In 2026, the question isn't whether we should use AI, but whether our teams are truly AI-native. Not on the level of buzzwords, but in the reality of day-to-day execution. Are we surrounding ourselves with developers who live and breathe copilots and AI agents, not necessarily building models but using AI natively when they design, code, test, and ship? What can we expect from the product team, and what are the exaggerations generated by the hype cycle? 
 

At AI Crafts Boulder, we’re bringing together founders, CTOs, and product leaders for an executive-level reality check on what AI-native development really looks like today, and what “good” should mean inside product teams in 2026. So don’t expect a night about tweaking prompts or building LLMs. Instead, the focus will be on giving you a clear direction on whether your current team setup is structured to fully leverage AI in the way the market now expects.

Bobcats Coding backs this series with hands-on research every six months, and on February 19th, we’re debuting our new AI Team Augmentation Guide at Kiln. One of the core topics we’ll unpack is how AI-fluent team augmentation can speed up adoption through peer-to-peer, in-context learning, instead of another mandatory AI training or yet another slide deck. Come early if you want to grab one of the exclusive printed copies of the guide.

Expect sharp talks, practical tips, and real case studies on accelerating product development with AI. This event is designed to help you make better build-vs-buy decisions, reduce delivery risk, and create the kind of AI-ready team structure that turns strategy into shipped outcomes.

After the presentations, stick around for drinks, ready for a casual social mixer where you can connect with fellow founders, CTOs, and product leaders tackling similar challenges. 🍹✨

Space is limited. If you’re responsible for product delivery this year, this is your room.