The Developers Quest: Staying relevant in the world of AI Development Agents

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Overview

AI development agents are becoming more capable every day, and many developers are starting to wonder what that means for their future. In this session, we go on a developer’s quest to stay relevant in a world where AI can write code, review pull requests, and even reason about solutions. Instead of focusing on hype or fear, we tell a story about what really makes developers valuable and how that value changes when AI becomes part of the team. This is an honest look at the challenges ahead and an invitation to rethink our role, not by fighting AI, but by understanding where we still matter most.

Speaker

Geert van der Cruijsen

Geert van der Cruijsen

CEO Zure Netherlands

Geert van der Cruijsen is the CEO of Zure Netherlands, helping companies improve how they build software by combining strong engineering culture with modern technology. He focuses on DevOps, cloud-native development, architecture and AI, enabling teams to work more autonomously and deliver faster through smart platforms and better ways of working. Geert is a long-time Microsoft MVP and an active member of the tech community, frequently sharing knowledge through talks, content and mentorship.