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Port Announces AI Software Factory Summit

Port, the innovative open AI Software Factory platform, has revealed its inaugural event, the AI Software Factory Summit, scheduled for November 17-18, 2026, at SHACK15 in San Francisco. This two-day summit promises to be a pivotal gathering for professionals looking to harness the power of artificial intelligence in software production.

Uniting Industry Leaders

The summit will showcase insights from top engineering leaders at renowned companies such as Uber, GitHub, NVIDIA, SpaceX, and Expedia. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from these experts as they share their experiences in running AI in production environments, discussing successful strategies, pitfalls to avoid, and best practices for building and scaling AI Software Factories.

According to Gartner Research, by 2028, it's anticipated that at least 45% of large software engineering organizations will adopt AI Software Factories, automating significant aspects of their software delivery processes. Zohar Einy, CEO and co-founder of Port, emphasizes that while the AI Software Factory represents an ideal for engineering organizations, the journey to achieve it is fraught with challenges. The need for cohesive development practices, standardized procedures, and effective monitoring becomes evident as teams navigate the complexities of AI integration.

Keynote Speakers and Workshops

The summit is designed to cater to engineering teams at all levels of familiarity with AI Software Factories. Participants can expect a lineup of keynotes from industry luminaries such as Kelsey Hightower, a former distinguished engineer at Google, and Mariane Bekker, the director of developer relations at 1Password. Their insights are set to inspire attendees, driving home the significance of AI in modern software engineering.

In addition to the keynotes, the summit will feature an array of hands-on workshops tailored to various aspects of AI software factory development. Topics will include:

• - Simplified Terraform pull requests
• - Self-improving agent workflows
• - Effective feature delivery methodologies
• - Management of microservices (MCP) servers
• - Strategies for incident triage agents.

Insights from Leaders

Attendees will hear from engineering leaders who successfully built and operate their own AI Software Factories. Highlighted speakers include:

• - Travis Gosselin, Principal Software Engineer at GitHub
• - Aaron Erickson, Head of NemoClaw Engineering at NVIDIA
• - Jan-Niklas Wortmann, Solution Architect at SpaceX
• - Adam Huda, Senior Engineering Manager at Uber
• - Michael Watson, Platform Engineer at Expedia
• - Darshit Pandya, Senior Principal Engineer at Serko
• - Mark DeBeer, Lead Software Engineer at SPS Commerce.

Takeaways for All Teams

Whether participants are just beginning their journey into AI software factories or are seasoned veterans looking for optimization strategies, PortCon is tailored for everyone. Teams without prior experience will gain valuable insights on building their first AI software factory, while established teams will explore performance metrics, success indicators, and advanced methodologies in sessions focusing on engineering intelligence and lessons learned from operational production.

To join this transformative experience, analysts and reporters can register to attend, request interviews, or access detailed materials by contacting [email protected].

For those eager to know more before the summit, additional resources are available, including registration for attendance, a highlight of speakers, and the complete agenda.

About Port

Port is based in Tel Aviv and Boston, and it functions as a leading platform for open AI software factories. The company collaborates with major industry players, including GitHub, Visa, and PwC, to optimize agentic software delivery processes across teams. For further information about Port and its initiatives, visit Port.io and follow updates on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter).

As the use of AI continues to expand across industries, events like the AI Software Factory Summit will play a crucial role in equipping leaders with the knowledge and tools necessary for navigating the complexities of this technological evolution. Attendees can expect to leave with actionable insights and a clearer path towards successful AI implementation in their software development practices.