CTO to CTO: When AI Meets Reality

​AI is moving beyond pilots into production—and that's where the real challenges begin.

​Join two technology leaders for an open CTO-to-CTO conversation about what happens when AI meets real engineering, real teams, and real business expectations. No presentations.

​No sales pitch. Just practical lessons, trade-offs, and honest discussion.

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​What we'll cover

​- Why AI projects slow down after successful pilots

​- Scaling AI across teams, systems, and processes

​- Building teams ready for AI-driven development

​- Lessons learned from real-world AI implementation

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​Why attend

​If you're responsible for engineering strategy, delivery, or AI adoption, this session will give you practical insights from leaders who are solving these challenges today.

​Speakers

​Johann Beukes

​Managing Partner & CTO, 11.2 Ventures

​Angel investor and technology leader helping companies turn AI initiatives into production-ready products with measurable business impact.

​Alex Barenboim

​Chief Technology Officer, Svitla Systems

​Technology executive with 25+ years of experience leading enterprise engineering organizations, global delivery teams, and large-scale technology transformations.