Events
Discover how Artificial Intelligence is transforming software engineering to drive business success.
Join us in Manchester for an evening of Expert Talks, where industry leaders will share insights on how AI-powered development and automation can accelerate delivery, enhance quality, and create competitive advantage.
Our expert panelists will explore the real-world business impact of AI in software engineering—how AI-assisted coding and intelligent automation are reducing costs, optimising workflows, and enabling faster, more reliable releases.
Date: 20th March 2025
Location: Disney Streaming, Floor 4, No.2 Circle Square, 1 Symphony Park, Manchester M1 7FS
Agenda:
Open:
6.00 pm – Doors open / food, drinks and networking
6.45 pm – Expert Talks opening remarks
Talks:
7.00 pm – Patrick Debois: AI Native Development principles and practices
7.45 pm – Adrian Rapan: Augmenting QA with AI: Smarter, Faster Test Automation
Networking:
8.30 pm – Networking
Meet the speakers:

Patrick is a renowned expert in DevOps and AI integration. He will discuss the emerging tools and practices in AI Native Development, offering insights to navigate this evolving landscape.

Adrian brings nearly two decades of testing expertise. His talk will explore how AI-powered assistants are revolutionising test automation, optimising legacy suites, and accelerating development.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from industry leaders and network with the Manchester Expert Talks community.