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November 3, 2010
AGILE ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICER APPOINTMENTS
AGILE ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICER APPOINTMENTS
Leading Agile organization expands board to keep pace with growing demand for Agile knowledge, community building and sharing of best practices
PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 3, 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 three new members have been elected to the Agile Alliance. In addition, three existing board members, Jim Newkirk, Diana Larsen and Esther Derby, have been appointed as officers of the organization.
“The Agile Alliance board of directors provides the driving force behind not only our yearly Agile conference but also is committed to advancing Agile development principles and practices,” said Phil Brock, managing director of the Agile Alliance. “We have the extreme fortune this year of having a great mix of existing leadership combined with new talent which will help advance not only our organization but the Agile software development community located throughout the world.”
The new board members will each serve a two-year term and replace Todd Little, Rachel Davies and J.B. Rainsberger. In addition, Hakan Erdogmus will serve as the conference chair for Agile 2011, (http://agile2011.agilealliance.org/), scheduled for Aug. 7-13, 2011 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
To help guide the organization’s growth the Agile Alliance membership elected three new board members and selected Jim Newkirk as Chair of the Agile Alliance:
- Linda M. Cook – Cook is an independent consultant specializing in Lean and Agile project practices. With more than twenty years’ experience in the IT industry, she has held positions from developer, forms designer, data modeler, analyst, tester, to methodology lead. Cook is a member of the Agile Alliance, the Agile Project Leadership Network, and the Project Management Institute.
- Pat Reed – Reed is senior director of IT delivery management services at Gap Inc. She is tasked with responsibilities including Agile Project Management, Agile Portfolio Management, IT strategic planning and release management as well as continuing to evolve enterprise Agile adoption. Throughout her career, Reed has leveraged Lean and Agile practices.
- Samuel Crescêncio – With more than 16 years of experience in the software industry, Crescêncio has been practicing and coaching Agile software development since 2003. He has hands-on experience in delivering mission-critical applications in heterogeneous and distributed environments – to various niche markets. He is the founder and CEO of OnCast Technologies, a company headquartered in Florianopolis specialized in outsourcing services, consulting and mentoring in Agile.
- Jim Newkirk- Newkirk previous chair of the Agile 2010 conference, will now assume chairperson responsibilities for the Agile Alliance. Newkirk is director of development for Microsoft’s Health Care Solutions Tools Team. In his more than seven years at Microsoft, Newkirk has held a number of roles including the product unit manager for CodePlex, Microsoft’s community open source project hosting site. He is the co-author of “Test Driven Development in Microsoft .NET” (Microsoft Press, March 2004). Prior to joining Microsoft he co-authored “Enterprise Solution Patterns in .NET” (Microsoft patterns and practices) and “Extreme Programming in Practice” (Addison-Wesley).
In addition, the Agile Alliance named two existing board members to executive committee positions:
- Diana Larsen – In addition to being reelected to the board, Larsen will also serve as treasurer of the organization. Larsen consults with leaders and teams to create work processes where innovation, inspiration, and imagination flourish. With more than fifteen years of experience working with technical professionals, Larsen brings focus to the human side of organizations, teams and projects. Larsen co-authored Agile Retrospectives: Making Good Teams Great! She publishes articles and writes occasional blog posts at “Partnership and Possibilities.” Current chair of the Agile Alliance Board of Directors, she co-founded the “Agile Open Northwest” conference and the international “Retrospective Facilitators Gathering.”
Esther Derby – Derby has been elected as secretary for the Agile Alliance. She is well known for her work in helping teams grow to new levels of productivity. She helps teams and organizations make the transition to Scrum, and coaches technical people who are making the transition to management. Esther is recognized as one of the world’s leaders in retrospectives, and is co-author (with Diana Larsen) of the book “Agile Retrospectives: Making Good Teams Great.”
Also, two existing board members Tamara Sulaiman and Paul Culling were re-elected to the Agile Alliance board.
• Tamara Sulaiman, PMP, CST – managing consultant at Applied Scrum, an IT consulting organization and co-originator of the Agile Earned Value Management (EVM), a process recognized for integrating the traditional project management practice of EVM with the Scrum framework.
- Paul Culling – based in Canada is director of marketing at VersionOne and board member of Agile Vancouver.
The remaining Agile Alliance Board members include, Henrik Kniberg, Laurent Bossavit, César Idrovo, 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.
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 (http://agile2011.agilealliance.org/) is set for August 7-13 in Salt Lake City, Utah. For more information about the organization, visit http://www.agilealliance.org/
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August 9, 2010
AGILE 2010 KICKS OFF IN ORLANDO
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.
Newkirk says a key reason behind the sell-out success of Agile 2010 is that the conference 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.
“We heard attendees’ feedback from last year regarding how we could continue to improve the annual Agile conference and make it more useful to them,” Newkirk explained. “We believe this year’s conference delivers on that feedback, making it the best, most useful conference ever for advancing the practice of Agile software development principles and 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 Agile 2010 conference (http://agile2010.agilealliance.org/index.html) is set for August 9-13 in Orlando. For more information about the organization, visit (http://www.agilealliance.org/).
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July 28, 2010
LEADING RESEARCH ANALYSTS TO DISCUSS LATEST INDUSTRY TRENDS AND BEST PRACTICES AT AGILE 2010 CONFERENCE
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.
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. Interested parties can register online for Agile 2010 by visiting (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/).
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June 30, 2010
STRONG REGISTRATION FOR AGILE 2010 SELLS OUT EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS, AGILE ALLIANCE PLANS SPECIAL EVENT AT EPCOT CENTER
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.
“The selection of Orlando as the host city for Agile 2010 allows the Alliance to provide attendees not only with a full range of sessions on how to succeed with Agile practices, but also a fun and enhanced community atmosphere where participants have access to world-class entertainment just a short walk away,” said James Newkirk, Agile 2010 conference chair. “Interest in this year’s conference from both sponsors and attendees has been unprecedented due in part to Agile techniques not only seeing success in software development but in other areas, such as training, human resources and manufacturing.”
All attendees will be invited to attend the Agile Alliance’s annual attendee gathering and conference party at Epcot’s World ShowPlace Pavilion. The evening will include a scrumptious buffet dinner, beverages and full access to world-class performers. Dragon Legend Acrobats will display a different kind of agility, strength and balance with their age-old art form of Chinese acrobatics. The night also will feature Albena Aleksandrova, a contortionist who becomes one with the music demonstrating balance, control, strength and stretch, all with the human body. Finally, attendees will rock out with Off Kilter, a Celtic band that merges traditional Celtic music with rock ‘n roll classics while sporting kilts and bagpipes. Following the eventful evening, guests can enjoy a dazzling IllumiNation: reflections of earth fireworks show at 9 p.m. (Eastern) and all Epcot has to offer until midnight.
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 can register online by visiting (http://agile2010.agilealliance.org/register.html). For more information on discounted Walt Disney World tickets for conference participants please visit: (http://www.disneyconventionear.com/AA810).
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
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Phone: 303-581-7760
Cell: 303-827-5164
cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com
June 14, 2010
AGILE ALLIANCE NAMED TO THE SD TIMES 100
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/).
Media contact
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Catapult PR-IR
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Cell: 303-827-5164
cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com
May 14, 2010
AGILE ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES FULL CONFERENCE PROGRAM FOR AGILE 2010
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.
- The Technical portion of the program focuses on topics and activities that help Agile team members deliver value through the things that they create. Be it programmers, testers, designers, and others who build software, this community will provide participants a range of sessions on how to do this more efficiently.
- The Business segment of the program focuses on topics that help those who leverage the capabilities of Agile teams to make their organizations thrive. Product managers, analysts, business partners and other business leaders can rapidly deliver new valuable products and solutions to their stakeholders using Agile.
- The Leadership & Organization piece of the program focuses on leadership topics that are essential to continually thrive in the presence of complexity and change. Whether a leader as part of the Agile team, with stakeholders, or leading cultural change across an organization, this community will provide a range of sessions, challenging attendees’ views of work while providing tools and practices to more effectively lead to better results.
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:
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cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com
May 12, 2010
AGILE ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES NEW LOCATION FOR AGILE 2010
Due to Tennessee flooding, Agile 2010 relocated to Orlando, Florida
PORTLAND, Ore., May 11, 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 that in response to the floods that ravaged Nashville, Tenn., the Agile 2010 conference has been relocated to the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotel in Orlando, Florida. The conference dates will remain the same; scheduled for Aug. 9 – 13 (http://agile2010.agilealliance.org).
“With the uncertainty of when the Nashville facilities could be restored we decided to relocate the Agile 2010 conference to ensure we can accommodate the increased interest we have had from attendees,” explained James Newkirk, Agile 2010 conference chair. “We are committed to providing the most compelling and practical sessions on Agile software development principles and practices, and this move will ensure the conference will continue to provide an outstanding experience for all attendees.”
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:
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March 3, 2010
AGILE ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES MIKE COHN AND DAVE THOMAS AS KEYNOTE SPEAKERS FOR AGILE 2010 CONFERENCE
Cohn and Thomas to share insights on the state of Agile software development
PORTLAND, Oregon March 1, 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 Mike Cohn and Dave Thomas as keynote speakers for the Agile 2010 Conference, set for Aug. 9 – 13 in Nashville, (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.
”Agile 2010 will provide attendees with unprecedented access to the foremost thought leaders and industry luminaries,” said Jim Newkirk, Agile 2010 conference chair. “Our intent is to provide attendees with the knowledge and resources they need to implement and scale Agile within their organizations. This year’s keynote speakers will offer attendees practical advice on how to succeed with Agile. “
Dave Thomas
He has a wide spectrum of technical and business experience and is a thought leader in the software industry. He is the Founder and Chairman of Bedarra Research Labs and a Managing Director for Object Mentor. Dave founded OTI, who developed IBM Smalltalk, Java VMs and the VisualAge and Eclipse IDEs. In the 80s he developed one of the first lean software processes called Just In Time Software used at OTI/IBM. Thomas is a practice leader in Lean and Agile working with large companies to streamline software product development. He was a founding director of the Agile Alliance and instrumental in establishing the Agile Conference.
Mike Cohn
Having run his first Scrum project in 1995, Mountain Goat Software founder Mike Cohn has more than a dozen years of experience with Scrum and Agile methodologies. Cohn is also a prolific author and writer. He was also a founding member of both the Agile and Scrum Alliance.
Research submissions will be accepted until March 12. For more information please visit: http://agile2010.agilealliance.org/speaker.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 Nashville. For more information about the organization, visit http://www.agilealliance.org/.
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January 20, 2010
AGILE 2010 SET FOR NASHVILLE, CALL FOR SPEAKERS NOW OPEN
Based on community feedback, leading conference on Agile development to offer a tighter agenda to bring greater focus to event
PORTLAND Jan. 19, 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 the “call for speakers” for Agile 2010 is now open. Set for Aug. 9 – 13 in Nashville, (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.
“This year’s conference will examine the latest theory, practical applications and implications of Agile methods,” said Jim Newkirk, Agile 2010 conference chair. “The Agile approach focuses on delivering business value early in the project lifetime and being able to incorporate emergent requirements. The Agile conference is not about a single methodology or approach, but rather provides a forum for the exchange of information regarding all Agile development technologies.”
The Agile 2010 submission process will be somewhat different from past years. In previous years submissions were submitted to individual stages for consideration. This year, interested presenters will submit abstracts that address one of the broad conference themes – Business, Technical, and Leadership & Organization. Once submitted, the program committee will identify and forward abstracts to the most appropriate stage for consideration.
In addition, to help ensure the conference offers sessions that vary in experience level and address topics of interest shared by past attendees, the program committee will invite specific sessions. These 180 minute sessions will be presented on the first day of the conference and will be selected based on the following criteria (in priority order):
1. The session content fills a specific hole in the program, either from a pure content perspective or from an experience level.
2. The session provides a fresh perspective on a particular topic.
3. The presenter scored in the top 20% with regard to feedback at last year’s conference.
“The changes we have made to the speaking submission process aims to build on the success of past conferences and ensure that all members of the Agile community – regardless of experience level – have focused sessions to attend,” said Newkirk. “I invite anyone interested in speaking at this year’s conference to visit our main Web site and also review a more detailed outline of this year’s process on the Agile 2010 blog at (http://agile2010.wordpress.com/).”
The submission system in open now and will remain open until Feb. 19, 2010. For more information or to submit a presentation please visit: http://agile2010.agilealliance.org/index.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 Nashville. 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
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August 19, 2009
NEW IPHONE APP FROM AGILE ALLIANCE AND THOUGHTWORKS LETS AGILE 2009 ATTENDEES REVIEW SESSIONS, PLAN AND INTERACT AT INDUSTRY LEADING CONFERENCE
New iPhone App combines conference information, planning tools and social media to create custom itineraries and share feedback with Agile colleagues
PORTLAND, OR. and CHICAGO, Aug., 19 2009 – The Agile Alliance (www.agilealliance.org) and ThoughtWorks (www.thoughtworks.com) today announced the availability of the Agile2009 Conference Connection, a free iPhone App that allows conference attendees to view session information, create custom itineraries and share information and experiences via social media networking tools. The application, developed by ThoughtWorks, can be downloaded at http://bit.ly/JQQBE or by searching for “Agile2009 Conference Connection” in the iPhone App Store.
“With more than 300 outstanding sessions available at Agile 2009, this new iPhone application will allow attendees to easily search, review and plan an itinerary that meets their specific needs,” said Scott Conley, Chief Strategy Officer for ThoughtWorks, a leader in advancing large-scale Agile projects and a Platinum Sponsor of Agile 2009. “We also incorporated social media capabilities to allow participants to connect with each other and share experiences with peers that were not able to attend this year’s event.”
ThoughtWorks developed the Agile2009 Conference Connection application to provide complete event information and a personal scheduling tool for iPhone and/or iTouch devices (OS 3.0 or later). The application allows users to:
• View session background information and times for the entire conference
• Create a custom itinerary with a personalized schedule
• Navigate the conference floor plan through a detailed map of the conference facilities
• Provide feedback on topics and presenters from individual sessions
• Ability to access Twitter feeds from conference (#Agile2009)
In its eighth year, the Agile Conference is the premiere event for the growing Agile community, providing software professionals with the latest knowledge and shared experiences to help foster successful Agile development programs. For more information on the Agile 2009 conference being held in Chicago Aug. 24-28, please visit, (http://agile2009.agilealliance.org/).
About ThoughtWorks
ThoughtWorks, Inc. (www.thoughtworks.com) is a global IT consultancy providing systems development, consulting, and transformation services to Global 1000 companies. The company’s pioneering approach, which includes industry-acclaimed Agile and Lean best practices, helps CIOs maximize investment performance across a portfolio of complex, business critical applications, while reducing time and risk. ThoughtWorks’ 1000 professionals serve clients from offices in Australia, Canada, China, India, the United Kingdom and the United States. ThoughtWorks Studios is the company’s specialist product division, which develops the next generation of tools for custom software development, including Studios Mingle®, Cruise® and Twist®.
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 they deliver 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 2009 conference http://agile2009.agilealliance.org is set for August 24-28 in Chicago. For more information about the organization, visit http://www.agilealliance.org/
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