Hi ,

I have some exciting news to share! Our proposal "A Developer's Search for Meaning: Thriving as AI Transforms Our World" has been accepted for Devoxx Belgium 2025.

Information about the talk: https://m.devoxx.com/events/dvbe25/talks/16253/a-developers-search-for-meaning-thriving-as-ai-transforms-our-world

When I think back to my first time at a major conference (JavaOne 2014, watching Venkat Subramaniam transform for-loops into elegant streams), I never imagined I'd be the one standing on stage sharing insights with the community. Now, preparing for Devoxx, I want to make sure we deliver something truly valuable.

That's where I need your help.

We've created a 5-minute quiz to understand how AI is actually affecting developers like us. Not the hype or the fear-mongering, but the real, day-to-day impact on our work, our learning, and our careers.

Why should you take this quiz?

First, you'll receive a comprehensive report with aggregated insights from the community. Imagine getting a clear picture of how developers across different companies, roles, and experience levels are adapting to AI. Are your concerns shared by others? Are you missing opportunities that others have discovered? This report will give you that perspective.

Second, and perhaps more importantly, the quiz itself is designed as a reflection exercise. Sometimes we need to pause and actually think about what's happening to us. These questions will help you articulate feelings and thoughts about AI that might be floating around unformed in your mind.

The questions explore things like:

• How AI tools are changing your daily coding practices
• What concerns keep you up at night about this transformation
• What opportunities you're discovering
• How you're adapting and growing

By sharing your experience, you'll help us understand what really matters to the community. You're not just filling out a form, you're contributing to a collective understanding of one of the biggest shifts in our profession.

Take the quiz here: https://forms.gle/Ys3fhPQtpf5AAm6TA

I've learned that the best presentations come from real experiences and genuine challenges. Just as my journey from silent coder to speaker was shaped by the community's support, this presentation will be shaped by your insights.

Whether you're excited about AI, skeptical, or somewhere in between, your perspective matters. Every response helps us create a talk that addresses what developers actually need to hear.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Looking forward to sharing what we learn together.

Markus

P.S. If you're planning to attend Devoxx Belgium, let me know! Would love to meet in person and continue the conversation.