Keynotes, General Sessions & Panels

Visual Studio Live! Panel Discussion: Careers in the Age of AI - Rewriting Roles, Rethinking Hiring, and Retaining What Matters

11/19/2026

11:00am - 12:00pm

Level: Everyone

Robert Bogue

President

Thor Projects LLC

Marcel de Vries

Global MD & CTO

Xebia

Amber Vanderburg

Founder

Pathwayz Group

AI is no longer just a tool we build; it’s a force reshaping how technology work gets done and who does it. As automation, copilots, and AI-native platforms accelerate, technology practitioners are rethinking their skill sets and career paths, architects are re-evaluating how teams and roles are designed, and leaders are grappling with how to hire, grow, and retain talent in a rapidly shifting market.

This panel brings together practitioners, architects, and leaders to explore how AI is changing the technology job landscape in real, practical ways. We’ll discuss which skills are becoming more valuable (and which are fading), how AI alters expectations for entry-level and senior roles alike, and what this means for career longevity and adaptability. From new approaches to hiring and assessment, to reimagining learning, mentorship, and internal mobility, the conversation will focus on how organizations and individuals can thrive - not just survive - in an AI-augmented future.

Attendees will leave with concrete insights on how to think differently about careers, team composition, and talent strategies as AI continues to redefine the work of building technology.