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GitLab Behind The Curtain: AI Governance at the Magic Castle

Hosted by GitLab

When
5:30 – 9:30 PM
Where
Hollywood
Format
Dinner, Experiential and Panel / Fireside Chat
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/ About this event

Join GitLab for a formal evening at the world-famous Magic Castle, where hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, and strolling magic set the stage for candid conversations about AI’s impact on the software development lifecycle.

You'll hear from Ozer Dondurmacioglu, GitLab VP of Product Marketing, on securing and governing the SDLC in the age of AI. Then, GitLab Sales AVP Matt Duchesne will talk with Steven Muise, Senior Director of Cloud at Edwards Lifesciences, about how citizen development is showing up inside large enterprises.

They’ll discuss:

- Where citizen developer use cases are emerging first, and what's driving them. - The guardrails Edwards Lifesciences is exploring to keep AI-built software secure and trustworthy. - Where enterprise AI is headed next.

What to expect onsite:

- 5:30 - 6:00 PM: Check-in and receive a Magic Castle souvenir lapel pin to wear throughout the night. - 6:00 - 7:30 PM: Fireside chat and interactive discussions, private bar access, and dinner. - 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Enjoy full access to the castle, magic shows, and stages throughout the private castle club until close.

This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com

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