Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming software development. AI coding agents are increasingly being used to generate, modify, and maintain software systems, promising substantial productivity gains. However, their growing adoption also raises important security concerns. Can AI coding agents effectively identify and repair access control vulnerabilities, or do they risk introducing new security flaws?

To explore this question, the DistriNet Research Unit at KU Leuven is organizing a workshop and hackathon dedicated to access control and AI-assisted software development.

Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM

Location: KU Leuven – Group T Campus, Leuven

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The event will bring together researchers, students, and industry practitioners interested in cybersecurity, software engineering, and artificial intelligence. Through presentations, discussions, and hands-on activities, participants will explore the opportunities and challenges of using AI coding agents in security-critical software development.

Topics of Interest

  • AI coding agents and secure software development
  • Access control vulnerabilities and remediation
  • Security implications of AI-generated code
  • Automated vulnerability detection and repair
  • Human–AI collaboration in cybersecurity

The workshop and hackathon are open to everyone interested in the future of secure AI-assisted software engineering. Whether you are a researcher, student, or practitioner, we welcome you to join us in examining how AI can help—or hinder—the development of secure software systems.

Organizers

  • DistriNet Research Unit, KU Leuven
  • SOFT Software Languages Lab, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
  • KU Leuven – Group T Leuven Campus
  • KU Leuven Faculty of Engineering Technology

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We look forward to welcoming participants to Leuven for an engaging discussion on the future of access control in the era of AI coding agents.

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