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
Leading Digital Transformation: Marriott’s Modernization Journey
Marriott has been on a remarkable journey to reinvent how it delivers technology at scale. In this fireside chat, Adnan Haq, VP of DevSecOps & Infrastructure at Marriott, and Harness CEO Jyoti Bansal share the pivotal moments, cultural shifts, and strategic choices that fueled Marriott’s modernization. From early hurdles to building lasting momentum, they’ll offer a candid look at what it really takes to drive change in a global enterprise.
Lunch and Networking
Developer Experience at Scale: Balancing Standardization and Freedom



How do you streamline developer workflows across large organizations without sacrificing innovation? Mihir Vora (Capital One), Will Walker (DISH) and other industry leaders share how their teams are building scalable platforms that reduce friction while giving developers the freedom to move fast. From unified pipelines to empathy-driven platform design, they’ll explore strategies for accelerating onboarding, improving satisfaction, and measuring AI adoption without forcing it.
Platform Evolution: Strategic Decisions for Enterprise Scale
As companies evolve into platform-first organizations, tech leaders are making big bets on cloud strategy, internal developer platforms, and AI-driven services. Liam Mitchell (OneAdvanced), Yogs Jayaprakasam (Deluxe), and Robyn Green (NASDAQ) share how they’re tackling cloud strategy, building modular systems, and embedding AI to power developer efficiency. From modernizing legacy systems to balancing buy-vs-build choices, they’ll explore what it takes to secure buy-in and deliver transformation that lasts.
Balancing Speed and Safety: Modern Delivery in Regulated Spaces
In regulated industries, speed and compliance can feel like opposing forces—but they don’t have to be. David Salter (Verizon) and Jerren Every (M&T Bank) share how they’re modernizing CI/CD, test automation, and quality practices while staying audit-ready. From feature flagging in healthcare to AI-assisted coding in telecom and scaled testing in banking, this session offers practical insights for improving velocity while meeting strict regulatory requirements.er
Intelligent Delivery: How AI is Redefining DevOps
AI is fundamentally reshaping how teams approach software delivery, moving beyond isolated tools to intelligent automation across the entire development lifecycle. Faizan Panwala (Regions Bank) and Rajiv Sinha (New York Life) share how they’re using AI to boost developer productivity, streamline testing, and improve quality at scale. They’ll also dive into lessons on balancing innovation with risk, driving cultural change, and building the foundation for modern, AI-driven delivery.
Elevating the Developer Experience with DORA and AI
Unlock world-class Developer Experience by combining DORA metrics with AI-driven insights. Learn how high-performing teams identify bottlenecks, accelerate delivery, and improve code quality across the SDLC. Walk away with practical strategies to foster continuous improvement and empower developers to do their best work.