World Congress 2024 Aug 20, 2024 Session details

Official Opening of WeAreDevelopers World Congress

Chris Heilmann

Generating an AI image consumes the same energy as charging a smartphone. Uncover the hidden environmental costs of scaling artificial intelligence and learn to build intentional, energy-conscious solutions.

Pause
Mute Enter Fullscreen
#1 about 2 min

Evolution of artificial intelligence in software engineering

Tracking the resurgence of machine learning requires balancing rapid innovation with the heavy energy demands of generative models.

#2 about 2 min

Establishing a code of conduct for inclusive spaces

Enforcing a strict code of conduct ensures that diverse tech professionals collaborate in a secure and respectful environment.

#3 about 2 min

Engaging with partners and exploring technology sponsor challenges

Participating in vendor challenges and networking activities unlocks cloud resources and professional development opportunities.

#4 about 5 min

Building a comprehensive ecosystem for software development professionals

Fostering an overarching technology ecosystem connects diverse engineering roles across the entire software development lifecycle.

#5 about 2 min

Expanding developer growth through continuous online learning platforms

Supplementing annual events with continuous educational platforms provides scalable career growth and job placement for technical talent.

#6 about 3 min

Embracing ethics and responsibility in artificial intelligence products

Integrating ethical impact assessments into artificial intelligence development ensures that new products responsibly serve broader societal needs.

Matching moments

1:14 min

Open questions regarding the future role of software developers

Julia Wilson Julia Wilson +1 · WWC 2025

1:34 min

Introduction to responsible artificial intelligence and societal impact

Toju Duke · WWC 2022

5:18 min

Addressing psychological safety and ethical risks of AI adoption

Vera Slavnić Vera Slavnić · Europe 2026 Virtual

3:23 min

Building diverse and inclusive developer event communities

Mike Swift · Coffee With Developers

1:10 min

The future role of developers orchestrating artificial intelligence

Dishu Bagga Dishu Bagga · Europe 2026 Virtual

1:31 min

Addressing developer burnout and the impact of artificial intelligence

Pauline Pagliaro Pauline Pagliaro · WWC 2025

Upcoming sessions on this topic

Open session

World Congress 2026 North America

The Broken Rung: How AI is Rebuilding Software Development from the Ground Up

Tomislav Tipurić

Chief Technology Officer, Nephos

Tomislav Tipurić
Open session

World Congress 2026 North America

When Humans Stop Writing Code: Rethinking Languages, Compilers, and Responsibility

Simon Auer

Organizer of flutter vienna meetup and CEO of marqably

Simon Auer
Open session

World Congress 2026 North America

Beyond the Code: Human-AI Synergies in Product Development

Ajita Kanchivakam Ananth

Staff Technical Program Manager at Google

Ajita Kanchivakam Ananth
Open session

World Congress 2026 North America

Building Stuff with GenAI - The Open Minded Workshop beyond OpenAI

Andreas Erben

CTO for Applied AI and Metaverse at daenet

Andreas Erben
Open session

World Congress 2026 North America

Reinventing Testing Practices in the AI Era

Eric Deandrea

Java Champion & Senior Principal Software Engineer, IBM

Eric Deandrea
Open session

World Congress 2026 North America

Developer Liability in the AI Agent Era: Building Responsibly

Alla Barbalat

Freelancer Trade Show Spokesmodel and Tech Event Host

Alla Barbalat