CTO panel: Internal apps and agents in production - Ship 26 NYC
Jul 20, 2026Vercel
Summary
This panel discussion explores the practical application of internal apps and AI agents in production environments across various industries (life sciences, real estate, information services). Key themes include the evolving definition of 'who gets to build' with AI accelerators and vertical AI, the security and guardrail challenges of integrating AI agents, and the development of agent workflows that mirror human team structures. The discussion highlights how companies are leveraging AI for tasks ranging from customer support to internal analytics and code generation, emphasizing the need for robust security and thoughtful integration to avoid shadow IT.