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2026 Talks

Emilie Schario
Emilie Schario
COO & VP of Eng | Kilo Code

The Best Engineer in the Room Doesn't Write Code

  • Coding Agents & Autonomous Dev

They build systems of agents. In this talk, we explore the shift from session-based AI tools to always-on agents that act, follow up, and own outcomes without waiting to be asked. We'll cover what OpenClaw got right, where it falls short, and how we're closing the gap with KiloClaw—and what all of this means for the future of how software gets built.

Emilie Schario

COO & VP of Eng

Emilie Schario

Kilo Code

Emilie Schario is Co-Founder and VPE at Kilo Code, where she focuses on turning AI investment into real engineering output. She operates at the intersection of AI tooling, engineering org design, and the day-to-day realities of running high-performing teams, helping organizations translate innovation into measurable impact.

Emilie’s work emphasizes the unglamorous but critical side of AI adoption: building frameworks, workflows, and internal tooling that enable engineers to take ownership of outcomes, experiment effectively, and measure success without relying on traditional project management. She is passionate about autonomy, accountability, and creating systems where teams can move quickly while maintaining quality and trust.