Developers Can Improve the ESG Aspects of Software By Tackling Early Ethical Debt

Presenters Erica Pisani Source InfoQ podcast Beyond the Hype: How Performance, Sustainability, and Ethics are Redefining Software’s Future 🚀💡 QCON London is the place for senior engineers, architects, and technical leaders looking for what’s next in tech. This past March, attendees dove deep into critical topics, including architectures, engineering productivity, and applying AI in the real world. It wasn’t about fleeting trends; it was about gaining practical insights from senior practitioners to make smarter investment decisions with your time and tech resources. ...

February 2, 2026 · 7 min

How to Make Your Sustainability Data Easier to Discover, with Chris Adams

Presenters Gaël Duez Chris Adams Source Green IO podcast Beyond the Greenwashing: How carbon.txt is Rewiring the Internet’s Future 🌍✨ In the fast-paced world of tech, we often hear grand promises about net-zero targets and carbon-neutral clouds. But as the “mask-off” moment for Big Tech arrives, a critical question remains: How do we separate high-quality PR from actual planetary progress? In a high-energy episode of the Green IO podcast, host Gaël sat down with Chris Adams, Director of Technology and Policy at the Green Web Foundation, to discuss the evolution of responsible technology. From the launch of the groundbreaking carbon.txt to the geopolitical shift in how we view digital sovereignty, the conversation was a masterclass in how we can move the needle toward a fossil-free internet. 🚀💻 ...

January 28, 2026 · 5 min

Startup Software Architecture - You Never Really Throw It Away: A Conversation with David Gudeman

Presenters Michael Stiefel David Gudeman Source InfoQ podcast 🚀 Navigating the Startup Storm: The Architect’s Unsung Battle for Pragmatism, People, and Code Ever wondered what it really takes to be a tech architect, especially in the dizzying, high-stakes world of startups? It’s far more than just writing elegant code or designing perfect systems. It’s a relentless dance between technical mastery, empathetic communication, and strategic foresight, often performed under immense pressure and profound uncertainty. ...

January 26, 2026 · 7 min

No Priors: CJ Desai in Conversation with Sarah Guo | MongoDB.local San Francisco 2026

Presenters CJ Desai Sarah Guo Source MongoDB.local San Francisco 2026 🚀 MongoDB & the Future of Software: Navigating the AI Landscape 🌐 The software world is changing fast. AI is the buzzword on everyone’s lips, and it’s natural to wonder: what’s the future of established software companies? In a recent conversation on the “No Priors” podcast, MongoDB CEO CJ Desai tackled this very question, offering a compelling perspective on building durable value in an era of abundance. Let’s dive into the key takeaways! ...

January 23, 2026 · 4 min

From Stateless LLMs to Stateful Agents: Building Production-Grade Memory with MongoDB and Voyage AI

Presenters Mickey Source MongoDB.local San Francisco 2026 🚀 Level Up Your AI: Building Agentic Applications That Actually Deliver Value 💡 The buzz around AI agents is huge, but let’s be honest, a lot of AI pilot projects fall flat. A recent MIT study revealed a sobering statistic: only 5% of AI pilots actually deliver significant value. Why? According to Mickey, a Staff Developer Advocate, the culprit is often a lack of statefulness, personalization, learning, and memory – the very things that make applications truly useful. ...

January 22, 2026 · 4 min