Intetics announced that Pavlo Yalovol, VP of Innovation, will present a keynote at the Global Sourcing Association (GSA) Festival of Sourcing 2026, one of Europe’s leading events for sourcing and technology leaders. His session, “If AI Writes Code, Why Do We Still Need Developers?”, will address one of the most debated questions in enterprise software development today: What is the role of software engineers in the age of generative AI?
The conference takes place on July 29, 2026, at Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher, United Kingdom, bringing together technology executives, sourcing professionals, advisors, and service providers around this year’s theme, Responsible Strategic Sourcing in the Age of AI.
Why AI Doesn’t Replace Software Engineers
Yalovol’s keynote, “If AI Writes Code, Why Do We Still Need Developers?”, will challenge the increasingly common assumption that advances in generative AI make professional software engineering less relevant.
His argument is that AI is making code faster, cheaper, and more abundant, but code alone was never the product. Enterprises still need people who can translate business intent into working systems, make architectural decisions, verify AI-generated outputs, manage security and operational risks, and remain accountable for the result.
“AI can generate code, but it cannot own a business outcome or accept responsibility when a system fails. The product is not the code itself. The product is software that works, remains secure and maintainable, and creates measurable business value. As code generation becomes increasingly automated, engineering judgment and accountability become more valuable, not less.” – says Pavlo Yalovol, VP of Innovation at Intetics. –
What the Keynote Will Cover
Drawing on Intetics’ experience with enterprise AI adoption and AI-enabled software delivery, Yalovol will explore how the roles of developers, software companies, and sourcing partners must evolve.
The keynote will examine:
- which parts of software engineering AI can already accelerate or automate;
- why architecture, verification, security, and operational responsibility cannot simply be delegated to an AI model;
- how organizations should determine where AI-generated software is appropriate and where stronger human oversight is required;
- who remains accountable when AI-generated code causes a security, compliance, operational, or financial failure;
- how sourcing models should evolve when producing code becomes easier, but delivering verified business outcomes remains difficult.
What Enterprise Technology Leaders Should Expect from AI Partners
The presentation will also address an important implication for technology buyers. If AI reduces the effort required to produce code, organizations should expect more from their software partners, not merely lower rates or faster typing. Providers will increasingly need to demonstrate how they govern AI use, validate its outputs, protect client systems, and convert productivity gains into better business outcomes.
This perspective closely aligns with the festival’s broader focus on responsible sourcing. As organizations introduce AI into procurement, contracting, software delivery, and business operations, the boundaries of responsibility among clients, technology providers, engineers, and AI vendors are becoming less clear.
Intetics’ Approach to Responsible AI Engineering
Intetics helps enterprises move from isolated AI experiments to production implementation by combining AI-enabled engineering with software architecture, verification, security, governance, and accountable delivery practices. The company’s AI management system is certified to ISO/IEC 42001.
Following the conference program, attendees will be able to continue networking during evening racing at Sandown Park, followed by a live performance from Grammy Award-winning recording artist Billy Ocean.
Meet Intetics at the GSA Festival of Sourcing 2026
Attending the GSA Festival of Sourcing 2026? Schedule a one-to-one meeting with Pavlo Yalovol to discuss:
- introducing AI into enterprise software delivery;
- modernizing legacy systems with AI-assisted engineering;
- measuring the real value of AI development tools;
- governing AI-generated software in production;
- evolving sourcing relationships around accountable, evidence-backed outcomes.
Bring your most difficult questions about AI-enabled software delivery. Intetics will bring a practical perspective grounded in enterprise engineering experience.
Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | GSA Festival of Sourcing 2026 |
| Date | Wednesday, July 29, 2026 |
| Venue | Sandown Park Racecourse |
| Address | Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey KT10 9AJ, United Kingdom |
| Keynote | If AI Writes Code, Why Do We Still Need Developers? |
| Speaker | Pavlo Yalovol, VP of Innovation, Intetics |
About Intetics
Intetics Inc. is a leading U.S.-based global technology company providing custom software development, high-performing distributed team formation, product quality assessment, and innovative business solutions powered by AI/ML, SMAC, RPA, IoT, blockchain, and GIS/drone/LBS technologies. Leveraging our proprietary business model of Remote In-Sourcing®, an advanced Technical Debt Reduction Platform (TETRA™), and SLA-based software engineering, we enable growth-oriented organizations to access global tech talent and deliver predictable, high-quality outcomes through our AI-enabled Predictive Software Engineering framework. For over 30 years, Intetics has consistently exceeded client expectations, earning ISO 42001 (AI), ISO 9001 (quality), and ISO 27001 (security) certifications, and recognition as a Microsoft Gold, AWS AI Competency, and UiPath Silver partner. Our commitment to innovation and excellence is reflected in numerous industry recognitions, including Inc 5000, Software 500, CRN 100, American Business Awards, Deloitte Fast 50, European IT Excellence, Stevie People’s Choice, Clutch, ACQ5, GSA, and listings on the IAOP Global Outsourcing 100 and Fortune Innovative 300. Learn more at https://intetics.com
