Platform engineering roundtable: How AI is breaking software delivery
AI is accelerating code creation faster than most organizations can absorb it. The result is a growing delivery gap. More code, but less software reaching production. In this executive roundtable, Thoughtworks and CircleCI unpack new data from the 2026 State of Software Delivery report and discuss why platform engineering, validation systems, and modern delivery practices are essential for turning AI acceleration into real business outcomes. Participants will also discuss their companies’ challenges and ways they are addressing the changes in the SDLC.
In this event, we’ll discuss:
How AI is exposing a delivery bottleneck: Leaders will understand why AI-driven coding acceleration is overwhelming traditional delivery pipelines and why many organizations are producing more code but shipping less software.
Why platform engineering is becoming a strategic capability: Learn how high-performing teams are investing in internal developer platforms, automated validation systems, and platform teams to absorb AI-driven change.
What leaders must redesign in the delivery system: Explore how testing strategy, developer platforms, and delivery metrics must evolve to support AI-first software delivery.
Speakers:
Rickey Zachary: Global Engineering Platforms Lead @ Thoughtworks
Rob Zuber: Chief Technology Officer @ CircleCI