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Business Agility Summit

Join us for two-days filled with insightful discussions, hands-on workshops, networking opportunities, and innovative ideas. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes into the world of Business Agility, this event is perfect for you. Come and learn from industry experts, connect with like-minded individuals, and leave feeling inspired and ready to tackle any challenge that comes your way.

Don't miss out on this exciting and engaging event. Reach out to the Business Agility Practice to learn more about how to join us.

This is a FREE event for SITA employees - please contact your business area representative to obtain a promo code that you can use to register for a FREE ticket.

(Note - Travel & Expenses need to be covered locally)

Date & Time

Start: Wednesday 14 May 2025

End: Thursday 15 May 2025

Location

Concorde Conference Centre, Manchester, UK



Agenda

Agenda subject to change

8:00 Arrival and morning breakfast

8:45 Welcome and opening

9:00 Day 1 Opening Keynote - Beyond Features

10:00 Stand up if...

10:05 Everyone, Everywhere, all the Time

10:30 Morning break

10:45 CPrime slot - Topic TBD

11:30 Topic Talk TBD

12:15 Lunch and networking

13:00 The legendary big room Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament

13:10 SmartSea - Topic TBD

13:55 Stream breakout instructions

Stream 1:

  • 14:00 Lego serious play
  • 14:30 Lego serious play

Stream 2:

  • 14:00 The Ball Game
  • 14:30 The Ball Game

Stream 3:

  • 14:00 Openspace

Stream 4:

  • 14:00 Silos to Synergy: Enhancing Collaboration Across Teams
  • 14:30 Silos to Synergy: Enhancing Collaboration Across Teams

15:00 Afternoon break

15:15 Use the Magic Potion of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

16:00 Day 1 Closing Keynote - An introduction to Beyond Budgeting

17:00 Day 1 Closing - Rene Fourel, SITA CTO

17:10 Networking

Evening events

18:00 Take a guided tour of G-BOAC Concorde

18:30 Exhibitor presentation (Slot 1)

19:30 Exhibitor presentation (Slot 2)

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18:00 Food, drink, music, and networking

8:00 Arrival and morning breakfast

8:45 Welcome and opening

9:00 Day 2 Opening Keynote - How to effectively use Product Roadmaps

10:00 Liberating Structures 25/10

10:30 Morning break

10:45 Panel discussion

11:30 Topic TBD

12:00 Lunch and networking

12:45 Lightning talk

13:00 Lightning talk

13:15 Play Tectonics: Growing Healthy Living Systems Inside Out

Stream breakouts

Stream 1:

  • 13:45 Learn more about Liberating Structures
  • 14:15 Learn more about Liberating Structures

Stream 2:

  • 13:45 Play Tectonics: Growing Healthy Living Systems From Inside Out
  • 14:15 Play Tectonics: Growing Healthy Living Systems From Inside Out

Stream 3:

  • 13:45 Openspace

Stream 4:

  • 13:45 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ask me anything
  • 14:15 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ask me anything

14:45 Ask-Me-Anything, with Daniel, Portia, Roman and Bjarte

Speakers

Daniel Terhorst-North

Daniel Terhorst-North

Author and Speaker View speaker details
Portia Tung

Portia Tung

Play Alchemist View speaker details
Roman Pitchler

Roman Pitchler

Author and Agile Advocate View speaker details
Bjarte Bogsnes

Bjarte Bogsnes

Beyond Budgeting View speaker details
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15:30 Afternoon break

15:45 Talk TBD

16:15 Closing Keynote - How to Bake a Change

17:15 Silent feedback and reflection

17:25 Thank you, event reflections and summit close

Hetti Barkworth-Nanton CBE

Hetti Barkworth-Nanton CBE

CEO Ploughshare View speaker details
Bjarte Bogsnes

Bjarte Bogsnes

Beyond Budgeting View speaker details
Richard Fisher

Richard Fisher

Enterprise Architect View speaker details
Neil Medard

Neil Medard

Founder of Clear Rock Projects Ltd View speaker details
Neru Obhari

Neru Obhari

Principal Consultant at Radtac View speaker details
Roman Pitchler

Roman Pitchler

Author and Agile Advocate View speaker details
Andrew Romanukha

Andrew Romanukha

Liberating structure specialist and SITA Business Agility Coach View speaker details
Daniel Terhorst-North

Daniel Terhorst-North

Author and Speaker View speaker details
Portia Tung

Portia Tung

Play Alchemist View speaker details
Darren Wilmhurst

Darren Wilmhurst

CPrime MD - EMEA View speaker details
Darren Yeates

Darren Yeates

Head of Agility Practice SITA View speaker details

FAQs

What is the SITA Business Agility Summit?

Imagine being able to  easily respond swiftly and flexibly to changing market conditions and customer needs. This is Business Agility.  Featuring expert talks, workshops, and networking opportunities the summit focuses on being better tomorrow than we are today.

Can I attend without manager approval?

Yes, but you will need to cover your own travel and expenses and take the time off as annual leave.

Can I sponsor this event?

Yes, Sponsorship is welcomed. Contact us for more information.

What are the key themes of this years summit?

"Bringing the transport industry together to accelerate our ways of working."  

With SITA undertaking many exciting initiatives in 2025 discover how, by implementing business wide agility, we are preparing for the future of travel.

Can I speak at this event?

There are opportunities to speak at this event  -  please contact us for more information: BusinessAgility@Sita.Aero

Who should attend this event?

Business Agility is relevant to everyone. As such, we welcome people from all areas of the business. You do not need to be from a 'tech' area. If you are part of an end-to-end value stream of a product/solution delivery, the event topics will be particularly relevant.

I am not a SITA employee, how can I attend?

Please send an email to the Business Agility Practice team with your interest in attending.

How to I get a voucher code?

Speak to your area representative. The number of available spaces it limited, so apply early to avoid disappointment.

Who is my business area representative?

Area Representatives are listed below.

  • ATIL: William Wood: 
  • Airports Baggage Other: Will Bonner
  • Airport Ops Other: Rutger Born
  • Airports & Passenger TechnologyTerri-Ann Robinson
  • ArchitectureSimon Lomas
  • Borders Technology: Hilary Stevens
  • Borders Other: Matt Turner
  • CDE: Sasha Kaufmann
  • Finance/Purchasing: Rob Horne
  • HR/People Team: Rowena Hillers
  • ICE: Banke Akinsola
  • IS: Simon Lomas
  • Passenger / IPS: Pierre-Yves Cloux
  • Project Management / PCPM: Lisa Cliff
  • QE: Roger Smith
  • SGS: Kris Vedat
  • SmartSea: Olivier Mayo
  • SFA: Darren Yeates