Computer Programming is Dead; Long Live AI-First Programming - Stephen Chin, Cassandra Chin

This keynote addresses the evolving job market for computer science graduates, highlighting the gap between academic training and industry needs. The speaker argues that traditional programming education, centered around syntax and theory, is becoming obsolete as the focus shifts toward AI-First programming. This new learning model emphasizes a continuous cycle of trying, learning, and growing, where learners build code with AI assistance, gain deeper understanding through AI interactions, and enhance their skills by applying real-world projects. The discussion illustrates how this approach fosters confidence and practical capability, producing the AI engineers that modern organizations require.