World Congress 2026 Europe - Virtual Stage • Jul 2, 2026 • Session details

What craftsmanship is all about

Marco Achtziger

Generative AI accelerates experts but drowns novices in automated technical debt. Discover why foundational software craftsmanship is the only way to build a truly resilient engineering culture.

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Investing in engineering craftsmanship to maintain a competitive edge

Laura Thorson

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Maintaining software craftsmanship alongside AI assistance

Christian Heilmann

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The role of craftsmanship and technical taste in engineering

Laura Thorson

Laura Thorson · World Congress 2026 Europe

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Preserving the craft of programming in an AI era

Matan Grinberg

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