Agile on the Beach, Falmouth University
july 2 – 3, 2026
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About the conference
Methodologies not technologies
Agile on the Beach is a conference devoted to delivering an environment for businesses and individuals at all stages of their digital transformation and Agile journey to thrive, grow and develop. We propagate innovative Agile methodologies through a community of thought leaders, visionaries and adopters, widening the Agile bubble and helping businesses and individuals to add meaningful value.
Our conference attracts attendees and speakers from all over the globe and includes two full days of talks, learning, workshops, networking and social events. We talk Software Delivery, Agility In Business, Team Working, Product Design & Management and run multiple workshops over both days.
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Who should attend
Professional development
If you’re working with Agile or are interested in how the Agile methodology can transform your business, career or personal life then come and join our community at our flagship event in Cornwall. Share your thoughts over toasted marshmallows on the beach and mix with the world’s brightest minds in Agile.
Agile on the Beach is held at the impressive Academy of Music and Theatrical Arts (AMATA) on the Falmouth University campus in Cornwall. Every year, more than 500 attendees enjoy some of the best conference facilities in the UK, not to mention Gyllyngvase beach and the Atlantic Ocean providing an impressive conference backdrop.
Who should speak
Have you got something to say
Speakers for Agile on the Beach travel from all over the UK, Europe and North America (not just Cornwall). We regularly receive more than 250 submissions for around 50+ available speaker slots every year and they are all carefully reviewed by our experienced speaker team.
The 2026 ‘Call for Papers’ is open now. We’re using Sessionize to manage this so go take a look now.
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OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER(s)
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Patrick Dubois
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Veerle Verhagen
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Veerle Verhagen Announced as Keynote Speaker for Agile on the Beach 2026
We’re thrilled to welcome Veerle Verhagen as one of our keynote speakers for Agile on the Beach 2026! Veerle is a human-centric testing specialist with a passion for exploring what makes software truly good. She believes that technology should work for people — not...
Agile On The Beach 2026 Call for Proposals opening 20th October
Send us your proposals here! Agile On The Beach 2026 will be held on 2-3 July 2026 at AMATA, Falmouth University Campus, Cornwall, TR11 4RH. In our 15th year, we'll welcome ~450 attendees to Falmouth University Campus for 2 full days of talks and workshops, from over...
Patrick Debois Announced as Keynote Speaker for Agile on the Beach 2026
We are thrilled to announce Patrick Debois as our first keynote speaker for Agile on the Beach 2026! Patrick is a true pioneer in the tech industry—credited with coining the term DevOps, co-authoring the DevOps Handbook, and launching the very first DevOpsDays back in...
Business Cards Are So Last Year – Meet on Brella
Meet, connect, and make the most of Agile on the Beach with Brella We’re making networking even easier with Brella, the AI-powered networking app. When you sign up, you’ll be able to: - Browse the event schedule and plan your day - Book 1-1 meetings with the people...
Neha Datt Keynotes Agile on the Beach 2025
We're delighted to announce Neha Datt as our first keynote speaker for Agile on the Beach 2025! Neha is a respected and influential figure in the Agile community, renowned for her extensive experience and pioneering contributions. Neha's career is marked by her...
The Stories We Tell: Kate Leto’s Keynote on Self-Narratives at AOTB 2025
Agile on the Beach 2025 is excited to present Kate Leto, who will delve into a fascinating and crucial aspect of our work: the power of self-narratives. Get ready to explore how the stories we internalize shape not just our individual experiences, but also the very...
Unlock 500x Growth: Gojko Adzic on Lizard Optimization at Agile on the Beach 2025
Agile on the Beach 2025 is thrilled to welcome Gojko Adzic, a leading voice in Agile and software delivery, as a keynote speaker. Get ready to dive deep into innovative strategies for product growth with his talk on 'Lizard Optimization.' Gojko will introduce 'Lizard...
Call for Papers report 2025
Dydh da! I’m Steve Smith. I’m on the Agile on the Beach speaker committee, with Chris(tine) O’Dell and Gwen Diagram. It’s my 5th year as speaker committee chair, and 11th as a reviewer. Agile on the Beach 2025 will be our 14th conference. The schedule can now be seen...