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

Craftsmanship in the Age of Agents

Laura Thorson

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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