Technology Data and AIAgile

Agility in the Age of AI

AI is accelerating feedback loops and decision cycles, challenging Agile practitioners to evolve workflows and learning practices.

July 20, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CT

Virtual

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Description

AI is accelerating feedback loops and compressing decision cycles, forcing Agile practitioners to rethink how work gets planned, executed, and learned from in real time. As teams gain access to AI-enabled insights, automation, and rapid iteration capabilities, traditional Agile rhythms and ceremonies are being reshaped—sometimes subtly, sometimes fundamentally.

This session explores how Agile teams can evolve their workflows, learning practices, and team dynamics to effectively operate in an AI-augmented environment. We will examine how AI changes backlog management, sprint execution, and continuous improvement, while also introducing new considerations around trust, transparency, and human oversight.

Agenda

Time	Topic	Speaker
10:00 AM	Welcome & Introduction	Heidi Rozmiarek Technology, Data & AI Practice Director, UWEBC
10:05 AM	Session Kickoff & Guest Introduction	Shawn Belling Delivery Experience Officer, FarWell Project Advisors
10:10 AM	Keynote: Signal & Noise	Shawn Belling Delivery Experience Officer, FarWell Project Advisors
10:55 AM	Keynote: AI, Agile & Lean	Matt Jacobs Chief Product Owner, Scrum Inc.
11:45 AM	Q&A / Experience Share	Shawn Belling Delivery Experience Officer, FarWell Project Advisors Matt Jacobs Chief Product Owner, Scrum Inc.
11:50 AM	Closing Remarks	Heidi Rozmiarek Technology, Data & AI Practice Director, UWEBC
12:00 PM	Adjourn	—

Key Learning Outcomes

Participants will discuss practical approaches to:

Adapting Agile ceremonies to faster, AI-driven feedback cycles
Integrating AI tools into team workflows without disrupting collaboration
Rethinking learning loops, retrospectives, and knowledge sharing
Balancing speed with governance, quality, and ethical considerations
Redefining roles and expectations for product owners, Scrum Masters, and delivery teams

Audience

Designed as an interactive Special Interest Group session, this conversation will surface real-world experiences, emerging patterns, and actionable ideas to help teams remain adaptive, intentional, and human-centered as AI reshapes the pace and nature of Agile work.