Agile Yorkshire Meetup 05 August 2026
About this Event
Our monthly gatherings offer a valuable platform for local practitioners to connect, share knowledge, and learn from one another. Attendees also have the opportunity to hear from some of the industry’s leading speakers, enriching their understanding of Agile principles and practices while fostering a collaborative environment.
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Our Line-Up
1) Royd Brayshay (18:35–19:05) • 30 Minutes
Topic
Beyond Retrospectives: Building Learning Organisations in the Age of AI
Presentation Summary
As AI transforms software delivery, the biggest competitive advantage is no longer writing software—it's how quickly organisations learn and adapt. Royd shares a practical framework for building learning organisations that evolve beyond traditional retrospectives.
Speaker Introduction
Royd Brayshay is Founder and CEO of NewRedo and organiser of Agile Yorkshire. He helps organisations improve software delivery through engineering, cloud, AI and digital transformation while building thriving technology communities across Yorkshire.
2) Peter Horner & Drew Goodfellow (19:15–20:15) • 60 Minutes
Topic
How Time To Think Can Unlock Safe Speaking & Free Thinking
Presentation Summary
Discover how the principles of Time to Think help create meetings where everyone feels able to contribute and great ideas are no longer left unheard. This interactive session explores practical techniques for improving collaboration, inclusion and team performance.
Speaker Introduction
Peter Horner is a Business Agility Lead at Lloyds Banking Group, helping teams improve performance through Agile ways of working. Together with Agile practitioner Drew Goodfellow, they help organisations create environments where people can think clearly, collaborate effectively and perform at their best.
Why Attend?
- Learn how to create meetings where every voice is heard.
- Discover practical ways to build learning organisations.
- Understand how AI is changing modern software delivery.
- Take away techniques you can apply with your team.
- Connect with Yorkshire's Agile and technology community.
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:35 PM
Welcome Address
Info: Our host will introduce the theme of the meetup and set the stage for our engaging sessions.
🕑: 06:35 PM - 07:05 PM
First Speaker
Info: Our first speaker will take the stage for a 30-minute session.
🕑: 07:05 PM - 07:35 PM
Break Time
🕑: 07:05 PM - 07:15 PM
Break Time
🕑: 07:15 PM - 08:15 PM
Second Speaker
Info: Our first speaker will take the stage for a 60-minute session.
🕑: 08:15 PM - 08:25 PM
Feedback Session
🕑: 08:25 PM - 08:30 PM
Closing Remarks
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00 to GBP 8.83
