As AI systems become increasingly capable of generating high-quality code, refactoring complex modules, and even proposing entire architectures, the role of Software Engineers is entering a moment of profound transformation.
Productivity is accelerating, tooling is evolving at light speed, and the definition of "engineering work" is shifting in ways our industry has never faced before.
Is this the last dance for programmers or the beginning of a new one?
This talk explores how AI is reshaping engineering, not by eliminating the need for humans, but by redefining where our value truly lies.
Through real-world case studies, surprising failures and successes, and patterns observed across dozens of engineering organisations, I will uncover why the best technical solutions often don’t win and why skills beyond code will matter more than ever.

Participants will learn:
- why writing code is no longer the core value of engineering
- how to operate effectively when AI can generate solutions faster than humans
- the often overlooked forces that decide whether a technical idea survives or dies
- how to communicate, influence, and make decisions in environments of high uncertainty
- which human skills AI cannot replace and how Engineers can develop them

Far from being a farewell, this talk is a roadmap for how Engineers can rise above code, navigate the new reality with confidence, and thrive in a world where AI is part of every project.