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# Official Opening of WeAreDevelopers World Congress 2026

AI is no longer just an experiment. Autonomous agents are rewriting the software engineering playbook. Discover how to master real-world production at the WeAreDevelopers World Congress 2026.

- **Speakers:** [General Program](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@general-program)
- **Event:** World Congress 2026 Europe
- **Published:** July 9, 2026
- **Duration:** 11:24
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100000-official-opening-of-wearedevelopers-world-congress-2026
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