Software is COOL: Two Days of Knowledge, Structure and Future-Focused Engineering
The latest edition of Software is COOL – (A)I did IT – Together we code the future brought together specialists, engineers and enthusiasts for two days of focused learning and practical exploration.
The programme combined technical foundations, real-world application and architectural thinking, offering a clear view of how modern technologies influence today’s software development landscape and through Adrian Kilar’s perspective, how they increasingly intersect with the creative industry, reshaping storytelling, content creation and digital craftsmanship.
Three speakers – Robert Śmietana, Adrian Kilar and Tomasz Ducin – provided complementary insights into artificial intelligence, creative tooling and system architecture.
Robert Śmietana (DTP) discussed the mathematical and architectural principles behind neural networks, large language models and agentic systems. Participants examined key mechanisms such as embeddings, sampling, context management, RAG workflows and quantization, along with practical guidelines for using AI responsibly in software development.
Adrian Kilar demonstrated how AI can support animation, video and image creation. His session highlighted tools enabling efficient and creative content production, followed by a workshop that allowed participants to apply these techniques directly.
Tomasz Ducin presented a holistic approach to business domain modelling. He emphasised the importance of bounded contexts, value streams and software archetypes, and explained how architecture should be shaped by business capabilities rather than database structures. A workshop complemented the lecture with practical modelling exercises.
This edition also included a cultural element through our new initiative High Culture is COOL. As part of it, participants took part in an internal art exhibition organised by DTP: Andrzej Troc’s “Poza algorytmem” (“Beyond the Algorithm”) – a curated collection of paintings exploring the intersection of creativity and technological structure.
Across both days, Software is COOL demonstrated the value of structured knowledge, practical experimentation and cross-disciplinary thinking. The event strengthened our shared understanding of how to design modern, resilient and future-ready software systems.
Software is COOL – (A)I did IT – Together we code the future.