Yasunobu Kawaguchi
Organiser of Regional Scrum Gathering Tokyo
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Yasunobu Kawaguchi: Agile and DevOps Expert, Senior Agile Coach
Yasunobu Kawaguchi is a renowned figure in the Agile and DevOps communities, with a profound background in software engineering and project management. After completing his studies at the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, he embarked on a career that encompassed data maintenance, system development, product and service planning, and virtual infrastructure construction at QUICK Corp.
Kawaguchi's Agile journey began in 2008, leading him to pilot projects that integrated these methodologies. He has been an active member of the Scrum community since 2011, contributing as the Innovation Sprint Executive Committee Chairman and a committee member of Scrum Gathering Tokyo. His tenure at Rakuten Inc. from 2012 to 2018 as an Agile Coach further solidified his expertise in the field.
In addition to his professional roles, Kawaguchi has been a prolific speaker at various national and international conferences, discussing topics such as Agile development, product ownership, and the importance of adaptability in business. His presentations often focus on the evolution of Agile and DevOps practices and their critical role in modern business environments.
Kawaguchi's contributions extend to translations and supervision of notable Agile literature, including "Fearless Change," "User Story Mapping," and "Joy, Inc." He is a Certified Scrum Professional and has co-instructed with several Agile luminaries such as Jim Coplien, Jeff Patton, and Mitch Lacey.
Yasunobu Kawaguchi is currently the President of YesNoBut Corporation and a Senior Agile Coach at Agilerugo Consulting Co., Ltd. His recent works include challenging the norms of technology events and advocating for the benefits of offline and hybrid event formats in the post-pandemic era.
Small Teams, Big Impact: Revolutionizing Conferences in the Hybrid Era
In this session, we will unveil our three-year journey of hosting successful hybrid conferences with limited resources. Starting from the abrupt challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, we have evolved our conference format to maximize the impact with minimal equipment and staff. This talk will offer a comprehensive insight into the evolution of our hybrid conferences, underlining our key principles, strategies, and the spirit of innovation and collaboration that fuel our success.
Session Outline:
1. Introduction: The Challenge of Adaptation
The onset of COVID-19 and its impact on our conference planning.
Cancelation of DevOpsDays Tokyo and the pivot to a new approach.
2. Embracing the Online Shift
Transition to online formats: Adapting Scrum Fest Osaka to a fully online format.
Utilizing platforms like Zoom and Discord for a 19-track conference.
3. Pioneering Hybrid Conference Models
Collaborating with small-scale broadcasters for Scrum Fest Mikawa. Achieving a true hybrid experience at the Regional Scrum Gathering Tokyo 2021.
4. Tool Innovation and Collaboration
Strategic use of tools like CenterStage for enhancing the conference experience.
Emphasizing the role of speakers, volunteers, and participants in collaborative success.4.
Learning and Looking Forward
5. Lessons learned from past successes.
Future planning for hybrid conferences, focusing on “lateral thinking with withered technology.”
Managing Community Expansion
6. The Challenges of Rapid Growth: Risks of rapid community expansion.
Strategic Incremental Growth: A model for gradual community expansion.
Cultivating Culture and Connectivity: Fostering a strong community culture.
Autonomous Regional Conferences: The Scrum Fest Phenomenon
7. The growth of Scrum Fest into independent regional conferences.
The role of first-time speakers in community development.
8. RSGT2024: A Benchmark in Open Space Technology
Success of RSGT2024 with Open Space Technology.
Over 100 proposed themes indicating high engagement.
Testimonials from international conference attendees on the OST's success.
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