Jim Highsmith’s—well-known Agilist, author, and storyteller— career spans six decades of rapid technology and business change. Jim has been at the forefront of software technology’s response to that change, from working in the 1960s on Apollo to 1970s COBOL business applications to creating Adaptive Software Development, to recent engagements crafting modern digital businesses. With decades of business, management, and software development background, he is uniquely qualified to explore the history of software development so we can prepare for the evermore chaotic future.

Linda Luu is a Consultant, Coach, Product, and Experience Designer. She has 20 years of experience building new capabilities in organizations seeking to respond faster to the shifting needs of customers, in the areas of design thinking, big data and analytics, portfolio management, and Agile delivery.

David has 30-plus years of experience in information technology as a CIO and in several other leadership positions. He has grown three startups (two wins, one loss), and he also spent a few years outside of technology, leading a business unit. As a recovering executive, David has been focused on building more human organizations by innovating new ways of working that unlock the talent and passion of creative people.