Rory Madden

AI can now generate most of the code in a product, but speed comes with a risk: messy architecture, security gaps, and technical debt that makes teams slower over time.
In this workshop, Rory breaks down the architecture basics every non developer needs when building with AI.
You will learn how to think about modularisation, security and scale so that prompt built apps do not turn into brittle, non maintainable systems.
As designers and developers converge and single builders can ship full products, knowing what to protect, how to structure work, and where debt hides has become a core leadership skill.

By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:

• Spot the most common architecture mistakes in AI generated products before they become expensive to fix
• Apply simple modularisation patterns that keep features decoupled and easier to change
• Define baseline security checks and guardrails for prompt to production workflows
• Ask better technical questions and review AI output with more confidence, even if you do not code
• Create a lightweight architecture checklist to keep fast shipping scalable over time

AI can now generate most of the code in a product, but speed comes with a risk: messy architecture, security gaps, and technical debt that makes teams slower over time.
In this workshop, Rory breaks down the architecture basics every non developer needs when building with AI.
You will learn how to think about modularisation, security and scale so that prompt built apps do not turn into brittle, non maintainable systems.
As designers and developers converge and single builders can ship full products, knowing what to protect, how to structure work, and where debt hides has become a core leadership skill.

By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:

• Spot the most common architecture mistakes in AI generated products before they become expensive to fix
• Apply simple modularisation patterns that keep features decoupled and easier to change
• Define baseline security checks and guardrails for prompt to production workflows
• Ask better technical questions and review AI output with more confidence, even if you do not code
• Create a lightweight architecture checklist to keep fast shipping scalable over time

We are finalising this session and will share all the details shortly.

AI can now generate most of the code in a product, but speed comes with a risk: messy architecture, security gaps, and technical debt that makes teams slower over time.
In this workshop, Rory breaks down the architecture basics every non developer needs when building with AI.
You will learn how to think about modularisation, security and scale so that prompt built apps do not turn into brittle, non maintainable systems.
As designers and developers converge and single builders can ship full products, knowing what to protect, how to structure work, and where debt hides has become a core leadership skill.

By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:

• Spot the most common architecture mistakes in AI generated products before they become expensive to fix
• Apply simple modularisation patterns that keep features decoupled and easier to change
• Define baseline security checks and guardrails for prompt to production workflows
• Ask better technical questions and review AI output with more confidence, even if you do not code
• Create a lightweight architecture checklist to keep fast shipping scalable over time

As product leaders transition into executive roles, the shift isn’t just about strategy—it’s about redefining influence, decision-making, and impact at scale.
Join Rhiannon White, CEO of Clue and former CPO, as she shares her journey from leading product to running the entire organization.
In this fireside chat, Rhiannon will explore how her perspective on product, leadership, and business outcomes has evolved, the unexpected challenges of stepping into the CEO role, and how product thinking shapes her approach to company-wide decision-making.
Whether you're a senior product leader eyeing the next step or curious about how product experience translates to broader leadership, this session will provide candid insights into navigating this career transition successfully.

Have you spent week's pulling together the data to make a compelling case for changing your processes or adopting a new way of working. Your manager congratulates you on doing a great job and everyone is on board.

But then nothing happens.

It's clear that we will make more money or save more costs if we go for it but there are always competing priorities and deadlines that seem to trump your change.

We'll talk through why this is happening, and what you can do about it.

Have you spent week's pulling together the data to make a compelling case for changing your processes or adopting a new way of working. Your manager congratulates you on doing a great job and everyone is on board.

But then nothing happens.

It's clear that we will make more money or save more costs if we go for it but there are always competing priorities and deadlines that seem to trump your change.

We'll talk through why this is happening, and what you can do about it.