Opening Ceremony

This is where it begins

Scrum Masters and Agile professionals from all over the world will be joining OSMS26. From Amsterdam to São Paulo. From Nairobi to Singapore and from many places you might not expect.

That’s the magic of the Online Scrum Master Summit.

Join Esther Schmit and Karla Merza as they kick off two inspiring days filled with learning, connection, and honest conversations about the opportunities and challenges shaping our work today.

Come ready to share where you’re joining from and experience what it feels like to be part of a truly global community.

 

What you can expect:

🌎 Who is in the (virtual) room: discover who is joining from around the world

📅 Programme overview: plan your summit and choose the sessions you don’t want to miss

🤝 Networking event details: learn how to join this exclusive opportunity to connect with fellow participants and speakers

🎁 Prizes and giveaways: see what you can win during OSMS26 and how you can participate

🛍️ Online goodie bag: access resources, special offers, and extras from our sponsors and speakers

💛 A thank you to our sponsors and volunteers: the people helping make this free event possible

This is more than just an opening session. It is the beginning of two days that can spark new ideas, meaningful connections, and fresh inspiration.

Start the summit with energy, curiosity, and the feeling that you are part of something bigger.

Make sure you are there from the very beginning.

 

Esther Schmit

Esther Schmit is a facilitator, trainer, speaker, and community builder with a passion for helping people learn, connect, and grow.

She is the founder of Agile Pro Center, the creator and host of the Online Scrum Master Summit, and a co-organiser of Women in Agile Europe. Esther is also a speaker at international conferences, where she shares practical insights on Agile, facilitation, and leadership.

Known for her high energy, warm and structured approach, and strong organisational skills, Esther creates engaging learning experiences where people feel comfortable to share ideas, build meaningful connections, and turn insights into action. She particularly enjoys bringing people together and creating environments where learning and collaboration happen naturally.

Karla Merza

Karla Merza is an Agile leader, coach, and educator passionate about helping teams work smarter and leaders grow with confidence. She partners with global organizations to strengthen Agile practices, improve collaboration, and deliver meaningful, sustainable results.

Her background spans both technical and business roles, from corporate environments to entrepreneurship, giving her a practical, real-world perspective. In addition to implementing Agile frameworks, she coaches leaders, speaks at industry conferences, and teaches “Agile Project Management and Advanced Leadership” courses, helping bridge the gap between theory and everyday leadership.

Esther and Karla will open OSMS on WEDNESDAY at: 

Time Zone Time
CEST - Central Europe 8:30
PDT - Pacific 11:30 pm
EDT - Eastern 2:30 am
IST - Indian Standard 12:00 pm

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