Engineering software, systems, and processes are complex! One factor that is key to success that is particularly challenging to account for and that is often not focused on proactively – is the human factor. Drucker famously said that “culture eats strategy for breakfast”, meaning that the best laid system architecture, the most beautifully constructed designs, and the fastest and most efficient DevOps pipelines are only as effective as the people and teams who are implementing those brilliant plans. And to be effective, those individuals and teams need leaders who are connected and present and who provide clear vision and priorities for their teams to align to. They also need to work within a culture that embraces and encourages experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement. They must have access to tools and processes that reduce friction and boost collaboration. The sessions in the Human Factors in Engineering track focus on topics that will be relevant and useful for a lifetime regardless of the platform, languages, and "best practices” that you use along the way.

Topics in this track include:

• Visibility Is a Technical Skill
• Fear and (Self) Loathing in IT – A Healthy Discussion on Imposter Syndrome
• Human Skills in an AI World: How Technologists Stay Essential
• AI in Leadership: Practical Playbooks for Better Decisions and Team Collaboration
• Successful Workflow Automation with Agentic AI Using Patterns
• Elevate Your EQ: Practical Skills to Strengthen Relationships, Regulation, and Leadership Impact
• From Business Problems to AI Success: Closing the Gap Between Promise and Reality