AI-Powered Software Development: Faster, Stronger, Smarter
Speaker
Peter Bailey
VP of Engineering at tread.ai
Peter leads engineering at Tread, where he's helping teams build faster, safer, and more reliable software with the latest in AI-assisted developer tools. A habitual learner who is never satisfied with the status quo, he blends years of experience leading and scaling software engineering teams with a culture of experimentation, self-improvement, and discovery.
Summary
In this interactive session, we’ll explore how AI is reshaping the modern software development lifecycle. From AI-powered code generation and review to automated planning, testing, and issue resolution, the tools of tomorrow are already here—if you know where to look.
We’ll start with a concise presentation covering the landscape of AI-assisted software engineering, including:
Coding assistants like GitHub Copilot and Claude Code
Autonomous agents for task delegation and workflow execution
AI integrations with Model Context Protocol (MCP) systems such as issue trackers, CI/CD platforms, and code review tools
Practical strategies for embedding AI into your daily development process
Then, we’ll dive into a hands-on workshop challenge where you’ll experiment with real tools and workflows—including building your own AI-enhanced software development automation.
Whether you’re curious about AI coding tools, looking to increase code quality, or aiming to supercharge your team’s productivity, this talk will equip you with practical skills and insights you can bring back to your projects.
This event is proudly hosted by Rails Fever, a Ruby on Rails consultancy supporting the SaaS community through events, workshops, and technical leadership.
Agenda
10:00 – 10:30 AM: Meet & Greet (networking + coffee)
10:30 – 11:30 AM: Talk + Q&A
11:30 – 1:00 PM: Hands-on Workshop
Prerequisites
Bring a laptop! Some workshop portions may involve basic CLI usage or Git workflows. Prior familiarity with Git and a text editor is helpful but not required.
Takeaways
Understand how today’s AI tools can fit into real-world software development workflows
Gain hands-on experience with AI-assisted automation
Learn practical tips for safely and effectively integrating AI into your projects
Connect with local developers and founders experimenting with AI in production
Target Audience
Founders & Technical Leaders — exploring how AI can boost productivity and reduce technical risk
Engineers & Developers — curious about integrating AI into coding, testing, and automation workflows
Students & New Grads — looking to gain hands-on experience with modern tools and future-proof skills
👉 Seats are limited—reserve your spot now to be part of this interactive session!