The presentation will take place in Ballroom F on Friday, March 6, 2026 - 09:00 to 09:45
Agentic autonomy – a system’s ability to act, plan, and evolve without human oversight – offers incredible promise for software delivery teams. But it doesn’t come without risks. Drawing on recent incidents and research, this session will explore how AI agents not only execute tasks but also rewrite their capabilities on the fly. We’ll examine how polymorphic design patterns enable agents to reconfigure themselves dynamically, chain unexpected behaviors, and bypass constraints, challenging your assumptions about “safe” automation. Whether you’re building, testing, or deploying in the era of agentic AI, this session will help you recognize the red flags – and rethink your approach to quality before your tools outsmart your team.
