Jeff Sutherland is one of the original creators of Scrum and a pioneer in modern Agile product development. As the co-creator of the Scrum framework and co-author of the Agile Manifesto, Jeff has spent decades helping organizations around the world improve the way teams work, collaborate, and deliver value.

 

Jeff is the founder and Chairman of Scrum Inc., where he has worked with organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises to improve productivity, innovation, and business agility. His work has influenced software development, healthcare, government, finance, education, and countless other industries seeking faster feedback loops and better outcomes.

 

A former fighter pilot, engineer, and technology executive, Jeff developed Scrum as a practical response to the challenges of complex product development. Today Scrum is used worldwide by millions of teams to help organizations move from rigid processes and “volume thinking” toward adaptability, transparency, and value delivery.

 

Jeff is also the bestselling author of Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time, a book that has introduced Agile and Scrum principles to leaders and practitioners across the globe. His work continues to shape how organizations think about teamwork, innovation, leadership, and continuous improvement.

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At Scrum Day Madison 2026, Jeff Sutherland will join us remotely to share insights on agility, leadership, and the future of Scrum in an era increasingly shaped by AI and rapid organizational change. His session aligns directly with this year’s Scrum Day theme: Agility in the Age of AI.

 

Why this matters to Scrum Day attendees:

Jeff’s work helped define the foundation for how modern Scrum Teams operate today. Whether you are a Scrum Master, Product Owner, developer, executive leader, coach, or project manager, this is an opportunity to hear directly from one of the people who helped shape the movement itself.

Scrum Day Madison exists to bring the best Agile experts to Madison to share ideas on how to inspire and improve value delivery. Jeff Sutherland represents exactly the kind of practical, thought-provoking speaker that Scrum Day was built for — real ideas from someone who has helped organizations around the world navigate complexity, improve delivery, and rethink how teams work together.

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About Scrum Day Madison 2026

Scrum Day Madison is a one-day, in-person conference focused on practical Agile learning, meaningful conversations, and connecting with experienced practitioners from around the world. The 2026 conference will take place on October 15, 2026, at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton, Wisconsin. Scrum Day is designed to make conferences more about ideas — practical learning from speakers who truly understand Scrum and Agile delivery.