AI-Assisted Software Development Lab
From Greenfield Innovation to Brownfield Modernization
August 27, 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, August 27, 2026 | ||
| 8:30AM | Sign-In, Breakfast & NetworkingBREAKOUT | |
| 9:00AM | Welcome: The Two Sides of AI-Assisted Software DevelopmentBREAKOUT | Laurabeth Barker |
| 9:15AM | Greenfield Development: AI as Your Engineering PartnerBREAKOUT | Otto Dobretsberger |
| 9:45AM | Prompt Engineering, Context Building & Intent SpecificationBREAKOUT | Otto Dobretsberger |
| 10:30AM | Morning Refreshments & NetworkingBREAKOUT | |
| 10:45AM | Hands-On Greenfield Development LabBREAKOUT | Otto Dobretsberger |
| 11:30AM | Architecture Reviews & AI Code ValidationBREAKOUT | Otto Dobretsberger |
| 12:00PM | Catered Lunch & NetworkingBREAKOUT | |
| 1:00PM | Brownfield Reality: Where Most Organizations Spend Their TimeBREAKOUT | John Miller |
| 1:30PM | AI-Assisted Brownfield DiscoveryBREAKOUT | John Miller |
| Thursday, August 27, 2026 |
| 8:30AMBREAKOUT Sign-In, Breakfast & Networking |
| 9:00AMBREAKOUT 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, Context Building & Intent Specification Otto Dobretsberger |
| 10:30AMBREAKOUT Morning Refreshments & Networking |
| 10:45AMBREAKOUT Hands-On Greenfield Development Lab Otto Dobretsberger |
| 11:30AMBREAKOUT Architecture Reviews & AI Code Validation Otto Dobretsberger |
| 12:00PMBREAKOUT Catered Lunch & Networking |
| 1:00PMBREAKOUT Brownfield Reality: Where Most Organizations Spend Their Time John Miller |
| 1:30PMBREAKOUT AI-Assisted Brownfield Discovery John Miller |
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, Context Building & Intent Specification
Discover prompt engineering techniques, context building, and intent specification strategies that improve code quality, reduce rework, and produce more predictable development outcomes.
Hands-On 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.
Architecture Reviews & AI Code Validation
See how professional development teams review, refine, and improve AI-generated code while maintaining engineering standards and architectural consistency.
Brownfield Reality: Where Most Organizations Spend Their Time
Explore why brownfield modernization presents different challenges than greenfield development and why AI-assisted discovery has become a critical capability for enterprise engineering teams.
AI-Assisted Brownfield Discovery
Watch AI-assisted software archaeology in action as an existing enterprise application is analyzed to reveal business logic, dependencies, documentation gaps, and modernization opportunities.
