This Masterclass, led by Matthew Skelton, co-author of Team Topologies and Founder at Conflux, distills practical insights from real-world customer engagements across the globe to uncover the essential success patterns for the adoption of fast flow and Team Topologies.

Empower your organization (or your clients' organizations) to expedite the integration and progression of fast flow and Team Topologies by gaining in-depth knowledge of the core concepts and proven techniques that excel in real-world scenarios. Translate these concepts into action through guided exercises and collaborative discussions.

Drawing from Conflux practitioners' direct experience dating back to 2017, this Masterclass condenses extensive consulting and implementation expertise into a single intensive workshop.

This session takes place on Gear-up Day. To participate, you need to purchase a Masterclass ticket (the All-in-One ticket does not include this session).

Every time you chill out when watching Netflix, appreciate the healthy DevOps culture that laid the foundations for building the biggest streaming platform in the world. Still, culture is only one of the building blocks- another big one is a system that can operate in a multi-cloud. This presentation just might become your favourite s01e01 ever! 

A story from T-Mobile and their digital transformation aligned with DevOps and SAFe. The challenges of the transformation that will be described by Michał show how assumptions get verified by the reality. The takeaways from this story are:
1. goals of transformations in a telco enterprise like T-Mobile,
2. challenges one may face under way, and
3. good practices worth considering in your transformation journey.

A insightful case study from Bank BNP Paribas Polska, showcasing their adeptness at implementing Agile@Scale. Witness their strategic alignment of vast teams, from top-tier management to operational units, ensuring a consistent vision, rhythm, and adaptability.

Participants can expect to leave with:
1. An understanding of how to scale agile methodologies within massive organizational structures.
2. Strategies for ensuring unified vision and communication across whole organization.
3. Practical approaches to corporate backlog management, crafting OKRs, and high-level budgeting.

Dive into a compelling case study from Atlassian, a pioneer in rapid product development. Explore their short delivery cycles, emphasizing early releases for transformative customer insights. Grasp this unique opportunity to learn from a tech giant's agile approach.

Takeaways:
1. learn how to scope projects to deliver just enough to get customer interest (but don't spend months on it)
2. staying open minded - validate your ideas with feedback and real usage data!
3. manage communication and feedback channels with your customers.

As an organisation grows, maintaining consistent DevOps practices becomes complex. With more microservices and cloud environments, costs and security risks become a challenge. Beyond this, it’s likely that developers will spend more time struggling with environment configurations and less time delivering value and innovation for the business.

In this talk, you will learn the story of the ‘Ocado Technology Platform’ - a product for our developers that allows applications to be deployed on the cloud in minutes.

Improving developer productivity is the holy grail of software development - it reduces development cost and shortens your product’s time to market therefore increasing your chance to succeed and make money. Who wouldn’t want that? But it isn’t easy, as software development is a complex job, affected by many factors. In this session I’ll review the best practices regarding developers productivity, how to measure it and use Kubernetes and tools like ChatGPT, Github’s CoPilot and Google’s Error Prone to see how they can be used to contribute to productivity and code quality, based on my experience as a tech lead and manager in AT&T.

TBA

In a contemporary society, the imperative for gender equality continues to draw substantial attention and momentum across various domains, including the media industry. The Global Gender Gap Report of 2022 illuminates a sobering reality, projecting an extensive timeline of 138 years before women and men achieve parity in economic, legal, and social spheres. In response to this pressing issue, Ringier initiated the EqualVoice initiative, a pioneering effort aimed at bridging the gender gap prevalent in media representations. Central to this initiative is an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven system, designed to monitor, analyze, and enhance gender equality in media content. Through the presentation I will unravel the intricate journey of developing a robust, cloud-based service that harnesses the power of modern Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning (ML) techniques. [...]I will delve into the processes and methodologies that underpin the EqualVoice system. I will also show how straightforward approach, grounded in established solutions, can catalyze a monumental shift towards equality in media.

What goes around, comes around: The power of intentional leadership communication on personal growth and team success! The most powerful tool of leadership is communication. By communicating, we pass on information, sometimes consciously and sometimes without being aware of what we are sharing. Communication is far more than just the words we use, the gestures, or the body language; every action we take, every behavior, and even our mood send out additional information and are a form of communication. The situations range from face-to-face conversations to passing in the hallway. All this information has an impact on people - both positively and negatively. Leadership communication not only has a critical effect on individual contribution but, therefore, also on organizational performance. With around 400 touchpoints daily, leaders have many opportunities to use their communication to make people feel trusted, valued, or psychologically safe - an environment where people can grow, flourish, and succeed! The big question is: Do our words match our body, our actions, our behaviors, our values, or our corporate culture? This lecture will show examples of good and bad leadership communication and their impact on people. You will learn how to use mindfulness to improve your communication. You will discover how to use the full power of communication with intention.

In a dynamic Lightning Talk format, the speakers will deliver brief yet insightful presentations, highlighting their challenges and difficulties. We will examine the lessons they have drawn from these experiences and the specific changes they have implemented to avoid similar situations in the future. This session is not only a moment of reflection on failures but also a source of inspiration and practical advice for other IT professionals. Learn how to deal with difficulties, avoid repetitions, and grow as an IT leader. Prepare for a series of inspiring talks that will help you face the challenges in the world of technology.

Autonomy is a fundamental principle in Agile methodologies, but as teams scale up and workflows become more complex, a certain level of control becomes necessary. Join us in this panel discussion as we explore the delicate balance between autonomy and control in Agile and DevOps teams.
This panel aims to delve into the strategies and best practices that allow organizations to strike the right equilibrium. We'll discuss the challenges of maintaining agility and flexibility while ensuring accountability and compliance. Join the conversation and gain insights into how to effectively manage this crucial aspect of modern software development and project management.

Key Topics for Discussion:
1. Balancing Autonomy and Control: Learn how to strike the right balance between autonomy and control as Agile and DevOps teams grow and face complex workflows.
2. Effective Strategies: Explore strategies and best practices that enable organizations to maintain agility and flexibility while ensuring accountability and compliance.

In the world of IT service management, ITIL has long been considered the gold standard. However, a growing number of professionals argue that DevOps challenges and even contradicts some of ITIL's fundamental principles. This panel discussion promises to be a lively and insightful exploration of the clash and potential harmony between these two influential approaches.

Key Topics for Discussion:
1. Conflicting Philosophies: Identifying areas where ITIL and DevOps may seem at odds.
2. Bridging the Gap: Finding common ground and practical strategies for coexistence.
3. Real-World Success Stories: Examining cases where organizations have successfully integrated ITIL and DevOps.
4. Future of IT Service Management: Predicting the evolving landscape and the role of these methodologies.

Join our expert panelists as they debate, share insights, and shed light on the intricate relationship between ITIL and DevOps.

In the ever-evolving landscape of IT management, understanding Conway's Law and its inverted counterpart can be the key to effectively shaping the future of your organization. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion, as we explore how these principles can be harnessed intentionally to prepare your organization for future challenges.

Key Topics for Discussion:
1. Real-World Application: Case studies and success stories from organizations that have leveraged Conway's Law and the Inverted Conway's Law to their advantage.
2. Agile and DevOps: How these methodologies align with and are influenced by Conway's and Inverted Conway's Laws.
3. Leadership Strategies: How IT managers and leaders can consciously apply these principles to facilitate positive organizational change.
4. Future-Proofing Your Organization: Insights into using these laws to prepare your organization for future IT challenges and transformations.

While growth is often the goal, there are instances when an organization must also downsize. Are we building an agile organization prepared for both scaling up and scaling down? Join us in this panel discussion as we delve into the dynamics of organizational flexibility. We'll explore the challenges and strategies involved in adapting to changes in size, and consider the importance of maintaining agility even when it means scaling down. Let's discuss the holistic concept of organizational growth and contraction, and how it impacts our strategies and future outlook.

Key Topics for Discussion:
1. Organizational Flexibility: Explore the dynamics of organizational flexibility, including the ability to scale up and down as needed.
2. Challenges and Strategies: Discuss the challenges organizations face when adapting to changes in size and the strategies they employ to address these challenges effectively.
3. Maintaining Agility: Consider the importance of maintaining agility even when scaling down, and how it influences overall organizational growth and contraction.