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Engineering the Future:
How AI Is Reshaping the Software Development Lifecycle

Engineering the Future: How AI Is Reshaping the Software Development Lifecycle

Event Summary

Thursday, February 26, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Zuma, 261 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016

Join a select group of senior engineering executives for an invite-only dinner hosted by Harness and EngineeringX, an exclusive community of engineering leaders focused on accelerating innovation, sharing ideas, and shaping the future of software delivery.

You'll be joined by:

Nick DurkinNick Durkin
Field CTO
Harness

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Jignesh PatelJignesh Patel
Field CTO
Harness

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Nick and Jignesh bring deep expertise from helping engineering orgs scale with speed and reliability. They will guide thoughtful group discussions around the future of software delivery, engineering metrics, and developer experience.

Key Themes:

✅ Adopting platform engineering as a foundation for scale, security, and speed.

✅ How AI and automation can act as catalysts for improved engineering performance.

✅ How frameworks such as DORA can be applied to demonstrate value to the business.

✅ Ways to embed governance and security into your software delivery lifecycle.

This event isn’t about slides—it’s about sharing experiences. We’re gathering a small group to keep things engaging and high-impact. Expect great food, sharp minds, and honest discussions.

Let us know if you have any dietary restrictions — we’ll make sure you're well taken care of.

Spots are limited. RSVP now to reserve your seat!

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