The following is an AI summary of the event.
This Agile Alliance Annual Members Meeting (September 2025) provided an overview of board elections, organizational initiatives, financials, and the strategic affiliation with PMI. Leaders highlighted progress in programs like Reimagining Agility and the forthcoming Manifesto for Enterprise Agility, while also addressing member questions about value, costs, and the future direction of the community.
Key Themes and Highlights
Board Elections and Governance
The nominations process brought in new and returning directors, with Margaret Carneiro, Bob Hartman, and Darcy Dutcher confirmed to the 2025 board. The process emphasized global representation and diversity across regions.
Strategic Affiliation with PMI
Teresa Foster detailed the January 2025 agreement that brought Agile Alliance into the PMI family. While remaining legally separate, the affiliation expands Agile Alliance’s reach, resourcing, and impact. PMI members gain broader Agile thought leadership, while Agile Alliance benefits from PMI’s scale.
Enterprise Agility Manifesto
Led by Lenka Pincot, this initiative seeks to extend Agile beyond software into enterprise-wide practices. Community input is being gathered through interviews, Lucid boards, and online participation, with a formal manifesto planned for February 2026 to mark Agile’s 25th anniversary.
Reimagining Agility
David Luke shared outcomes from a post-conference session where nearly 100 participants tackled “wicked problems.” The initiative aims to listen to the community, extend reach globally, and put forward actionable experiments. Its work will complement both local events and the Enterprise Agility Manifesto.
Global Affiliates
Updates included Agile New Zealand, which is aligning its strategy with PMI and Agile Alliance, and Agile Brazil, which is hosting a large September conference with innovative formats like a literary hub and community-curated arena.
Financials
The Alliance faced losses in 2023–2024 due to reduced conference revenue and membership declines, but 2025 showed a recovery. Current projections indicate a positive net income of ~$186K, though final numbers will adjust as event expenses close.
Programming and Member Benefits
Highlights included the success of Agile2025 in Denver, new benefits like a Comparative Agility subscription, and continuing partnerships such as the Agile Network. Online programming remains free for members, with offerings from tech talks to networking events. The Young Professionals Committee continues to grow.
Looking Ahead to 2026
Agile2026 will be held at the Gaylord National Harbor in July. New programming includes a focus on AI and Agile, reflecting rising interest in the intersection of technology and agility. Teresa Foster encouraged members to renew, recruit, volunteer, and share initiatives.
Community Concerns and Q&A
Members raised questions about dual memberships with PMI, pricing for events, and visibility of Agile Alliance within PMI channels. Leaders reiterated the importance of keeping organizations separate but committed, acknowledged pricing feedback, and noted steps underway to strengthen integration and awareness.
Final Takeaways
- Agile Alliance remains a distinct organization but benefits from PMI’s global reach and infrastructure.
- Enterprise Agility and Reimagining Agility are central themes for 2026, both seeking wide community input.
- Financial health is stabilizing after difficult years, driven by conference recovery and new benefits.
- Member engagement—through renewal, volunteering, and promotion—remains the foundation of impact.
- The community continues to shape Agile Alliance’s evolution, with active dialogue on value and accessibility.
Presenters
- Song Bac Toh
- Teresa Foster
- Kemmy Raji
- David Luke
- Lenka Pincot
