DevJam March 2026

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept — it’s already transforming how we design, build, and maintain software. From code generation to autonomous agents, the role of developers is evolving faster than ever before.

This meetup brings together developers, engineers, and AI enthusiasts to explore both the big picture and real-world implementation of AI in software development.

Whether you're curious about how AI will impact your career, or you want to understand how to build your own AI-powered tools, this event will give you practical insights and inspiration.

Schedule:
18:00 Door Open
18:30 Sasha Astapenka: $644 Billion Spent on AI - where software engineering is actually heading?
19:15 Mikhail Larchanka: I built my own AI Agent. Why?
20:00 ️ Networking

Details:
$644 Billion Spent on AI - where software engineering is actually heading?
88% of organizations adopted AI tools. Fewer than 1% report significant ROI. A randomized controlled trial found developers are actually 19% slower with AI - not faster. What separates the 5% who captured real value? They redesigned the work, not the toolchain. This talk walks through the evidence, the patterns that work, and where software engineering is actually heading.

I built my own AI Agent. Why?
A practical, engineering-focused talk about designing and building a real AI agent from scratch.

• What an AI agent actually is (beyond the hype)
• Architecture and core components
• Memory, tools, and decision-making
• Model selection and routing
• Lessons learned, mistakes, and unexpected challenges

Who should attend

• Software developers of all levels
• Backend, frontend, and full-stack engineers
• Engineering managers and tech leads
• AI enthusiasts and builders
• Anyone interested in the future of software development

No prior AI experience is required — just curiosity and interest.

Format

• Two talks (30–40 minutes each)
• Q&A session
• Networking with other developers