Top 10 Reasons to Attend LSSC11

Are you planning to attend the Lean Software and Systems Conference (LSSC11) in Long Beach, CA from May 3-6, 2011?

Many conferences have an agile or lean track that you could choose to attend in 2011. LSSC11 is an entire conference dedicated to Lean and Kanban knowledge sharing. Few other conferences can boast this concentration. If you are not already registered, I suggest you seriously consider registering for LSSC11 in the next two weeks (early bird pricing ends Feb 28, 2011).

I was thinking about “Why LSSC11?” and realized at least 10 compelling reasons to attend:

Top 10 Reasons to Attend LSSC11

(Especially if you can only attend one Lean/Kanban/Agile conference this year):

1. The LSSC11 lineup of speakers is unprecedented with speaker and open space presenters that include experts from the Software Engineering Institute (featuring both SEI’s CEO Paul Nielsen AND the Director of the Software Engineering Process Management Program Anita Carleton) and major industry visionaries (such as experts Chet Richards and David Snowden).
2. LSSC11 is truly an international meeting place to talk about Lean, Agile, and Kanban in relation to software and systems development. Confirmed speakers are coming from Israel, Brazil, Sweden, UK, Australia, New Zealand and other countries, with attendees arriving from all corners of the globe.
3. Discount codes available from every speaker (contact any speaker or send me an email to caroldekkers@gmail.com if you do not know a speaker to contact). Using a discount code to register can save you a bundle on your registration pricing! (Register by Feb 28, 2011 for early bird pricing.
4. Past attendees (from 2009 and 2010) are excited about coming back for #LSSC11 – just watch the escalating posts on our #LSSC11 Twitter stream. Check out videos and slides of sessions from last year.
5. Bonus — Conference chair and author of the newly released “Kanban” book David Anderson has been speaking and training worldwide on Kanban and Lean, and just returned from the Agile Manifesto 10 year reunion in Snowbird, UT. David always delivers outstanding presentations (and will at LSSC11). You have to attend LSSC11 to meet David and other highly approachable experts who stay to network and interact with participants.
6. The conference promises (and delivers) a friendly and comprehensive schedule that encourages networking, sharing of best practices and lessons learned. Even the most introverted attendees leave with new friends and great experiences! In addition to 3 days of sessions, the program includes a day of tutorials, a Tools Showcase to learn about electronic Kanban tools, and a Games Room to experience Lean simulations.
7. The venue in Long Beach, California has collaborated with #LSSC11 to give us affordable pricing at an outstanding hotel facing the water. There is simply no better setting for learning than surf, sand, good weather, and great people! Consider extending your conference trip by a couple of days (at conference room rates) to see local sites. Long Beach is a business and tourist destination within proximity of some of the best that California has to offer.
8. Allan Shalloway, CEO of Net Objectives and a speaker at #LSSC11 has issued a money-back guarantee to any attendee at #LSSC11 who does not receive value. Not even one participant from #LSSC10 took him up on it. It is a bold claim to offer this guarantee and shows the level of commitment and professionalism from our supporters!
9. For those traveling from Europe, the Euro to US dollar exchange rate is favorable. Flights are frequent and there are many airports in the vicinity – many featuring shuttles to Long Beach. If anyone needs assistance with travel recommendations, our #LSSC11 leadership team can help.
10. The Technical Advisory Board meeting of the Lean Software and Systems Consortium is open to all attendees on Tuesday, May 3rd. Be part of Lean Software history as the Consortium discusses upcoming strategic initiatives.

I do not know of another conference anywhere in 2011 that will connect you as quickly in 3 days with this combination of speakers, insights, bright attendees, leadership, and willingness to share at a single venue.

LSSC11 is an experience not to be missed and is the most affordable way to “jumpstart” your Lean and Agile experience. Remember two more weeks for early bird registration! http://lssc11.leanssc.org/

I hope to meet you there!
Carol Dekkers
@caroldekkers (Twitter)