Kristen Hires will speak at Scrum Day Madison 2026

Scrum Day Madison is excited to welcome Kristen Hires as a featured speaker at this year’s event on October 15, 2026, at the Madison Marriott West.

As part of the conference theme, “Agility in the Age of AI,” Kristen brings a refreshing and human-centered perspective to agile practices. In her session, “All I Really Need to Know About Scrum I Learned in Kindergarten,” she explores how the foundational skills we learn early in life—like collaboration, curiosity, and accountability—are essential to building high-performing Scrum teams.

Kristen is a seasoned Scrum Master and Product Owner at NiSource, known for her servant leadership approach and passion for empowering teams. With a career spanning banking, data analysis, project management, and agile leadership, she combines real-world experience with practical insights that resonate across industries.

Her session is a great reminder that even in an age of advanced AI, the most powerful drivers of success are still deeply human.

Join us at Scrum Day Madison 2026 to hear Kristen and other inspiring speakers share insights, stories, and strategies for thriving in today’s evolving landscape.

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