Patrick Debois

Patrick Debois

AI Native Dev
Patrick is a true pioneer—credited with coining the term DevOps, co-authoring the DevOps Handbook, and launching the very first DevOpsDays back in 2009. Since then, he’s been shaping the tech industry with his unmatched ability to bring development, operations, and now GenAI together in truly transformative ways.Here’s why you don’t want to miss him:🔹 Independent consultant at the cutting edge of GenAI and DevOps🔹 Fractional CTO, advisor, and workshop leader🔹 Former VP of Engineering, Distinguished Engineer, CTO🔹 Guided teams at industry giants like Atlassian and Snyk🔹 Contributor and advisor at AI Native Dev Community🔹 Active speaker, community builder, and lifelong learnerPatrick is all about raising the bar—helping companies embed engineering rigour into their GenAI journeys, inspiring teams to embrace AI for automation, and advising GenAI platforms on how to truly deliver value. He bridges the gap between management and engineering with a rare mix of deep tech expertise and people-first thinking.
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Massimo Re Ferre'
Massimo Re Ferre'
Amazon Web Services
Simon Maple
Simon Maple
Tessl
Patrick Debois
Patrick Debois
AI Native Dev

Spec-Driven Development BOF

This informal meetup at Devoxx Belgium invites developers building AI-powered software to discuss Spec-Driven Development. Participants will share practical experiences, challenges, and tips in a comm...
GenAI & Beyond GenAI & Beyond Meetup 120 min. BEGINNER
Patrick Debois
Patrick Debois
AI Native Dev

The New AI-Native Dev Coding Workflow

This session explores transforming the entire software development cycle with AI agents—beyond simple autocomplete. It covers intent specification, task planning, asynchronous agent use, scalable code...
GenAI & Beyond GenAI & Beyond Lunch Talk 40 min. INTERMEDIATE