Building The Future 2026

Beyond code: AI journey from legacy portfolio to modern apps

Building The Future 2026 brought together some of the most relevant conversations on technology, innovation, and the future of business — and this session was no exception.

Pedro Sousa, Head of Portfolio Modernization at Link, took the Main Stage to share a powerful perspective on how organizations can move beyond traditional modernization approaches and truly transform their application landscapes.

In the session “Beyond Code: AI Journey from Legacy Portfolio to Modern Apps”, Pedro explored how application portfolio rationalization, combined with AI-driven engineering, enables organizations to reduce complexity, accelerate delivery, and unlock real business value.

Joined by Paulo Pereira, Head of Architecture & CCOE at Caixa Geral de Depósitos, the discussion brought a practical and real-world view of how large organizations are evolving from legacy systems to modern, scalable platforms. Together, they highlighted the importance of aligning architecture, data, and AI to drive meaningful and sustainable transformation.

The key message was clear: modernization is no longer about migrating code — it is about rethinking how organizations operate, make decisions, and deliver value.

Less complexity. Faster delivery. Lower costs. Greater impact.

For those who couldn’t attend — or would like to revisit the session — you can watch the full presentation here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp5qokMZkA8

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Building The Future and made this moment so impactful. These conversations are just the beginning of what comes next.