Agenda

Keynote powered by Microsoft

Future of Engineering Stage — 30 minutes

• Sushant Rewaskar [VP & Distinguished Engineer — Azure Core Compute, Microsoft]

International speaker keynote

Future of Engineering Stage — 45 minutes

• Yoana Boyanova [R&D Manager — Broadcom]

WebAssembly and WASM Components: the cycle is now complete

Future of Engineering Stage — 30 minutes

In this talk, we'll delve into the transformative capabilities of WebAssembly (WASM) and how it's setting the stage for a new era in backend development. A key focus will be on WASM's unique ability to allow any programming language to target the same runtime, fostering a more inclusive and diverse development environment. Join us as we explore how this technology is breaking barriers and shaping the future of backend development. Read More...

• Alexandru Bularca [Senior System Architect — EveryMatrix]

The Rise of Agentic Computing: Multi-Agent Systems Are the Future

Future of Engineering Stage — 45 minutes

Agentic computing is redefining how complex tasks are solved—through autonomous, intelligent agents collaborating seamlessly at enterprise scale.  This talk explores how multi-agent systems, independent of underlying models, interfaces, or languages, negotiate and dynamically interact to deliver unprecedented levels of efficiency and innovation. Will explore how agentic collaboration will fundamentally reshape engineering workflows, with agents autonomously handling complex negotiations, orchestrating distributed tasks, continuously optimizing processes, and empowering human engineers to focus on creativity, innovation, and strategic decision-making.Attendees will also discover how open, transparent platforms facilitate diverse agent ecosystems, learn about large-scale collaboration protocols, and understand why open standards are essential to unlocking the transformative potential of agentic computing. Read More...

• Arun Joseph [Head of AI Engineering & Architecture — Deutsche Telekom AI Products]

Lunch break

Future of Engineering Stage — 1 hour

Open source AI with the JVM

Future of Engineering Stage — 45 minutes

Covering how it is possible to incorporate cutting-edge open source AI capabilities into Java applications, and build full Retrieval Augmented Generation solutions without leaving the JVM ecosystem.  Looking at options for local model deployment, bindings to use popular open source frameworks with the JVM and the latest open source models.Open-source AI models and frameworks have experienced tremendous growth recently, and while the most popular interfaces are for the Python language (or C++ for working with the internals), Java Virtual Machine (JVM) bindings exist for some of the most important projects.This talk will delve into some of the tools and technologies available to integrate open-source AI models with JVM projects, including:Ollama SDK - This communicates with the Ollama server, which is intended for running models locally.The Java Native Interface (JNI) bindings for Llama.cpp, which is a popular open source project for running many of the most popular large language models locally using the CPU, GPU or Apple’s Neural Engine.TensorFlow for JavaDeep Java Library (DJL) from AmazonThe JNI (Java Native Interface) bindings for PyTorchJVector - A Vector Search Library, which can be used with the other technologies above to enable the building of fully open-source Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions controlled from the JVM. Read More...

• Richard Brough [Chief Technology Officer — Blue Beck Ltd]

Future is here: how to create 10x impact in software engineering using AI

Future of Engineering Stage — 30 minutes

The future of software engineering is here. Discover how AI tools and techniques can unlock 10x impact in your development workflows.  Join us to learn practical strategies and real-world examples to transform your approach. Read More...

• Dan Cristea [Lead AI Innovation — BCR]
• Bogdan Mircea Gavril [Software Engineer — BCR]

Beyond Reactive Systems: Event-Driven Architecture for AI Agents

Future of Engineering Stage — 45 minutes

If agents are the new apps, what's the operating system? We currently stand at the convergence of speech, vision, and intelligence as the boundaries of human interactions with machines blur into a more seamless, interactive ecosystem. Imagine a world where hundreds of AI agents interact with humans globally, generating hundreds and thousands of messages per hour. Building such a system at scale requires a robust, well-designed architecture. As microservices need Event-Driven Architecture(EDA) to scale beyond fragile point-to-point connections, AI agents need a similar architectural shift. This talk demonstrates a practical approach to building production-ready distributed AI agents beyond simple reactive systems. The hands-on live demo will showcase a scalable event-driven architecture for AI agents using Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and the A2A protocol through a real-world example.EDAs are the future of Agentic AI. Why don't we start building them from here? Read More...

• Abhimanyu "Chitra" Selvan  [Head of Developer Advocacy — DigitalOcean]

Partner keynote

Future of Engineering Stage — 30 minutes

LangChain4j in Practice: Kotlin and Testable LLM Integrations

Future of Engineering Stage — 30 minutes

As LLMs reshape software development, Java/Kotlin developers face unique challenges when integrating these powerful AI models into production applications. How do you maintain reliability, control costs, and ensure testability while leveraging the full potential of AI? This talk demonstrates how to build AI-powered applications using LangChain4j with Kotlin. We'll explore how Kotlin's expressive syntax and coroutines transform complex asynchronous Java code into clean, maintainable code on Kotlin. Through a practical game demo, you'll see LangChain4j's capabilities for RAG, function calling, Model Context Protocol, and request moderation. The heart of this presentation addresses the testing challenge: how do you verify AI integrations without unpredictable responses, high costs, or rate limits? I'll introduce AI-Mocks, a testing library that enables deterministic, fast, and reliable tests for LLM integrations. You'll learn practical patterns for mocking LLMs, handling streaming responses, and simulating failures. Who is this talk for? JVM developers looking to integrate LLMs into production systems, teams struggling with testing AI components, and engineers seeking practical strategies for maintaining reliability in AI applications. Attendees will leave with code examples and approaches they can immediately apply to their projects. Read More...

• Konstantin Pavlov [Staff Software Engineer — Twilio Inc.]

Ops Conservation: The Total Amount of Operations in the Universe Remains Constant

DevOps Stage — 30 minutes

From DevOps, to SRE and Platform Engineering, the world of operations is vast and ever-evolving. Join this presentation to explore and understand the intricate connections between containers, container runtimes, Kubernetes, GitOps and how they come together to shape modern Operations. 

• Alexandru Dejanu [Senior Systems Engineer — Systematic]

Fortifying Microservices - development, deployment, runtime and monitoring with zero trust architecture.

DevOps Stage — 45 minutes

• Daniel Krasnokucki [Head of Product Security — Equinix]

Keynote TBD

DevOps Stage — 30 minutes

Cage Wisdom: MMA lessons for DevOps professionals

DevOps Stage — 45 minutes

• Daniel Maher [Senior DevRel Manager — Cerbos]

Lunch break

DevOps Stage — 1 hour

Config Files Considered Harmful

DevOps Stage — 45 minutes

Aleksander will introduce a new perspective on software configuration. Traditional configuration files can cause unexpected issues when default values change during software updates – user-defined settings may become incompatible without warning. To address this, Aleksander proposes replacing standard configuration files with patches. To address this, Aleksander proposes replacing standard configuration files with patches. These patches explicitly capture both the original default values and the user's customizations, enabling the update system to notify users whenever underlying defaults change. A robust patch management system also allows users to customize source code directly and re-apply their modifications following software updates. Aleksander will present GitKraft, a practical implementation of such a patch management system. GitKraft leverages git commits to store patches and utilizes GitHub as its user interface. Currently, GitKraft offers over 100 open-source Helm charts, all of which can be easily customized and managed through patches. Read More...

• Aleksander Korzynski [Architect — GitKraft]

Partner keynote

DevOps Stage — 30 minutes

State of DevOps toolchains

DevOps Stage — 45 minutes

Modern IT organizations increasingly face a sprawling tooling landscape, with many developers using six or more tools, as highlighted by recent GitLab research.  However, insights from Eficode's extensive toolchain assessments reveal that nearly 40% of teams significantly underestimate the complexity of their tool ecosystems. In this talk, Kalle will share key findings on the state of toolchains in the IT sector, shedding light on common challenges and offering practical strategies to streamline tooling and enhance DevOps outcomes. Read More...

• Kalle Sirkesalo [CTO of Managed Services — Eficode]

Keynote TBD

DevOps Stage — 30 minutes

• Peter Van Vliet [Software Architect — Masking Technology]

Keynote TBD

DevOps Stage — 30 minutes

• Andrada Raducanu [DevOps Engineer — ING Hubs]

Partner keynote

QA & Testing Stage — 30 minutes

Are you sure that your Playwright API tests are Shift-Left?

QA & Testing Stage — 45 minutes

Don't get me wrong - I like Playwright! If I was working with frontend test automation I would most probably choose it myself.  BUT at least in PL it seems that people lost the ability to asses own needs critically and are just suggesting it for every purpose including API only automation. I even came across calling API testing in Playwright "shift-left approach". In my presentation I would like to define how should we understand "shift-left" term, what can be different early testing approaches and why. Additionally I will try to understand why while being critical to everything else we (testers) are so believing in one specific tool. I will also present how we test at snowflake and how SDETs at Snowflake help teams test as early as possible. Read More...

• Jakub Rosiński [Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) — Snowflake]

Partner keynote

QA & Testing Stage — 30 minutes

On stranger tides - how to set the right course for your development as a QA?

QA & Testing Stage — 45 minutes

• Dawid Pacia [QA Consultant — PatchingIT]

Lunch break

QA & Testing Stage — 1 hour

Underrated Advanced Selenium Patterns: Beyond Basic Page Objects

QA & Testing Stage — 45 minutes

In today's fast-paced software development landscape, test automation suites grow exponentially with each new feature and functionality. This growth often leads to a challenging situation where even minor code changes can trigger cascading test failures, despite the application functioning correctly.  While such scenarios are sometimes inevitable, having the right architectural patterns in place can significantly reduce their impact and recovery time. 
This talk introduces a robust solution combining the Loadable Component pattern with Selenium's Page Object Model, offering a powerful approach to handling dynamic page loads in modern web applications. Through practical demonstrations, we'll explore how these established patterns can transform brittle test suites into maintainable, reliable automation frameworks. 
We'll explore practical implementations that go beyond basic wait strategies, demonstrating how to create resilient test suites that can handle complex loading scenarios. Through real-world examples and live coding demonstrations, attendees will learn how to:- Implement the Loadable Component pattern to handle asynchronous page loads - Create resilient page objects that automatically verify their own state- Reduce test flakiness and improve maintenance through structured component loading - Debug common loading issues with enhanced error reportingWhether you're an experienced automation engineer or just starting with Selenium, you'll walk away with actionable patterns and strategies to improve your test suite's reliability and maintainability. Join us to transform your approach to automated web testing and take your Selenium skills to the next level. Read More...

• Sargis Sargsyan [Director of Engineering — Align Technology]

Partner keynote

QA & Testing Stage — 30 minutes

Beyond shift-left: why engineering teams should embrace a continuous quality mindset

QA & Testing Stage — 45 minutes

In the fast-paced world of software development, delivering high-quality user value with speed and efficiency is crucial. Previously, traditional models like Waterfall emphasised quality assurance as an effective validation mechanism. However, this often caused delays and costly fixes due to late testing. The Shift-Left approach emerged to address these issues, by introducing testing and other quality focused activities earlier. However, solely shifting-left also has limitations engineering teams are better served being aware of in the attempt to build quality into their product and processes.In this session, Barry will explore the limitations of Shift-Left, whilst advocating the urgent need for engineering teams to embrace a centred strategy that supports Continuous Quality throughout the SDLC.Attendees will learn about:The drawbacks of solely shifting-left.The benefits of embracing a continuous quality mindset.And, practical steps to ensure end-to-end quality throughout the SDLC.  Read More...

• Barry Ehigiator [Test Team Lead — The BBC]

Partner keynote

QA & Testing Stage — 30 minutes

Granular authorization at Amazon scale

Security Stage — 30 minutes

Have you ever wondered how access to data is managed between thousands of services? Or how to protect customer data across billions of transactions?  In this talk we will go over how to tackle the challenges of managing access rights while maintaining security, compliance, operational efficiency and customer trust.  Read More...

• Stefan Harabagiu [Software Development Engineer — Amazon]

International speaker keynote

Security Stage — 45 minutes

The Edge of Trust: Exploring SASE and Zero Trust Paradigms

Security Stage — 30 minutes

Join us for a focused keynote on Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Zero Trust, where we’ll tackle the key challenges of network security in hybrid and cloud environments.  Discover how SASE can unify management and enhance visibility across diverse infrastructures. We’ll discuss dynamic access controls that adjust based on user context and device posture, ensuring robust security in cloud-centric architectures. We’ll also cover data protection in multi-cloud settings, the importance of microsegmentation in the SASE framework, and effective security strategies for both on-premises and cloud environments. Leave with actionable insights to optimize your security posture and confidently navigate the evolving threat landscape. Read More...

• Cristian Ionică [HCI Technical Architecture Lead — Stefanini]

Level up the security of your code using AI

Security Stage — 45 minutes

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, ensuring the security of your code is more critical than ever.  This talk will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can be leveraged to enhance the security of your software development process, moving beyond the buzzword. AI can help us shift our focus from detecting numerous alerts to effectively remediating the most significant vulnerabilities. We will delve into the latest AI-driven tools and techniques that can help identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, automate security testing, and enforce best practices. Read More...

• Adrien Pessu [Field Security Specialist — GitHub]

Lunch break

Security Stage — 1 hour

Rolling out wide organization policies

Security Stage — 45 minutes

In cloud-native era, security shifts left into SDLC to produce secure software by default. Yet, robust security policies are vital to safeguard outcomes. Join us to explore strategies for seamless, scalable security policy implementation that don’t break builds nor deploys. In the Cloud-Native handbook, security teams are no longer gatekeepers but enablers. The shift-left movement emphasizes embedding a security mindset early in the software development lifecycle, contrasting with traditional approaches where enforcing security policies at the end of development often creates delays and friction between engineering and security teams. However, someone must still guard the gate, and robust security policies are essential to ensure secure and deterministic outcomes. The challenge lies in achieving this without disrupting workflows or introducing unnecessary friction. In this talk, we will explore patterns and strategies for implementing organization-wide security policies effectively. Additionally, we will share lessons learned from rolling out these policies in large-scale organizations. Read More...

• José Carlos Chávez [Security Software Engineer — Okta]

Keynte TBD

Security Stage — 30 minutes

• Adam Števko [Senior Security Engineer — Datadog]

AI as the new hacker frontier

Security Stage — 45 minutes

This keynote gives insight into the intersection of AI and cyber security from a hacker's perspective and what we need to prepare for when it comes to emerging threats that use AI.  While the business world debates the size of their AI investments and the extent of the latest AI trends, cyber attackers are already harnessing AI for malicious purposes to increase the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of their attacks. All while cyber defenders are at a disadvantage and have to wait until products and services receive the same level of features and capabilities. The keynote further addresses the future AI cyber security threat picture and what decisions business leaders need to take to be better prepared for a future that includes AI as part of a comprehensive cyber security strategy. Read More...

• Tom Van de Wiele [Founder & Head Hacker — Hacker Minded]

Partner keynote

Security Stage — 30 minutes

Keynote TBD

Security Stage — 30 minutes

• Alexandru Cozma [Principal Engineer — Lenovo]

Partner keynote

Product World Stage — 30 minutes

Start Scalable - Begin Building in Bazel

Product World Stage — 45 minutes

Bazel is known as a build system optimized for massive scale multi-language monorepos. But is it really so complex that you need dedicated developers to maintain a build? Or is it actually easy to start small and scale complexity as you go? Let’s find out! We will go through the setup of a simple Bazel project that builds Java and Kotlin code, and discuss how it can be expanded to any number of languages and size of project. I will present the tools and resources that can help you along the way, and give an overview of why (and why not) you might want to choose Bazel for your next project. Read More...

• Justin Kaeser [IntelliJ Bazel Team Lead — JetBrains]

Partner keynote

Product World Stage — 30 minutes

Keynote TBD

Product World Stage — 45 minutes

• Michaël De Kerf [Manager — dualoop]

Lunch break

Product World Stage — 1 hour

ProductROI: we need to talk about money

Product World Stage — 45 minutes

The tech landscape has been a battleground of methodologies for years. The wake-up call from the end of the free-money era has prompted a critical reevaluation of our priorities, leaving many of us with a sobering reality check.  As profitability emerges as the new priority, it's time for product & engineering teams to redefine their role in the business ecosystem.

In this talk, Fabrice will divulge his experiences as a Product & Tech leader and the strategies that have reshaped his perspective. While Fabrice won't claim a one-size-fits-all solution nor another framework, these insights offer a blueprint for transforming technology from a cost to a profit. Read More...

• Fabrice des Mazery [Founder — ProductROI]

Testing AI/ML infrastructure

Product World Stage — 30 minutes

As AI and ML workloads grow in complexity, the networks supporting them must evolve to handle new traffic patterns, extreme data volumes, and unique performance demands.  Unlike traditional data centers, AI clusters require highly efficient network fabrics to optimize GPU utilization and minimize job completion time. Even minor delays or packet loss affecting a single GPU can lead to significant inefficiencies across the entire system.This presentation will examine the critical parameters necessary to validate and optimize AI data center networks for enhancing fabric efficiency, ensuring optimal GPU utilization, and minimizing job completion times. By exploring the fundamental differences between AI and traditional data center networks, attendees will gain valuable insights into designing scalable, high-performance AI infrastructures that maximize hardware investments and accelerate model training. Read More...

• Cristian Cordos [Integrating Manager — Keysight]

International speaker keynote

Product World Stage — 45 minutes

Keynote TBD

Product World Stage — 30 minutes

• Mike Elsmore [Senior Developer Advocate — Independent]

Partner keynote

Gaming Stage — 30 minutes

Demystifying Creativity

Gaming Stage — 45 minutes

What drives us to think outside the box? Where does a fresh idea originate? And how can one truly gauge originality?  This talk delves into the core of the creative process, blending insights from psychology, neuroscience, and personal experiences. It aims to unpack the intricate dance of inspiration and dissect what gives birth to original thought through grounded exploration of the mechanisms behind creativity and what needs to be done to arrive at originality."Demystifying Creativity in Video Game Development" is a thought-provoking talk that delves into the elusive nature of creativity and originality in the realm of video game creation. This presentation explores the intricate balance between innovative ideas and the practical challenges of measuring creativity, shedding light on how these factors influence the development process in the gaming industry. Through a blend of psychological insights and real-world examples from game development, the talk aims to unravel the complexities behind what makes a game truly original and engaging. It addresses the tools and methods used to quantify creativity, the impact of these metrics on the creative process, and how developers can harness this understanding to push the boundaries of what is possible in video games. The session promises a deep dive into the heart of creativity, offering valuable perspectives for game developers, designers, and enthusiasts alike. Read More...

• Fawzi Mesmar [Creative Director — Ubisoft]

Fight for Attention: Winning the Battle for User Focus

Gaming Stage — 30 minutes

In a world where every app, game, and service is vying for the same finite resource: The user's attention, this talk explores the tactics and psychology used in games to capture and retain engagement.  Learn how innovative design, smart tech integrations, and subtle behavioral cues can help your product stand out in the crowded digital landscape. Read More...

• Diego Ricchiuti [CEO & Senior Consultant — Game Forensics & Focus Home Interactive]

Keynote TBD

Gaming Stage — 45 minutes

• Marius Gherman [Technical Director / Engineering Manager — Amber]

Lunch break

Gaming Stage — 1 hour

Keynote TBD

Gaming Stage — 45 minutes

• Alice Rendell [Narrative Lead — Off-Leash Interactive]

Partner keynote

Gaming Stage — 30 minutes

Keynote TBD

Gaming Stage — 45 minutes

• Madalina Niculae [Ambassador & Game Producer — Women in Games]

Partner keynote

Gaming Stage — 30 minutes

Roundtable session 2

Round Table - Day 2 — 1 hour

Roundtable session 3

Round Table - Day 2 — 1 hour