What’s Next Webinar Series: AI-Powered Career Growth for SAFe Professionals

Explore how AI can help you grow in your role or prepare for a new one with confidence.

Ready to make your next career move your smartest one yet?

Introducing What’s Next: a free, 3-part webinar series designed for SAFe® professionals navigating change, growth, and new opportunities. From harnessing AI for skill-building and job searching to tapping into the power of peer networking, we’ve got your next move covered.

When:

October 29, 2025, 10:00 am – October 29, 2025, 11:00 am MST

Where:

Virtual Event

Who:

Agile Coach, Agile Professionals, Business Analyst, Business Professionals, Certified Members, Product Owner, Program or Project Manager, Release Train Engineer, Scrum Master, SPC

Event Overview

We’re kicking off our 3-part What’s Next webinar series with our first session, AI-Powered Career Growth for SAFe® Professionals, a practical look at how AI can guide your growth, highlight new opportunities, and support your next move.

AI is more than a buzzword—it can be your personal growth partner. In this session, we’ll dive into practical ways AI can help you stay relevant, expand your impact, and confidently take your next career step.

Whether you’re aiming to deepen your current expertise or explore a new direction, you’ll discover tools and strategies to accelerate your journey. From skill mapping to personalized learning recommendations, this webinar will equip you to use AI as a catalyst for growth within your role or beyond.

Speakers

Shalanna Clark

Senior Lifecycle Marketing Strategist | Scaled Agile, Inc.

Kaitlin Whitney, Ph.D.

Senior Predictive Insights & Analytics Manager | Scaled Agile, Inc.

SAPInsider: How Roche Refocused the World’s Largest SAP S/4HANA Project with SAFe®

SAPInsider: How Roche Refocused the World’s Largest SAP S/4HANA Project with SAFe®

SAP S/4HANA transformations are tough, especially when business and IT aren’t fully aligned. Roche faced that reality when its global program stalled, but by applying SAFe® principles, the company reignited progress across 95 countries. Join this webinar to learn how they turned setbacks into one of the world’s most successful S/4HANA transformations. Walk away with proven strategies to keep your own SAP programs on track and delivering value faster.

When:

October 22, 2025, 10:00 am – October 22, 2025, 11:00 am EST

Where:

Online (Zoom)

Who:

Change Agent, Director, Executives, Product Owner, Program or Project Manager, Release Train Engineer

Event Overview

In this session, experts from Scaled Agile and SAPInsider will unpack Roche’s journey to restart and accelerate its SAP S/4HANA transformation using SAFe® principles. You’ll gain a behind-the-scenes look at how Roche aligned business and IT teams, established clear governance, and created a repeatable model for delivering continuous value across 95 countries.

Whether you’re planning, in progress, or recovering from a stalled migration, this webinar will provide actionable insights to help your organization stay on course and achieve sustainable SAP success.

By Attending this session you will:

  • Understand the factors that caused Roche’s original SAP S/4HANA project to stall and the decisions behind the reset.
  • Identify the steps Roche took to refocus, simplify scope, and regain momentum.
  • Apply Roche’s lessons to reduce risk and accelerate progress in your own SAP S/4HANA deployments.
  • Outline leadership actions that strengthen alignment between business and IT during global ERP transformations.

Speakers

Michele Lanzinger

SAFe Strategic Advisor & SPCT | Scaled Agile, Inc.

Shane Harrison

Strategic Program Manager, Roche

Government Insider: Learning in the Age of AI – Leadership Actions You Can Take on Monday

Government Insider: Learning in the Age of AI – Leadership Actions You Can Take on Monday

AI is accelerating change, but organizations don’t just need faster tools, they need faster learning. Join us for this upcoming Government Insider session with SAFe® Fellow and leadership advisor Jeffrey Shupack, as he shares proven leadership patterns to help teams adapt, learn, and accelerate with AI especially in high-stakes, regulated environments.

When:

October 30, 2025, 10:00 am – October 30, 2025, 11:00 am MST

Where:

Online (Zoom)

Who:

Agile Coach, Business Analyst, Change Agent, Director, Government Agilists, Government Employees (Federal & Public Sector), Government Leader, Product Owner, Program or Project Manager, Release Train Engineer, SPC

Event Overview

In this fast-moving era of AI, the real opportunity isn’t just smarter systems—it’s smarter teams. This session dives into leadership patterns that unlock continuous learning at every level of the enterprise. You’ll explore bold, actionable strategies like experimentation, learning-driven OKRs, modeling vulnerability, and embracing inspection.

These aren’t lofty concepts, they’re real-world practices you can activate immediately to build resilient, AI-ready teams that thrive in complexity.

Speakers

David Freed (Host)

Enterprise Account Executive | Scaled Agile, Inc.

Jeffrey Shupack

President | Project & Team, Inc.

Jeffrey advises Fortune 100 companies and government agencies on scaling adaptive systems and building execution-focused learning cultures. He’s currently authoring a book on leadership patterns for continuously learning organizations in the age of AI.

RTE Summit

RTE Summit

Be part of the 11th edition of the RTE Summit, the two-day annual event tailored for Release Train Engineers seeking to deepen their expertise and connect with industry peers. This year’s summit will cover the latest trends, valuable insights, and best practices in the evolving RTE role.

When:

October 25, 2025, 9:00 am – October 26, 2025, 5:00 pm CET

Where:

ASML, Veldhoven

Who:

Business Professionals, Certified RTEs, Industry Experts, Release Train Engineer

Event Overview

It´s time to reconnect with the RTE community this October at the 11th RTE Summit. This year, we’re thrilled to take the stage with Adam Mattis for the closing keynote on day 1 and a hands-on hardware workshop on day 2.

Speakers

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Adam Mattis
Vice President of Technology Partners and Advisory

Scaled Agile, Inc.

AI Transformation Summit Dubai 2025

AI Transformation Summit Dubai 2025

Join us for an exclusive gathering that will shape the next decade of AI innovation in the Middle East and beyond.

When:

October 25, 2025, 1:00 pm – October 25, 2025, 5:00 pm MET

Where:

Arjaan by Rotana, Media City, Dubai

Who:

Business Professionals, Industry Experts, Technology Enthusiasts

Event Overview

The first AI Transformation Summit in the region brings together global leaders, innovators, and practitioners to explore the future of artificial intelligence through tools, experiences, and best practices.

Speakers

Phil Knight
Vice-President Partners Alliances,

Scaled Agile, Inc.

2025 In-Person Implementing SAFe® (6.0) – Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Colorado

In-Person Implementing SAFe® (6.0) Aurora, Colorado

The Implementing SAFe® course is a unique opportunity to learn SAFe directly from the global Scaled Agile Framework Team Members and Fellows while being supported by best-in-class, global SAFe coaches and consultants. If you have been waiting to get your SPC, or you know someone who would benefit from this unique opportunity, register today!

You will:

  • Master the art of planning and steering a SAFe transformation with confidence and clarity.
  • Identify and leverage value streams, launch Agile Release Trains, enhance flow efficiency, and implement OKRs effectively.
  • Sharpen your skills in Agile product management and delivery – principles that drive real-world success.

Event Overview

Date: December 9 – 12th, 2025

Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

GMT -07:00 Mountain Standard Time

Location: Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, 6700 N. Gaylord Rockies Blvd, Aurora, CO 80019, Book your discounted room here ($149 + tax/night).

Cost: Price per attendee $2,995.00

**If you register before November 12th, you receive a $200 discount, the price is $2,795.00**

(breakfast, lunch, and refreshments included)

Additional Opportunities:

What is the Implementing SAFe® Course?

Implementing SAFe® offers attendees the broadest level of insight into each layer of a SAFe implementation. This course is for those who want to be a leader in a Lean-Agile transformation. This course and resulting certification will help you understand the roles of each person in SAFe organization and then plan and guide a SAFe transformation.

You’ll learn how to identify value streams, launch agile release trains, optimize flow, and apply OKRs to Strategic Themes that define the targeted outcomes for the SAFe transformation. You’ll also practice the principles of Agile product management and product delivery. If you’re looking for a comprehensive and practical understanding of how to help an organization achieve business agility effectively, Implementing SAFe® is the right course for you.

Instructors

Andrew Sales
Chief Methodologist and Chief Product Officer


Andrew is passionate about helping SAFe Enterprises identify better ways of working through the application of Lean, Agile, and DevOps at scale and evolving SAFe guidance to support these goals. In addition, he fulfills the role of Framework Product Manager, ensuring that Scaled Agile has a clear vision, roadmap, and set of priorities for how the Framework will meet the needs of our customers. Andrew has successfully guided numerous organizations through SAFe transformations from across a wide range of industries, drawing on his many years of Lean and Agile experience. He previously led the Agile Services Practice across EMEA for CA Technologies (formerly Rally) and is a regular keynote speaker at Agile conferences and contributor to the Agile community.

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Marc Rix
Methodologist and SAFe Fellow

Marc specializes in Agile Product Delivery, Team and Technical Agility, and applying Lean-Agile concepts throughout the enterprise. He is a former Scaled Agile partner and customer with a long history of leading large companies through complex Agile and DevOps transformations. His Agile experience spans more than 25 years and has included roles in development, operations, architecture, coaching, leadership, and business development.

Adam Mattis
VP, Platform Partners & Advisory

An executive operator, Adam helps enterprises become AI-native by aligning strategy, portfolio, and delivery to ship real outcomes faster. With 20+ years of leadership across regulated and complex industries, he is recognized for pragmatic, no-nonsense, outcome-focused results. Adam is recognized as a SAFe Fellow and has earned the SPCT credential.


Be sure to check out additional course offerings provided by our Partner Community on the Training Calendar.

Government Insider: When Government Agencies Ask for Agile – Sort Of!

Government Insider: When Government Agencies Ask for Agile – Sort Of!

Agile delivery can thrive—even within traditional, waterfall-style contracts. This session reveals how to align modern Agile practices with legacy RFPs to drive value, flexibility, and results.

When:

August 28, 2025, 10:00 am – August 28, 2025, 11:00 am MST

Where:

Online (MS Teams)

Who:

Agile Coach, Business Analyst, Change Agent, Director, Government Agilists, Government Employees (Federal & Public Sector), Government Leader, Product Owner, Program or Project Manager, Release Train Engineer

Event Overview

Traditional contracts don’t have to limit Agile innovation. In regulated industries and government settings, delivery teams are finding creative ways to bring iterative, value-driven approaches into environments built on fixed scope and rigid milestones.

This session dives into:

🔹The tension between Agile delivery and waterfall-style RFPs

🔹Common missteps that emerge as early as the proposal phase

🔹Real-world examples of Agile success within legacy frameworks

🔹Strategies for maintaining Agile integrity while meeting contractual obligations

Attendees will walk away with practical guidance on structuring proposals, setting expectations, and designing governance models that support adaptability and collaboration—even in the most structured procurement environments.

Whether you’re shaping the bid or leading the build, this session offers a roadmap for making Agile work where structure is non-negotiable. Register today to join the conversation!

Speakers

Jim Porter

Senior Strategy Consultant | IBM Consulting – US Federal

Jed Hadley

Senior Strategy Consultant | IBM – U.S. Federal Practice

SAFe® Leadership Forum

SAFe® Leadership Forum

Join this one-day conference targeted at all levels of leaders in organizations practicing SAFe® or considering it. 

When:

September 18, 2025, 8:30 am – September 18, 2025, 6:00 pm CEST

Where:

Campus FFHS, Gleisarena, Zollstrasse 17, 8005 – Zurich, Switzerland

Who:

SAFe Members

Event Overview

This event is a great opportunity to bring together and improve the community of organizations using SAFe®.

Speakers

Arun Saraswat

AI Methodologist | Scaled Agile, Inc.

Thriving with AI at Swiss Federal Railways with SAFe® and SAP S/4HANA

Thriving with AI at Swiss Federal Railways with SAFe® and SAP S/4HANA

Join us for an insightful webinar on how SBB is revolutionizing its operations by strategically implementing AI and SAP tools.

When:

August 21, 2025, 4:00 pm – August 21, 2025, 4:45 pm CEST

Where:

Online Events (Zoom)

Who:

SAFe Members

Event Overview

This session will explore SBB’s adoption journey, including its current and future states, with a focus on the significant business benefits.

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

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

Missed the first webinar? You’re in luck—we’re hosting another!

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:

August 7, 2025, 2:00 pm – August 7, 2025, 3:00 pm 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