It's the End of My Craft as I Know It, and I Feel Fine with Michael Kreeger

AI isn't coming - it's already here, and most organizations are somewhere between "we should probably look into that" and "wait, what just happened?" After 30 years mastering the craft of software engineering, I came to a jarring realization - the craft as I knew it is dead. Not evolving. Not disrupted. Dead. Because AI isn't just a new technology tool to adopt and move on - it's a complete revolution in the way individuals work, teams operate, and organizations compete. Those who recognize this and lead the way stand to unlock massive efficiencies and competitive advantages that will separate the future's winners from those still catching up. In this talk, I share my honest journey from observer to evangelist, the lessons I've learned along the way, and what I'm seeing as organizations start putting AI to real work. Part personal story, part battle-tested insight - this session will leave you with a clear picture of where the opportunities are, where the pitfalls hide, and why the time to lead this revolution is right now.

Agenda
6:00 - 6:30 Dinner
6:30 - 7:30 Main Presentation
7:30 - 8:00 Q&A and Discussion
8:00 ... optional afterparty at Alien Brew Pub