Project Description
Join us at our Lean & Agile Conference and Workshops designed to ignite transformation across all industries, from hardware to software and beyond. Immerse yourself in a dynamic learning environment filled with inspiring keynotes, insightful talks, and hands-on workshops led by renowned experts.
Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or an eager adopter, this immersive experience equips you with the tools and frameworks to streamline processes, boost efficiency, and drive innovation.
Network with leading thought leaders, discover practical solutions, and unlock the agility your customers deserve. Embrace the future of innovation – join us in Stockholm in May 2024!
CONFERENCE THEME: INCREASING THE SPEED OF INNOVATION
Within the theme Increasing the Speed of Innovation we are presenting three full days of interesting speakers and workshops.
Our speakers and workshop leaders all have well known backgrounds from Lean Product and Process Development, Agile for hardware, Knowledge Based Development and Devops to name a few of the domains covered. The conference day ends with an evening of food, drinks and networking!
Monday, May 13: Workshops Day 1
08:30-17:00
The Lean Machine – The 7+1 principles of Lean Product and Process Development
Dantar Oosterwal
Argo-Efeso Consulting Group
This full day Lean workshop introduces participants to the foundational principles of Lean product and process development, and is based on Dantar Oosterwal’s model “The Lean Machine 7+1”. During the day, Dantar will share lessons from his learning journey as he tells his story of applying Lean product development principles in a corporate environment that didn’t want to change.
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Dantar Oosterwal
08:30-17:00
08:30-12:30 Evolving and Transforming Mindsets and Operating Systems – It Always Starts with Me!!
Ulrika Thell
Scania
This half day workshop will focus on why it is essential to upgrade our own internal operating systems as well, and that change starts with you (me!). We upgrade our way of working, and we try to become even better at what we do through more knowledge and experience. Focusing on these areas will help us become more efficient, but is that enough?
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Ulrika Thell
13:30-17:00 Applying Knowledge Based Development
Christer Lundh
Founder and President at AUFERO
In this half-day workshop with Christer Lundh participants will explore different ways to learn faster and how to build knowledge for personal and professional development. Knowledge Based Development will increase your speed of innovation – try, fail and learn faster from what doesn’t work, what not to do and why it doesn’t work. We will discuss and learn how leadership, teams and flow play into this.
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Christer Lundh
08:30-17:00
Enterprise Agile Essentials – Principles and Practices in Agile Development
Fredrik Viljesjö
We Are Movement
This one-day workshop is designed as an introduction and a deeper clarification of how Agile methodologies can help our enterprises. It offers a comprehensive exploration of Agile principles and practices, emphasizing their application in large-scale organizational environments. Participants will dive into the essence of Agile teams and their collaboration and how several teams build larger products and solutions in the enterprise, understanding their significance in fostering innovation, responsiveness, and sustainable growth in today’s dynamic business landscape.
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Fredrik Viljesjö
Tuesday, May 14: Main Conference Day
This program will be subject to change as we finalize the conference planning
08:30
Welcome to the conference day!
Peter Palmér
Conference chair LPPDE
Peter Palmér
08:40
Keynote: Lean Product & Process Development increases the Speed of Innovation
Dantar Oosterwal
Argo-Efeso consulting group
Dantar is highly regarded as a global thought-leader in Lean Innovation & Product Development systems. He has applied his LPPD-model in diverse industries and seen remarkable results in speed and innovation. Here Dantar shares his experiences of how to implement and succeed in increasing the speed of innovation using LPPD. By creating many ideas and then selecting the best you develop your product development organization to a lean machine.
09:10
Continuous Industrialization – Increasing the Speed of Innovation by Integrating Product and Production Development
Fredrik Viljesjö
We Are Movement
Why do we often treat product development and production system development processes as separate phases? In this talk, we start to uncover what we can learn from how Lean, Agile and DevOps methodologies have integrated the full flow from an identified customer need to a finished improved product. While there are differences between physical and digital products, we need to challenge common “truths” to keep up with competition from new companies like Tesla and other digital natives.
09:40
Networking Break
10:00
Accelerating the Digital Revolution: Agile Hardware and Sustainability
Maarit Laanti
WikiAgile
Agile methods have proven to be beneficial in small organizations, and there is a challenge in using these methods in large organizations. Even bigger challenge is to use agility and Agile development in hardware development. Maarit has studied the challenges of how to use Agile practices in hardware which she will share.
10:30
Practicing Speedy Innovation
Geoff Neiley
Rapiscan
Geoff will share a case study about the introduction of a new product into a new market. From science fiction to revolutionary product, the AS&E team introduces the first handheld x-ray machine. The product was successfully launched in record time using the LPPD principles. You will see step in the product development process that highlight the principles of pulling testing forward, earlier in development. He will share experiences of failures that taught his organization lessons that continue today.
11:00
Break
11:10
Navigate the Innovation Landscape
Bengt Johansson
ASSA ABLOY
In the dynamic landscape of today’s market, innovation is the lifeblood that ensures not just survival but the ability to flourish and lead. Let’s have a look at a game-changing strategy: leveraging the transformative power of continuous learning, training, and skills development to fuel the organization’s innovative edge.
11:40
Reducing Time to Market in Hardware development with Scrum
Paolo Sammicheli
Klimsoft and Scrum@Scale
In this talk we’ll see a case study showing a Scrum implementation into an Oil & Gas company to create and build the production line of a Home Gas Regulator. How to combine Agile, Scrum, and Lean to get the best of the two worlds: Effectiveness and Efficiency together.
12:10
Networking Lunch
13:30
Learning Faster with Knowledge Based Design
Christer Lundh
AUFERO
In this talk you’ll be inspired about accelerated development with Knowledge Based Development (KBD). Learn how to harness the power of rapid experimentation and feedback loops to drive innovation at lightning speed. Discover why testing imperfect products and embracing failure are crucial steps towards achieving breakthroughs.
14:00
Case: ROWA Masterbatch GmbH – TBA
14:40
To be announced
15:10
Lean-Agile Transformation at Scania
Peter Palmér
Scania
Peter Palmér
16:00
How to Speed up Innovation Using Set-based Innovation
Durward Sobek
Montana University
16:40
Disrupting Cyber-Physical Product Development: Delivering Innovative Solutions Faster and with Higher Quality
Harry Koehnemann
Scaled Agile Inc
17:20
Panel Discussion: Dantar Oosterwal, Durward Sobek, Fredrik Viljesjö, Harry Koehnemann
18:00 – late
Networking Buffet
We end the day with a networking buffet of food and drinks where we can share and discuss with all attendees and speakers, from 18:00 to late!
Wednesday, May 15: Post-Conference Workshops
08:30-17:00
Continuous Industrialization – Integrate product & production system development
Fredrik Viljesjö, Jesper Hoffstedt and Christian Fredriksson
We Are Movement
This full day workshop will delve into the seamless integration of product development and production system development processes, illustrating how Lean, Agile and DevOps methodologies can revolutionize the way we think about manufacturing and service delivery. We will explore the symbiotic relationship between the evolution of products and the systems that produce them, highlighting the importance of continuous improvement, flexibility, and collaboration across all levels of the organization. By leveraging case studies and real-world examples, attendees will gain insights into implementing these practices to enhance competitiveness, reduce waste, and foster an environment of innovation and resilience in the face of changing market demands.
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08:30-17:00
Leading Innovation – Direct & Indirect Leadership Skills Fit for the Future
Carl Starendal
We Are Movement
This one-day leadership workshop is a hands-on, interactive experience where participants will learn practical leadership skills, behaviors, and techniques. These are essential for a modern, agile, and team-based organization to solve problems and innovate rapidly. The workshop builds on the powerful leadership science and research into leadership practices, suitable for organizations dealing with ambiguity, complexity, and change, conducted by the Swedish Defence Academy. It extends these models and research into the product and service building domain.
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08:30-17:00
Achieving Industrial Agility – Scrum for Hardware Explained
Paolo Sammicheli
Klimsoft and Scrum@Scale
The full day Agile workshop offers a deep dive into adapting Agile for industrial hardware development. It’s designed specifically for leaders within the industrial field – including entrepreneurs, senior executives, and key decision-makers – searching for effective strategies to overcome common challenges in product development.
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Paolo Sammicheli
08:30-17:00
08:30-12:00 Lean System of Decision Making with particular focus on a System called Choosing By Advantages in Design and Engineering
Anand Nicodemus
Fluor
Anand Nicodemus
13:30-17:00 The Pros and Cons of SAFe
Rune Kølle Christensen
Scaled Agile Inc
Rune Kølle Christensen
INCLUDED IN THE CONFERENCE
A conference day full of interesting speakers
Two workshop days with deep dives in Lean & Agile
Coaching stations - meet the experts
High quality conference venue
Breakfast, lunch and afternoon coffee
After conference mingle with food and drinks