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AGILE ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES CONFERENCE PROGRAM FOR AGILE2012

Mon, 07 May 2012 17:13:32 +0000

Agile2012 conference program includes more than 200 presentations and workshops that cover the complete spectrum of Agile best practices and methodologies

PORTLAND, Ore., May 7, 2012 â�� The Agile Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the advancement of Agile software development principles and practices, today announced its full conference program for Agile2012. The finalized schedule is available for review at (http://agile2012.agilealliance.org/program/schedule/). Agile2012, the worldâ��s largest conference for Agile teams, developers, managers and executives, will take place Aug. 13-17 in Grapevine (Dallas area), Texas (www.agile2012.com). â��Building on the momentum of 11 years of Agile adoption and maturity, Agile2012 will offer more than 200 sessions, ranging from introductory to highly advanced topics,â�� said Mitch Lacey, Agile2012 conference chair. â��One of my goals was to increase the technical content at the conference, and I believe we did that, taking technical content from under 15 percent in 2011 to over 25 percent in 2012. Across the board, each session aims to help practitioners and organizations capture the value of Agile software development. This year, we had more than 800 session proposals submitted. Our extremely selective peer-review process resulted in a program of esteemed Agile practitioners and developers â�� quite possibly our best one yet. As Agile processes are increasingly becoming widespread across the enterprise, the Agile Conference continues to deliver the most cutting-edge conference program in the industry. I am very excited.â�� Agile2012 offers multiple â��stagesâ�� to attract audiences with different interests. The stages within the program are proven to provide participants with a focused area of interest while offering attendees a wide choice of topics to choose from. Agile2012 will host a number of exciting and beneficial stages, including: adoption and transformation, Agile boot camp, business value/working with stakeholders, coaching and mentoring, collaboration culture and teams, development practices and craftsmanship, distributed Agile, enterprise Agile, insights, leadership, no-bull know-how, open jam, research in practice and user experience. Agile2012 attendees have the opportunity to explore the latest Agile development methodologies, technologies, tools, leadership principles, management philosophies and processes. The conference program provides insights into new and practical approaches for Agile success that attendees can immediately put into practice within their organizations. For more information about Agile2012, its conference program and to register for the event, please visit (www.agile2012.com). 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 industryâ��s leading event that attracts practitioners, academia, business and vendor-partner community members from around the globe. The Agile2012 Conference (http://agile2012.agilealliance.org/) is scheduled for August 13-17 in Grapevine (Dallas area). For more information about the organization, visit (http://www.agilealliance.org/). Agile Alliance Media Contact:Â Â Catapult PR-IR Christie Denniston Office: 303-581-7760 ext.Â 13 Cell: 303-827-5164 cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com

AGILE ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES KEYNOTE PRESENTERS

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:01:28 +0000

World renowned keynote speakers to address best practices in the implementation of Agile within diverse settingsÂ

PORTLAND, OR, April 9, 2012 Â â�� The Agile Alliance (www.agilealliance.org) a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the advancement of Agile software development principles and practices, today announced technology innovators Bob Sutton, Dr. Sunita Maheshwari and Joe Justice as keynote speakers for the Agile2012 Conference, scheduled for Aug. 13-17 in Dallas, (http://agile2012.agilealliance.org/). Agile2012 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. â��Our conference is made up of a group of innovators, people constantly pushing the envelope,â�� said Mitch Lacey, the Agile2012 conference chair.Â â��The Agile community is constantly looking for ways to improve company culture, innovation in software development and implement modern engineering practices that apply to both hardware and software, and I believe these speakers will be a fantastic fit for our conference.â�� Confirmed keynotes for Agile2012 include: Bob Sutton Sutton is a professor of Management Science and Engineering at Stanford and a professor of Organizational Behavior, by courtesy, at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Sutton studies innovation, leaders and bosses, evidence-based management, the links between knowledge and organizational action, and workplace civility.Â Sutton was selected by Business 2.0 as a leading â��management guruâ�� in 2002, and the award for best article published in the Academy of Management Review in 2005.Â His books, Hard Facts, Dangerous Half Truths, and Total Nonsense, were selected as the best business book of 2006 by the Toronto Globe and Mail.Â His latest book, the No Asshole Rule, won the Quill Award for the best business book of 2007. Dr. Sunita Maheshwari Dr. Maheshwari is a multi-accomplished pediatric cardiologist with the relentless goal of changing the health scenario of India.Â She is a world renowned pioneer in IT healthcare medical entrepreneurship in India, cofounding Telaradiology Solutions in 2002, a medical knowledge process outsourcing company. In addition to her responsibilities with Telaradiology, Dr. Maheshwari runs an online teaching academy offering e-classes in pediatric cardiology and RxDx, a software development unit for healthcare solutions for hospitals. In this presentation, Dr. Maheshwari will describe the practices and processes that enable healthcare professionals to thrive with agility. Joe Justice Justice is the founder of WIKISPEED, a car company that boasts the idea that it shares more in common with Google or Twitter than GM or Toyota.Â A software consultant by trade, Justice brought his experience in Agile/Lean/Scrum project management, distributed collaboration and loosely coupled engineering with him when founding WIKISPEED.Â His dedication to Agile values and practices is evidenced in the production of the SGT01 â�� an affordable 100 mpg, four-seat commuter car with a mid-engine and rear-wheel drive. From Agile software development, Justice took the principles of reducing cost to create change, changes in team, materials and even goals.Â Justiceâ��s presentation will use the car as a case study of how manufacturing companies have deployed Agile methods to expedite the design process and deliver a product that consumers want now, rather than a product consumers wanted years ago. To learn more about the Agile2012 Conference, or to register, please visit (http://agile2012.agilealliance.org/registration/). 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 industryâ��s leading event that attracts practitioners, academia, business and vendor-partner community members from around the globe. The Agile2012 Conference (http://agile2012.agilealliance.org/) is scheduled for August 13-17 in Dallas. For more information about the organization, visit (http://www.agilealliance.org/). Agile Alliance Media Contact:Â Catapult PR-IR Christie Denniston Office: 303-581-7760 ext.Â 13 Cell: 303-827-5164 cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com

AGILE ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES DATES AND CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR AGILE2012

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:38:19 +0000

Industryâ��s leading conference on Agile development seeks community ideas and thought leaders for presentations at event

PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 7, 2011 â�� Agile Alliance, (http://agilealliance.org/), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the advancement of Agile software development principles and practices, today announced the â��call for speakersâ�� for Agile2012 is now open. The conference is scheduled for August 13-17, 2012 in Dallas, Texas (http://agile2012.agilealliance.org/). Agile2012 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.

â��The Agile2012 conference is presented by the community, for the community,â�� said Mitch Lacey, Agile2012 conference chair. â��We invite those who are passionate about providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and information to submit a topic of interest to the general Agile community. There will be much competition - we expect more than 1,000 submissions for roughly 200 presentations.â��

As in prior years, public users of the submission system (any registered user) will be able to browse proposals and post comments. Submitters may also post comments on reviews or public comments of their own proposals to provide clarifications, explain revisions and respond to questions. The review committees are distributed by stages. Each stage has an area of focus. Presenters will be able to submit their presentation to the stage that they feel most nearly represents a given topic. In its 11th year, Agile2012 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. Agile2012 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.

The submission system is open now and will remain open until Feb. 19, 2012. For more information or to submit a presentation please visit: (http://agile2012.agilealliance.org/for-speakers/).

About Agile Alliance

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, Agile Alliance is driven by the principles of Agile methodologies and the value delivered to developers, organizations and end users. Agile Alliance organizes the annual Agile Conference, the industryâ��s leading event that attracts practitioners, academia, business and vendor-partner community members from around the globe. The Agile2012 Conference is scheduled for August 13-17 in Dallas, Texas. For more information about the organization, please visit (http://www.agilealliance.org/).

Agile Alliance Media Contact:

Catapult PR-IR

Christie Denniston

Office: 303-581-7760 ext. 13

Cell: 303-827-5164

cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com

AGILE ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES 2011-2012 NEW BOARD MEMBERS

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:29:06 +0000

Leading Agile organization expands board to address growing interest and demand for Agile knowledge on a global scale

PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 18, 2011 - The Agile Alliance, (www.agilealliance.org) a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the advancement of Agile software development principles and practices, today announced the results of the board election conducted at this year's annual Agile2011 Conference. Three new members were elected to the Agile Alliance and Mitch Lacey was appointed as conference chair for Agile2012 and, as such, will join the board for a one-year term. New elected board members are Rebecca Parsons from ThoughtWorks, Ola Ellnestam from Agical, and Shane Hastie from Software Education. In addition, two existing board members were re-elected, Diana Larsen and Esther Derby.

"The Agile Alliance board of directors plays an important role in supporting those who explore and apply Agile principles and practices in order to make the software industry more productive, humane and sustainable on an international scale," said Phil Brock, managing director of the Agile Alliance. "In the coming year we look forward to continuing our support of Agile thought leaders, practitioners and authors, and providing new venues and opportunities to engage with one another as we continue to see widespread adoption of Agile practices."

To help guide the organization's growth the Agile Alliance membership elected three new board members, including:

• Rebecca Parsons - Parsons is CTO of ThoughtWorks. She has more than 20 years' application development experience, in industries ranging from telecommunications to emergent internet services. Parsons has published in both language and artificial intelligence publications, served on numerous program committees, and reviews for several journals. She has extensive experience leading in the creation of large-scale distributed object applications and the integration of disparate systems.

Ola Ellnestam - Ellnestam became engaged in the Agile community in 2000 after reading, Extreme Programming Explained. Fueled by many new thoughts he began his Agile journey which later led him to start a company specializing in XP and Scrum.I n 2005, Ellnestam started Agical with three colleagues, one of Sweden's most prominent Agile coaching companies. As an expert in software developing he coaches both developers and leaders while they are learning Agile practices and methods. He also is one of the driving forces behind 'Agile Sweden', Sweden's biggest Agile network. In addition, Ellnestam will be the continuing director of the Agile Alliance Conference Sponsorship Program.
Shane Hastie - Hastie is chief knowledge engineer at Software Education, providing training and consultancy in business systems analysis, requirements engineering, software project management, software testing and design techniques using traditional, Object Oriented as well as Agile methodologies. With more than 25 years of practical experience in software development in real-world environments, Hastie has designed and built a diverse range of systems for a broad range of industries - experience which he weaves expertly into the training he delivers.

The remaining Agile Alliance Board members include, Linda Cook, Samuel Crescêncio, Paul Culling, Jim Newkirk, Pat Reed, Tamara Sulaiman and Phil Brock.

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. 13 - 17 in Grapevine, Texas. Agile2012 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.

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 Agile2012 conference (http://agile2012.agilealliance.org/) is scheduled for August 13-17 in Grapevine, Texas. 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

AGILE2011 CONFERENCE ARRANGES ‘PARK BENCH’ AREA FOR ATTENDEES TO INTERACT WITH AUTHORS OF AGILE MANIFESTO

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:01:27 +0000

Opening night reception and week-long sharing of ideas within the Open Jam area will spur ideas and vision for next 10 years of Agile software development

PORTLAND, OR., June 16, 2011 - The Agile Alliance, (www.agilealliance.org) a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the advancement of Agile software development principles and practices, has designated a "Park Bench" within the Open Jam area at the Agile2011 Conference where authors of the Agile Manifesto will be available to share ideas, answer questions, learn and develop new ideas with attendees of the conference. In addition, participants can interact with the authors, ask questions and hear commentary on the state of Agile during the "Big Park Bench" reunion event scheduled for the conference's opening night, Mon., Aug. 8 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. MTN.

Agile2011 is scheduled for Aug. 8 - 12 in Salt Lake City (http://agile2011.agilealliance.org/), and conference organizers have received commitments from nearly all of the 17 visionaries who crafted the enduring principles that have changed the way software is developed and delivered today.

"In addition to the opening-night celebration and reunion of the Agile Manifesto authors, we are excited to have a dedicated space where attendees can meet and interact with the visionaries that helped start the Agile movement," said Todd Little, Agile2011 conference chair. "The program is outstanding and the energy leading up to the 10-year anniversary of the introduction of Agile principles indicates this year's conference will be better than ever."

Open from 3 p.m. Sunday, August 7 until 12:30 p.m. Friday, August 13 the Open Jam is a place to share questions and quandaries, talk to experts, demonstrate software and techniques, and experiment with emerging Agile practices and ideas. Sessions are not formal, and anyone can convene a session at the Open Jam stage based on a passion and a commitment to make the session happen. The "Park Bench" within the Open Jam is where the Agile Manifesto Authors will make themselves available to attendees throughout the week-long conference. The "Park Bench" is a casual, comfortable setting to share ideas, ask questions, challenge perspectives and explore new possibilities.

On Feb. 11-13, 2001, at The Lodge at Snowbird ski resort in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah, 17 representatives from Extreme Programming, Scrum, DSDM, Adaptive Software Development, Crystal, Feature-Driven Development, Pragmatic Programming and others interested in an alternative to documentation driven, heavyweight software development processes convened. Naming itself "The Agile Alliance," this group of independent thinkers developed and agreed on the values and principles that make up the Agile Software Development Manifesto, or what is commonly referred to as The Agile Manifesto (for the complete history as told by Jim Highsmith, please visit: (http://www.agilemanifesto.org/history.html).

To learn more about the Agile2011 Conference and to register for the conference please visit (http://agile2011.agilealliance.org/registration/).

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 2011 Conference (http://agile2011.agilealliance.org/) is scheduled for August 8-12 in Salt Lake City. For more information about the organization, visit (http://www.agilealliance.org/).

Agile Alliance Media Contact:

Catapult PR-IR

Christie Denniston

Office: 303-581-7760 ext. 13

Cell: 303-827-5164

cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com

AGILE ALLIANCE NAMED TO THE SD TIMES 100 FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:19:16 +0000

Non-profit Agile organization recognized as leader in Influencer category

PORTLAND, Oregon, June 6, 2011 - 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 2011 SD Times 100 list of influential organizations, the second consecutive year it has received the award. Recognized in the Influencer category, the Agile Alliance was selected for its continued support and programs, including the Agile2011 conference, that provides individuals and organizations with the resources needed to succeed using Agile methodologies.

"As Agile continues to mature and expand further into enterprise IT organizations it's great to see the organization, and the countless members and volunteers that make it a success, receive this recognition from one of the leading publications in the industry," said Phil Brock, managing director of the Agile Alliance. "To be included in the Influencer category is very appropriate as we prepare to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Manifesto for Agile Software Development at this year's Agile conference in Salt Lake City."

Since 2003, the editors at SD Times have selected the top leaders and innovators in the industry, looking at their achievements in the previous calendar year. Careful consideration is given to each company and organization's offerings, reputation and contribution to the software development community. They also listened during the past year for the "buzz" - and how much attention and conversation has occurred around the organization and its products and technologies - as a sign of leadership within the industry.

Set for Aug. 8 - 12 in Salt Lake City, (www.agile2011.org) Agile 2011 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/link/35592).

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 Agile2011 conference (www.agile2011.org)is scheduled for August 8-12 in Salt Lake City. 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

AGILE ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES KEYNOTE PRESENTERS FOR AGILE2011 CONFERENCE

Tue, 10 May 2011 02:06:55 +0000

World renowned keynote speakers to address key issues involving implementation of Agile within enterprise organizations

PORTLAND, OR., May 9, 2011 - The Agile Alliance, (www.agilealliance.org) a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the advancement of Agile software development principles and practices, today announced Dr. Barbara Fredrickson, Kevlin Henney and Linda Rising as keynote speakers for the Agile2011 Conference, scheduled for Aug. 8-12 in Salt Lake City (http://agile2011.agilealliance.org/). Agile2011 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 Agile Alliance is committed to delivering meaningful content to the community which causes them to stop, pause and reflect on the current software development techniques and approaches they are deploying within their organizations," said Todd Little, Agile2011 conference chair. "The combination of technical expertise, academic knowledge and industry experience from this year's keynote speakers will provide attendees with proven best practices to implement and share."

Barbara Fredrickson- "Why Care about Positive Emotions?" (Tuesday August 9at 9 a.m. MDT)

Dr. Barbara Fredrickson's two decades of scientific research on positive emotions is foundational to understanding how humans thrive and grow. She and her colleagues have found that experiencing positive emotions in a 3-to-1 ratio with negative ones leads people to a tipping point beyond which they naturally become more resilient to adversity and lead more Agile, vibrant, flourishing lives. Positive emotions literally change the way the human brain works, widening people's perspectives, and their outlooks on life. According to Fredrickson's broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions, this shift in mindset drives people to discover and build new traits, skills, and resources, and over time become better versions of themselves. In this presentation, Dr. Fredrickson will describe the science that backs up these claims and describe the nonconscious upward spiral processes that enable people to thrive with agility.

Kevlin Henney - "Code" (Friday, August 12 at 9 a.m. MDT)

Code is the stuff of software. It is the definition of the software. It is the enabler of functionality, the realizer of business value, the expression of understanding. It is also an expression of misunderstanding, a resister of change, a source of sunk costs. But the word code has meanings beyond source and binary. In a broader sense, code and codes are also the stuff of software development. There are cultures of programming, principles of practice, and manifestos of desire. Code refers to a set of conventions by which a group of people will govern themselves. As with source code, other codes need to be open to change and to question. In all senses, code is a means and model of communication. This talk will explore technical and non-technical sides of code, from questions of craft and agility to questions of culture and doctrine.

Linda Rising - "The Power of an Agile Mindset" (Friday, August 12 at 11 a.m. MDT)

In this presentation Rising will elaborate upon whether much of Agile's success was the result of the placebo effect, that is, good things happened because we believed they would. Research has identified "an Agile mindset," an attitude that equates failure and problems with opportunities for learning, a belief that we can all improve over time, that our abilities are not fixed but evolve with effort. Rising will share information about the impact of an Agile mindset on creativity and innovation, estimation, and collaboration in and out of the workplace. She'll relate what's known about this mindset and share some practical suggestions that can help all attendees become even more Agile.

To learn more about the Agile2011 Conference, or to register, please visit (http://agile2011.agilealliance.org/registration/).

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 2011 Conference (http://agile2011.agilealliance.org/) is scheduled for August 8-12 in Salt Lake City. For more information about the organization, visit (http://www.agilealliance.org/).

Agile Alliance Media Contact:

Catapult PR-IR

Christie Denniston

Office: 303-581-7760 ext. 13

Cell: 303-827-5164

cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com

AGILE 2011 CONFERENCE TO REUNITE SIGNATORIES OF AGILE MANIFESTO IN CELEBRATION OF 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 20:53:28 +0000

Majority of signees planning to attend annual conference to meet with attendees and share ideas for the next 10 years of Agile software development

PORTLAND, OR., Feb. 11, 2011 - The Agile Alliance, (www.agilealliance.org) a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the advancement of Agile software development principles and practices, has invited all of the original signatories of The Agile Manifesto (http://agilemanifesto.org/) to attend and participate in the Agile 2011 Conference, the industry's leading Agile development event, scheduled for Aug. 8 - 12 in Salt Lake City (http://agile2011.agilealliance.org/). Conference organizers have received initial commitments from nearly all of the 17 visionaries that crafted the enduring principle that has changed the way software is developed and delivered today.

"Ten years ago a group of 17 independent-minded practitioners of several programming methodologies gathered near Salt Lake City and developed four guiding principles for the Agile software development movement," said Todd Little, Agile 2011 conference chair. "We will celebrate this occasion with the entire Agile community at Agile 2011 by inviting and bringing together as many of the original signatories as possible. Those that attend will provide insights and interact with attendees during our ongoing "Open Jam" stage that allows for the exchange of experiences and ideas throughout the week-long conference."

On Feb. 11-13, 2001, at The Lodge at Snowbird ski resort in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah, 17 representatives from Extreme Programming, SCRUM, DSDM, Adaptive Software Development, Crystal, Feature-Driven Development, Pragmatic Programming and others interested in an alternative to documentation driven, heavyweight software development processes convened. What emerged was the Agile Software Development Manifesto, or what is commonly referred to as The Agile Manifesto. Naming itself "The Agile Alliance," this group of independent thinkers developed and agreed on the following wording and principles (for the complete history as told by Jim Highsmith, please visit: (http://www.agilemanifesto.org/history.html).

The Manifesto for Agile Software Development
We are uncovering better ways of developing software by doing it and helping others do it.
Through this work we have come to value:

Individuals and interactions over processes and tools
Working software over comprehensive documentation
Customer collaboration over contract negotiation
Responding to change over following a plan

That is, while there is value in the items on the right, we value the items on the left more.

To learn more about The Agile Manifesto, the 17 authors and how to become a signatory community member, please visit (http://www.agilemanifesto.org/).

To learn more about the Agile 2011 Conference, and to receive a Super Early Bird discount of $450 off of the full conference fee, please visit (http://agile2011.agilealliance.org/registration/).

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 2011 Conference (http://agile2011.agilealliance.org/) is scheduled for August 8-12 in Salt Lake City. For more information about the organization, visit (http://www.agilealliance.org/).

Agile Alliance Media Contact:
Catapult PR-IR
Christie Denniston
Office: 303-581-7760 ext. 13
Cell: 303-827-5164
cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com

FINAL CALL FOR SPEAKER PROPOSALS FOR THE AGILE 2011 CONFERENCE SET FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:59:36 +0000

FINAL CALL FOR SPEAKER PROPOSALS FOR THE AGILE 2011 CONFERENCE SET FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14

Agile practitioners encouraged to share insights, experience and best practices at leading conference devoted to advancing Agile development methods

PORTLAND, OR., Feb. 7, 2011 - The Agile Alliance, (www.agilealliance.org) a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the advancement of Agile software development principles and practices, will continue to accept speaker proposals through Mon., Feb. 14 for the Agile 2011 Conference, the industry's leading Agile development event, scheduled for Aug. 8 - 12 in Salt Lake City (http://agile2011.agilealliance.org/).

Conference organizers welcome submissions targeted at audiences of all experience levels (beginners, intermediate, advanced). The Agile Alliance provides suggested tips for writing and submitting a successful speaker proposal at (http://agile2011.agilealliance.org/speaker-info/successful-proposal/.) Interested individuals are then encouraged to submit ideas and proposals for sessions via an online submission system at (http://agile2011.agilealliance.org/speaker-info/).

"The Agile Conference is about community building, learning from peers and sharing experiences that can be useful in advancing the successful implementation of Agile methods," said Todd Little, Agile 2011 conference chair. "I encourage software development practitioners to check out the 17 different stage topics and to submit a proposal for this year's conference that will also celebrate the 10-year-anniversary of the signing of the Agile Manifesto."

Agile 2011 offers multiple 'stages' to attract audiences with different interests. The stages within the program are proven to provide participants with the feel of a smaller, focused mini-conference while offering attendees a wider choice of topics to choose from. Agile 2011 will host a number of exciting and beneficial stages including:

Adoption and Transformation
Agile Boot Camp
Agile for Embedded Systems Development
Agile Show and Tell - Lightning Talks
Business and Project Management
Coaching and Mentoring
Collaboration, Culture and Teams
Development Practices, Languages and Techniques
Enterprise Agile
Hands-On Learning
Insights - Experience Reports
Leadership
New Horizons and New Voices
Research at Work
Testing and Quality Assurance
User Experience and Interaction Design
Working with Customers

Agile 2011 aims to connect 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.

For more information on Agile 2011, visit (http://agile2011.agilealliance.org/speaker-info/).

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 2011 conference (http://agile2011.agilealliance.org/) is scheduled for August 8-12 in Salt Lake City. For more information about the organization, visit (http://www.agilealliance.org/).

Agile Alliance Media Contact:
Catapult PR-IR
Christie Denniston
Office: 303-581-7760 ext. 13
Cell: 303-827-5164
cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com

AGILE ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES DATES AND CALL FOR SPEAKERS FOR AGILE 2011 CONFERENCE

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 20:05:35 +0000

AGILE ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES DATES AND CALL FOR SPEAKERS FOR AGILE 2011 CONFERENCE

Largest conference on Agile celebrates 10 years of agility and looks ahead to new ways of improving software development

PORTLAND, OR., Dec. 17, 2010 - 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 is accepting speaking submissions for the Agile 2011 Conference, the industry's leading Agile development event, scheduled for Aug. 7 - 13 in Salt Lake City (http://agile2011.agilealliance.org/).

Conference organizers welcome submissions targeted at audiences of all experience levels (beginners, intermediate, advanced). Interested individuals are encouraged to submit ideas and proposals for sessions via an online submission system at (http://agile2011.agilealliance.org/speaker-info/). Following core agile principles, this year's program selection will incorporate an iterative feedback process for those submitting session proposals. All proposals will be made available for review by the Agile community, enabling presenters to receive feedback and modify their abstracts based on suggested improvements until the final deadline of Jan. 10, 2011.

"It has been 10 years since the signing of the Agile Manifesto," said Todd Little, Agile 2011 conference chair. "A great deal has happened in the world of software development and agility in those 10 years. We are excited that Agile2011 returns to the area where the Agile Manifesto was signed to rediscover some of our roots and to try to discover new ways of improving software development."

Agile 2011 will offer multiple 'stages' to attract audiences with different interests. The stages within the program are proven to provide participants with the feel of a smaller, focused mini-conference while offering attendees a wider choice of topics to choose from. Agile 2011 will host a number of exciting and beneficial states including:

Adoption and Transformation
Agile Boot Camp
Agile for Embedded Systems Development
Agile Show and Tell Lightning Talks
Business and Project Management
Coaching and Mentoring
Collaboration, Culture and Teams
Development Practices, Languages and Techniques
Enterprise Agile
Hands-On Learning
Insights - Experience Reports
Leadership
New Horizons and New Voices
Research at Work
Testing and Quality Assurance
User Experience and Interaction Design
Working with Customers

"The annual Agile conference brings together a wide range of representatives of the software community, from developers and engineers to project leads and IT executives," said Phil Brock, managing director of the Agile Alliance. "We look forward to another great conference and celebrating 10 years since the signing of the Agile Manifesto."

For more information on Agile 2011, visit (http://agile2011.agilealliance.org/speaker-info/).

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 2011 conference (http://agile2011.agilealliance.org/) is scheduled for August 7-13 in Salt Lake City. For more information about the organization, visit (http://www.agilealliance.org/).

Agile Alliance Media Contact:
Catapult PR-IR
Christie Denniston
Office: 303-581-7760 ext. 13
Cell: 303-827-5164
cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com