World Congress 2026 Europe • Jul 9, 2026 • Session details

Craftsmanship in the Age of Agents

With AI driving the cost of code to zero, what is a developer's true value? Discover why technical taste and rigorous human judgment are your greatest competitive edge.

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Transitioning software engineering teams to AI-native development workflows

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Navigating developer bottlenecks and human accountability

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Differentiating developer skills in the era of artificial intelligence

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The evolving role of software engineers alongside agents

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Transitioning to a hybrid human and agent workforce

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Balancing developer autonomy with the adoption of coding agents

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