World Congress 2026 Europe • Jul 10, 2026 • Session details

Code Is Cheap. Software Isn’t.

Generating syntax with AI is cheap. Building resilient enterprise software is not. Learn how to tame coding agents with strict guardrails and dynamic context.

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Balancing developer autonomy with the adoption of coding agents

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Motivations for adopting AI to enhance developer productivity

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Why AI tools will not replace human software developers

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The promise and risk of AI coding agents

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Balancing agentic AI code generation with software engineering

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Shifting developer workloads and realistic AI productivity gains

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