2026 Global LeSS Conference Japan / LeSS’ Yoaké Asia 2026

About LeSS

LeSS is not about scaling a framework —
it's about redesigning your organization to build better products, faster, and with fewer obstacles.

About the Conference

The Global LeSS Conference is an international gathering of professionals from around the world who practice Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS). Going beyond simple case studies, the event explores the essence of organizational transformation and agility through deep dialogue with experienced practitioners and LeSS trainers.

LeSS' Yoaké Asia was established to promote LeSS and elevate practical expertise throughout Japan and the rest of Asia. Since its inaugural event in 2024, it has made a significant impact as a platform for sharing and learning from the unique organizational challenges and insights found within the Asian region.

In October 2026, these two powerful movements will converge. We are proud to announce the joint event, "2026 Global LeSS Conference Japan / LeSS' Yoaké Asia 2026," where world-class expertise meets Asian practical wisdom.

Keynote

Two additional keynote speakers will be joining Bas Vodde.
Further details will be announced as they are finalized.

Time Table (Tentative)

October 8 (JST)

8:00 AM	Venue Open
9:00 AM	Overall Opening Talk & Breakfast Kazumasa Ebata
9:30 AM	KeynoteTentative TBD TBD
11:15 AM	SponsorTentative TBD TBD
12:15 PM	Overall Lunch
1:15 PM	TalkTentative From Scrum to LeSS: What Actually Changes When You Scale Rogerio Taques TalkTentative Beyond R&D: Designing Product Teams for the Entire Customer Journey Wolfgang Steffens
2:30 PM	WorkshopTentative Motivating cross-functional learning Sofia Pelzl GameTentative Embodying (dis)trust: 3 large group activities to experience the pleasures and perils of collective work Alan Cyment
3:45 PM	TalkTentative What AI-Augmented Development Can Learn from the Toyota Production System Terry Yin TalkTentative The Company Backlog - How a single backlog stopped priority battles, improved decision-making, and aligned teams in MedTech Frederic Siepmann
5:00 PM	TalkTentative Life Inside an Adaptive Organization: LeSS in the Age of AI Robert Briese TalkTentative Scaling Predictive Maintenance with LeSS, Agentic AI Coaching and Wearable AI: Lessons from a 5-Team Energy Grid Setup Falko Werner
6:00 PM \| 8:00 PM	Networking Party To participate, you will need a ticket that includes the Networking Party. Tickets for General Attendees: Click here / Tickets for Student Attendees: Click here

October 9 (JST)

8:00 AM	Venue Open
9:00 AM	Overall Opening Talk & Breakfast Kazumasa Ebata
9:30 AM	TalkTentative Sustainability with LeSS Sofia Pelzl TalkTentative The System That Hid in Plain Sight: A Story of Two Development Groups Learning to See One Whole Loan System Rizki Yogaswara
10:45 AM	TBD
11:45 AM	Overall Lunch
12:45 PM	Overall Open Space Technology
3:15 PM	KeynoteTentative TBD Bas Vodde
5:00 PM	Overall Q&A / Reflection
6:00 PM	Overall Photo & Closing
6:30 PM \| 8:00 PM	Networking Party To participate, you will need a ticket that includes the Networking Party. Tickets for General Attendees: Click here / Tickets for Student Attendees: Click here

The timetable is current as of June 30, 2026.
Please note that the content and times may change due to various circumstances.

Deep Dive

We will be holding training sessions on topics such as organizational design and systems thinking before and after the conference.
Please join us for this opportunity to turn the knowledge gained at the conference into practical, actionable skills.

September 1-3

Bootcamp - Design AI-Ready Organizations with Org Topologies

The evolution of AI is forcing us to rethink the very nature of organizations. Using the Org Topologies™ framework, you will develop the ability to design "AI-Ready" organizational structures that maximize performance.

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October 7

Systems Thinking in Action

Decipher the underlying structures behind complex organizational challenges. Moving beyond mere theory, you will master the systems thinking tools and mindsets that can be applied immediately to real-world situations.

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October 12-14

Certified LeSS Practitioner

We will learn about organizational design for driving Agile development across multiple teams. We will explore the essential knowledge of LeSS in depth—from the transformation into Feature Teams to daily operations.

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October 13-15

Certified ScrumMaster®

Develop a deep understanding of Scrum fundamentals and acquire the skills needed as a ScrumMaster to guide your team toward effective collaboration, continuous improvement, and agile value delivery.

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The conference will be held on-site only. There will be no online streaming.

Venue

BIPROGY Inc.

1-1-1 Toyosu, Koto-ku,
Tokyo 135-8560 Japan

Our Vision

Launched in January 2024, the Scrum/LeSS community "LeSS’ Morning" has generated a powerful resonance as a space for deep learning of the principles. This momentum became the driving force for accelerating the adoption of LeSS across Asia, culminating in the successful "LeSS’ Yoaké ASIA" conferences in 2024 and 2025.

Featuring world-renowned experts, including LeSS co-creators Craig Larman and Bas Vodde, this conference has established itself as more than a place for sharing cutting-edge knowledge. It is now a strategic platform for companies to enhance their branding, drive recruitment, and forge new business partnerships.

In 2026, we will accelerate this momentum even further. By maximizing the synergy between the community and the conference, we aim to transcend simple skill acquisition. Our goal is to build an ecosystem where all practitioners tackling organizational transformation can connect and co-create the future.

Representative Director Kazumasa Ebata

Supported
The LeSS Company B.V.

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Sponsor

Venue Sponsor

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Service Sponsor

Alliance Partner

Sponsors will be added and updated as soon as they are confirmed.
We are still seeking additional sponsors.

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2026 Sponsor

2025 Sponsor

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LeSS’ Yoaké Asia 2025
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kaonavi, inc.

Lean Force Ltd

MIXI, Inc.

SMS Co., Ltd.

TRUSTBANK, Inc.

Community
LeSS' Morning

LeSS' Morning is a learning community for anyone passionate about Scrum and LeSS (Large-Scale Scrum). Since our launch in October 2023, we’ve been a space for growing together and building meaningful connections.

Through our regular events and workshops, we share "living insights" on how to scale Scrum principles across entire organizations. Why tackle challenges alone? Join us as we explore the possibilities of Scrum and LeSS together. We look forward to seeing you there!

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