AI Writes Code in 15 Minutes So Why Does Shipping Still Take Days?

AI Writes Code in 15 Minutes. Why Does Shipping Still Take Days?
AI can generate a pull request in just 15 minutes. So why does it still take 72 hours to get through code review?
The problem isn't how fast AI can write code. It's everything that happens afterward. From code reviews and merge conflicts to testing and deployment, traditional software development processes are slowing down the productivity gains AI promises.
So what needs to change to actually unlock the ROI of AI?
In this clip from The AI Software Delivery Conference 2026, we explore why faster code generation doesn't automatically mean faster software delivery, and how engineering teams can rethink their workflows to eliminate bottlenecks.
We break down why the fastest-moving teams are investing in governance and guardrails, how centrally managed AI agents could streamline development, and why the future of software engineering may be less about writing code and more about teaching AI agents to solve problems independently.
The bigger question: Can companies move beyond AI-assisted coding and automate the entire software delivery process?
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