The Agentic Engineering Shift

State of the Art, Practical Insights, and Strategic Perspectives

Agentic Engineering in Practice

AI agents are changing how software is developed, analyzed, and modernized – and with it, how technology decisions are made in enterprises. On June 10, 2026, we explore together with IT experts where agentic engineering truly stands today: technologically, methodically, and strategically.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 · 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Künstlerhaus am Lenbachplatz, Munich

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Agenda

Welcome & Introduction

How Agentic AI Changes Software Development
Dr. Markus Pizka, Founder and Managing Director, itestra

AI Technology: Under the Hood

Development & State of the Art – From ML to Agent Orchestration
Prof. Dr. Daniel Mendez, Professor of Software Engineering, Blekinge Institute of Technology

Agentic Software Engineering: Scaling Expertise

Prompting, Context & Tools – What Matters
Dr. Arnaud Fietzke, Principal Software & AI Engineer, itestra

Market Perspective, Vendors, and Adoption

How AI Is Used in Organizations Today – Challenges & Success Factors
Wolfgang Keller, Author & Senior Enterprise Architect

Transforming Legacy Software with AI: What Works – and What Doesn’t

Practical Experience from Code Analysis, Documentation, and Modernization
Thomas Lamperstorfer, Senior Project Lead & Regional Head, itestra

Venue

Künstlerhaus am Lenbachplatz
Lenbachplatz 8 · 80333 Munich

The Künstlerhaus combines historic architecture with modern event infrastructure – a fitting setting for an evening that brings together technical depth and strategic perspective.

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