Note: Applications to host a regional event in 2025 have closed. Scrum Alliance plans to open applications for 2026 in May 2025.
Anyone can apply to host a Regional Scrum Gathering, but there are a few things Scrum Alliance takes into account when evaluating applications, including:
- Organizers must be in good standing with Scrum Alliance
- Organizers must have experience planning scrum and/or agile events
- Demonstrated demand for scrum and agile training in the region
- We encourage you to apply to host a regional in a location where there's never been one before or a location that has held successful gatherings in the past.
- Organizers have attended a Global or Regional Scrum Gathering, and/or an Agile Coaching Retreat
- Involvement of a Certified Scrum Trainer or Certified Enterprise/Team Coach in the organizing team
- Must be prepared to drive all aspects of the event including logistics, budgeting, and marketing
Format for a Regional Scrum Gathering
Regional Scrum Gatherings should meet the unique needs of your regional agile community! Regional Scrum Gatherings take place over one to three days and usually include keynote sessions, educational sessions on various agile topics, networking, socializing, and more.
These events can be held in person, virtually, or hybrid with both virtual and in-person experiences. While Scrum Alliance does sponsor virtual events, we're most interested in sponsoring in-person or hybrid events at this time.
Preparing for your application
Eligibility to host a regional gathering is based on multiple factors. To ensure your application is strong, please provide as much information as possible about your region's agile community and proposed event. Ultimately, we'll be searching for Regional Scrum Gatherings that will support a passionate agile community and allow Scrum Alliance sponsorship to be as impactful as possible.
In the application, you'll need to provide information about the event's location, dates, format, and budget. You'll also need to tell us about your organizing team, your event's logistics, and your goals for hosting a regional gathering.
Timeline and relevant dates for applying
Applications to host Regional Scrum Gatherings in 2026 will be open in two waves. The priority application period will be August to September 15 2025, with selection notifications sent by October 31. An additional application period will be open from September 16 to October 15 2025, with notifications sent by November 31.
If we've selected your event, we'll let you know your sponsorship amount and send a formal agreement.
Types of sponsorship support
Scrum Alliance's sponsorship of Regional Scrum Gatherings includes financial and some marketing support. The sponsorship amount will depend on information in your proposal, such as the proposed cost and attendance goals. We will provide marketing collateral, a select number of promotional posts and emails, and additional funding for merchandise. The full sponsorship package will be outlined in a formal agreement.
As the organizer, you will drive the event, including marketing, budgeting, and logistics.