Break the Bottleneck: AI and the New Era of Software Delivery
AI has changed how code is written, but the real bottleneck is getting this code to your customers in production. Join Harness CEO Jyoti Bansal for a look at how AI is transforming the entire software delivery lifecycle, from how teams test, secure, deploy, and optimize software at scale.
We’ll unveil Harness's latest AI innovations and show what’s now possible when intelligent workflow orchestration meets your software delivery data. Through live demos, you’ll see how Harness turns AI innovation into concrete results—accelerating delivery, improving security and reliability, and unlocking developer productivity.
Lunch and Networking
Engineering the AI Future: Where Do Developers Go From Here?
AI is shaking up the software world—but what does that mean for developers? Nidhi Allipuram joins Jyoti Bansal to explore where AI helps, where it adds friction, and what comes after the code is generated. They’ll also touch on how Nationwide is leveraging Harness to streamline parts of the delivery process. Expect an honest conversation about productivity myths, delivery bottlenecks, and what engineering teams should really be preparing for next.
Shipping Smarter: Bread Financial’s Journey to Release Independence


Late-night code pushes were once common at Bread Financial. Now, they’re moving faster and with more confidence. In this fireside chat, Joel Berger joins Martin Reynolds to share how his team shifted toward smaller, more frequent releases, built trust across teams, and embraced consistency. Learn what sparked the change, what they gained along the way—and what it takes to create a delivery rhythm that works.
Modernization in Motion: Huntington’s Transformation Playbook
Huntington’s growth story is also a story of tech transformation. In this session, Geoff Preston reflects on how his team modernized software delivery—what they improved, what they left behind, and what they’d do again. Joined by Sam Costello, Geoff shares lessons on efficiency, change leadership, and how to move fast without leaving your team behind.
Leading Through Complexity: Cardinal Health’s Platform Engineering Journey
At Cardinal Health, infrastructure modernization isn’t theoretical—it’s happening at scale. Chris Archer sits down with Nick Durkin to talk about converting sprawling environments into standardized, reusable components. Hear how his team is moving from self-service silos to a true platform approach, and how leadership, automation, and some healthy stubbornness helped drive progress.
Evolving DevOps: What Today’s Engineering Leaders Are Doing Differently
As DevOps practices mature, so do the challenges—and the expectations. Chris McFee (KeyBank), Adam Parker (Huntington), and Darshana Pai (Virtusa) share how their organizations are evolving DevOps into platform engineering practices that emphasize speed, consistency, and a great developer experience. From streamlining cloud migrations to aligning teams around DORA metrics and cultural change, they’ll explore what it really takes to scale DevOps in complex, regulated environments—without losing sight of what matters most.
Making Security Work for Devs: Shifting Left and Shielding Right Without Slowing Down
Security shouldn’t feel like friction. David Mortman, Helen Patton (Cisco), and Greg Rick (Nationwide Insurance) share how their teams are embedding AppSec into software delivery—without overwhelming developers or security teams. From AI-driven vulnerabilities to tool sprawl and supply chain risk, they’ll offer real-world strategies to cut noise, prioritize threats, and scale security across the SDLC.