AI and Agile Software Development: From Frustration to SuccessAIandAgile 2025

Discover how AI can revolutionize Agile Software Development in our dynamic workshop at XP2025. The day begins with an inspiring keynote from a renowned AI expert, setting the stage for a collaborative exploration of the intersection of AI and Agile.

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

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.

The workshop invites contributions that explore the transformative potential of AI in Agile practices. 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.

Our workshop is structured into four dynamic sessions designed to bridge the gap between frustration and actionable innovation:

1. Retrospective: Engage in an interactive session with industry leaders and academic researchers to uncover pain points and challenges in AI integration within Agile workflows.

2. Review: Discover real-world applications and experiences through short research paper presentations and industrial talks that showcase practical successes and use cases of AI in Agile software development.

3. Ideation: Be inspired by cutting-edge research showcases or presentations of emerging industrial use cases and collaborate to brainstorm innovative ideas for the future of AI-enhanced Agile practices.

4. Collaborative Research Roadmap Development: Work with peers to co-create a visionary research roadmap that outlines future opportunities for AI and Agile integration.

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

• AI-driven real-time task execution in Agile

• Multi-agent systems in software development

• Real-time requirements generation and prioritization using AI

• Task automation and AI-assisted backlog management

• AI-driven continuous integration and delivery in Agile

• Ethical considerations in AI-enhanced Agile environments

• Interactive coding, testing, and deployment within meeting sessions

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)

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.

Select the workshop and submit here: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=xp2025

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

Organizers

Pekka Abrahamsson, Professor at University of Tampere, Finland

Tomas Herda, Agile Coach at AI Center of Excellence, Group IT, Austrian Post, Austria

Victoria Pichler, Agile Coach at Digital Logistics Platform, Group IT, Austrian Post, Austria

Geir K. Hanssen, Research Manager at SINTEF, Norway

Zheying Zhang, University Lecturer at University of Tampere, Finland

Program Committee Members

Alex Polyakov, CEO at Project Simple AI, USA

Martin Eder, Agile Release Train Coach at Austrian Post, Austria

Yuliia Pieskova, Co-founder/COO at Alpha Affinity and Agile Coach at Yuliia.Co, Germany

Bettina Scherb, Product Manager, United Kingdom

Karl Josef Gstettner, Innovationsmanager at AMS Austria

Anastasiia Tekalich, Research scientist at SINTEF, Norway

Viggo Tellefsen Wivestad, Research scientist at SINTEF, Norway

Mikka Saari, University Teacher at University of Tampere, Finland