AI-Assisted Software Development Lab: Houston, TX

From Greenfield Innovation to Brownfield Modernization

September 3, 2026 | Houston, TX

AI is now the standard for software engineering. Join this intensive, hands-on lab to master the full lifecycle, from greenfield innovation to brownfield modernization. You will collaborate with peers and experts in a high-intensity session designed to transform how you build enterprise systems. Beyond the technical toolkit, you will connect with a select group of engineering leaders to share workflows, solve adoption hurdles, and build a lasting network of allies. Leave the CODE Office in Spring, TX with a proven AI framework and a stronger peer circle to navigate the future of your craft. Space is strictly limited to ensure meaningful collaboration.

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The Challenge: Scaling AI Engineering

AI tools are rapidly reshaping the software development landscape, yet many teams struggle to integrate them effectively into their production workflows. Whether you are architecting a new application or managing a complex legacy codebase, the challenge remains the same: how do you move beyond simple code generation to achieve measurable gains in productivity, quality, and architectural integrity.

The Solution: Hands-On AI Integration

This intensive lab is a hands-on, collaborative working session designed for engineering leaders and senior architects. We move past the hype to demonstrate exactly how AI-augmented workflows can be applied to your entire development lifecycle. By the end of this session, you will possess a battle-tested framework for scaling AI adoption across your development teams.

What You Will Achieve

During this lab, you will work directly with our engineering experts and your peers to:

  • Master the full development lifecycle from greenfield architecture to brownfield modernization.
  • Integrate AI into your specific development tools and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Troubleshoot common hurdles in AI adoption, from security compliance to model accuracy.
  • Refine your team’s workflows to maximize developer velocity without sacrificing code quality.
  • Develop a strategic AI implementation roadmap tailored to your organization’s technical stack.

Event Details

  • Location: CODE Office, Spring, TX (Houston-area).
  • Format: A high-intensity, hands-on lab environment for engineering leaders.
  • Engagement: Expect live demonstrations, peer collaboration, and direct feedback from experts.
  • Attendance: This is an exclusive, non-recorded event to ensure open, high-level technical dialogue.

Space is strictly limited to ensure an effective working environment.

AGENDA

Thursday, September 3, 2026
8:30AMSign-In, Breakfast & NetworkingBREAKOUT
9:00AMWelcome: The Two Sides of AI-Assisted Software DevelopmentKEYNOTELaurabeth Barker
9:15AMGreenfield Development: AI as Your Engineering PartnerBREAKOUTOtto Dobretsberger
9:45AMPrompt Engineering, AI Pair ProgrammingBREAKOUTOtto Dobretsberger
10:30AMMorning Refreshments & Networking
10:45AMEnterprise Greenfield Development LabWORKSHOPOtto Dobretsberger
11:30AMCode ModernizationBREAKOUTJohn Miller
12:00PMLunch & Developer RoundtableBREAKOUT
1:00PMAI-Assisted Software ArcheologyBREAKOUTJohn Miller
1:30PMIdentifying Technical DebtBREAKOUTJohn Miller
2:15PMNetworking Break
2:30PMSafe Brownfield CodingBREAKOUTJohn Miller
3:15PMAI Assisted Implementation WorkflowBREAKOUTJohn Miller
3:45PMAddressing Technical Debt with CopilotBREAKOUTJohn Miller
4:15PMWrap Up & Next Steps
Thursday, September 3, 2026
8:30AMBREAKOUT
Sign-In, Breakfast & Networking
9:00AMKEYNOTE
Welcome: The Two Sides of AI-Assisted Software Development
Laurabeth Barker
9:15AMBREAKOUT
Greenfield Development: AI as Your Engineering Partner
Otto Dobretsberger
9:45AMBREAKOUT
Prompt Engineering, AI Pair Programming
Otto Dobretsberger
10:30AM
Morning Refreshments & Networking
10:45AMWORKSHOP
Enterprise Greenfield Development Lab
Otto Dobretsberger
11:30AMBREAKOUT
Code Modernization
John Miller
12:00PMBREAKOUT
Lunch & Developer Roundtable
1:00PMBREAKOUT
AI-Assisted Software Archeology
John Miller
1:30PMBREAKOUT
Identifying Technical Debt
John Miller
2:15PM
Networking Break
2:30PMBREAKOUT
Safe Brownfield Coding
John Miller
3:15PMBREAKOUT
AI Assisted Implementation Workflow
John Miller
3:45PMBREAKOUT
Addressing Technical Debt with Copilot
John Miller
4:15PM
Wrap Up & Next Steps

SESSION DETAILS

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM KEYNOTE

Welcome: The Two Sides of AI-Assisted Software Development

Kick off the day with an overview of today's workshop and learn how AI is changing every phase of software development, from designing new applications to understanding and modernizing legacy systems.

9:15 AM – 9:45 AM BREAKOUT

Greenfield Development: AI as Your Engineering Partner

Explore practical techniques for using AI as a collaborative engineering partner while maintaining clean architecture, thoughtful design, and long-term maintainability throughout the development process.

9:45 AM – 10:30 AM BREAKOUT

Prompt Engineering, AI Pair Programming

Discover prompt engineering techniques, context building, and intent specification strategies that improve code quality, reduce rework, and produce more predictable development outcomes.

10:45 AM – 11:30 AM WORKSHOP

Enterprise Greenfield Development Lab

Follow a complete AI-assisted development workflow from initial design through implementation while applying prompt engineering, architectural planning, and modern software engineering practices.

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM BREAKOUT

Code Modernization

See how professional development teams review, refine, and improve AI-generated code while maintaining engineering standards and architectural consistency.

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM BREAKOUT

AI-Assisted Software Archeology

Explore why brownfield modernization presents different challenges than greenfield development and why AI-assisted discovery has become a critical capability for enterprise engineering teams.