CI/CD: Delivering Software at Enterprise Velocity

Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery have become the backbone of modern software delivery — but in 2026, the demands placed on CI/CD pipelines have never been higher. Organizations are shipping faster, architectures are more distributed, and the expectations for security, reliability, and governance have intensified.

The result: CI/CD is undergoing a major transformation, evolving from a simple automation layer into a strategic, intelligence-driven delivery platform.

“CI/CD: Delivering Software at Enterprise Velocity” brings together DevOps leaders, platform engineers, and software delivery experts to explore how CI/CD is adapting to the realities of cloud native development, AI-assisted engineering, and increasingly complex compliance requirements. This session examines the new tooling landscape, the rise of internal developer platforms, and the shift toward smarter, more autonomous pipelines that reduce friction while improving quality.

Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how CI/CD is maturing — and what it takes to build delivery pipelines that are fast, secure, scalable, and aligned with business outcomes.

Alan Shimel

Founder and CEO - Techstrong Group

Alan is founder, CEO & editor-in-chief of Techstrong Group, the company behind DevOps.com, Container Journal, Security Boulevard and Digital Anarchist, as well as co-founder of the DevOps Institute. As such, he is attuned to the world of technology, particularly cloud, DevOps, security and open source. With almost 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, Alan has been instrumental in the success of several organizations. He is an often-cited personality in the security and technology community and is a sought-after speaker at industry and government conferences and events. In addition to his writing, his DevOps Chats podcast, DevOps TV and Digital Anarchist audio and videos are widely followed. Alan attributes his success to a combination of a strong business background and a deep knowledge of technology. His legal background, long experience in the field and New York street smarts combine to form a unique personality. He is a graduate of St. John's University with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Politics, and holds a JD degree from NY Law School.

Mike Vizard

Chief Content Officer - Techstrong Group

Mike Vizard is a seasoned IT journalist with over 25 years of experience. He also contributed to IT Business Edge, Channel Insider, Baseline, and a variety of other IT titles. Previously, Vizard was the editorial director at Ziff-Davis Enterprise as well as editor-in-chief at CRN and InfoWorld.

Naveen Nazimudeen

Senior Solutions Engineer - Bitrise

Naveen is a Senior Solutions Engineer at Bitrise, where he helps engineering teams optimize their CI/CD pipelines and mobile development workflows. With deep expertise in iOS, Android, and cross-platform build systems, Naveen works directly with enterprise engineering teams to solve complex infrastructure challenges. Naveen previously worked at Salesforce, built products, and founded startups. He's a regular speaker on DevOps and AI-assisted development topics.

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