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Aug 17, 2026

Developers Communities in San Francisco - WeAreDevelopers LIVE from Corgi Cafe

In Europe, bankruptcy ends careers, but Silicon Valley treats it as a stepping stone. Explore this cultural divide, AI homogenization threats, and the hidden cost of US-centric code.

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#1 about 5 min

Coworking spaces and remote work mandates

How developer communities utilize coworking cafes and the friction between remote work flexibility and return-to-office mandates.

#2 about 4 min

Developer demographics and the value of education

A look at the diverse backgrounds of developers in San Francisco and debates around university degrees versus dropping out.

#3 about 5 min

Startup funding and the evolution of the metaverse

The differences in startup funding between the US and Europe alongside finding real-world accessibility use cases for the metaverse.

#4 about 6 min

Relying on user testing and traffic logs

Why developers should monitor server logs and gather direct user feedback instead of making assumptions about product usability.

#5 about 4 min

Database infrastructure and tech industry history

An overview of hackathons focusing on modern database tools and trivia about the naming origins of popular technologies.

#6 about 4 min

Handling time zones and date formats

The persistent complexity of managing daylight saving time, time zones, and ambiguous time formats within software engineering.

#7 about 4 min

Designing inclusive interfaces for global audiences

How strict input validation for phone numbers and zip codes breaks user experiences for international customers.

#8 about 7 min

Autonomous agents and unusual startup pivots

The implications of AI agents interacting autonomously and how established companies aggressively pivot to AI hosting to secure funding.

#9 about 6 min

Pushing back against predictable AI interfaces

The rising fatigue with AI-generated content and how LLM-driven development leads to homogenized, predictable web designs.

#10 about 4 min

Responsive layout challenges and user customization

Why achieving pixel-perfect CSS is obsolete in modern web development and the value of giving users control over their interfaces.

#11 about 3 min

Privacy trade-offs in smart home devices

The growing privacy implications of ubiquitous computing and intelligent assistants recording natural language in residential spaces.

#12 about 7 min

Autonomous vehicles and facial recognition ethics

The impact of autonomous ride-sharing on public infrastructure and the stark differences between US and European privacy expectations regarding facial recognition.

Matching moments

4:31 min

Navigating EU AI regulations and regional startup compliance

5:22 min

Differentiating developer skills in the era of artificial intelligence

Chris Heilmann +2 · LIVE

2:36 min

Preserving developer communities in an AI era

Jen Looper Jen Looper · Europe 2026 Virtual

5:18 min

Addressing psychological safety and ethical risks of AI adoption

Vera Slavnić Vera Slavnić · Europe 2026 Virtual

1:31 min

Addressing developer burnout and the impact of artificial intelligence

Pauline Pagliaro Pauline Pagliaro · World Congress 2025

5:34 min

Addressing audience concerns on licensing and privacy

Thomas Dohmke Thomas Dohmke · World Congress 2022

Upcoming sessions on this topic

Open session

World Congress 2026 North America

September 24, 2026 · 15:30–16:00

Mainstage

Our Brains in the AI Era

Cassidy Williams

Senior Director of Developer Advocacy, GitHub

Cassidy Williams
Open session

World Congress 2026 North America

September 24, 2026 · 16:10–16:40

Outdoor Stage

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

September 25, 2026 · 12:55–13:25

Outdoor Stage

Building the AI Era Through Developer Communities: A Competitive Advantage for Engineers & Teams

John Komarnicki

National Executive Advisor at Code & Coffee | Engineering & AI Community Leader

John Komarnicki
Open session

World Congress 2026 North America

September 24, 2026 · 11:40–12:10

Tech Leaders Stage

Rethinking Developer Tools for the Agent Era

Han Wang, Sam Bhagwat

Han Wang
Sam Bhagwat
Open session

World Congress 2026 North America

September 23, 2026 · 10:00–17:00

Stage 11

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

September 25, 2026 · 09:40–10:10

Stage 5

Vibe Coding Accessibility

Karl Groves

Focused on actively fixing accessibility

Karl Groves

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