Embedding AI into the SDLC

Shaping Software Development in the AI Era

Developers are increasingly using AI code assistants to accelerate software development and improve productivity. As AI becomes embedded across requirements, design, coding, testing, and release processes, enterprises face the challenge of coordinating tools, code, and teams while maintaining governance, security, and code quality.

Xebia and AWS invite senior technology leaders to a closed-door executive roundtable focused on structuring AI-enabled SDLC models for 2026 and beyond. The conversation will be guided by experienced leaders from AWS, MagMutual, EverCommerce, Appian and Xebia, who will share practical perspectives on how organizations can accelerate development and deliver higher-quality software while establishing effective governance and risk controls at scale.

Event Details

• Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
• Time: 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm, followed by a networking reception
• Location: Xebia Office, 3399 Peachtree Rd NE Ste 1100, Atlanta, GA 30326

What You'll Learn

• How enterprises are adopting AI across the SDLC
• Lessons and insights from early adopters
• Governance, security, and operational models for AI-driven development
• Key decisions shaping a practical and scalable 2026 engineering roadmap

Who Should Join

CIOs, CTOs, VPs of Engineering, Heads of Software, and senior leaders responsible for SDLC transformation, delivery operations, or enterprise AI adoption.

This roundtable is invite-only to maintain an open, high-quality discussion environment.

Featured Panelists

SHEILA EVANS	KALPIT PATEL	KARTHIK SONTI	ANDREW KEARNS
Chief Project & Solutions Officer	VP Enterprise Data Analytics	World Wide Strategic Alliance Leader for Partner Solutions	Industry Lead, Insurance
MagMutual	Evercommerce	AWS	Appian