WeAreDevelopers LIVE • Aug 19, 2026

WeAreDevelopers LIVE - How DevRel Makes Tech More Human

Chris Heilmann , Daniel Cranney

Generative AI acts like an unpredictable junior engineer, not an autonomous replacement. Discover why mastering foundational tech and respecting cultural boundaries makes developer relations truly human.

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#1 about 7 min

Navigating cross-continental time zones and asynchronous communication

Working across global time zones creates challenges for product alignment and personal workflow.

#2 about 8 min

Navigating societal fears and historical cycles of artificial intelligence

Societal anxieties about artificial intelligence often parallel past technological shifts and cultural nostalgia cycles.

#3 about 3 min

The future of local AI models versus dominant subscription services

The lack of artificial intelligence governance may drive demand for local models despite corporate monopolies.

#4 about 7 min

Adapting to European corporate culture and direct communication styles

Transitioning to an international organization requires adjusting to different travel policies and blunt engineering feedback.

#5 about 8 min

Contrasting European work-life balance with American hustle culture

Generous vacation policies and sustainable pacing challenge the ingrained scarcity mindset of traditional tech environments.

#6 about 8 min

Why artificial intelligence tools still struggle with CSS architecture

Foundational coding skills remain essential because code generation utilities frequently misinterpret complex styling requirements.

#7 about 11 min

Testing industry knowledge with a technology news trivia game

A lighthearted trivia segment evaluates the believability of modern technology headlines and unexpected industry trends.

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Adapting developer relations in the era of generative AI

Rudi Bauer

Rudi Bauer +1 · Cappuccino with HR

1:31 min

Addressing developer burnout and the impact of artificial intelligence

Pauline Pagliaro

Pauline Pagliaro · World Congress 2025

1:55 min

Shifting developer workloads and realistic AI productivity gains

Chris Heilmann +2 · LIVE

3:36 min

Developer fears and the Renaissance developer concept

Werner Vogels

Werner Vogels +1 · World Congress 2026 Europe

5:22 min

Differentiating developer skills in the era of artificial intelligence

Chris Heilmann +2 · LIVE

3:43 min

Understanding software development as a deeply human activity

Richard Bown · World Congress 2023

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