of Red42, and investor at the EdTech startup Qomenius, from Wiesbaden, Germany. Before the BetaCodex Network, Niels was a director with the prestigious Beyond Budgeting Round Table for five years; He authored 11 organizational leadership and change books, including the award-winning Leading with Flexible Targets and the best-seller Organize for Complexity. Together with Silke Hermann, Niels Pflaeging is a co-creator of many influential concepts, such as Change-as-Flipping and Org Physics, as well as the open-source approaches to Cell Structure Design, Relative Targets, and OpenSpace Beta.
Regional Scrum Gathering 2022
Keynote: Niels Pflaeging
The Financial Times Germany said: “When Pflaeging shakes the dogmas of management, they crumble in his hands.” Niels is a passionate advocate for a new breed of leadership and profound change in organizations. He is a founder and associate of the BetaCodex Network, co-founder of Red42, and investor at the EdTech startup Qomenius, from Wiesbaden, Germany. Before the BetaCodex Network, Niels was a director with the prestigious Beyond Budgeting Round Table for five years; He authored 11 organizational leadership and change books, including the award-winning Leading with Flexible Targets and the best-seller Organize for Complexity. Together with Silke Hermann, Niels Pflaeging is a co-creator of many influential concepts, such as Change-as-Flipping and Org Physics, as well as the open-source approaches to Cell Structure Design, Relative Targets, and OpenSpace Beta.
Regional Scrum Gathering 2021
Keynote: Arie van Bennekum
An Agile Thought leader and Strategist who played a significant role in shaping the Agile landscape as one of the authors of the Agile Manifesto. He is an expert in Agile Project Management, emphasizing user involvement and the core principles of Agile. With a focus on the true essence and objectives of Agile, Arie actively contributes as a thought leader in the European Agile coaching team, Agile in the Core, and as chair of the Agile Consortium International. He shares his knowledge and insights at universities and international conferences. Arie's expertise lies in driving business transformations towards Agile, aligning them with strategic goals and concrete objectives. He prioritizes delivering value, enhancing efficiency, and gaining stakeholder support through clear roles and a well-defined business model, using the intellectual property IATM (www.integratedagile.com) as a foundation. As a firm believer in exemplary leadership, Arie consistently works to cultivate an Agile and customer-oriented culture within Wemanity, where he is recognized as a Thought leader alongside Jurgen Appelo and Jean-Christophe Conticello.
Regional Scrum Gathering 2021
Keynote: Arie van Bennekum
An Agile Thought leader and Strategist who played a significant role in shaping the Agile landscape as one of the authors of the Agile Manifesto. He is an expert in Agile Project Management, emphasizing user involvement and the core principles of Agile. With a focus on the true essence and objectives of Agile, Arie actively contributes as a thought leader in the European Agile coaching team, Agile in the Core, and as chair of the Agile Consortium International. He shares his knowledge and insights at universities and international conferences. Arie's expertise lies in driving business transformations towards Agile, aligning them with strategic goals and concrete objectives. He prioritizes delivering value, enhancing efficiency, and gaining stakeholder support through clear roles and a well-defined business model, using the intellectual property IATM (www.integratedagile.com) as a foundation. As a firm believer in exemplary leadership, Arie consistently works to cultivate an Agile and customer-oriented culture within Wemanity, where he is recognized as a Thought leader alongside Jurgen Appelo and Jean-Christophe Conticello.
Agile Serbia Conference 2020
Keynote: Alistair Cockburn
Dr. Cockburn is the world expert on agile methodologies and use cases, internationally recognized for his expertise in project management and object-oriented design. He is one of the “All-Time Top 150 i-Technology Heroes” for his work in the field of Agile Software Development. Dr. Cockburn co-authored the Agile Manifesto and the “Declaration of Interdependence,” created the first Agile Software Development Conference, co-founded the Agile Project Leadership Network, served on the board of the Agile Alliance, designed the Crystal family of Agile Methodologies, and co-founded the International Consortium for Agile. Three of his books have been listed in “The Top 100 Best Software Books of All Time”. He consistently receives high ratings for his presentations and courses.
Agile Serbia Conference 2020
Keynote: Alistair Cockburn
Dr. Cockburn is the world expert on agile methodologies and use cases, internationally recognized for his expertise in project management and object-oriented design. He is one of the “All-Time Top 150 i-Technology Heroes” for his work in the field of Agile Software Development. Dr. Cockburn co-authored the Agile Manifesto and the “Declaration of Interdependence,” created the first Agile Software Development Conference, co-founded the Agile Project Leadership Network, served on the board of the Agile Alliance, designed the Crystal family of Agile Methodologies, and co-founded the International Consortium for Agile. Three of his books have been listed in “The Top 100 Best Software Books of All Time”. He consistently receives high ratings for his presentations and courses.
Agile Serbia Conference 2019
Keynote: Jeff Sutherland
Dr. Sutherland is the Inventor and Co-creator of the SCRUM framework with more than 30 years in the improvement of Software Development. In 2001 he participated in the creation of the Agile Manifesto and is the author of the most popular Scrum book „Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice for the in Half the Time“, and established Scrum Principles. Realizing its benefits extend well beyond software, Jeff pioneered the application of this lightweight framework to several other industries including automotive, biotech, finance, and telecom. In 2018. Dr. Sutherland developed and published the definitive Guide to the Scrum@Scale Framework extending the practice of scrum enterprise-wide. Jeff is currently the Chairman of the Scrum Training Institute, CEO of Scrum, Inc., Creator of Scrum@Scale, and Senior Advisor to OpenView Venture Partners where he is an Agile Coach for the venture group and their 20 portfolio companies.
Agile Serbia Conference 2019
Keynote: Jeff Sutherland
Dr. Sutherland is the Inventor and Co-creator of the SCRUM framework with more than 30 years in the improvement of Software Development. In 2001 he participated in the creation of the Agile Manifesto and is the author of the most popular Scrum book „Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice for the in Half the Time“, and established Scrum Principles. Realizing its benefits extend well beyond software, Jeff pioneered the application of this lightweight framework to several other industries including automotive, biotech, finance, and telecom. In 2018. Dr. Sutherland developed and published the definitive Guide to the Scrum@Scale Framework extending the practice of scrum enterprise-wide. Jeff is currently the Chairman of the Scrum Training Institute, CEO of Scrum, Inc., Creator of Scrum@Scale, and Senior Advisor to OpenView Venture Partners where he is an Agile Coach for the venture group and their 20 portfolio companies.
Other speakers
Agile Serbia Conference 2018
Keynote: Bob Hartman
Known as Agile Bob to the international scene, he is a seasoned professional with more than 35 years of experience and a wealth of industry knowledge. Throughout his extensive career in the software industry, Agile Bob has worn many hats, from developer and tester to documentation writer, trainer, product manager, project manager, business analyst, senior software engineer, development manager, and executive. Over the last two decades and counting, Bob's journey has been one of continuous growth and evolution. Initially an early adopter of Agile methodologies, he has since become a recognized authority in the field. Holding esteemed titles such as Certified Scrum Trainer® (CST) and Certified Enterprise Coach℠ (CEC), Bob's expertise lies in training, coaching, and mentoring teams across all aspects of Agile development.
Agile Serbia Conference 2018
Keynote: Bob Hartman
Known as Agile Bob to the international scene, he is a seasoned professional with more than 35 years of experience and a wealth of industry knowledge. Throughout his extensive career in the software industry, Agile Bob has worn many hats, from developer and tester to documentation writer, trainer, product manager, project manager, business analyst, senior software engineer, development manager, and executive. Over the last two decades and counting, Bob's journey has been one of continuous growth and evolution. Initially an early adopter of Agile methodologies, he has since become a recognized authority in the field. Holding esteemed titles such as Certified Scrum Trainer® (CST) and Certified Enterprise Coach℠ (CEC), Bob's expertise lies in training, coaching, and mentoring teams across all aspects of Agile development.
Other speakers
Agile Serbia Conference 2017
Keynote: Angel Medinilla
Probably the first thing you’ll remember about Ángel Medinilla is his deep passion for Agile topics and ICT issues. He has more than 20 years of experience in this field and is a founder and Lead Consultant at Improvement and Proyectalis. Today, those are leading Agile consulting and coaching companies in Spain and one of the most well-known in Europe and Latin America. He’s a licensed Management 3.0 Trainer, a SAFe Program Consultant, and a member of the Scrum Alliance & Agile Alliance. Ángel Medinilla is a Spanish Agile influencer and a well-known speaker at Agile conferences worldwide. His books are among the essential literature in the Agile community. We sincerely recommend you read Agile Management and Agile Kaizen: Continuous Improvement Far Beyond Retrospectives. He also contributed to the publication Beyond Agile: Stories of Agile Transformations.
Agile Serbia Conference 2017
Keynote: Angel Medinilla
Probably the first thing you’ll remember about Ángel Medinilla is his deep passion for Agile topics and ICT issues. He has more than 20 years of experience in this field and is a founder and Lead Consultant at Improvement and Proyectalis. Today, those are leading Agile consulting and coaching companies in Spain and one of the most well-known in Europe and Latin America. He’s a licensed Management 3.0 Trainer, a SAFe Program Consultant, and a member of the Scrum Alliance & Agile Alliance. Ángel Medinilla is a Spanish Agile influencer and a well-known speaker at Agile conferences worldwide. His books are among the essential literature in the Agile community. We sincerely recommend you read Agile Management and Agile Kaizen: Continuous Improvement Far Beyond Retrospectives. He also contributed to the publication Beyond Agile: Stories of Agile Transformations.
Other speakers
Agile Serbia Conference 2016
Keynote: Jurgen Appelo
Jurgen calls himself a creative networker. But sometimes he’s a writer, speaker, trainer, entrepreneur, designer, manager, blogger, reader, dreamer, runner, freethinker, or … Dutch guy. Inc.com has called him a Top 50 Leadership Expert and a Top 100 Leadership Speaker. In 2008, Jurgen wrote a popular blog at NOOP.NL with ideas on agile management and organizational change. He is the author of the best-selling book Management 3.0, which describes the role of the manager in agile organizations; How to Change the World, which describes a supermodel for change management; Managing for Happiness, which offers you practical ideas to engage workers, improve work, and delight clients; and Startup, Scaleup, Screwup, which dives into the major topics that business leaders and entrepreneurs are confronted with throughout the business lifecycle.
Agile Serbia Conference 2016
Keynote: Jurgen Appelo
Jurgen calls himself a creative networker. But sometimes he’s a writer, speaker, trainer, entrepreneur, designer, manager, blogger, reader, dreamer, runner, freethinker, or … Dutch guy. Inc.com has called him a Top 50 Leadership Expert and a Top 100 Leadership Speaker. In 2008, Jurgen wrote a popular blog at NOOP.NL with ideas on agile management and organizational change. He is the author of the best-selling book Management 3.0, which describes the role of the manager in agile organizations; How to Change the World, which describes a supermodel for change management; Managing for Happiness, which offers you practical ideas to engage workers, improve work, and delight clients; and Startup, Scaleup, Screwup, which dives into the major topics that business leaders and entrepreneurs are confronted with throughout the business lifecycle.
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