AI-First Software Modernisation: Building Platforms Ready for AI Agents

Everyone wants AI agents running their business. Almost no platform is ready for them. 88% of organisations now use AI in at least one business function, yet only 39% report any impact on earnings at the enterprise level, and in no single function do more than 10% report scaling AI agents. The root cause is rarely the AI itself;  it's an amplifier, speeding up well-structured systems just as efficiently as it amplifies coupling, poor test coverage and knowledge gaps. Genuine AI adoption isn't a technology purchase, it's a modernisation journey resting on two foundations: an AI-ready system (a modular, observable architecture for AI tooling and agents to operate safely) and AI-accelerated engineering (the practices that let teams build, change and ship with AI without the platform falling behind). Neither alone gets you there. In this special panel discussion, brought to you in partnership by Codurance and the London CTO Community, we explore where the real challenges and opportunities lie in AI-first software modernisation. We'll open with a short talk from Codurance CEO Mash Badar, outlining his framework for building the foundations of successful AI-first modernisation. This will be followed by a panel of fellow CTOs and industry experts sharing practical insights and war stories; what's worked, what's failed, and how they've navigated technology modernisation to deliver real business outcomes. Alongside the talk and panel, there'll be plenty of opportunity to network with the community, contribute to the discussion, and leave with practical ideas you can put to work. Drinks and refreshments are also provided. Who the event is forCTOs and senior technology leaders responsible for building, scaling or leading engineering teams. About Codurance​Codurance helps tech-enabled businesses unlock trapped value in legacy software and manual processes by modernising systems and software delivery with AI-accelerated engineering and agent-ready architectures. Spaces are limited for CTOs and tech leaders who lead teams that build or manage products, platforms or engineering within their own companies. Unfortunately those that represent IT vendors will not be admitted entry to the event so please only apply to attend if you fit the attendee criteria.