December 15th, 2025 by Kendra Stansel
Recently, the Inflectra team successfully hosted a highly anticipated, in-person networking happy hour in the vibrant tech hub of Crystal City, VA. Held at the stylish HIGHLINE RXR, the event served as a high-value gathering for influential IT leaders from across the DC Metro area.
This evening was a resounding success, marking our first community event in over a year and providing a critical forum for building key relationships and sharing direct insights into the future of the software development lifecycle
Dynamic Connections and Strategic Insights
We were thrilled to finally reconnect face-to-face with the DC Metro area’s dedicated software professionals—including developers, product managers, quality assurance specialists, and IT executives. The atmosphere was charged with productive discussions, reinforcing the strong community built around our flagship products, Spira and Rapise.
Attendees benefited from elevated professional networking, as the event successfully brought together a diverse group of IT leaders and visionaries. This was complemented by an exclusive technical exchange, where participants engaged in valuable, informal discussions, shared best practices, and collectively addressed common challenges within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Discussions on the Shift to AI-Native Development
A major theme of the evening was the rapid industry shift toward AI, particularly in the context of the AI-driven development lifecycle. Leaders shared insights on how traditional agile models are being challenged by new agentic AI capabilities and the emerging requirement to create a single digital thread from the boardroom to delivery. The consensus highlighted the move away from simply fixing code to correcting requirements—a fundamental shift catalyzed by AI.
Furthermore, the event wrapped up with Inflectra leadership, giving attendees an unfiltered, exclusive view of Inflectra's strategic direction and groundbreaking developments slated for 2026, alongside upcoming career opportunities to join our growing team.
An Evening of Appreciation and Engagement
Beyond the strategic discussions, the event offered a sophisticated and relaxed environment for our guests. The setting at HIGHLINE RXR facilitated comfortable networking, complete with city views. Attendees enjoyed complimentary signature cocktails and appetizers, including playful, Inflectra-themed options like "The Agile Sprint" and "The Code Committee."
The strong turnout clearly reflects the shared commitment within the DC Metro tech community to quality without compromise—a core mission that Inflectra’s platform embodies. We extend our sincere gratitude to every attendee who registered and contributed to making this a truly memorable and high-value evening.
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