Platform Engineering is one of Gartner's top emerging tech trends. However, standing up a portal and calling it done is one of the most common (and costly) mistakes teams make. This session is a candid, experience-driven guide to building platform strategies that actually last.
We will explore how to define the right problem before picking a solution, how to structure platform teams using Team Topologies, and how to measure the real impact on developer experience beyond DORA. You will walk away with a maturity assessment framework, anti-patterns to avoid (including why not to start with the portal), and a shared vocabulary that resonates with both engineers and executives.
Designed for technical practitioners, architects, and engineering leaders who want to move from reactive platform building to a deliberate, product-minded strategy.
The presentation will take place in Ballroom B on Friday, March 6, 2026 - 12:30 to 13:30
