On-prem full-stack AI and vibe-coding panel discussion

Welcome to the Seventh BDEN Meetup!

AI is moving fast, and developers are right in the middle of it.
Some are already experimenting with AI-assisted coding, agents, MCP servers, and local models. Others are still trying to understand what all these new concepts really mean and where to start. This meetup is designed for both.
For our seventh Belgian Developer Experience Network meetup, we will focus on what developers are facing today: Which struggles are we facing both in AI as in “regular” software development.
As always, expect more than slideware. We will have explanations, demos, real-world discussion, and enough space for questions and networking.
Mark your calendars for the 27th of October, because it is going to be an evening packed with practical insights into AI, self-service, developer workflows, and production readiness.

Location

This meetup will take place at AE, Interleuvenlaan 76 - 3001 Heverlee .

Schedule

| Time | Event |
| ---- | ----- |
| 17:15 - 18:15 | Doors open |
| 18:15 - 18:30 | Intro session |
| 18:30 - 19:15 | On-premises AI, covering the full stack of both software and hardware |
| 19:15 - 19:30 | Break |
| 19:30 - 20:30 | (AI) Panel discussion: which struggles do we face when (vibe-)coding |
| 20:30 - 22:00 | Networking & food |

Sessions

Session 1: On-premises AI, covering the full stack of both software and hardware

Speaker:
Lander Bronselaer (AE)
Description:
Join us for a deep dive into on-premises AI, covering the full technology stack from hardware to software. We’ll explore what it takes to build and run AI workloads on your own infrastructure, including compute and GPU requirements, infrastructure architecture, AI platforms, deployment, and the software stack.
The session will combine practical insights with real-world experiences, highlighting the opportunities, challenges, and key considerations when bringing AI closer to your own infrastructure.

(AI) Panel discussion: which struggles do we face when (vibe-)coding

Panel participants:

Jo Van Eyck (AE)
Christophe Augello (Red Hat)

Description:
During this panel, Jo and Christophe will quickly showcase what they are doing with AI. These short presentations will then (hopefully) trigger an audience wide discussion about how to use AI, how to develop with AI and how to make your (developer) life easier. So don’t forget to bring your questions as experiences to the panel discussion.

Additional note

This meetup includes food. Please keep your RSVP status up to date so we do not waste any food. In case you are no longer sure you can join in person, please update your RSVP accordingly.