Scrum Alliance - 2008 Chicago Scrum Gathering

The Spring Scrum Gathering not only provided opportunities for improving my skills as a facilitator—a key function of a ScrumMaster, but it also was a great forum for comparing experiences, similar and unique, with other ScrumMasters.
—Craig Whittle

This event took place in the past. Click here for links to downloadable presentations.

The Scrum Gathering is an opportunity for Scrum users of all experience levels to gather together to learn about and share experiences with Scrum. Topics for all levels of expertise are offered. The Gathering includes Open Space sessions where you can discuss timely topics with experts and peers in a small group setting. Join the Scrum community in a learning environment!

Detailed information about the program is available here.

The following organizations are sponsoring the Chicago Scrum Gathering. Contact us for sponsorship information.

Dates:	14-16 Apr 2008
Location:	Chicago, Illinois , USA
Address:	701 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, Illinois, 60611
Price:	Scrum Gathering Registration: SOLD OUT

Onsite registration opens: 10 a.m., Monday, April 14th

General Sessions: Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning

Banquet & Keynote Address: Monday evening

Keynote Addresses: State Farm and SalesForce.com Tuesday and Wednesday

Open Space: Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning, session reports Wednesday afternoon

Pre-Gathering Sessions: Monday morning - Scrum & Agile Basic Sessions for the Scrum novice

Detailed information about the program is available here.

The following organizations are sponsoring the Chicago Scrum Gathering:

	Version One Version One is an Atlanta-based provider of enterprise project and lifecycle management solutions for agile development. VersionOne helps companies simplify the process of delivering software. By offering powerful, easy-to-use planning and management tools, VersionOne enables: Faster delivery cycles, Greater business adaptability, Reduced project risk, and Enhanced project visibility and predictability. Rapid return on investment drives today's business decisions, leaving traditional methodologies scrambling to address current business dynamics. VersionOne's agile project management tool offers flexibility and integrated support for next-generation software development methodologies which helps deliver the competitive advantage leading-edge technology organizations need to survive in today's markets.
	DRW Trading The DRW Trading Group is a global proprietary trading organization based in Chicago, Illinois. We create proprietary trading systems for use by our traders in the world’s fastest electronic markets. As the financial markets move to electronic platforms, algorithmic trading becomes more competitive and challenging. With rapidly shifting opportunities, it is vital that we maintain and expand a software development team that manages complexity and embraces change while delivering an uncompromising level of quality. DRW is hiring for roles in software development and project management. We offer an agile environment where excellence is the norm. Look for our current opportunities at www.drwtrading.com.
	oobeya group oobeya group helps organizations understand and put to practice advanced management and development techniques ranging from TQM to Agile to Lean. We are passionate about improvement and have experienced the range of approaches to organizational transition, including up front methods such as ISO and CMM and adaptive methods that we now call Agile. Transcending these approaches and the spectrum in between is the necessity to view organizations, teams, individuals, markets, projects and processes as ongoing flows, not static things or events. Our services have been developed to assist organizations make the transition to successful use of these principles and practices.
	CIBER, Inc. With roots in providing application development services to clients since 1974, CIBER, (NYSE: CBR) is a proud sponsor of the Scrum Spring Gathering, and an avid supporter of the Agile movement. Now a $1 billion company with 8,000 employees in 92 offices worldwide (including 60 U.S. offices), CIBER continues to collaborate with clients to design, build, integrate, and support IT solutions that drive results and provide enduring value. Our services support the entire IT lifecycle and include: Custom Application Development ERP Implementation Project Management Systems Integration Application Outsourcing Learn more at www.ciber.com or 800-242-3799.
	3Back, LLC Based in Chicago, 3Back believes in human-powered methodologies for developing complex products and solutions. Our focus is helping teams apply their effort more effectively and efficiently. We use practices from the development pathways (Scrum, Lean, Agile etc.), emphasis is on the importance of engaging the human side of the equation – The Team. Our service delivery model is distinguished by a very sophisticated (Adaptive and Applied), Fly Wheel Strategy that leverages multiple touch points to spin up energy and stimulate results-driven behaviors that optimize how the team thinks, and how successes materialize: Starting/Transitioning at Scale, and On Demand Coaching & Mentoring.