Agile Austria Conference 2025
30. & 31.01.2025 | HYBRID (On-site in Graz + Online)
Rethink · Reimagine · Revitalize: Agile for the Modern Era
Dear agile friends,
Classical modernity represents a significant change in various areas of life, marked by events such as the Industrial Revolution, the Enlightenment and secularization. This led to social changes such as urbanization, the rise of the working class and the emergence of mass industry. By some definitions, this era is considered to have continued to the present day, to have ended in the 20th century or to have been replaced by postmodernism.
We are experiencing a comprehensive change even today.
Our time is characterized by numerous transformations that influence society, the economy and technology. The digital transformation is fundamentally changing how we work, communicate and live, with technologies such as AI, big data and robotics revolutionizing our everyday lives. Companies face the challenge of finding solutions for sustainable development and the transition to renewable energy to drive the ecological transformation.
Social problems such as inequality and demographic change are shaping the social transformation, while the economic transformation is characterized by globalization and the rise of new economic powers.
In the context of digitalization and globalization, cultural transformation is leading to changes in identity and communication, with new media formats and trends shaping the modern cultural landscape.
When, if not now? Rethink – Reimagine – Revitalize!
Agility in the sense of flexibility and everything that goes with it is no longer a luxury or niche product in today’s economy, but a necessity. With the help of agility, we can change the way we think about traditional business models and organizational structures (Rethink), creatively reinvent ourselves (Reimagine) and question existing processes (Revitalize). The goal for all of us is to promote innovation and use our resources more effectively. Economic and social success, as well as emotional satisfaction, remain the most important measurement criteria from a human perspective.
Next step: “Future Thinking”
So let’s reflect together on the importance of agility for the challenges of our time. We can all take action through “future thinking”. It is no longer enough to prepare for future changes, but to recognize change not as a risk or threat, but as an opportunity and to actively use it.
Together, we are called upon to help shape our future and steer it in a positive direction – agility offers us the right methods, tools and the right mindset for this.
Call for papers 2025
Apply now — we look forward to receiving your submission
The motto of AAC 2025 is
Rethink · Reimagine · Revitalize: Agile for the Modern Era
A jury of the AAC 2025 will decide on the acceptance of your submission. You will be notified of the result after the agenda has been drawn up.
Please keep the entire period January 30-31, 2025 free in your calendar. If you prefer a specific day for your presentation, please let us know when you submit your application. Once the agenda has been finalized, the presentations can no longer be rescheduled.
We are again planning the conference as a hybrid conference. This means that you can hold your presentation on site in Graz or stream it remotely to the rest of the world. Speakers will receive a free ticket for the conference and the evening event. Reimbursement of travel expenses or payment of fees is unfortunately not
possible, as the net proceeds of our income (tickets, sponsorship money) will be donated to a charitable organization for the 4th time. Submitters will be informed after the review whether their submission has been accepted. The final program is expected to be published in early October 2024.
Presentations and workshops can be held in German or English.
Closing date for submissions: 15.08.2024, 23:59
Possible formats:
• Short workshops (90 min.)
• Talks (45 min.)
Keynote Speakers 2025
Joe Krebs
Agile pioneer, coach, Agile Kata Pro
"Rethink, Reimagine & Revitalize with the Agile Kata"
30.01.2025
The Agile Kata is a very unique approach. It is a pattern to drive change by deliberately practicing it until it becomes a new habit. In this keynote, Joe shares how the Agile Kata is fundamentally different and how you can apply this universal pattern to improve to a higher degree of business agility, or improve your agile team process.
Prof. Dr. Axel Koch
Diplom-Psychologe und Professor für Training & Coaching
"Change mich am Arsch!"
31.01.2025
“Wie soll ich da noch mitkommen und das alles schaffen?” In dieser Keynote räumt Dr. Koch auf mit falschen Annahmen, die echte Veränderung verhindern. Er plädiert für ein realistisches Verständnis von Change und worauf es ankommt, damit Veränderungen wirksam und nachhaltig machbar sind.
Die AAC ist ein Erfolgskonzept und soll auch 2023 wieder Knowledge-Austausch vom Feinsten bieten. Denn gerade in diesen disruptiven, instabilen und komplexen Zeiten kann agiles Mindset dabei unterstützen, sowohl zu akzeptieren, dass Veränderung permanent stattfindet, als auch situativ und konstruktiv damit umzugehen.
Wir freuen uns auf Dich!
Dein AAC-Team
Book your tickets now
On-Site Ticket
Early Bird Ticket
369€ 299 €
- NOVAPARK Hotel Graz
- Agile Mingle
- Agile Brunch
The net proceeds of your ticket are donated to the Foundation Kindertraum
Online Ticket
Early Bird Ticket
99€ 59 €
- Live Streaming via Zoom
- No travel & accomodation costs
- Reduce CO2 emissions
The net proceeds of your ticket are donated to the Foundation Kindertraum
All prices include VAT..
What you can expect
2 keynotes, 30 talks, 4 workshops, 2 case studies, 40 international speakers, Agile Brunch (prior to conference opening), Agile Mingle (networking event after the 1st day of the conference) and over 300 visitors
Conference Venue & Location
NOVAPARK Flugzeughotel Graz — Fischeraustraße 22, 8051 Graz
We recommend you use public transport (bus routes 40, 52, 67) or stay overnight in the conference hotel Novapark.
AAC visitors receive the special price with the discount code “Agile Austria Conference” until 16 December 2024:
Single room Economy: € 100,00
Single room Business+: € 110,00
Single room First-Class: € 135,00
Double room Economy: € 130,00
Double room Business+: € 140,00
Double room First-Class: € 155,00
Your donations help!
We are proud that the Agile Austria Conference is not only a leading agile event,
but also a charity event that has a real impact on people’s lives – especially young ones.
Every year, all net proceeds from ticket and sponsorship revenues are donated to a charitable organization.
2025 we’re supporting:
This was the Agile Austria Conference 2023
- second time hybrid
- one mingle (evening event)
- 1 project Stiftung Kindertraum supported
- 2 keynotes
- 36 talks und workshops
- 46 international speaker
- 470 visitors
- 18.000 Euro donation sum
AAC 2023 impressions
„Aufbruchsstimmung! Agilität beyond Non-IT Branchen, sichtbar durch viele neue Teilnehmer: innen aus der Industrie – der gemeinsame Fokus: im Mittelpunkt steht der Mensch. Grossartiges Event, tolle Community.“
Jürgen Menhart
“The energy and enthusiasm of the attendees were very inspiring and their questions made our session truly enriching. Let’s keep the conversation going & supporting each other on the path to agile excellence.”
Melissa Araz
“Danke Agile Austria Conference für die tolle Veranstaltung! Viele tolle Gespräche, Kontakte, Keynotes und Workshops! Looking forward to the next year’s edition!”
Dominik Wutscher
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We look forward to receiving your sponsoring or partnership enquiry at office@agile-austria.org
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The Agile Austria Conference is organised in accordance with the guidelines of a Green Event.
Our goal is to organise the AAC 2025 as a Styrian Green Event. As the measures we have already implemented in previous years for the organisation of the conference meet or even exceed the minimum criteria, we are proud to be able to use the Green Events logo.
Green Events Styria stands for a platform that promotes sustainable event culture.
Your AAC team
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We look forward to welcoming you at the Agile Austria Conference 2025.