Why Attend Build Stuff conference in 2026?

The industry is changing faster than ever. Developers are no longer just writing code. They are building AI-powered products, agentic workflows, multi-agent systems, intelligent infrastructure, developer copilots, autonomous business processes, and entirely new ways for humans and machines to collaborate.

As artificial intelligence becomes part of everyday engineering workflows, understanding how to design, build, secure, scale, and operate these systems is becoming one of the most valuable skills in technology.

At Build Stuff, you'll learn from the engineers, architects, researchers, founders, and technology leaders building these systems today—sharing practical lessons, real-world experience, and insights into what comes next.

Whether you're looking to understand AI's impact on software engineering, explore emerging technologies, improve your technical leadership, or stay relevant in a rapidly changing industry, Build Stuff will help you navigate the future with confidence.

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Meet featured speakers 2026

ROMAN V. YAMPOLSKIY

Leading researcher in AI safety and security

Roman V. Yampolskiy is a leading researcher in Artificial Intelligence safety and cybersecurity and a tenured Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of Louisville. He is the founding director of the university’s Cyber Security Lab and one of the most prominent voices exploring the risks and future implications of advanced AI systems.

Dr. Yampolskiy has authored more than 300 publications and several influential books, including Artificial Superintelligence: A Futuristic Approach and AI: Unexplainable, Unpredictable, Uncontrollable. His work examines one of the most critical questions of our time: how humanity can safely coexist with increasingly powerful artificial intelligence.

His research and ideas have been featured across international media and podcasts, including conversations on major platforms such as The Diary of a CEO, where he discusses the profound opportunities and existential risks of AI.

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