XP 2025
Mon 2 - Thu 5 June 2025 Brugg - Windisch, Switzerland

We are excited to announce the “AI and Agile Software Development: From Frustration to Success” workshop, taking place on June 2, 2025, as part of XP 2025 in Brugg-Windisch, Switzerland. Building on the success of last year’s AI and Agile Industrial Track at XP 2024, this year’s event will focus on a dedicated research workshop.

Through four interconnected sessions, participants will dive deep into the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI into Agile practices. The workshop opens with a Retrospective session, where industry leaders and academic researchers will share insights into the frustrations and obstacles they’ve faced. This is followed by the Review session, featuring short research paper presentations and lightning talks that highlight successful real-world applications of AI in Agile.

As the day progresses, the Ideation session sparks creativity and innovation, encouraging participants to envision bold new approaches inspired by cutting-edge research. The workshop culminates in the Collaborative Research Roadmap Development session, where attendees will work together to outline a visionary framework for the future of AI and Agile, producing a research paper as a key outcome.

Join us for this unique opportunity to connect with experts, exchange ideas, and shape the future of AI-enhanced Agile software development. Together, let’s transform challenges into meaningful innovation.

Call and Topics of Interest

The workshop invites contributions in the form of research papers and short presentations from researchers and industry experts.

Depending on the submissions content it will be part of one of two key sessions:

Review Session: Share real-life applications and learnings through your research papers and presentations.

Ideation Session: Inspire cutting-edge research and use cases with your innovative ideas.

This full-day workshop, designed for 15-40 participants, begins with a keynote presentation by a distinguished AI expert, setting the tone for a deep dive into the real-world applications of AI driving innovation in Agile Software Development followed by dynamic sessions designed to bridge the gap between frustration and actionable innovation.

Within this scope, the workshop will cover themes including (but not limited to):

DeepSeek’s Disruptive AI Models – Examining the impact of open-source AI models that challenge major tech firms.

Agentic AI – How autonomous AI systems enhance decision-making and task execution in Agile workflows.

Multi-Modal AI – Leveraging AI trained on text, images, and audio to improve Agile collaboration and automation.

Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) – Enhancing Agile software development with more accurate and context-aware AI.

AI in Agile Product Management – AI-driven backlog management, requirements prioritization, and customer-driven decision-making.

AI Governance and Ethics – Addressing emerging regulatory frameworks and responsible AI adoption in Agile environments.

Massive AI Infrastructure Investments – Examining the implications of projected $250 billion investments in AI computing power and data ecosystems.

AI Agents for Web and Task Automation – Exploring OpenAI’s Operator and similar AI-driven tools that execute complex tasks autonomously.

AI-Powered Software Development – How tools like GitHub Copilot, GitHub Spark, and AI-driven test generation enhance coding, refactoring, and software prototyping.

This workshop offers an unparalleled platform to network, share insights, and shape the future of AI in Agile. Whether you’re a practitioner, researcher, or technical leader, gain practical tools and contribute to a transformative research roadmap for the field. Don’t miss this opportunity to influence the future of AI in Agile development!

For more information about the workshop, visit our official website: https://gpt-lab.eu/ai-agile-workshop-xp2025/

Submission Guidelines

We invite participants to submit the following formats:

  • Research papers (up to 8 pages)

  • Presentations (maximum 15 minutes, including discussion)

Submit to our workshop here: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=xp2025

Submissions should align with the workshop’s themes, offering novel research, practical case studies, industry experiences, or visionary ideas that provide value to both academic and industry audiences and will be included in the Review and Ideation sessions of the workshop.

Submission Details:

  • All submissions will undergo peer review.

  • Submissions must adhere to the LNBIP formatting and submission guidelines. (https://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceedings-guidelines)

  • Submissions should be made electronically via EasyChair by the specified deadline.

  • There is no limit on the number of submissions per author, but quality should take precedence over quantity.

  • Accepted submissions will require at least one author to attend the workshop in person. There will not be an option to participate virtually.

Post-Workshop Outcomes and Publications:

Accepted papers and a summary of the workshop’s outcomes, including the research roadmap, will be included in the XP2025 post-conference proceedings (tentatively published in August 2025). While presentations will not be part of the proceedings, their key insights will be reflected in the workshop summary.

Additionally, a detailed article summarizing the workshop discussions and key moments, along with workshop photos, will be created and shared on the workshop website and selected social platforms (e.g., LinkedIn). This initiative aims to extend the impact of the workshop by making its insights accessible to a broader audience.

Important dates

Paper submission: March 1, 2025

Workshop paper notifications: April 1, 2025

Questions? Use the AIandAgile contact form.