AI Coding with Qoder @Silicon Valley
Coding in the AI-Native Era: Introducing Qoder to Silicon Valley
As we stand at the fresh starting point of 2026, software development paradigms are undergoing a radical "AI-Native" reconstruction. If the past was the era of Copilot assistance, we have now officially entered the deep waters of the AI-Native age.
On January 31, 2026, Qoder makes its official debut in the San Francisco Bay Area.
This is more than a product launch; it is a deep dive into the reality of Software 2.0. Qoder invites developers, founders, and tech leaders from Silicon Valley and across North America to witness how AI Coding is evolving from a "tool" to a "partner," and to experience building your first agent on-site.
🎙️ Event Host
Chelsea Toczauer | Founder @ Potentia
Agenda 📅
This event emphasizes hands-on experience and interaction. We don't just talk about the future; we let you build it.
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Arrival, Onboarding & Challenge
Instant Access: All attendees—new and existing users—will receive at least 300 credits upon check-in. Participants who engage in live Q&A and interactive sessions can earn up to 2000+ credits.
Join a lightweight “Build Your First Agent” challenge to spark immediate hands-on engagement and experience the full agentic workflow in action.
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Opening Keynote
Hearing from Founder of Qoder, we will articulate Qoder’s engineering philosophy and offering a deep dive into why 2026 marks the true breakout year for AI-native coding.
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Demo & Roadmap
Speaker：Tech/Product Lead at Qoder
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Keynote Sessions from Guests
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM | Panel: “What AI-Native Coding Really Unlocks
Panelists：
Yu Ding | Founder @ Qoder
Yan Liu | Principal Product Designer @ Microsoft
Yaokai Jiang | CEO @ Momen
Hao Xin | Machine Learning Scientist @ Apple
Topics：
The shift from Copilot to AI-native paradigms
Intent-driven workflows
Evolving AI collaboration models & open ecosystems
4:15 PM – 4:30 PM | Launch: Fellow & Ambassador Program
We're looking for：Product Fellow、Business Partner & Developer Advocate. If you're interested in learning more, come & join us!
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Networking & Hands-on Lab
AMA Desk: Qoder engineers will host a dedicated “Ask Me Anything” station, providing hands-on support to help attendees get set up and started on the spot.
Deep Networking: Pick up exclusive custom swag and connect meaningfully with the most active technologists and founders in the Bay Area.
Who Should Attend 👥
Developers & Engineers: Tech enthusiasts eager to move beyond Copilot and master Agentic Workflows.
AI Founders & CTOs: Decision-makers looking to leverage AI coding for faster product iteration and business execution.
AI Observers & Tech Media: Researchers and storytellers tracking the application of LLMs in software engineering.
Co-hosts 🤝
Qoder - An Alibaba's agentic coding platform and IDE that helps developers automate complex software tasks through deep codebase understanding and autonomous agents.
AI Builders - A premier community of builders, developers, and innovators. Connect with founders, engineers, and builders who turn ambitious ideas into production systems—and share the playbooks that help you iterate faster every week.
Beta University - #1 pre-accelerator in Silicon Valley, helping early-stage founders build VC-fundable startups. Ready to build with us? Apply here. You can also learn more about how to get involved—as a mentor, partner, or supporter of the next generation of startups.
SEAMATE - Conducts in-depth research and integration of the new globalized value chain, empowering Seamate to grow globally.
SmallWOD - A social networking and community platform dedicated to connecting overseas Chinese communities.
Seats are limited and subject to approval. Join us at the start of 2026 for this feast of code and intelligence!
Please note: the primary language of the event will be Mandarin Chinese.