Cassidy Williams • 4/28/2026

Codemotion Madrid 2026 recap

This article recaps the author's experience speaking at Codemotion Madrid 2026, a large developer conference with thousands of attendees. The author delivered a keynote titled 'Our Brains in the AI Era' and reflects on key takeaways including forward-thinking hiring practices, the importance of guardrails when working with AI, learning in public, and the critical role of human mentorship for junior developers in an AI-driven world. The article discusses the nuanced balance between AI enthusiasm and skepticism, emphasizing the responsibility of tech workers in shaping the future of the workforce.

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