TechO(n) 2026
The Agentic Shift: From Code to Production and Beyond
30 September 2026
Iasi, National Theatre
About TechO(n) Conference 2026
The Agentic Shift: From Code to Production and Beyond
As agentic AI systems move from demo to production, teams are building and shipping them in ways that drive real impact. But as these systems take on more autonomous roles, the question shifts from “can it work?” to “can we rely on it?”
TechO(n) 2026 explores what reliable agentic AI looks like in practice. Across the day, our speakers and sessions dig into the foundations that turn promising prototypes into production systems you can trust it to be secure: the architecture that makes agentic systems resilient, auditable, and built for Amazon scale; the evaluation methods that measure whether an agent does what it’s supposed to; the security rules or mechanisms that governates autonomous systems and the data and actions they touch; the compliance auditable mechanisms needed to be built within the regulatory and governance realities of the AgenticAI environments; and the human oversight that keeps people meaningfully in the loop as systems take on more autonomy.
TechO(n) is the Amazon Development Center Romania flagship conference. Celebrating 21 years in Romania this year, Amazon has grown into one of the country’s key technology hubs — home to engineers and builders working on systems that reach customers around the world. Through TechO(n), Amazon Romania invests in the local and regional technology community, creating a space where practitioners, academics, policymakers, and industry leaders come together to share what they’re learning and to shape where technology is heading.
Fourteen Years of TechO(n)
TechO(n) has deep roots in Iași. The first edition took place in 2012, right here in the city that has since grown into one of Romania’s most vibrant technology centers. From the earliest conversations about writing better code to today’s focus on shipping reliable agentic AI, TechO(n) Conference has always been about one thing: bringing people together to build what’s next.
TechO(n) Science Fair
Beyond the sessions, TechO(n) features the Science Fair—an interactive expo area where innovation comes to life. Meet Amazon engineering teams, explore live demos, discover real-world technologies, and connect directly with the people building them. Throughout the day, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with teams including SDO IAM (Helis), AutoSec (RAISE), CoSS (ABS), CoSS (DPV & ABS), and CoSS (Comet & Cosine), gaining first-hand insights into the challenges they solve, the technologies they use, and the impact of their work. Whether you’re curious about cloud infrastructure, AI, security, or large-scale distributed systems, the Science Fair offers a unique chance to learn, ask questions, and network with Amazon engineers.
Meet the voices of TechO(n)
Darko Mesaros
Principal Developer Advocate, Amazon
Darko Mesaros is a Distinguished Developer Advocate with a passion for Rust, cloud technologies, and developer productivity. He spends his days building with AWS, creating practical developer tools, and exploring ways AI coding assistants can help engineers write better software, faster. His recent work focuses on AI agents, Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, automation, and the evolving role of AI in modern software development. Darko brings technical depth, curiosity, and a healthy sense of humor to every stage.
Alexis Robinson
Principal Product Manager, Amazon
Alexis is a Principal Product Manager and an Adjunct Professor at two U.S. universities. With over 15 years of experience, she has led initiatives in cloud security, AI adoption, and product development, partnering with engineering leaders, policymakers, and security teams to build secure, scalable solutions. A recognized public speaker and advocate for women and inclusivity in tech, Alexis also co-hosts the Resilience by Design podcast. She is passionate about helping organizations adopt emerging technologies responsibly.
Brian Lozada
Director Security GME, Amazon
Brian Lozada is a Director of Security at Amazon, where he leads security for Amazon’s Global Media, Entertainment, and Advertising businesses which include Prime Video, Amazon MGM Studios, MGM+, Audible, Amazon Games, Amazon Music, and Amazon Ads. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Security and a Master of Science and Homeland Security from Monmouth University. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from Villanova University in Pennsylvania and is a certified CISSP.
Sarah Davenport
Sr Manager, SDO AppSec, Amazon
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Adrian Iftene
Professor at the Faculty of Computer Science
Prof. Adrian Iftene, PhD, is Vice-Rector for Digitalisation at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași and a former Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science. An experienced researcher, he specializes in Artificial Intelligence, NLP, Mixed Reality, and digital transformation, contributing to national and international research projects.
Rush Carskadden
Director, SecEng, Next Gen Automation, Amazon
Rush Carskadden is Director of Security Engineering at Amazon, where he leads a team building the next generation of security automation using AI. Previously, he led application security, penetration testing, cloud and platform security, and various other security teams at Amazon.
Nathan Mousselli
Director, Incident Response, Amazon
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Dave Burke
Sr Principal Security Engineer, Amazon
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Rick Garibay
Sr. Principal Software Engineer, Amazon
Rick Garibay is a Senior Principal Engineer at Amazon, leading AI-first transformation and automation across finance operations, including Accounts Payable, Procurement, and Real Estate. With over 11 years at Amazon, he has driven large-scale architectural initiatives focused on simplification, scalability, and engineering excellence. Today, Rick focuses on applying native AI tools and practices to help engineering teams build smarter, deliver greater customer value, and accelerate innovation.
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Principal Developer Advocate, Amazon
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Sr. Principal Software Engineer, Amazon
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Agenda
09:00 – 09:25
Registration & coffee
09:25 – 09:30
Welcome & opening remarks – Alexis Robinson
09:30 – 10:00
Opening Keynote, by TBA
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10:00 – 11:00
Panel discussion, by TBA
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11:00 – 11:20
Coffee Break
11:20 – 11:50
EU AI Act: What Builders Need to Know Now, by Adrian Iftene
The EU AI Act is reshaping how AI systems are designed, developed, and deployed across Europe. This session provides a practical overview of the regulation from the perspective of AI developers, researchers, startups, and technology organizations. Participants will learn how the Act classifies AI systems by risk, what compliance obligations apply, and how to integrate legal and ethical requirements into the AI development lifecycle while continuing to innovate responsibly.
11:50 – 12:20
TBA, by Brian Lozada
As AI agents become active participants in the software development lifecycle, security must evolve from reviewing code to enabling autonomous development safely at scale. This presentation will explore how security organizations can embed security directly into software development workflows through secure-by-default patterns, and continuous validation, that allows developers to move faster without increasing risk.
11:20 – 13:30
Lunch Break
13:30 – 14:00
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14:00 – 14:30
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14:30 – 15:15
Panel Discussion, by TBD
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15:15 – 15:45
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15:45 – 16:05
Coffee Break
16:05 – 16:40
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16:40 – 17:15
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17:15 – 18:00
Conference Keynote, by TBD
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18:00 – 18:15
Closing remarks & thank-you – TBA
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