• QCon conferences overview: Been a trusted forum for senior software practitioners for nearly two decades.
• Introduction of QCon AI: A new conference dedicated to practical AI challenges in building, deploying, and scaling AI reliably. Inaugural event in New York City on December 16-17, 2025.
• Audience and focus: Designed for senior software developers, architects, and engineering leaders to make AI work securely and effectively in complex enterprise environments. Focuses on what's working now rather than theoretical possibilities.
• Based on QCon legacy: Facilitates peer-to-peer learning without hidden product pitches.
• Chair's emphasis: Forget AI hype and focus on building and scaling AI reliably. Share practical experiences including failures.
• Conference content: Deep dives into integrating AI into SDLC, architecting resilient AI systems, MLOps, cost optimization, responsible governance, and proving business value.
• Key theme: Collaborative nature of successful AI implementation, requiring alignment across multiple departments.
• Goal of QCon AI: Equip engineering teams with confidence and knowledge to move from prototype to production successfully.
• More information: Available on the conference website (https://ai.qconferences.com?u...