Lightning Pods: AI-Accelerated Cross-Functional Teams

Engineering leaders are being asked to deliver more—with less. This roundtable explores how “Lightning Pods” — small, autonomous, cross-functional teams supercharged by AI copilots and platforms — are redefining what’s possible. We’ll dive into how these AI-augmented squads compress cycles from idea to execution, boost developer productivity and improve decision-making. By embedding powerful AI tools directly into their workflow, Lightning Pods automate grunt work, provide instant insights, and free up your best people to focus on innovation and high-impact strategy. Expect candid discussion on real-world success stories, challenges in scaling, and the playbooks leaders are using to balance velocity with security, quality, and governance in the AI era where human creativity meets machine efficiency to build at lightning speed.