The Return of Use Cases: Why Agile Needs Them More Than Ever in the Age of AI

Use cases are back — not as a nostalgic throwback to early Agile, but as a powerful, clarifying tool for a world being reshaped by AI. In this talk, we’ll explore how use cases are re‑emerging as one of the most effective ways to align teams, reduce ambiguity, and ensure we’re building the right thing, not just building faster.

As AI accelerates development, automates tasks, and introduces new layers of complexity, teams are discovering a surprising truth: clarity is now a competitive advantage. Use cases provide that clarity. They bridge humans and machines, business and engineering, strategy and execution. They help us understand intent, context, risk, and value — the things AI can’t infer on its own.

We’ll dive into:
- Why use cases faded during the rise of user stories — and why that gap is now hurting teams
- How AI changes requirements and why richer context is essential
- The impact of use cases on alignment, architecture, and product quality
- Real examples showing how use cases reduce rework, improve model behavior, and strengthen cross‑team communication

This session is energetic, practical, and designed for modern Agile teams navigating an AI‑powered world. If you want to build smarter, safer, and more human‑centered systems, this conversation matters right now.