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The AI-Native SDLC
How AI Is Rewriting Software Engineering
CHARLES HUDSON
AUGUST 4 | THE VENETIAN, LAS VEGAS
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Delivered August 4, 2026, Ai4 Conference, Venetian, Las Vegas, NV, USA
AI and software engineering are evolving too quickly for any one person or organization to
have all the answers. I welcome continued questions, discussion, differing perspectives,
and shared insights.
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Talk Overview
1. The AI Inflection Point
2. The Rise of Agentic Engineering
3. Rethinking Agile
4. Scaling AI Across the Enterprise
5. Engineering Strategy for the AI Era
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The AI Inflection Point
Why software engineering is entering a new era
1.
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The Rise of Agentic Engineering
From AI assistance to autonomous
software delivery
2.
9 Agentic AI
The Next Evolution of Software Engineering
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Rethinking Agile
How AI changes software delivery -
not Agile principles
3.
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Scaling AI Across the Enterprise
Building trust, governance, and
measurable adoption
4.
Adoption Challenges
The biggest obstacles are organizational - not technical
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AI Adoption Playbook
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Measuring Success
Measure Outcomes, Not AI Usage. Drive Business Impact
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Engineering Strategy for the AI Era
Preparing your organization for long-term
competitive advantage
5.
14 Adoption Challenges
The biggest obstacles are organizational - not technical
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Questions & Discussion
Exploring ideas, experiences, and
what’s next for your organization
6.
Thank You!
chuck.hudson@jci.com
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