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World Congress 2026 North America • Sep 24, 2026 • Session details

Building the Agentic Software Factory

Matan Grinberg , Thomas Dohmke , Frederic Lardinois

The future of engineering isn't writing syntax, but managing fleets of autonomous AI agents. Discover how to transition from legacy workflows to building self-improving software factories.

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#1 about 2 min

Automating the software development lifecycle with AI

How software factories ingest signals to continuously improve applications across multiple AI models.

#2 about 2 min

Designing version control for agentic collaboration

Why high-frequency agent interactions require a new semantic layer and version control backend.

#3 about 4 min

Defining the modern software factory model

How abstracting the development process shifts engineers from writing code to building automated assembly lines.

#4 about 5 min

Navigating the realities of autonomous software factories

Why current business and trust constraints limit the fully automated merging of AI-generated code.

#5 about 6 min

Optimizing developer focus through automated code reviews

How assigning targeted validation tasks to agents frees engineers to concentrate on high-impact architectural changes.

#6 about 4 min

Evolving the developer role beyond writing code syntax

Why the rise of AI tools shifts engineering focus back to complex problem-solving and delivering user outcomes.

#7 about 3 min

Preserving the craft of programming in an AI era

Why understanding underlying code remains essential for converting complex ideas into reliable software products.

#8 about 4 min

Valuing high agency over traditional years of experience

How the accessibility of AI tools equalizes the playing field for junior engineers possessing strong problem-solving initiative.

#9 about 3 min

Preparing for the future of agent-driven software development

Why regularly experimenting with autonomous agents and embracing workflow uncertainty is crucial for technical growth.

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The shift toward agentic software factories and orchestration

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The evolving role of software engineers alongside agents

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4:08 min

Transitioning software engineering teams to AI-native development workflows

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1:14 min

Adapting to the changing landscape of autonomous software development

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The future of software engineering in autonomous systems

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Balancing developer autonomy with the adoption of coding agents

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