Agentic Coding in the Wild

In collaboration with Zalando Switzerland, we explore how AI agents are transforming software engineering.

Note: These two talks will be held in English.

1st Talk:
Title: Agentic Coding in the Wild

Ole Wendland shares hands-on experience on delegating technical tasks while maintaining human oversight.

The Core Concept: Tasks like boilerplate, tests, and glue code are delegable, but business logic and architecture remain a human responsibility. The developer’s role shifts to a steering authority: "Trust, but verify."

Key Takeaways:

• Precision Matters: Agents execute what is explicitly described, not what is implicitly meant.
• Real-World Challenges: From complex debugging (symptom vs. cause) to potential knowledge loss through over-delegation.
• The Shift: Teams and organizations must adapt to a new, accelerated pace of development.

Discover how Agentic Coding drives massive efficiency when combined with clear control and structured processes.

2nd Talk:
Title: Data Engineering with Codex

Andy Bloechliger, Backend Engineer at Zalando
This talk offers a practical look at how a Zalando data engineer uses the Codex AI agent to automate daily workflows,
providing actionable tips for mastering agentic tools and a glimpse into the road ahead for AI-powered teams.