Agile Yorkshire Meetup 07 October 2026

Agile Yorkshire is a monthly gathering of IT professionals from in and around Yorkshire. Agile Yorkshire brings together people from across Agile and technology to learn from one another, share practical experiences and build meaningful connections. This October, we’re changing the format at Agile Yorkshire. We’ll begin with a 30-minute speaker session before bringing together experienced professionals from across the technology industry for a panel discussion exploring coaching, recruitment, professionalism, leadership and personal development.ve with fresh ideas, practical insights and new connections to take back to your team. 🔗 Follow us on on LinkedIn 📧 Sign up for our mailing list 🌐 Check out more details on our website Our Line-Up 1) Amy Lynch (18:35–19:05) • 30 Minutes Our Speaker Amy Lynch will open the evening with a 30-minute presentation before joining our panel discussion later in the evening. Amy is Head of Diversity & Inclusion at Thoughtworks UK and has worked with technology teams for over a decade. She is passionate about social justice, amplifying underrepresented voices and helping create a more equitable technology industry. 2) Panel Discussion (19:15–20:15) • 60 Minutes Following the break, we’ll bring together professionals from across the technology industry for a 60-minute panel discussion exploring coaching, recruitment, professionalism, leadership and personal development. Bianca Spruit Founder of Sprout Coaching, Bianca brings more than 20 years of technology industry experience and works with leaders and managers to build stronger, high-performing teams. Clement Pickering Clem is an ICF-credentialed coach and technology leader with 24 years' experience spanning software engineering, Agile coaching, consulting and leadership. Amy Lynch Head of Diversity & Inclusion at Thoughtworks UK, Amy brings extensive experience in technology, inclusion and creating workplaces where people from different backgrounds can thrive. Tom Hoyland Tom is an experienced Agile and technology delivery leader, coach and mentor with nearly 20 years in technology and extensive experience leading Agile and digital transformations. Panel Moderator – Richard Thomas Richard Thomas, from the Agile Yorkshire Steering Group, will moderate the discussion and guide the conversation across the evening’s key themes. Why Attend? • Learn directly from experienced industry leaders. • Hear real lessons from their careers. • Explore leadership, recruitment, coaching and development. • Gain practical insights for your career and team. • Connect with Yorkshire’s Agile and technology community. We look forward to welcoming you. The Agile Yorkshire Team