For years, Agile has focused on increasing delivery speed. Today, speed is no longer the primary constraint.

With AI accelerating development, design, and experimentation, building solutions has become easier than ever. The real challenge has shifted. When teams can build almost anything, the true advantage lies in deciding what is worth building.

In this keynote, Paulo Caroli reflects on how Agile must evolve beyond optimizing delivery to enabling better decisions. Drawing from real-world experience with product teams and organizations, he explores the transition from output-driven agility to outcome-driven ways of working.

Alignment, clarity of direction, and shared understanding become critical when speed is abundant. Without them, faster execution only accelerates waste. With them, speed becomes a powerful amplifier of impact.

AI does not change this reality — it intensifies it. In a world where being fast is no longer enough, Agile must expand its role: from helping teams move faster to helping organizations move in the right direction.

Event Information

Event: XP 2026 – The 27th International Conference on Agile Software Development
Dates: April 8–11, 2026
Location: Insper, São Paulo, Brazil
Format: In-person conference

XP 2026 brings together researchers and practitioners from around the world to explore how Agile continues to evolve. Under the theme “Expanding Agile: Transforming Today, Shaping a Sustainable and Inclusive Tomorrow”, the conference features keynotes, talks, and panels on topics such as artificial intelligence, leadership, and software engineering.

🔗 More information and registration:
https://2026.xpconf.org