AI isn’t just changing software development—it’s rewriting the playbook. From coding assistants to autonomous agents, AI is becoming a core part of how we build, integrate, and evolve software. But what does that mean for developers, and how does the software stack need to adapt? In this panel, we’ll dive into real-world lessons from building AI-powered dev tools, agent frameworks, and enterprise AI systems—unpacking what works, what doesn’t, and what’s next in AI-native development.

Modernization is being driven by rapidly evolving business requirements and shifting user expectations—demanding systems and teams that are adaptable by design. As AI becomes embedded in enterprise architecture, modernization moves from a nice-to-have to a must-have. This session breaks down how modularity, autonomy, composability, and mindset—across both systems and people—enable an intelligent, platformless future.

Our world seems to be drowning in bad news: wars, tariffs, climate change. Pessimism is conquering our zeitgeist, especially in the Western world. And there are structural forces driving some of this pessimism: the relative decline of the West, the US-China geopolitical contest, and climate change.

The field of intelligent agents has seen significant advancements, evolving from early rule-based systems to increasingly autonomous and collaborative entities capable of complex decision-making. This talk examines the progression of agent-based systems in terms of complexity, autonomy, and coordination. It places particular emphasis on the emergence of multi-agent systems (MAS), covering topics such as agent-to-agent communication, protocols like the Model Context Protocol (MCP), the importance of rigorous evaluation, and the role of guardrails in ensuring safe and aligned behavior.

In this special live episode from WSO2Con Asia, we sit down with two visionary founders to explore how brands are built—through people, vision, and purpose. We discuss the value of the brand for architects, from influencing technology choices to shaping trust and long-term adoption. The conversation connects personal and product branding with platform strategy, offering a fresh perspective on why brand awareness matters in the modern digital era.

As Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) become more accessible, alongside tools like Copilots, the software development process is evolving. Natural language is becoming a central part of how we write, reason about, and maintain software. Development is increasingly a collaborative effort between humans and machines, where both express intent and actions in a mix of natural and programming languages.

In a world obsessed with platforms, ecosystems, and technology stacks, sometimes the boldest innovations are deceptively simple, and profoundly human. In this keynote, Miguel Cuñat, founder of the Pekoe Trail, will explore how building a 300km hiking route through Sri Lanka’s tea country became a case study in “platformless modernization.”

The path to digital transformation is fraught with challenges, from navigating complex regulations to dismantling entrenched legacy systems.
This panel brings together leaders from diverse sectors and regions to share their real-world modernization stories.

The AI revolution is rapidly becoming more specialized. Going beyond generic solutions, Vertical AI develops tailored intelligent systems, including advanced AI agents, to tackle specific industry challenges and unlock new opportunities within specific industries. This talk explores the immense potential for businesses to achieve unprecedented innovation by adopting AI solutions tailored to their particular needs.