Vibe Coding vs AI-Driven Development
AI is radically changing how software is built. Tools can now generate prototypes in hours — sometimes minutes. But speed alone doesn’t create successful products.
This side event explores the real difference between “vibe coding” — fast, AI-generated code driven by intuition — and AI-driven development with an expert in the loop, where AI accelerates delivery without sacrificing quality, security, or long-term value.
We’ll break down when rapid AI prototyping is good enough, when it becomes risky, and how founders, product leaders, and innovation teams can use AI responsibly to deliver MVPs that are not just fast — but fundable, scalable, and production-ready.
What you’ll learn
Vibe Coding vs AI-Driven Development
Understand where AI-only coding works, where it fails, and why expert oversight is the difference between a demo and a real product.The hidden risks of fast AI-built MVPs
Learn why many AI-generated prototypes collapse under investor scrutiny due to poor architecture, security gaps, and technical debt.Expert-in-the-loop MVP delivery
See how experienced engineers and architects guide AI to ensure clean architecture, compliance, scalability, and knowledge retention.From idea to production roadmap
Get a practical blueprint for turning AI-assisted prototypes into systems that can survive real users, real traffic, and real growth.
Who should attend
First-time startup founders
Learn why flashy demos rarely convince investors — and how to build an MVP that balances speed with credibility.Serial entrepreneurs
Discover how to reduce MVP cost and timelines without repeating mistakes that lead to fragile systems and lost ROI.Enterprises & innovation teams
Validate new product ideas quickly while keeping core engineering teams focused — and avoid creating future technical debt.Product & tech leaders
Understand how to integrate AI into your development process without losing control over quality, security, or strategy.
Why attend
AI won’t replace engineering expertise — but teams that combine AI with the right experts will outperform those who rely on speed alone.
This session is a practical, no-hype conversation about how modern teams build software responsibly in the age of AI — whether you’re launching your first startup or innovating inside a large organization.