AI and Software Development: Transforming innovation and business value

From AI-assisted coding to intelligent automation and generative AI testing, these advancements are transforming engineering practices, but are they delivering tangible business value?

As AI continues to evolve, understanding its practical applications in software development and the strategic impact is crucial for technology leaders navigating this.

Join us for an engaging evening of Expert Talks hosted by Equal Experts onsite with Disney’s engineering team responsible for building what aims to be the largest media streaming platform in the World.

Date: 20th March 2025
Location: Disney Streaming, Floor 4, No.2 Circle Square, 1 Symphony Park, Manchester, M1 7FS

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AGENDA:

Open:
6.00 pm - Doors open / food, drinks and networking
6.45 pm - Expert Talks opening remarks

Talks:
7.00 pm - Patrick Debois: AI Native Development principles and practices
7.45 pm - Adrian Rapan: Augmenting QA with AI: Smarter, Faster Test Automation

Networking:
8.30 pm - Networking

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Meet the panel and explore their talks:

Patrick Debois, Equal Experts – Principal Product Engineer AI
Patrick is a renowned expert in DevOps and AI integration.

Talk details: AI Native Development principles and practices
Development is experiencing a new phase of automation, similar to what we saw with DevOps and numerous new tools are emerging, and it can be challenging to keep up with them.

Adrian Rapan, Equal Experts – Lead Consultant and QA Engineer
Adrian brings nearly two decades of testing expertise.

Talk details: AI Native Development principles and practices
AI is revolutionising test automation—optimising legacy suites, expanding coverage, and accelerating development. See how AI-powered assistants transform user stories into robust tests, cutting manual effort while enhancing quality.

Explore the future of AI in software development and network with others in the Manchester Expert Talks community.

**Please note, registration for this event is not available via Meetup; please use the registration links provided to secure your place.**