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 | ||
| 8:30AM | Sign-In, Breakfast & NetworkingBREAKOUT | |
| 9:00AM | Welcome: The Two Sides of AI-Assisted Software DevelopmentKEYNOTE | Laurabeth Barker |
| 9:15AM | Greenfield Development: AI as Your Engineering PartnerBREAKOUT | Otto Dobretsberger |
| 9:45AM | Prompt Engineering, AI Pair ProgrammingBREAKOUT | Otto Dobretsberger |
| 10:30AM | Morning Refreshments & Networking | |
| 10:45AM | Enterprise Greenfield Development LabWORKSHOP | Otto Dobretsberger |
| 11:30AM | Code ModernizationBREAKOUT | John Miller |
| 12:00PM | Lunch & Developer RoundtableBREAKOUT | |
| 1:00PM | AI-Assisted Software ArcheologyBREAKOUT | John Miller |
| 1:30PM | Identifying Technical DebtBREAKOUT | John Miller |
| 2:15PM | Networking Break | |
| 2:30PM | Safe Brownfield CodingBREAKOUT | John Miller |
| 3:15PM | AI Assisted Implementation WorkflowBREAKOUT | John Miller |
| 3:45PM | Addressing Technical Debt with CopilotBREAKOUT | John Miller |
| 4:15PM | Wrap 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Code Modernization
See how professional development teams review, refine, and improve AI-generated code while maintaining engineering standards and architectural consistency.
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.
