Scrum User Group Cape Town - SUGSA

Tired of buzzwords and frameworks that promise transformation but create more complexity? This session offers a rare look at Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS) in real life, not theory, not sales material, but an honest view of what it looks like when an organisation commits fully to simplicity at scale.

In this 40-minute talk, Louis shares an inside perspective on Wärtsilä’s LeSS adoption, where bold decisions replaced traditional structures and where teams learned to operate with genuine autonomy. You will see how theory meets practice, what worked, what changed, and what it really takes for LeSS to thrive.

You will explore:
• How self-organising teams function at scale
• What happens when functional manager roles are removed
• How “Product Developer” career paths promote learning and mentoring
• Real stories and footage from inside a functioning LeSS environment
• The organisational courage needed to simplify rather than add more layers

Whether you are a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Product Owner or engineering leader, this talk provides something rare in large-scale product development: practical proof that LeSS can work and why it is worth the effort.

The Regional Scrum Gathering 2026 focuses on this year’s theme, "From Conversations to Transformation," focusing on how Transformation doesn’t just happen, it begins with a conversation.

Buy Your Tickets now: https://www.howler.co.za/events/regional-scrum-gathering-cape-town-2026-acaa

Tickets Include: General access both days of the conference, all-day catering (breakfast, tea, lunch, snacks), evening drinks & bites at the Sponsor Event, an exclusive Goodie bag and T-shirt. Plus, enjoy a free one-year Agile Academy membership (worth €249 euros) included with your ticket which is redeemable after conference.

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This two-day event features hands-on workshops, insightful talks, and inspiring keynotes for all experience levels. Participants will engage with innovative ideas and practical approaches to elevate their Agile journeys while connecting with peers to share insights.

This year, we invite you to share the conversations that became turning points, the moments where words led to action, where ideas grew into impact, and where people, teams, and organisations transformed because someone dared to start talking.

Join us as we uncover the power of dialogue in shaping transformation. Let’s celebrate the stories, insights, and lessons that remind us: transformation doesn’t just happen, it begins with a conversation.

Please note that confirming attendance on this Meetup platform does not guarantee a ticket. Kindly purchase your ticket on our website.