The Call for Chairs is now closed. Thank you to all who applied. We look forward to seeing you all in New Orleans!

The Scrum Gathering New Orleans Planning Committee is working on finalizing the schedule for you and it will be available shortly. The following is a tentative agenda for Scrum Gathering New Orleans 2014.

Open Space Guidelines

Bring your topic to Open Space and you can run an informal session on any topic you’re passionate about.

How do I propose an Open Space session?

• Think of a topic
• Take an index card and a marker
• Write your topic at the top of the card
• Write your name below – so people know who’s running the session
• Post your topic on the Marketplace (sticky wall) picking a timeslot and location

Open Space runs by four simple organizing principles:

• Whoever comes is the right people
• Whatever happens is the only thing that could have
• Whenever it starts is the right time
• When it’s over it’s over

Use the Law of Two Feet to take responsibility for following your own passions. If you feel that you are not contributing or benefitting from a session, please feel free to move on to something else. Remember it’s self-organizing so...prepare to be surprised.

When you sponsor a Scrum Gathering, your company’s message is exactly where it should be – in front of your target audience. Gathering attendees come from all over the world and span the spectrum of Scrum practitioners, from product owners and developers to trainers and coaches.

For information on how to sponsor a Gathering download the Sponsorship Package, contact Yvonne at ydewar@scrumalliance.org, or call (905) 281-0555 ext 111.

Bronze Sponsor

CollabNet

CollabNet leads Enterprise Cloud Development and Agile ALM products and services for software-driven organizations. CollabNet provides a suite of platforms and services to address three major trends disrupting the software industry: Agile, DevOps, and hybrid cloud development. CollabNet customers improve productivity by 70 percent, while reducing costs by 80 percent.

Agile Learning Labs

Agile Learning Labs helps teams develop better products faster – and having fun doing it. We specialize in experiential, hands-on agile training and coaching. Learn Scrum by doing Scrum. We are based in Silicon Valley and offer public and private workshops worldwide. For more information, check out http://agilelearninglabs.com

RippleRock

We enable organisations to radically increase the value they deliver to customers through the end-to-end adoption of Agile principles and practices – providing consulting, training, team coaching, and augmentation to achieve self-sustaining Agile adoption. Successful transformation requires the insight we have gathered working with companies like Rolls Royce, BP, and Tesco.com.

Hilton New Orleans Riverside

Special guest room rates are being offered to all attendees of Scrum Gathering New Orleans. Classic Room Single/Double Occupancy: $209.00 per night + taxes [currently 13%]. A reservation link will be available six months before the Gathering. Stay tuned for more information!

Why stay at the conference hotel?

This is where the action is! Networking opportunities are around every corner and in every elevator. Save time getting to and from breakouts and sessions, and enjoy the convenience of going back to your room between events to make phone calls and check emails. We appreciate you making your reservation at the conference hotel where we have negotiated contracts to give you the best value and service. Your reservation also helps ensure we meet our contractual obligations with the hotel.

Join Scrum community members from around the world as they gather together in Louisiana for Scrum Gathering New Orleans 2014. You'll find plenty of ways to participate as you share experiences, exchange information, and collaborate with fellow Scrum users. Get value and expert insight that provides you with a framework for evaluating and incorporating Scrum while you learn from experienced practitioners and leaders in the Scrum community.

Transportation

To get to the Hilton New Orleans Riverside there are a few options:

From Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

Taxi: $33.00 USD (one way) approximately 25 minutes.

Super Shuttle: $20.00 (per person, one way).Visit www.airportshuttleneworleans.com for more details or to make a reservation.

Executive Car/Limousine: Airport Limousine is the official limousine service for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Convenient kiosks are located in the baggage claim area and no hassle curb side pickups are available. Rates begin at $58 for 1 or 2 passengers

Car Rental: There are 9 rental agencies with offices on the lower level of the airport. Check with each company for rates. Click here to view rental car company contact information.

Experience New Orleans

We have selected Hilton New Orleans Riverside in Louisiana to host the Gathering. New Orleans, also known as The Big Easy, is known for its culture, cuisine and jazz clubs which are evident in its offerings, but New Orleans is also every bit a modern metropolis. The weather in May is the official warm up before the summer with highs of 29 C (85F) and lows of 19 C (66F). While the summer months are typically the wettest, be prepared for days when it could be overcast with a little rain.

Add some extra days to your trip and make time to visit some unique sites and attractions that distinguish New Orleans as The Big Easy.

Here are the Top 10 Things to do in New Orleans. For more information on New Orleans and its attractions, visit the official New Orleans Tourism Website.

1. In the birthplace of jazz, a jazz club is a must!
2. The French Quarter neighborhood.
3. Bourbon Street in the heart of the French Quarter.
4. Enjoy a local swamp tour
5. Visit the many historical cemeteries dating back to the late 1700s
6. Tremé, America's Oldest African American Neighborhood
7. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in Jackson Square and tour Saint Louis Cathedral.
8. Visit the unique Steam Calliope on Steamboat Natchez for a daily performance.
9. The National World War II Museum
10. Take a trip aboard New Orleans’ oldest continuously operating streetcar in the world!

2 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
United States

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