XConf APAC 2025 | Singapore

XConf APAC 2025 | Singapore

By Thoughtworks Singapore

Hear insightful talks on AI-first software delivery, accelerate product teams with AI, chatbot testing and much more!

Date and time

Location

The Westin Singapore

12 Marina View Singapore, 018961 Singapore

Agenda

8:30 AM

Registration

9:00 AM

Welcome

9:10 AM

Opening keynote

Sarah Taraporewalla and May Xu

9:45 AM

Rediscovering the timeless skills of software engineering in the AI era

Chris Chakrit Riddhagni


If AI can build software, then what's a software engineer's role? What do software engineer actually do? This talk will explore that very question. By examining the fundamental similarities and diff...

10:20 AM

AI-assisted development: Common pitfalls and smarter practices

Wenbo Fan


AI is reshaping how we write code, but code generation is not software delivery. As teams rush to adopt AI tools, they often fall into hidden traps. This talk explores the most common pitfalls in AI-...

10:50 AM

Coffee break

11:15 AM

AI-augmented SDLC: Rethinking how we deliver software

Aditi Agarwal


The software delivery lifecycle is changing faster than ever. Generative AI tools promise to accelerate every stage — from ideation and design to coding, QA, and release — but most teams are still fi...

11:50 AM

[Panel discussion] AI in code development – hype vs reality


AI in software engineering has generated an enormous amount of attention, with online stories ranging from spectacular successes to cautionary failures. But what’s really happening in practice when A...

12:30 PM

Lunch buffet

1:30 PM

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice: The craft of building reliable solutions with LLMs

Ned Letcher and Lilly Ryan


Turning LLM-enabled prototypes into reliable production systems is a thorny challenge. This talk examines these challenges from the perspectives of data science and cybersecurity, offering mental mod...

2:00 PM

Smarter word generation in LLMs: Guiding sampling strategies

Runyan Tan


Large language models (LLMs) generate diverse responses, yet trial-and-error prompt engineering is inefficient for finding the ideal ones. What other levers exist? This talk introduces a principled a...

2:35 PM

Coffee break

3:00 PM

Chatbot testing in the real world: Making sense of an emerging practice

Tayakorn Gindavichu and Warintorn Phusomsai


This talk explores why chatbot testing is different from traditional QA, covering the test lifecycle (NLU, flows, integration), real world challenges like flakiness and data variety, and lessons lear...

3:35 PM

Prototyping at the speed of thought: AI as a discovery accelerator

Katie Martin


Discover how we helped a recruitment SaaS company use AI to compress the product discovery cycle from weeks to days. In this talk, you’ll see how rapid prototyping, user validation, and the FOREST AI...

4:10 PM

[Panel discussion] Beyond vibe coding: Expanding AI’s role in delivery


AI in software delivery is often showcased through “vibe coding” stories — models that generate code from vague prompts. But delivery is much more than just writing code. This panel explores how AI i...

4:50 PM

Closing

Good to know

Highlights

  • 8 hours
  • In person
  • Doors at 8:30 AM

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 14 days before event

About this event

Science & Tech • High Tech

About this event

Hear insightful talks from thought leaders and Thoughtworks technologists on a wide range of topics, including software engineering in the AI era, building reliable solutions with LLMs, chatbot testing and much more!


Event details

  • Date: Friday, October 31, 2025
  • Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Venue: Ballroom 1, Level 3, The Westin Singapore, 12 Marina View, Asia Square Tower 2, Singapore 018961


What is XConf

XConf is a tech conference created by technologists, for technologists. With a focus on high-quality topics, XConf offers a unique opportunity to explore bold ideas, challenge yourself with fresh perspectives and connect with like-minded technologists.


Why you should attend

  • Actionable insights grounded in expertise: XConf is built on Thoughtworks’ and our clients’ years of experience tackling complex problems across industries and markets, so you’ll leave with practical takeaways you can use right away.
  • Deep technical knowledge: For over 30 years, Thoughtworks has been at the forefront of technological innovation, introducing groundbreaking practices like continuous delivery and infrastructure as code.
  • A diverse lineup: XConf brings together Thoughtworks technologists across the region - from Australia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam - to provide a balance of perspectives and insights from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.


Who should attend?

Whether you’re a software engineer, developer, architect or a technologist passionate about using technology to create real impact, XConf is for you. This event is perfect for professionals and engineers who are shaping strategies, driving innovation and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with technology.


Thoughts from past events:

“Very insightful, informative and impactful.”

“The topics presented were relatable. I’ve learnt a lot from the sharing."

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Oct 31 · 9:00 AM GMT+8