Virtual Summit
AI-Native Software Engineering Virtual Summit 2026
Build Faster. Engineer Smarter. Deliver with Confidence.
- 20th October 2026
- 11:00 AM ET
Event Overview
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping how software is designed, developed, tested, secured, and deployed. As AI-powered coding assistants, autonomous development agents, platform engineering, and intelligent automation become integral to the software development lifecycle, engineering organizations are rethinking traditional approaches to software delivery. Success is no longer measured solely by development speed, but by the ability to improve developer productivity, strengthen software quality, accelerate innovation, and build secure, resilient applications at scale.
The AI-Native Software Engineering Summit 2026 brings together CTOs, engineering executives, software architects, platform engineering leaders, DevOps professionals, AI innovators, and technology decision-makers to explore how AI is transforming modern software engineering.
Taking place on October 27, 2026, this executive virtual summit will feature visionary keynote presentations, customer success stories, executive panel discussions, technology showcases, and fireside conversations examining how organizations are integrating AI across every stage of the software development lifecycle—from requirements gathering and code generation to testing, security, deployment, observability, and continuous optimization.
Attendees will gain practical insights into leveraging generative AI for software development, improving developer experience, building internal developer platforms, adopting AI-assisted testing, strengthening software supply chain security, and enabling intelligent DevSecOps. Industry leaders will also discuss governance, responsible AI, engineering culture, and the evolving role of software developers in an AI-first world.
Whether organizations are beginning their AI-powered engineering journey or scaling enterprise-wide software transformation, this summit provides practical implementation strategies, real-world success stories, and peer-led discussions to help engineering teams deliver software faster, more securely, and with greater business impact.
Why Attend
What to Expect
Why Attend
Discover Solutions
Explore a diverse array of automation technologies presented by leading solution providers in the field of legal workflow and legal spend management.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with solution providers, industry experts, and peers to exchange ideas, explore potential collaborations, and build valuable professional relationships.
Practical Insights
Gain practical insights into how automation can enhance legal management efficiency, reduce risks, and drive cost savings.
Tech Showcase
Witness live demonstrations and showcases of the latest automation tools and solutions transforming legal processes.
Strategic Partnerships
Explore opportunities for strategic partnerships and collaborations that can propel your organization towards automation-driven excellence.
Key themes
Key Discussion topics
The Future of AI-Native Software Engineering
Integrating AI Across the Entire Software Development Lifecycle
From AI Coding Assistants to Autonomous Software Development
Building High-Performing Engineering Organizations in the AI Era
Platform Engineering and the Rise of Internal Developer Platforms
Improving Developer Productivity Through Generative AI
Modernizing DevSecOps with AI-Powered Automation
Strengthening Software Supply Chain Security
AI-Driven Testing, Code Review, and Quality Assurance
Measuring Engineering Productivity Beyond Traditional Metrics
Governance and Responsible AI in Software Engineering
Balancing Speed, Security, and Software Quality
Preparing Engineering Teams for the Future of AI Collaboration
The Next Generation of Cloud-Native Application Development
Industries
Telecommunications
Ecommerce & Retail
Pharmaceutical
Consumer Goods
Information technology
Manufacturing
Food Production
Saas
Financial Institutions
Real Estate
Telecommunications
Ecommerce & Retail
Telecommunications
Consumer Goods
Telecommunications
Manufacturing
Food Production
Saas
Computer Software
Network & Security
Who Should Attend
This summit is designed for senior technology and engineering leaders responsible for software development, platform engineering, developer productivity, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise technology strategy.
Executive Leadership
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
- VP Engineering
- VP Software Development
- VP Technology
- Director of Engineering
- Head of Software Engineering
Software Engineering
- Software Development
- Application Development
- Software Architecture
- Engineering Management
- Full-Stack Engineering
- Backend Engineering
- Frontend Engineering
- Engineering Excellence
Platform Engineering & DevOps
- Platform Engineering
- DevOps
- DevSecOps
- Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
- Cloud Engineering
- Infrastructure Engineering
- CI/CD
- Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs)
AI & Emerging Technologies
- AI Engineering
- Machine Learning Engineering
- Generative AI
- AI Strategy
- Developer Productivity
- Engineering Automation
- Intelligent Automation
Security & Quality
- Application Security
- Product Security
- Software Supply Chain Security
- Quality Engineering
- Software Testing
- Release Engineering
- Observability
- Performance Engineering
Event Moderator
Toya Broox
Founder and Managing Director Nehr Consulting
Speakers
- Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
- Email:info@example.com
Megan Barbier
Chief Human Resources Officer Xactly Corporation
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- Email:info@example.com
Dr. Darlene Hunter
VP, Head of HR CEO, EmployeeShield
- Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
- Email:info@example.com
Stephen Brooks
VP, People Experience at Generate Capital.
- Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
- Email:info@example.com
Rhonda Davenport
Chief People Officer, Founder & Principal, RD Advisory
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- Email:info@example.com
Patrice Graves
Founding Member, coNEXTions
- Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
- Email:info@example.com
Nikki Mohler
HR Director, Americas at Novacel, Inc.
- Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
- Email:info@example.com
Micheal Watson
Director of Customer Agentic Enablement Eightfold
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Testimonials from our Previous Virtual Events
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