Code in Flux: Navigating the New Era of Software Development

**This event will be held in person only.

Event Summary

The world of software is in a constant state of evolution, but the pace and nature of change in 2025 represent a fundamental inflection point. The rise of artificial intelligence, a maturing cloud-native ecosystem, and a new generation of programming languages are reshaping not just how we build software, but who builds it and what is possible.

Join the Austin Forum on Technology & Society for a forward-looking presentation on the state of software in 2025. This event will dissect the key trends, opportunities, and challenges facing the developer community and our local tech industry.

We’ll explore:

• The Shifting Landscape of Languages: Which programming languages are experiencing the fastest growth and why? We'll discuss the continued dominance of Python in the age of AI, the rise of performance-oriented languages like Rust and Go, and the evolving role of mainstays like JavaScript and C++.
• The Revolution in Developer Tools: From AI-powered code completion and conversational coding assistants to sophisticated cloud-native development environments and the emergence of "agentic" development, we'll examine the tools that are augmenting developer capabilities and supercharging productivity.
• The Symbiotic Relationship Between AI and Coding: How is artificial intelligence fundamentally altering the craft of software development? We will discuss the impact of AI on everything from code generation and debugging to automated testing and deployment, and what it means for code quality, security, and innovation at startups and tech giants alike.
• The Future of the Developer: What kinds of developer roles will be most in-demand in the next one and five years? We'll discuss the evolving skillset required to thrive in this new era, the future of specialization versus generalist roles, and the long-term outlook for the software engineering profession.

Whether you're a seasoned developer, a tech leader navigating these changes, or simply curious about the future of how our digital world is built, this is a presentation you won't want to miss. Come and engage with Austin's top minds as we chart the course of software's next chapter.

Agenda

​5:15-6:15 p.m. In-person Networking

6:15-7:30 p.m. Presentation

7:30-7:45 p.m. Q&A

​8:00 p.m. Networking

Attendance Instructions

In-person

Join us at The Center for Government and Civic Service, ACC Rio Grande: Building 3000 where you will be checked in at the front. Parking map !

In-person attendees, please join us from 5:15 to 6:15 for networking and snacks. We look forward to chatting with you face-to-face!

Host or Publisher The Austin Forum on Technology & Society