Chicago Engineering Leaders Dinner

Burning Tokens, Shipping Less: The New Economics of AI Software Delivery

Join us for a private dinner conversation to explore the complexities of AI's impact on engineering productivity. 🤖💡

AI was expected to exponentially enhance engineering teams, yet many are experiencing higher costs without improved output. What gives? Let's gather builders, operators, and product leaders to discuss the evolving landscape of AI-powered software delivery and investigate a groundbreaking approach known as the software factory.

What We Will Cover:

• The relationship between token spend and output quality 🔍
• The software factory model involving orchestration, specialization, and feedback loops 🔄
• How Forge coordinates agents throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) — from specification to deployment 📈
• Real benchmarks on token utilization, cycle time, and defect rates 📊
• Identifying areas where human oversight is essential (and where it isn’t) 🔧

What to Expect:

• Roundtable + breakout discussions 🗣️
• Two discussion questions sent in advance to prepare 🔑
• Adherence to Chatham House rules: confidentiality guaranteed 🤝

Spaces are intentionally limited, setting the stage for an engaging and insightful forum. This dinner is part of an ongoing series leading to Forge Summit 2026 in September.

Whether you're an engineering leader justifying AI investments or a founder redefining shipping processes, explore the realities of these new economics with us!

Location: Maple & Ash, 8 W Maple St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA

Get your ticket here — spaces are limited!