AI is fundamentally changing how software is built, but it isn’t replacing engineering.
It’s redefining it and what it means to be a developer.
What to expect
We’ll look at how AI is being applied in engineering teams today, the governance and practices needed to adopt it safely, and the skills that will define the next generation of engineers.
Discover real insights from Skipton Building Society’s journey from manual, time-consuming and high-risk software releases to secure, automated deployments delivered in minutes.
Expect honest conversations, practical lessons and the opportunity to connect with fellow engineers, architects and technology leaders.
- Practical examples of AI being applied in real engineering teams with insight into how engineering roles and career paths are evolving
- Explore the engineering foundations – from DevSecOps and platform engineering to golden templates, standardised pipelines, dependency management and built-in security
- An understanding of the guardrails needed for responsible AI adoption
- Connections with other engineers navigating the same transformation
Agenda
- 17:30 Arrival and networking with refreshments
- 18:00 Welcome
- 18:10 Lightning Talk 1: Secure, automated and developer-led delivery – how modern engineering practices create the foundations for AI-ready software delivery
- 18:35 Lightning Talk 2: The engineering experience – how AI is changing engineering and the skills that matter most
- 19:00 Networking, including food and refreshments
- 19:20 Expert panel discussion – leaders will debate the future of engineering and what AI means for careers and skills
- 21:00 Event close
Who should attend
This event is ideal for anyone exploring the evolution of AI in software engineering, including engineers, architects and technology leaders. Whether you’re a developer experimenting with AI-infused tooling or a senior leader guiding engineering teams through change, you’ll gain practical ideas, fresh perspectives and a clearer view of modern engineering in an AI-first world.
All-star speakers
Raj Fowler – Director of Engineering at Skipton, and former Amazon tech leader
Mike Winter – Vice President Consulting Expert, CGI UK
The full line-up of speakers will be shared soon.
