AI-Native SAFe Series: Building the Operating Model for AI

Your Lean-Agile foundation. The speed of AI. One operating model.

This exclusive six-part series is a designed path into the new version of SAFe. Each session reveals the specific architectural shifts being built into the SAFe Framework to ensure your organization doesn’t just ‘do AI,’ but delivers value at the speed of AI. Witness the cumulative build of the world’s leading Lean-Agile Framework into the AI-Native SAFe operating model. Join us to learn how to bridge the gap between AI potential and real-world execution.

Join us as we unlock the operating model for the era of AI. If you cannot attend this series, view the recordings here.

When:

August 25, 2026, 9:00 am – August 25, 2026, 9:30 am MST

Where:

Live Virtual Webinar with Q&A (APAC and EMEA/Americas Sessions)

Who:

Agile Coach, Change Agent, Consultant, Director, Executives, Product Owner, Program or Project Manager, Release Train Engineer, SAFe Partners, SAFe Program Consultant, Scrum Master, SPC

  • AI-Native SAFe is the operating model for the AI-Native organization: How SAFe and your existing Lean-Agile ways of working evolve to help organizations deliver value faster with AI-Augmented teams, workflows, and decision-making.
  • From Outputs to Outcomes with AI-Native SAFe: Learn how AI-Native SAFe helps organizations align strategy, investment, and execution around measurable business outcomes.
  • AI-Native SAFe Teams and ARTs: Understand how Agile Release Trains, teams, and ways of working change when AI becomes part of daily delivery.
  • Reimagining PI Planning and SAFe events for the age of AI: Explore how PI Planning, coordination, and delivery flow evolve to match the speed of AI.
  • Building AI-Empowered products with continuous innovation and governance: Understand how AI drives changes in innovation, governance, compliance, and continuous improvement cycles across the enterprise.
  • Adopting AI-Native SAFe: Recognize the steps to migrate from your existing practices to AI-Native SAFe.

Why Attend?

You’ve spent years building a culture of Lean-Agile excellence. Now, don’t let the confusion of AI sabotage your future. While the market is flooded with AI hype, successful organizations know that technology is only as good as the operating model it runs on.

Speakers

Andrew Sales

Chief Methodologist & Chief Product Officer

Rebecca Davis

SAFe Methodologist, Framework Team


Can’t join us live? Check out our resource hub. It contains the webinar recordings and new framework article and blogs.

Agile Transformation to Business Value and Insights from ASPC Professionals

Agile Transformation to Business Value and Insights from ASPC Professionals

Join us for “Agile Transformation to Business Value”, a candid session where experienced ASPC-certified leaders share what’s truly working in the field.

When:

July 29, 2025, 9:00 pm – July 29, 2025, 10:00 pm IST

Where:

Live Meetup

Who:

Agile Coach, Business Analyst, Change Agent, Director, Product Owner, Program or Project Manager, Release Train Engineer, SAFe Program Consultant, Scrum Master

Event Overview

You’ll hear real stories from ASPC professionals, learn from challenges others have faced and overcome, and take away actionable insights you can apply right away. It’s also a great opportunity to connect with fellow SPCs and ASPCs who are navigating similar paths in agile leadership.

Speakers

Andy Sales

Chief Methodologist and SAFe Fellow, | Scaled Agile

Tess Powell

ASPC Co-Creator, Product Manager, and Instructional Designer | Scaled Agile

2025 SAFe® Summit Denver: Thinking About Attending? Let’s Talk!

2025 SAFe® Summit Denver: Thinking About Attending? Let’s Talk!

Don’t miss this featured webinar previewing the highlights of the 2025 SAFe® Summit Denver. From inspiring sessions to new AI innovations and unmatched networking opportunities, you’ll leave equipped to confidently plan your Summit experience.

When:

July 23, 2025, 9:00 am – July 23, 2025, 10:00 am MST

Where:

Online Events (Zoom)

Who:

Agile Coach, Business Analyst, Change Agent, Director, Product Owner, Program or Project Manager, Release Train Engineer, SAFe Program Consultant, Scrum Master

Event Overview

Join this exclusive webinar for a detailed look at the 2025 SAFe® Summit Denver – a can’t-miss event. From inspiring sessions to new AI content and unmatched networking opportunities, you’ll leave with the information you need to confidently plan your Summit experience.

What to expect in this webinar:

 🔹 Why this SAFe® Summit is a game-changer for Agile leaders and teams

 🔹 Highlights of key sessions, networking events, and Summit extras

 🔹 New! The AI Symposium & AI-Native Foundations Certification Course

 🔹 Insider tips to maximize your Summit experience and ROI

Bring your questions and let’s explore how the SAFe® Summit will shape your agile journey!

Speakers

Checho Santander

Event Promotions Manager | Scaled Agile, Inc.

Eric Neal

Director, Global Events and Community Engagement | Scaled Agile Inc.

Karen Lewison

Sr. Event Strategy & Sponsorship Manager

Kimberly Flory

Senior Events Manager

Marni Tucker

Events Manager

Scaling Scrum: Navigating Complexity Beyond the Team Level

Scaling Scrum: Navigating Complexity Beyond the Team Level

Discover how to effectively scale Scrum to overcome challenges in complex, multi-team environments.

When:

March 25, 2025, 10:00 am – March 25, 2025, 11:00 am MST

Where:

Zoom

Who:

Scrum Master

Event Overview

Learn how to scale Scrum effectively in complex, multi-team environments. This webinar will explore strategies for:

  • Managing dependencies and inter-team relationships
  • Fostering collaboration and alignment across teams
  • Leveraging the SAFe® framework for enterprise-wide agility

Gain actionable insights to drive increased efficiency, enhanced innovation, and greater agility, and achieve scalable success in your organization. Suitable for leaders and teams looking to overcome complexity.

Speakers

Thomas Fountain

Senior Scrum Master (Scaled Agile, Inc.)

RTE Circle #26

RTE Circle #26

Learn, Share, and Connect – A Virtual Gathering for Active RTEs to Elevate Their Practice!

When:

February 27, 2025, 9:00 am – February 27, 2025, 11:00 am MST

Where:

Zoom

Who:

Certified RTEs

RTE Circle: Connect, Learn, and Grow with Fellow RTEs Worldwide!

Imagine exchanging ideas, tackling challenges, and sharing successes with RTEs from around the world—no travel required.

🔹 What is RTE Circle?
It’s a bi-monthly virtual gathering designed exclusively for Certified RTEs to connect, network, learn, and share in a dynamic and interactive setting.

🔹 This Month’s Topic: The Criticality of Visual Value Streams and the Role of the RTE
We’re excited to welcome Josh Bedell, Fractional Transformation Consultant at FolioSynth, LLC, as this month’s keynote speaker! Josh will explore why Visual Value Streams are essential for success and how the RTE plays a critical role in bringing them to life.

🔹 What to Expect?

  • Inspiring Keynote – A 20-minute presentation from Ray Angelone, SPCT, offering actionable insights into Psychological Safety and its role in SAFe.
  • Breakout Discussions – After the keynote, dive deeper into engaging conversations in breakout rooms, where you can explore the keynote topic or other subjects that interest you.
  • Ongoing Connections – Exchange contact details, build your professional network, and keep the conversation going in our online forums long after the event ends.

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge, strengthen your network, and collaborate with fellow RTEs who share your passion for SAFe.

📢 Note: This event is exclusive to Certified RTEs—you must have an active RTE certification to register and attend.

Join us and be part of the conversation! 🚀

Speakers

Josh Bedell

Fractional Transformation Consultant at FolioSYnth, LLC

Speaker

Ezra Evans

Community Events Coordinator at Scaled Agile

Host

Michelle Jimenez

Community Growth and Engagement Manager at Scaled Agile

Host

SPC Circle #12

SPC Circle #12

Learn, Share, and Connect – A Virtual Gathering for Active SPCs to Elevate Their Practice!

When:

November 20, 2025, 9:00 am – November 20, 2025, 11:00 am MST

Where:

Zoom

Who:

Certified SPCs

SPC Circle: Connect, Learn, and Grow with Fellow SPCs Worldwide!

Imagine exchanging ideas, tackling challenges, and sharing successes with SPCs from around the world—no travel required.

🔹 What is SPC Circle?
It’s a bi-monthly virtual gathering designed exclusively for active SPCs to connect, network, learn, and share in a dynamic and interactive setting.

🔹 What to Expect?

  • Inspiring Keynote – Each session kicks off with a 20-minute presentation from a featured speaker—an SPC or industry expert—sharing insights, strategies, and real-world experiences on topics that matter most to the community.
    • This month, join Agile Coach Karine Floyd, for her talk titled “Helping your company succeed in a Scaled Agile Transformation and normalize continuous improvements.” This will be a discussion on the path to lead a successful formation of Agile Release Trains (ARTs) aligned to value streams, facilitated PI Planning, coached teams on commitment-driven planning, and enable leadership to maintain strategic backlogs through Lean Portfolio Management. Apply flow metrics and SAFe practices to improve system throughput, while embedding a culture of continuous improvement across portfolios.
  • Breakout Discussions – After the keynote, dive deeper into engaging conversations in breakout rooms, where you can explore the keynote topic or other subjects that interest you.
  • Ongoing Connections – Exchange contact details, build your professional network, and keep the conversation going in our online forums long after the event ends.

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge, strengthen your network, and collaborate with fellow SPCs who share your passion for SAFe.

📢 Note: This event is exclusive to active SAFe-certified members—you must have an active certification to register and attend.

Join us and be part of the conversation! 🚀

Speakers

Karine Floyd

SPC,RTE Agile Transformation Coach at Agile and SAFe

Speaker

Michelle Jimenez

Community Growth and Engagement Manager at Scaled Agile

Host

SPC Circle #9

SPC Circle #9

Learn, Share, and Connect – A Virtual Gathering for Active SPCs to Elevate Their Practice!

When:

May 29, 2025, 9:00 am – May 29, 2025, 11:00 am MST

Where:

Zoom

Who:

Certified SPCs

SPC Circle: Connect, Learn, and Grow with Fellow SPCs Worldwide!

Imagine exchanging ideas, tackling challenges, and sharing successes with SPCs from around the world—no travel required.

🔹 What is SPC Circle?
It’s a bi-monthly virtual gathering designed exclusively for active SPCs to connect, network, learn, and share in a dynamic and interactive setting.

🔹 What to Expect?

  • Inspiring Keynote – Each session kicks off with a 20-minute presentation from a featured speaker—an SPC or industry expert—sharing insights, strategies, and real-world experiences on topics that matter most to the community.
    • This month’s topic, Scaling Trust, will explore practical approaches to building and maintaining trust across large, complex organizations. Attendees will gain insights into fostering transparency, collaboration, and credibility at scale, empowering them to drive stronger alignment and commitment within their teams and stakeholders.
  • Breakout Discussions – After the keynote, dive deeper into engaging conversations in breakout rooms, where you can explore the keynote topic or other subjects that interest you.
  • Ongoing Connections – Exchange contact details, build your professional network, and keep the conversation going in our online forums long after the event ends.

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge, strengthen your network, and collaborate with fellow SPCs who share your passion for SAFe.

📢 Note: This event is exclusive to active SAFe-certified members—you must have an active certification to register and attend.

Join us and be part of the conversation! 🚀

Speakers

Headshot of Ann Konkler - SPC Circle Speaker

Ann Konkler

Principle and Founder at Lean Leaf Solutions

Speaker

Ezra Evans

Community Events Coordinator at Scaled Agile

Host

Michelle Jimenez

Community Growth and Engagement Manager at Scaled Agile

Host

SPC Circle #8

SPC Circle #8

Learn, Share, and Connect – A Virtual Gathering for Active SPCs to Elevate Their Practice!

When:

March 27, 2025, 9:00 am – March 27, 2025, 11:00 am MST

Where:

Zoom

Who:

Certified SPCs

SPC Circle: Connect, Learn, and Grow with Fellow SPCs Worldwide!

Imagine exchanging ideas, tackling challenges, and sharing successes with SPCs from around the world—no travel required.

🔹 What is SPC Circle?
It’s a bi-monthly virtual gathering designed exclusively for active SPCs to connect, network, learn, and share in a dynamic and interactive setting.

🔹 What to Expect?

  • Inspiring Keynote – Each session kicks off with a 20-minute presentation from a featured speaker—an SPC or industry expert—sharing insights, strategies, and real-world experiences on topics that matter most to the community.
  • Breakout Discussions – After the keynote, dive deeper into engaging conversations in breakout rooms, where you can explore the keynote topic or other subjects that interest you.
  • Ongoing Connections – Exchange contact details, build your professional network, and keep the conversation going in our online forums long after the event ends.

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge, strengthen your network, and collaborate with fellow SPCs who share your passion for SAFe.

📢 Note: This event is exclusive to active SAFe-certified members—you must have an active certification to register and attend.

Join us and be part of the conversation! 🚀

Speakers

Cheryl Crupi

Methodologist and SAFe Fellow at Scaled Agile

Speaker

Tessa Powell

Product Manager at Scaled Agile

Speaker

Ezra Evans

Community Events Coordinator at Scaled Agile

Host

Michelle Jimenez

Community Growth and Engagment Manager at Scaled Agile

Host

RTE Circle

RTE Circle

Join us for this engaging event filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and the chance to connect with fellow professionals in the field.

When:

December 12, 2024, 11:00 am – December 12, 2024, 1:00 pm MST

Where:

Remote – Zoom

Who:

Certified RTEs

Event Overview

Imagine exchanging ideas, troubleshooting challenges, and recounting tales with fellow RTEs and STEs worldwide without leaving the comfort of your home.

What’s an RTE Circle?

It’s an invigorating, bi-monthly virtual gathering for passionate RTEs and STEs from different Lean-Agile organizations. This month’s topic, Amplifying Continuous Improvement: How RTEs Can Drive Relentless Improvement, comes from Steve Adolph, Strategic Advisor Scaled Agile, Inc.

As an RTE, a key responsibility is driving relentless improvement. This session will show how  Value Delivery Accelerators (VDAs)  can aid in making your retrospectives,  true engines for actionable improvements and continuous learning. Discover how VDAs can help you structure improvement experiments, generate impactful data, and foster a culture of shared learning within and beyond your ART. By the end of this session, you’ll gain practical insights and techniques to keep your Agile Release Train agile, resilient, and value-focused.

Seats fill up fast, so reserve your spot today before they’re all gone.

Host

Steve Adolph

Strategic Advisor Scaled Agile, Inc.

Speaker

Mike Alber

Director of Community Engagement

Host

Agile Hardware Development for Leading Experts

Agile Hardware Development for Leading Experts

Bringing the lessons of agile into engineering together on September the 20th. One day before the Octoberfest, in Munich!

When:

September 20, 2024, 9:00 am – September 20, 2024, 5:30 pm ECT

Where:

BMW Welt Am Olympiapark 1 80809 Munich Germany

Who:

Agile Coach, Agile Professionals, Product Manager, Program or Project Manager

Event Overview

This one-day event intends to bring practitioners of agile together with those who are interested in seeing how to look different at hardware engineering. Explore this field with inspiring talks, workshops and interactive sessions.

Speakers

Chris James

CEO at Scaled Agile, Inc

Rune Christensen

SPCT and SAFe Advisor at Scaled Agile, Inc