Cloud Development Environments Are Strategic Assets

Many organizations have embraced the cloud for deploying software, but they still rely on local machines for development. Isn’t it time to bring development into the cloud too? Many are still building work-alikes on their laptops, or using shadow IT when local resources become a constraint. Deploying a Cloud Development Environment (CDE) that is secure, stable, scalable, and loved by developers is no longer a luxury—it's a necessity. This talk presents the process behind deploying a robust CDE that becomes a competitive advantage for your organization. 

Attendees will learn how to leverage cloud-native technologies to build scalable CDEs that maintain both performance and developer experience. This talk will focus on:

• Key characteristics of an effective CDE: Automation, self-service, resource efficiency, and flexibility—ensuring resilience and adaptability for a growing organization.

• Beyond the technology: Measuring and improving developer experience at scale, justifying costs, fostering cross-functional collaboration, planning migrations, and securing executive sponsorship.

• Practical insights for long-term impact: Incremental steps to transform a CDE into a strategic asset—accelerating innovation, reducing time-to-market, and promoting continuous improvement.

Whether you’re an engineering manager, DevOps professional, or CTO, this session will empower you with the knowledge to deploy a CDE that evolves into a strategic advantage for your organization.