Codurance x Matillion: AI-Powered Engineering Lightning Talks

AI-powered engineering is rapidly changing how software teams design, build, test and ship code. But beyond the hype, engineering leaders are now facing a much more practical question:

What does successful AI adoption actually look like inside real engineering teams?

We're proud to partner with Matillion, one of Manchester’s standout technology success stories, for a practical evening exploring the good, the bad and the ugly of AI-powered software delivery.

Rather than focusing on “30x engineering” claims or AI hype, this session will explore what’s really happening on the ground through short lightning talks and practical discussions led by Andy Norton, VP of Engineering at Flipdish, Mike Skaife, CTO at Credit Technologies, and senior principals from Codurance and Matillion.

They will explore:

• Why craftsmanship, shared understanding, maintainable code and strong engineering guardrails are critical in the age of AI
• What responsible AI-powered engineering looks like in practice, with real examples of how teams are adopting AI
• Real-life examples of how to move faster without losing control of quality, security or architecture
• What AI is actually changing inside engineering teams and where it's accelerating delivery, and where it is introducing risk
• How AI is changing the way experienced and early-career engineers build, learn and make decisions

This session is designed for software engineers, technical leaders and anyone genuinely interested in how AI is reshaping software delivery in practice.

Expect a no-fluff, practical evening with real-world insight into how teams can use AI to move faster, while still building software that is clear, testable, maintainable, secure and aligned to real business needs.

Note: This is a discussion-based event. While you’re welcome to bring a laptop if you’re taking notes, no live coding or specific software is required to participate.

A big thank you to Matillion for hosting the event at their fantastic office and sponsoring the pizza and drinks.