The software industry is shifting toward AI-native development, creating demand for engineers who understand both traditional application architecture and intelligent systems. This session provides a practical roadmap for developers transitioning into AI engineering roles. We will explore retrieval-augmented generation, vector databases, model evaluation, prompt engineering, agentic workflows, and secure AI deployment practices. Participants will gain insight into emerging technologies and discover the skills required to design, deploy, and maintain intelligent applications that deliver measurable business outcomes.