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AGILE 2010 KICKS OFF IN ORLANDO
Largest conference on Agile software development to feature more than 200 sessions presented by industry luminaries and peer experts
ORLANDO, (Agile 2010), Aug. 9, 2010 - The Agile Alliance, (www.agilealliance.org) a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the advancement of Agile software development principles and practices, today kicked off its ninth annual conference Aug, 9-13 in Orlando. This year's event drew more than 1,400 participants from around the globe as the growing Agile community comes together to learn and share ideas around experiences and best-practices.
"We are thrilled to see such enthusiasm and interest at this year's conference," said James Newkirk, Agile 2010 conference chair. "From beginners to development experts, Agile 2010 offers attendees useful tips, knowledge and best practices that they can put into immediate practice within their software development organizations."
More than 200 technical sessions and keynote presentations highlight this year's conference which takes place at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort. Highlights include keynotes by Dave Thomas and Mike Cohn, first day of invited industry luminaries and a wide range of sessions to meet the varying needs of Agile practitioners.
LEADING RESEARCH ANALYSTS TO DISCUSS LATEST INDUSTRY TRENDS AND BEST PRACTICES AT AGILE 2010 CONFERENCE
First ever industry analyst roundtable will explore technology trends, market dynamics and emerging best practices around Agile software practices
PORTLAND, Ore., July 28, 2010 - The Agile Alliance, (http://agilealliance.org/), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the advancement of Agile software development principles and practices, today announced it will host an industry analyst roundtable at the Agile 2010 conference featuring four leading research analysts covering the Agile software market. Set for Tues., Aug.10 at 5:30-6:30 p.m., at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort, the roundtable will provide a unique opportunity for attendees to gain insights into the state of the Agile industry and what developments will likely occur during the coming months and years.
Titled "Agile Trends and Future Directions," this moderated, Q&A formatted session will provide industry experts from leading research firms with a forum to discuss the latest trends and emerging best practices around Agile software development. Attendees will learn how successful software organizations are utilizing Agile to drive business performance and how the latest innovations in Agile practices continue to mature as development organizations deploy Agile further across the enterprise. Moderated by Jim Newkirk, the Conference Chair for Agile 2010, participants in the roundtable include: Dave West, Forrester Research; David Norton, Gartner; Melinda Ballou, IDC; and, Michael Azoff, Ovum Research.
Participants to have exclusive access to Epcot Center during annual Agile Alliance gathering and discounted Walt Disney World tickets for attendees and their guests
PORTLAND, Ore., June 30, 2010 - The Agile Alliance, (http://agilealliance.org/), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the advancement of Agile software development principles and practices, today announced that early bird discounts for the Agile 2010 conference have closed due to strong registration for the event. It also announced that the conference's annual attendee party will be held at Disney's Epcot World ShowPlace Pavilion on Thurs., Aug. 12. The conference party will feature exclusive performances by the Dragon Legend Acrobats; contortionist Albena Aleksandrove and the Celtic band, Off Kilter.
Non-profit Agile organization recognized as leader in Agile and Collaboration category
PORTLAND, Oregon, June 10, 2009 - The Agile Alliance, (www.agilealliance.org) a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the advancement of Agile software development principles and practices, today announced it has been named to the 2010 SD Times 100 list of influential organizations. Recognized in the Agile and Collaboration category the Agile Alliance was selected for its ability to set the agenda and advance the state of the art of software development.
"The Agile Alliance is honored to be recognized for our ongoing commitment to making the software industry more productive, humane and sustainable," said Phil Brock, managing director of the Agile Alliance. "With more than 6,000 members located around the globe, the Agile Alliance is driven by the values and principles of the Manifesto for Agile Software Development, whereby we recommend and encourage Agile approaches to software development because of the value they deliver to software-driven organizations and end-users."
The Agile Alliance continues to increase its membership each year in line with the growing interest and adoption of Agile processes for software development. One key indicator of the increasing adoption of Agile practices is the continuing demand for Agile knowledge by enterprises looking to reap the benefits of the discipline. The Agile Alliance helps meet this demand by publishing content, conducting regional and international educational events and by hosting the industry's foremost event, the Agile Conference, which brings together development experts from around the globe.
Set for Aug. 9 - 13 in Orlando, (http://agile2010.agilealliance.org), Agile 2010 is the leading international conference on Agile methods in software development, bringing together many disciplines in the fields of information systems and software development to foster the exchange of fresh ideas and best practices.
The complete SD Times 100 list can be viewed at SDTimes.com (http://www.sdtimes.com/content/article.aspx?ArticleID=34383).
About the Agile Alliance
The Agile Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the concepts of Agile software development, as outlined in the (http://www.agilemanifesto.org/). With nearly 6,000 members located around the globe, the Agile Alliance is driven by the principles of Agile methodologies and the value delivered to developers, organizations and end users. The Agile Alliance organizes the annual Agile Conference, the industry's leading event that attracts practitioners, academia, business and vendor-partner community members from around the globe. The Agile2010 conference (http://agile2010.agilealliance.org/) is scheduled for August 9-13 in Orlando. For more information about the organization, visit (http://www.agilealliance.org/).
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Highlights include keynotes Dave Thomas and Mike Cohn, first day of invited industry luminaries and a wide range of sessions to meet the varying needs of Agile practitioners
PORTLAND, Ore., May 14, 2010 - The Agile Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the advancement of Agile software development principles and practices, today announced that the full conference program for Agile 2010 has been set and is available for review at (http://agile2010.agilealliance.org/program.html). Due to flooding in Nashville, Agile 2010 has been relocated to the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotel in Orlando, Florida. The conference dates remain the same; scheduled for Aug. 9 - 13 (www.agile2010.com).

"With more than 917 abstracts submitted and 214 accepted sessions slated for Agile 2010, I know attendees will find a full range of sessions, from beginner to highly advanced, that will help them succeed with Agile practices," said James Newkirk, Agile 2010 conference chair. "Our stage and committee leaders have done an excellent job of listening to and responding to the needs of the Agile community and have put together an outstanding program."
The metaphor for this year's conference describes stages of learning through the Japanese martial arts style of Shu Ha Ri, which translates to "Learn, Practice, Explore." These stages describe a path from learning to mastery. The Program is organized around three collaborating communities: Technical, Business, and Leadership & Organization.
In its ninth year, Agile 2010 is the leading international conference on Agile methods in software development, bringing together many disciplines in the fields of information systems and software development to foster the exchange of fresh ideas and best practices. It provides independent software vendors, software consultants and in-house corporate development teams with the knowledge and shared experiences that lead to successful Agile programs. Agile 2010 connects attendees with the foremost leaders in the Agile domain, enriching the collective body of knowledge and influencing the line of thought in the field. It encourages debate and fosters innovative ideas based on real-world implementations for executives, managers, software development practitioners and researchers from labs and academia.
Attendees are encouraged to register early to obtain the Super Early Bird and Early Bird rates. For more information or to register online, visit (http://agile2010.agilealliance.org/register.html).
About the Agile Alliance
The Agile Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the concepts of Agile software development, as outlined in the (http://www.agilemanifesto.org/). With nearly 6,000 members located around the globe, the Agile Alliance is driven by the principles of Agile methodologies and the value delivered to developers, organizations and end users. The Agile Alliance organizes the annual Agile Conference, the industry's leading event that attracts practitioners, academia, business and vendor-partner community members from around the globe. The Agile 2010 conference http://agile2010.agilealliance.org/ is set for August 9-13 in Orlando. For more information about the organization, visit (http://www.agilealliance.org/).
Media contact:
Christie Denniston
Catapult PR-IR
Phone: 303-581-7760
Cell: 303-827-5164
cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com