What we’re about
Agile Northants was founded by Muhammad Meghji in March 2016 growing very quickly to what is now 2900+ members. It is a community group, currently run by the founder and other dedicated members Tom James, Gregg Thomason, Harminder Rai and Imran Jamadar.
The main focus is to bring like-minded individuals together to learn from guest speakers and facilitators and share their wealth of knowledge and experience within the software industry on all things Agile.
We aim to deliver "value" on a monthly basis by providing thought provoking talks, workshops and group reflections/discussions by renowned speakers, authors and thought leaders in the field of Agile.
Agile Northants user group attracts between 25-35 Agile enthusiasts monthly and has delivered 100+ events consistently every month over the last 10+ years
Upcoming events
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•OnlineThe Art of Endurance with Alex Carter
OnlineWhat if the limits you believe you have… aren’t limits at all?
As we look toward 2026, many of us feel the desire to achieve bigger goals—career moves we’ve postponed, challenges we’ve avoided, ambitions we haven’t dared to say out loud. This event is sure to inspire you to rethink what you’re truly capable of.
You’ll explore the mindsets, habits and frameworks that empower ordinary people to achieve extraordinary things—at work, in health, and in life. Come ready to challenge assumptions, confront comfort zones and unlock the version of yourself you’ve been holding back.
If you’re craving a spark to make next year different, this session is it.
In this talk, performance coach, product leader and athlete Alex Carter will discuss his strategies and learnings from a decade + long pursuit of ultimate endurance
Speaker:
Alex Carter is a challenge enthusiast, who over the last decade has completed numerous ultra distance events. From Iron Man, 100 mile run, 700 mile triathlon and most recently becoming the 2048 person to swim The English Channel solo.
He has also worked with 100+ clients as a performance coach and product leader helping clients optimise their businesses, career, health and life.
Sponsor:
We are proud to be an officially recognized Scrum Alliance User Group. Scrum Alliance is the leading membership association dedicated to advancing agile practices globally. Visit scrumalliance.org to learn more.12 attendees
•OnlineMy Journey into AI with Heidi Araya
OnlineTopic:
Join Heidi as she shares her journey from leading agile transformations in tech companies to becoming an AI specialist. As someone who spent years helping organizations transform through agile practices, Heidi found herself at a crossroads when she realized the industry was rapidly evolving with AI. Through her story of being laid off twice in 2023 and completely reinventing her career, she offers a powerful testament to the kind of adaptability we often coach others to embrace.
Learning Objectives:
Draw inspiration from a fellow agile practitioner’s successful pivot into AI, learning how to evolve your own career.
Understand how jobs and roles are evolving, and what this means for your career journey.
Gain practical insights on upskilling yourself in AI.
Learn strategies for staying adaptable and relevant in a rapidly changing technology landscape.
This authentic, personal narrative will resonate with agile coaches, scrum masters, product owners, and transformation leaders who see the AI revolution happening and want to understand how to evolve alongside it. Through Heidi‘s story, you’ll gain the confidence and inspiration to embrace your own transformation journey, wherever it may lead.
Sponsor:
We are proud to be an officially recognized Scrum Alliance User Group. Scrum Alliance is the leading membership association dedicated to advancing agile practices globally. Visit scrumalliance.org to learn more.4 attendees
•OnlineCalm REBEL Leadership: How to Create Change Without Losing Yourself Geoff Watts
OnlineTopic:
Calm REBEL Leadership: How to Create Change Without Losing Yourself
Ever felt like you’re doing your best to lead — yet somehow losing touch with the person you were when you started? You catch yourself nodding along to things you don’t believe in, giving feedback that gets softened to fit the script, or being praised for your “resilience” when really, you’re just surviving.
You’re not broken — the system is.
In this talk Geoff Watts explores what happens when caring, values-driven people get trapped in environments that reward compliance over courage. Calm REBEL Leadership offers an alternative: a grounded, human framework for creating change without burning out or selling out.
Blending real stories with grounded psychology, Geoff introduces the Calm REBEL Arc™ — five practical steps to help you remember who you are, see your system clearly, and lead with quiet, steady courage.
You’ll leave with:
• A renewed sense of integrity and confidence in your leadership.
• Practical ways to stay calm, clear, and connected to your values.
• Hope — that real change can start with one quiet act of rebellion.
If you’ve ever felt torn between who you are and what leadership seems to demand, this is your invitation to lead differently — to create change without losing yourself.
Sponsor:
We are proud to be an officially recognized Scrum Alliance User Group. Scrum Alliance is the leading membership association dedicated to advancing agile practices globally. Visit scrumalliance.org to learn more.3 attendees
Past events
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