QCon AI New York 2026

Session

Building in the AI-First World: Scale Brilliance, Not Bottlenecks

December 15–16, 2026 · The Westin Jersey City Newport

Tuesday Dec 15 / 01:30PM EST · Newport GBR 1

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$1,705, 2-day conference pass
until November 10, then $1,790

Speaker

Nathen Harvey

DORA Lead & Principal Technologist

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Abstract

In an AI-first world, everyone can be a builder. But building is just the beginning. Shipping and running reliable applications that users love is what matters. This session will reveal a critical truth: AI's primary role is that of an amplifier. It magnifies the strengths of high-performing organizations and the dysfunctions of struggling ones. Let's look at how your team can scale brilliance and eliminate bottlenecks, enabling builders everywhere.

Main Takeaways:

  • Diagnose your organization's AI maturity beyond simple adoption metrics
  • Identify the specific 'dysfunctions' in your org that AI is likely to worsen.
  • Apply the 7-part DORA AI Capabilities Model to build a balanced investment strategy.

QCon AI New York · Dec 15–16
$1,705 until November 10

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