Europe's most-loved lean and agile conference - Edinburgh, October 2026

Why participate at Lean Agile Scotland?

World-class speakers

Learn from leading voices in lean, agile and engineering practice.

Practical sessions

30+ talks, workshops and case studies with fresh ideas you can use immediately.

International community

Connect with practitioners from across Europe and beyond.

No vendor pitches

Every session is practitioner-led. No sales pitches, just great ideas.

CPD certification

Every ticket includes CPD certification for your professional development.

Inclusion built in

Captions, quiet rooms, space to pray, baby feeding space, accessible venues.

Why Edinburgh?

Our venue is set at the foot of Arthur's Seat, just minutes from Edinburgh's historic Old Town.

Edinburgh skyline Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh street

Easy to reach

Direct flights from major European cities. Edinburgh Airport is just 30 minutes from the venue.

Easy to explore

A walkable city with world-class culture, food, history and scenery on every corner.

Great places to stay

Hotels and apartments for every budget, many within easy walking distance of the venue.

Unforgettable city

Castles, cobbled streets, stunning views and a warm Scottish welcome.

Make a weekend of it

The conference finishes on Friday afternoon - perfect timing for Halloween weekend in Edinburgh.

Samhuinn Fire Festival

Samhuinn Fire Festival

Saturday 31 October

A spectacular celebration of fire, music, performance and ancient Celtic tradition.

Edinburgh Ghost Walk

Ghost walks

Edinburgh's dark history comes alive after dark. Perfect for Halloween weekend.

Traditional ceilidh

Traditional ceilidhs

Live music, friendly people and traditional Scottish dancing. No experience needed.

Explore Edinburgh

Explore and relax

Great food, whisky, museums, shopping and more. Turn your trip into a memorable city break.

Easy to reach. Worth the journey.

Edinburgh is one of Europe's most connected and inspiring conference destinations. Travel in, stay longer, and experience one of the world's great cities.

London

4h 30 by train
1h 20 by flight

Paris

1h 40 flight
direct connections

Amsterdam

1h 30 flight
direct routes

Berlin

2h flight
easy connections

Dublin

1h flight
direct routes

By ferry

Overnight routes
from continental Europe

Across Europe

Direct flights from major cities plus rail connections

2026 Keynote Speakers

Three of the most respected voices in lean, agile and engineering practice - joining us in Edinburgh this October to explore The Age of Disruption.

Dave Farley

Dave Farley

Continuous Delivery Ltd

Co-author of the landmark book Continuous Delivery and author of Modern Software Engineering. One of the most influential voices in software development practice.

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Cat Swetel

Cat Swetel

Senior Director of Engineering, Nubank

A sought-after voice on engineering leadership, flow and organisational systems. Sharp thinking and hard-won experience from leading engineering at scale at one of the world's largest digital banks.

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Daniel Vacanti

Daniel Vacanti

ProKanban.org

One of the leading authorities on flow metrics, Kanban and probabilistic forecasting. His work has helped thousands of teams move away from estimation theatre towards data-driven delivery.

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Don't just take our word for it

Participants chatting at Lean Agile Scotland 2025 Simon Wardley speaking at Lean Agile Scotland 2025
Lego workshop at Lean Agile Scotland 2025 Ade-Lee speaking at Lean Agile Scotland 2025 Group discussion at Lean Agile Scotland 2025 Arthur's Seat from the JMCC Terrace

"Lean Agile Scotland has definitely taken and prioritised the wellbeing of the attendees. Your care towards us is second to none. The views were amazing, spacious location."

Vinnie Gill, 2025

"Talks and workshops on resilience engineering, feedback, Nonviolent Communication, and complexity modelling all sparked new ideas I'll be reflecting on for a while."

Jitesh Gosai, 2025

"Always thought-provoking, inclusive and a joy to be a part of."

Joanna Masraff, 2023

"10 years past and the conference continues to maintain its high standards. I enjoyed the good mix of engineering excellence and agile change topics."

Ionut Sontea, 2023

Trusted by practitioners since 2012

13 years
running
Practitioner-led
programme
No vendor
pitches
CPD
included
Organised by
Software Acumen
Code of Conduct
& inclusive

Join us in Edinburgh this October

Lean Agile Scotland 2026 takes place on Thursday 29 and Friday 30 October at the John McIntyre Conference Centre, Edinburgh.

Tickets are on sale now. Places are limited and the community fills them fast - don't miss out.

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