Agile Austria Conference 2027
SAVE THE DATE April 29–30, 2027
From Manifesto to Machine - Turning Two Decades of Agile Theory into Today’s AI-Driven Reality
Dear friends of agility,
The Agile Manifesto, published in 2001, marked a turning point in our understanding of software development, collaboration, adaptability, and value creation. More than two decades later, it is now Artificial Intelligence that is transforming not only how we develop products, but also how we think, make decisions, collaborate, and innovate.
As we enter the age of AI, important questions arise:
Are the principles of the Agile Manifesto still relevant? How do human-centered values evolve when machines increasingly contribute to planning, programming, testing, analysis, and decision-making? How does everyday agile practice fit into a world where AI systems are indispensable parts of our workflows and permanent members of our teams?
What remains timeless, and what needs to be rethought? Will agility become more important than ever, or do we need a new understanding of collaboration between humans and intelligent systems?
At the Agile Austria Conference 2027, we invite you to explore these and many other questions with us. Through real-world case studies and open exchanges among experts, practitioners, and the broader community, we will examine the future of collaboration in a world where humans and intelligent systems create value together.
The AAC is much more than a professional conference.
It is an annual gathering for everyone who wants to actively shape innovation rather than simply observe it. It is a place where familiar faces reconnect, new relationships are formed, and conversations spark new ideas. Here, people discuss, learn, challenge assumptions, find inspiration, and, of course, share a few laughs along the way. 😊
Look forward to inspiring talks, fresh perspectives, honest insights from practice, and engaging discussions that extend far beyond the stage. The AAC brings together people who want to make a difference.
We look forward to welcoming you to AAC 2027!
The Organizers
Call for papers 2027
Apply now — we look forward to receiving your submission
With the upcoming AAC 2027, we are looking forward to a very special edition! We will be celebrating two major milestones: 10 years of AAC and the anniversary of the Agile Manifesto.
Theme of AAC 2027:
“From Manifesto to Machine – Turning Two Decades of Agile Theory into Today’s AI-Driven Reality!”
The year 2001 marked a fundamental shift in our understanding of software development, collaboration, adaptability, and value creation through the Agile Manifesto. Today, we are experiencing another profound transformation with the rise of Artificial Intelligence.
This raises exciting questions:
- Are the principles of the Agile Manifesto still as relevant today as they were when they were created?
- How do human-centered values evolve when AI systems increasingly plan, code, test, analyze, and support decision-making?
- How does day-to-day collaboration change when intelligent systems become integral members of our working environment?
- What remains timeless, and what needs to be reimagined?
- Will agility become more important than ever, or do we need new models for collaboration between humans and machines?
We would like to explore these questions together with the community and are looking for submissions in the following formats (on-site in Graz, Austria):
- Talk (45 minutes including Q&A)
- Short Workshop (90 minutes)
Whether it is a practical case study, an experience report, an academic contribution, or an inspiring keynote-style presentation, we look forward to hearing your perspective and learning from your real-world experiences.
Speaker Benefits:
- Complimentary access to the full conference (2 days)
- Opportunity to present live from Graz and be streamed worldwide to online participants
- Visibility within the Austrian and international Agile community
- Participation in our networking highlights:
- Agile Mingle
- Agile Brunch
- Regional catering on-site
- #AAC2027 social media post
Please reserve April 29–30, 2027 in your calendar. If you have a preferred presentation day, please indicate this when submitting your proposal. Once the agenda has been finalized, presentation slots can no longer be changed.
AAC is a hybrid conference; however, speakers are required to be physically present in Graz. Unfortunately, we are unable to reimburse travel expenses or pay speaker fees, as for the sixth consecutive year, AAC proceeds will be donated to a charitable organization.
All submitters will be informed after the review process whether their proposal has been accepted.
The final program is expected to be published in November 2026.
Talks and workshops may be delivered in German or English.
Submission Deadline:
October 4, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
This was the Agile Austria Conference 2026
- 4th time hybrid in Graz
- one mingle (evening event)
- 1 charity organisation supported
- 2 keynotes
- 37 talks und workshops
- 44 international speaker
- 330 participants
- 9.500 Euro donation sum
The organizers
The Agile Austria Conference is jointly organized by:
Keynote Speakers 2026
Oona Horx Strathern
Trend Consultant, Speaker and Author
Megatrends, Countertrends and the Kindness Economy of the Future
29.01.2026
Everything you wanted to know about the future but were afraid to ask. Trends, Megatrends, Countertrends and trend transformations; how to understand and plan for the future in times of disruption and insecurity. Female and male futures – what are the differences? What can we best predict, why are Countertrends important and what is the monkey trap of linear thinking? From digitalisation and the revenge of the analogue to individualisation and new generational thinking.
Stephanie Borgert
Rednerin, Autorin, Weiterdenkerin, Dipl. Informatikerin
"Und jetzt alle! Wieso Partizipation der Schlüssel zur Transformation ist."
30.01.2025
“Agil? Check. Spotify-Modell? Eingeführt. Und doch bleibt der Wandel oft oberflächlich. Warum? Weil Transformation noch immer für Menschen geplant statt mit ihnen gestaltet wird. Diese Keynote räumt auf mit alten Change-Ritualen und zeigt: Organisationen sind keine Maschinen, sondern lebendige Systeme. Echte Veränderung braucht keinen Masterplan hinter verschlossenen Türen, sondern offenen Diskurs, echte Beteiligung und gemeinsame Sinnstiftung. Der Schlüssel? Partizipation.
Nicht als Begleitmusik, sondern als zentraler Hebel für echten Wandel. Wollen wir Agilität neu denken, sollten wir Partizipation dieses Mal ernst meinen!”
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
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On-Site Ticket
Early Bird Ticket
439 €
- Network and Shape The Future
- Agile Mingle
- Agile Brunch
- 1 Year Access to Agile Academy E-Learning Suite*
Ticket proceeds support the Hobby Lobby Foundation (LebensGroß).
*The Agile Academy membership (valued €249) includes all exams and certificates.
Online Ticket
Early Bird Ticket
99 €
- Live Streaming via Zoom
- No travel & accomodation costs
- Reduce CO2 emissions
- 1 Year Access to Agile Academy E-Learning Suite*
Ticket proceeds support the Hobby Lobby Foundation (LebensGroß).
*The Agile Academy membership (valued €249) includes all exams and certificates.
All prices include VAT. | Ticket orders on account: contact us per E-Mail to office@agile-austria.org
What you can expect
2 keynotes, 33 talks, 4 workshops, case studies, over 40 international speakers, Agile Brunch (prior to conference opening), Agile Mingle (networking event after the 1st day of the conference) and over 300 visitors for networking and sharing your thoughts.
Conference Venue & Location
NOVAPARK Flugzeughotel Graz — Fischeraustraße 22, 8051 Graz
We highly recommend staying at the conference hotel, Novapark, for a comfortable and convenient experience. Since the AAC is once again planned as a Green Event, we kindly encourage you to travel by public transport (bus routes 40, 52, and 67).
Simply reserve your room by sending an email to reservierung@novapark.at.
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.
2026 we’re supporting:
AAC 2026 impressions
Relaxed, full of positive energy that was even palpable in front of the screen. The range of topics was vast, and the quality of the presentations exceeded my expectations. A conference with heart, conviction, and just the right amount of humor.
Balazs Pinter, Senior Consultant adesso Austria
At the AAC I was able to gain many exciting insights into how agility works in organizations today, where it is already firmly established, and how it is becoming a central building block that enables flexibility and true adaptability.
Zvonimir Durcevic
Agile Austria stands out as a conference that deliberately creates space for new and emerging topics. I am grateful for the opportunity to introduce Agile Kata during the 2025 conference. The interest the topic has gained since then — including the later recognition of Agile Kata with the Shingo Publication Award — confirms the instinct and openness that Agile Austria consistently demonstrates.
Joe Krebs
My head is full, and so is my heart. Two days in Graz, a full dose of agility – and once again that special mix of content, encounters, and honest conversations that makes me love these conferences so much year after year. Plus, so many wonderful reunions with familiar faces (you know who you are) – and new encounters with people who share the same spirit.
Nicole Oswald
Two incredibly exciting days are behind me. Many presentations, a workshop, and even more inspiring and appreciative conversations! My key takeaways: Focusing more on the big picture is crucial for anyone who thinks agilely and has a long-term perspective!
Markus Johann Schmid
The AAC is a really great opportunity to get cutting-edge insights and information about Agile while also meeting so many great professionals.
Dipl. Ing. Saif Alsaifi
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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 2026 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. We are delighted that the AAC has been recognized as a Styrian success story and an exemplary model for the implementation of sustainable events. Here you can read the post-event report: Success story – Agile Austria Conference 2025
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