Martin Wezowski
WE Develop the Future: WTF is Next?
#1about 2 minutes
Why developers must define their relevance for the future
Developers shape the future and must articulate their vision to avoid being defined by their past.
#2about 2 minutes
Articulate your vision of the future out loud
Clearly stating your vision for the future is the first step to making it real and understandable to others.
#3about 2 minutes
Use prototypes to make your vision tangible
Conceptual prototypes, like movies or 3D-printed food, help others see and understand your vision beyond just words.
#4about 2 minutes
Evoke emotion to connect people with your vision
Creating an emotional connection to a future concept, such as empathy for a robot, is crucial for gaining human buy-in.
#5about 3 minutes
Manage complexity by focusing on context over content
Instead of providing simple answers in a complex world, leaders should foster conversation and empower good judgment.
#6about 5 minutes
Embrace diversity and the value of being inconvenient
True progress comes from unreasonable people who challenge the convenient norm, fostering creativity and new ideas.
#7about 3 minutes
Shift from competition to completion in value creation
True value is created through collaboration and reinvestment across the entire ecosystem, not just within a single business.
#8about 4 minutes
Embrace constant change with foresight over forecasting
In a rapidly changing world, relying on foresight to navigate uncertainty is more effective than forecasting based on past data.
#9about 1 minute
Key principles for future-focused leadership
Leaders should balance plans with vision, risk with learning, and authority with empowerment to build autonomous networks.
#10about 2 minutes
Foster innovation through synchronicity and collaboration
Innovative ideas emerge from synchronizing thoughts by observing, networking, experimenting, and questioning with others.
#11about 2 minutes
Focus on augmentation and autonomy for human potential
Empower individuals by augmenting their abilities with tools and fostering autonomy, remembering to focus on "being" not just "doing".
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A call to action to build the future together
The Road to One Billion Developers
38:19 MIN
Final perspectives on the future of AI in software
From Monolith Tinkering to Modern Software Development
19:45 MIN
Shaping the future of AI in software development
Developer Experience in the Age of AI
42:00 MIN
The exciting future of developer tools and platforms
Transforming Software Development: The Role of AI and Developer Tools
15:24 MIN
Defining the future of the modern developer role
The Evolving Landscape of Application Development: Insights from Three Years of Research
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A final reflection and a call to the next generation
Closing Keynote by Joel Spolsky
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The history and mission of WeAreDevelopers
Official Opening of WeAreDevelopers World Congress 2025
27:19 MIN
Why happy developers are vital for the world
How we will build the software of tomorrow
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