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How IDPs, AI, and Product Centric Platforms Are Transforming Developer Productivity Summary. 

Compiled from the 2026 Enterprise Engineering Industry Report, this report focuses on the rise of Platform Engineering and the strategic importance of Developer Experience (DevEx).

You'll learn:

• Why Developer Experience is now a board level priority, directly linked to delivery velocity and engineering satisfaction.
• How AI accelerates developer workflows, from code generation to automated testing and infrastructure provisioning.
• The shift from DevOps execution to Platform as a Product, including planning, prioritisation, and lifecycle management.
• How Internal Developer Platforms work, their core components, and how they reduce friction across the SDLC.
• What golden paths, governance models, and team structures look like in high performing organisations.
• Predictions for the future of enterprise engineering, including AI first delivery pipelines and autonomous developer tooling.

Ideal for platform leaders, DevEx teams, CTOs, and engineering managers building scalable, developer centric ecosystems.

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How Platform Engineering, AI, and IDPs Are Reshaping Enterprise Scale Software Delivery

The 2026 State of the Industry report gives Platform Engineering leaders a strategic, data rich view of how engineering organisations are evolving under cloud native complexity, AI driven automation, and rising expectations for developer productivity. This 97-page report will give you actionable insight into the future of enterprise engineering.

You'll learn:

• Why Platform Engineering is becoming the backbone of enterprise software delivery, replacing fragmented DevOps execution with product centric platforms.
 • How Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) reduce cognitive load, standardise workflows, and accelerate delivery across multi cloud and hybrid environments.
 • Where AI and agent based automation will reshape developer experience, from code generation to autonomous remediation.
 • How leading enterprises structure platform teams, allocate budgets, and govern golden paths at scale.
 • What converging with SRE means for your operating model, reliability posture, and developer enablement strategy.

Designed for platform leaders who need to benchmark their organisation, justify investment, and stay ahead in an AI first engineering landscape. 

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Build Platforms That Scale, Reduce Cognitive Load, and Empower Developers

With 80% of software developers reporting unhappiness due to friction and poor tooling, enterprise leaders must align platform strategy with developer needs to unlock real business value.

The DevEx 2.0 Report provides actionable frameworks for treating platforms as products, securing executive buy-in through proven ROI metrics, and embedding automated governance to slash provisioning times from months to minutes.

Highlights:

• Platform-as-a-Product Strategy: Transition from fragmented infrastructure to curated, internal developer portals that reduce cognitive overload.
• Executive Alignment & Business Value: Build compelling business cases using clear metrics, KPIs, and targeted pilots that prove financial impact to leadership.
• Compliance & Governance by Design: Integrate automated security and regulatory controls early into workflows without slowing down release velocity. 
  
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Platform Engineering vs DevOps: What’s Changing in Enterprise Tech

Explore how platform engineering is transforming enterprise software delivery by addressing fragmented infrastructure, developer burnout, and inconsistent outcomes. Learn the strategic differences between platform engineering and DevOps, the rise of the platform-as-a-product mindset, and practical steps for implementation. 

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Stay ahead of the curve with this must-read 2024 content bundle for technology decision-makers. Explore strategic insights into developer experience, observability economics, and scalable SRE practices. Perfect for CTOs, product leaders, and platform owners looking to align engineering performance with business outcomes.

Inside you can explore...

📘 [Report] Optimising the Developer Journey: Mapping a Changing Terrain (Page 2)

💡 [Report] Economising Observability: Balancing Cost and Value (Page 17)

🔍 [Deep Dive] What is Developer Experience? Optimising the Journey to Innovation (Page 28)

🧠 [Industry Insight Guide] Top 10 Challenges of Building OpenTelemetry into Developer Ecosystems (Page 35)

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Take the first step toward joining the premier gathering of engineering leaders and gain actionable insights to optimize your developer experience and platform maturity.

Complimentary guest passes are available for senior platform engineering and developer experience leaders from major enterprises

This programme is designed to bring together the most senior leaders responsible for platform engineering, developer experience, internal developer portals, and infrastructure productivity across sectors.

All applications are reviewed individually and places are strictly limited.

Applicants must meet all the following criteria:

• Work for an end-user enterprise with £1bn annual revenue
• Hold a senior role at Director, Head of, VP, SVP, EVP or C-suite level
• Direct your organisation's Platform Engineering, Developer Experience, Infrastructure, or Internal Developer Portal strategy.
• Hold accountability for platform investments, vendor purchasing, or enterprise-wide execution.
• Have a dedicated internal strategy, product, or engineering remit (excluding sales, marketing, and business development roles).

What's Included in Your Free Pass?

• Full 2-Day Conference Access
• Interactive Discussion & Roundtables
• 1:1 Networking & Social Events with your peers across Europe
• Complimentary Access worth £1,200

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