Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
AI is reshaping the way we build software—but mastering it takes more than chasing the latest model. In this keynote, we’ll explore eight essential tech trends shaping the emerging AI stack. From building AI-ready data platforms and tackling threats like Context Poisoning, to rethinking metrics for fair and safe systems, this talk covers the foundations of resilient and trustworthy AI. We’ll also dive into performance breakthroughs like Prefill and Decode Disaggregation, which are making real-time, large-scale AI possible. Join us for a practical, forward-looking take on what it means to build AI with skill, responsibility and impact.
Speaker info:
Bharani Subramaniam - Regional CTO - IME
Vanya Seth - Regional Head of Tech - IME
thoughtworks.com/xconf
AI is reshaping the way we build software—but mastering it takes more than chasing the latest model. In this keynote, we’ll explore eight essential tech trends shaping the emerging AI stack. From building AI-ready data platforms and tackling threats like Context Poisoning, to rethinking metrics for fair and safe systems, this talk covers the foundations of resilient and trustworthy AI. We’ll also dive into performance breakthroughs like Prefill and Decode Disaggregation, which are making real-time, large-scale AI possible. Join us for a practical, forward-looking take on what it means to build AI with skill, responsibility and impact.
Speaker info:
Bharani Subramaniam - Regional CTO - IME
Vanya Seth - Regional Head of Tech - IME
thoughtworks.com/xconf
