Change -- new ways of working -- will be driven by a diverse and global community of users, developers, and academics. To deliver innovations and value, software professionals continuously evolve their approaches. Yesterday's research and experimentation leads to a new normal today - which drives a need for professionals to refresh their skills and experience base. What have we learned over the past 25 years - and where will the future lead the software research and practitioner communities? Will AI or other emergent technologies be a nemesis or nirvana?