Zürich Software Development Meetup Group

Is AI the future of software development? We think so. The conversation has shifted from simple code completion to fully-fledged AI coding agents that can understand problems and deliver working solutions.

Join us at the Google office in Zurich for an insightful evening hosted by Brack.Alltron and Google Cloud. Take a look behind the curtain, listen to how we learn and test new tools. We'll cut through the hype with two expert-led keynotes focused on the practical application of agentic coding across the entire Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Witness a live coding session demonstrating how AI agents tackle real-world challenges and learn how these tools can dramatically boost your efficiency and enhance your development workflow.

This is your chance to connect with fellow developers, learn from early adopters, and see firsthand how AI is practically changing the way we write and ship code today.

What You'll Learn

• Practical Application: See a live, hands-on demonstration of how agentic coding solves a recurring, real-world development problem.
• Best Practices: Uncover what works well, understand the current limitations, and get best practices for integrating AI agents into your own workflow.
• SDLC Transformation: Explore how AI can enhance every phase of the development lifecycle, from design and planning to coding, automated testing, and deployment.
• Future Insights: Get a glimpse into the near-term evolution of agentic coding and its impact on the future of software development.

Who Should Attend?
This event is designed for intermediate and experienced tech professionals, including:

• Software Engineers (Full-stack, with experience in Java, Go, TypeScript, JavaScript)
• DevOps Specialists and Site Reliability Engineers
• Team Leads and Engineering Managers
• Recent Graduates with a strong foundation in software development principles.

Agenda
18:00
Check-in & Welcome
18:30 - 18:40
Welcome by the hosts Brack.Alltron & Google Cloud
18:40 - 19:00
Unlocking Efficiency: AI's Role Across the Software Development Lifecycle
Speaker: Fabian Schenker (Generative AI Global Blackbelt, Applied AI Engineering at Google)
This session will explore the practical applications of Artificial intelligence across the entire Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). We will examine how AI can enhance the developer experience, from initial design and planning phases through coding, testing, and deployment. The discussion will cover AI's role in areas such as code generation, debugging, automated testing, code review, and performance optimization, highlighting key touchpoints where AI can streamline workflows and improve efficiency. Join us for a concise overview of how AI is shaping the future of software development.

19:00 - 19:20
From Autocomplete to Coding Agents: An Early Adopter’s Journey with AI in the SDLC
Speaker: Francis Chukwumezie (Team Lead, Discover at Brack.Alltron)
This session will provide a hands-on demonstration of how agentic coding transforms everyday development challenges. Starting with a concrete, recurring problem that developers face regularly, we will explore how traditional approaches have evolved with the introduction of AI agents. The centerpiece of the talk is a live coding session where attendees will witness firsthand how AI support can tackle real development tasks—from understanding the problem to delivering a working solution. Through this practical demonstration, we will uncover what works well in current agentic coding implementations, acknowledge existing limitations, and share best practices for integrating AI agents into your development workflow. The session will conclude with insights on the near-term evolution of agentic coding and an interactive Q&A to address specific use cases and experiences. Join us for an unfiltered look at agentic coding in action, moving beyond theory to see how AI agents are practically changing the way we write and ship code today.

19:20 - 21:00
Reception & Networking
Enjoy a selection of drinks (beer & Aperol Spritz) and connect with speakers and fellow attendees.