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title: How did the presentation at the OOPSLA Conference impact Scrum’s development?
description: The presentation of Scrum at the OOPSLA Conference in 1995 was a pivotal moment for its development. Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland shared their insights and formalised their work, providing a structured definition of Scrum for the first time. This…
url: "https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/docs/how-did-the-presentation-at-the-oopsla-conference-impact-scrums-development/"
updated: "2024-12-19"
category: Introduction / History Of Scrum
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# How did the presentation at the OOPSLA Conference impact Scrum’s development?

The presentation of Scrum at the OOPSLA Conference in 1995 was a pivotal moment for its development. Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland shared their insights and formalised their work, providing a structured definition of Scrum for the first time. This presentation helped to disseminate the ideas behind Scrum more widely, encouraging more people to adopt and [Experiment](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/experiment/) with the framework.

Following the conference, the interest in Scrum grew significantly. As more people started using it, the need for a consistent and clear definition became evident. This led to Schwaber and Sutherland collaborating on the [Scrum Guide](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/scrum-guide/), which was first published in 2010 to address the growing confusion about what Scrum entailed.