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Victory Square Summit

A free half-day event for operators: CEOs, CTOs, and heads of product, exploring AI-augmented engineering and what it actually takes to ship.

September 23, 2026 Doors open 2:30 PM · Program 3:00 PM to 5:15 PM
The Watermark Hotel, Tysons 1825 Capital One Dr, Tysons, VA 22102
Happy Hour to Follow The Wren at The Watermark Hotel
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The Day

Two sessions. One afternoon.

Doors open at 2:30 PM. The program runs 3:00–5:15 PM with a short break. Two 30-minute talks, each followed by a 30-minute Q&A.

2:30 PM
Doors Open
3:00 – 3:30 PM
Talk 1: Spec-Driven Development & AI Pods
3:30 – 4:00 PM
Q&A
4:00 – 4:15 PM
Break
4:15 – 4:45 PM
Talk 2: Workforce Identification in the Age of AI Agents
4:45 – 5:15 PM
Q&A
5:15 PM
Close & Networking
What We'll Cover

The sessions.

Session 01

Spec-Driven Development

How to transition your development capability to AI pods, shifting from traditional dev cycles to agent-assisted, spec-first delivery.

Session 02

Workforce Identification

Identifying, evaluating, and retaining the right human-AI team composition as agentic capabilities reshape every role.

The Stage

Who you'll hear from.

Matt Walnock
Speaker

Matt Walnock

Head of AI & Advisory Services, Victory Square Partners

Started as a software engineer, rose to architect, served as CTO of Parature through its acquisition by Microsoft. Now leads advisory engagements helping growth-stage companies build AI roadmaps and ship faster without sacrificing judgment.

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Vlad Damian
Speaker

Vlad Damian

Head of Delivery, Victory Square Partners

Twenty years building and leading engineering teams across automotive navigation, enterprise software, and product development under real client pressure. At VSP, runs engineering delivery with technical precision, direct communication, and an instinct for finding the critical path.

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Steve Rohan
Speaker

Steve Rohan

CEO & Co-Founder, Rubicon

Former Air Force Captain with 25+ years in Fortune 500 tech, including leadership roles at Cisco and Presidio. Two engineering degrees and an MBA. Co-founded Rubicon and leads product development at the intersection of process and technology.

Kyle McClung
Speaker

Kyle McClung

Director of Digital Marketing, Faith Driven Entrepreneur

Previously led digital marketing for The Tebow Group and the Tim Tebow Foundation. Known for treating ad spend as something entrusted to him. Builds digital strategy for mission-driven brands that scale without losing sight of why they exist.

Anya Yudkovsky
Speaker

Anya Yudkovsky

Chief Technology Officer, GoCanvas

CTO at GoCanvas, the mobile forms platform used by construction and field-based businesses. Rose from VP of Engineering to CTO in 2024 after seven years with the company. Now leads R&D as GoCanvas joins the Nemetschek Group alongside Bluebeam and SiteDocs.

Drew Goudy
Speaker

Drew Goudy, CFA

Co-Founder, 10Talents

Co-founder of 10Talents, an Atlanta firm curating private investment opportunities for families and financial advisors as a deliberate alternative to the fund-of-funds model. Background in credit underwriting and private equity structuring in Atlanta’s lower middle market.

After the Summit

Happy Hour at The Wren

Come enjoy cocktails and conversations with our team and trusted network at The Wren, located at The Watermark Hotel in Tysons Corner. A great way to continue the conversations from the afternoon.

Check-In Instructions

The Wren is located inside The Watermark Hotel. Parking instructions will be sent via email before the event.

Location
The Wren
Speakeasy at The Watermark Hotel
1825 Capital One Dr Tysons, VA 22102
Tysons Corner
September 23, 2026 Following the afternoon program
Enter through the Wren Check in at the Wren for access