Talk details

In schedule:
Innovation stage
May 30, 10:30 - 11:15 CET
AI as a Catalyst, Not a Replacement: Empowering Developers in the Age of Infinite Input
Level: General

As artificial intelligence transforms the software industry, the question on every developer’s mind is: “Will AI replace me?” This lecture challenges that narrative, revealing how AI is not a threat, but an unprecedented opportunity for growth, creativity, and productivity.

Join us for an inspiring and technically rich exploration of how AI tools-from code generators to intelligent testing and documentation assistants-are revolutionizing the developer’s workflow. Discover how AI’s ability to generate infinite input empowers developers to focus on higher-order problem-solving, design, and innovation. Learn practical strategies for integrating AI into your daily work, and see real-world examples of human-AI collaboration that boost productivity and code quality.


At the end of this session, attendees will:
• Understand the evolving role of developers in an AI-augmented world.
• Gain practical insights into leveraging AI tools for code generation, debugging, testing, and documentation.
• Learn how to use AI to accelerate personal growth and team collaboration.
• Be inspired to embrace AI as a creative partner, unlocking new levels of self-sufficiency and impact.
Step into the future of software development-where your potential is amplified, not replaced.

Speaker
Craft 2025 - Erik Slooten
Erik Slooten
Lead Partner AI & Data Consulting Services at EY Hungary

Erik is a seasoned executive with a vast experience in strategic transformation with the help of technology specifically AI and Data Science, active as CIO and Senior Executive for Automation and Delivery Excellence has helped many an organization and client reinvent themselves successfully....