What Does It Mean to Be a Developer in the Age of AI Agents?

AI coding agents and IDE-integrated assistants are poised to reshape how we build software. As these tools become more sophisticated and widely adopted, developers and technical leaders face critical questions about the future of the profession. Will AI replace certain types of engineering work, will it elevate our craft to new levels of creativity and strategic thinking, or will we drown in a sea of technical debt?

This panel brings together experienced practitioners to explore how the developer role is evolving in real-time. We’ll examine the shift that is occurring, the changing skill sets that matter most, and what this means for career development and engineering culture. Our speakers will share their real world experiences and perspectives on the changes happening today, and tips on where to begin.

Whether you’re a CTO planning your team’s AI adoption strategy or an individual contributor wondering how to stay relevant, this discussion will surface questions being asked as AI becomes more integrated into the development process. Can AI be a reliable coding partner?

Panel:

Joel Confino, Chief Omnichannel Architect at Vanguard

Sujan Kapadia, Chief AI Officer at Chariot Solutions

Brian O'Neill, Proof Pilot

Grace Francisco, Co-founder and Partner of EMG Worldwide