I’d like to draw your attention to three upcoming events.

Code Retreat in Toronto on August 8, 2009. Hone your craft in a pressure-free environment. Costs nothing but your time.

Your first steps in TDD in Chicago from August 31 to September 2, 2009. World-class training in TDD from a leading practitioner. USD 1500 per student with group discounts available.

Agile 2009 remains the premier conference in the world to learn about all things agile. Learn and practise with top practitioners across the spectrum of software and business roles.

Please join us!

I take great pleasure in announcing the first ever Code Retreat outside the US, scheduled in Reykjavík, Iceland on May 9, 2009. I had the pleasure of co-pre-announcing this event at my March 2009 course there and feel great that the guys at Sprettur have fulfilled their commitment to organize this event. I hope this represents the first step towards a vibrant Software Craftsmanship community in Iceland.

Please support your local Code Retreat event. I will present one in association with PlateSpin in Toronto on August 8, 2009.