What is one key difference between the Sprint Review and a simple demo?

The Sprint Review is a significant event in the Scrum framework that serves as an opportunity for the Scrum Team and stakeholders to inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog if needed. One key aspect of the Sprint Review is that it incorporates planning for the next Sprint. During this event, not only do the Team showcase the work completed in the current Sprint, but they also discuss what is next. This forward-looking element allows for stakeholder involvement in refining the Product Backlog based on the feedback received and what has been demonstrated, ensuring that everyone understands the priorities and can contribute to shaping the next steps for the product development.

This collaborative discussion is essential for continuous improvement and alignment with customer needs and market conditions. In contrast, simple demos often lack this planning component, focusing only on showing features without the proactive discussion about future work or adjustments needed to the product.