Agile and InnerSource - a Match Made in HeavenAgileIS 2025

As organizations increasingly adopt hybrid development approaches, understanding the synergy between Agile and InnerSource practices becomes crucial. InnerSource has gained significant momentum, being featured on Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Software Engineering and recognized as a transformative approach to software development. With over 750 companies actively participating in the InnerSource Commons community and major organizations from across all industry verticals embracing these practices, the integration of Agile and InnerSource methodologies represents a critical evolution in modern software development.

Join us to explore the fascinating intersection of Agile methodologies and InnerSource practices in this hands-on workshop. Participants will discover how these two approaches naturally complement each other while addressing potential friction points. Through submitted papers, practical exercises and collaborative sessions, attendees will learn to leverage the best of both worlds to enhance software development practices within their organizations.

We’ll cover themes such as:

• Agile-InnerSource Integration: Understanding how agile principles align with InnerSource practices
• Coordination Mechanisms: Exploring non-traditional coordination approaches that work in both contexts
• Team Dynamics: Managing distributed teams while maintaining agile values
• Release Strategies: Balancing frequent releases with quality control
• Cultural Transformation: Building a collaborative culture that embraces both methodologies

Call for Papers

We invite practitioners and researchers to submit 2-4 page experience reports or position papers addressing:

● Case studies of Agile-InnerSource integration

● Challenges and solutions in implementing both approaches

● Metrics for measuring success in hybrid environments

● Cultural transformation experiences

● Tools and techniques for supporting hybrid development

Please note that these short submissions will not be part of the post-conference proceedings.

Submit your experience report or position paper here: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=xp2025

Important dates

Submissions due: March 1, 2025

Notification: April 1, 2025