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# Agentic Drift: keeping pace with your agents

Are AI agents deploying code faster than you can review it? Discover how to combat agentic drift and transition your engineering team from manual reviews to systemic governance.

- **Speakers:** [Colleen Lake](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@colleen-lake)
- **Event:** World Congress 2026 North America
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Duration:** 19:58
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100453-agentic-drift-keeping-pace-with-your-agents
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