SEA 2022 Virtual Summit

April, 2022

Software Excellence Alliance professionals from around the world met to celebrate our accomplishments from 2021 and to set the Alliance’s 2022 direction for changing the world of software engineering.

Jim Over delivered the keynote presentation, sharing his personal views on quality as they relate to the challenges we face.

Watch the Keynote Presentation on YouTube

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Abstract:

This is your opportunity to collaborate with Software Excellence Alliance professionals from around the world as we celebrate our accomplishments from 2021 and set our Alliance’s 2022 direction for improving the world of software development. SEA members: the meeting URL is in your calendar invitation, there’s no need to register through Eventbrite.

Summit Outputs:

Report of 2021 accomplishments
Seated executive team for 2022
Set of 2022 goals and objectives
Standing committees and working groups with members and chairs
Updated roles and role assignments

Summit Objectives:

Members FEEL re-energized about the mission
Members BELIEVE the Alliance is needed and provides value
Members are motivated to PARTICIPATE in the Alliance by taking on a leadership role or being part of a working group
We conduct a fun and engaging event that everyone REMEMBERS

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