PMI Agile 2026

Welcome! Thank you for your interest in speaking at the world's premier agile event.

This is your grateway to submitting a presentation and shaping the future of agile and enterprise agility.

26-28 July 2026

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD 20745
*DEADLINE for submissions is 3 April*

What is PMI Agile 2026?

PMI Agile 2026 is the premier event for agile practitioners, project professionals, and leaders to connect, learn new skills, and shape the future of enterprise agility.

This year’s theme: MORE, Together: Shaping the Future with Agility

Agile transformed the way we deliver. But many organizations stopped evolving how agility shows up beyond teams, even as complexity, AI, and disruption accelerated.

PMI Agile 2026 is a challenge to the Agile community to step up and shape what comes next. This is where practitioners and leaders come together to examine what’s working, what’s breaking down, and how agility must continue to evolve to drive real organizational impact.

Here, agile practitioners are empowered to bridge the gap between strategy and execution.

Together, we explore how Agile becomes a force for enterprise agility - shaping decision-making, execution, and resilience in a world of constant change.

What We’re Looking For

We are prioritizing sessions that:

Share real-world implementation experience
Provide practical tools, patterns, or lessons
Demonstrate measurable impact
Reflect the evolving reality of Agile in 2026
Challenge conventional thinking with evidence

Focus Tracks for 2026

The PMI Agile 2026 program challenges the community to rethink how agility must evolve. Across six tracks, practitioners and leaders share real-world experience scaling agility, navigating complexity, and driving meaningful change inside organizations.

AI and emerging technologies are embedded across the program, reflecting the new reality shaping how agile teams and enterprises operate.

We invite presentation submissions aligned to the following Focus Tracks:

Track	Theme / Focus
Agility at Scale	Scaling agile beyond teams to drive Enterprise Agility This track explores how Agile principles translate into enterprise capability. Sessions focus on aligning teams, leaders, and systems to enable adaptability at scale, across industries and operating models. Ideal for practitioners and leaders working to influence change beyond their immediate teams.
Agility in Regulated & Complex Environments	Applying Agile where constraints are real and stakes are high. Focused on Agile practice in government, finance, healthcare, energy, aviation, and other regulated or complex industries. This track highlights real-world approaches for balancing compliance, risk, and agility while still delivering value and momentum.
Future of Work & Careers	Navigating what’s next for Agile roles, skills, and career paths. This track looks at how Agile careers are evolving alongside changes in technology, organizations, and leadership models. Sessions cover career progression, emerging roles, and insights from recruiters and practitioners on building resilience and relevance in a changing job market.
Emerging Technology, DevOps & Engineering	Modern delivery practices powering Agile teams. Sessions in this track explore the technical foundations of an AI-native future — from DevOps and MLOps to next-generation engineering practices. Designed for technologists and delivery professionals, the focus is on scaling AI safely, improving flow and quality, and embedding experimentation and automation into everyday work.
People, Teams & Sustainable Agility	Building energized, resilient teams that can sustain change Centered on the human side of agility, this track addresses motivation, burnout, psychological safety, and team dynamics. Sessions explore how practitioners support people through uncertainty while maintaining performance and well-being.
Hands On Agile	Learning, Experimentation & Community Practice This track includes Agile Games, Hack for Good, Agile 101, lightning talks, and insights from the Agile Alliance Reimagining Agile initiative – all delivered in interactive formats. It’s about learning by doing, sharing experiences, and strengthening the community through experimentation and collaboration.

PMI Agile 2026 Speaker Remuneration

PMI Agile 2026 is an opportunity for Agilists, Project Professionals, and leaders across the globe to share their knowledge with the Agile community and beyond - and we are grateful to everyone who submits a presentation proposal. For those selected to speak, PMI and Agile Alliance is pleased to offer the following benefits: two nights of accommodation at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center and one complimentary conference registration. Only one presenter is eligible for these benefits.

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*Deadlines will not be extended. Late proposals will not be accepted.*