Date: April 11, 2026
Location: Bespin Global HQ, Abu Dhabi
Organizer: Mahmoud Atallah
Partners: Microsoft & GitHub
A full-day immersive experience focused on GitHub Copilot, agentic development, cloud automation, and real-world engineering practices.
Event Agenda (Final)
| Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Registration & Networking | — |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Welcome, Opening & Kahoot | Mahmoud Atallah |
| 12:00 – 12:45 | Better Terraform Reviews with PR Checks | Saleh Elnaggar |
| 12:45 – 13:30 | GitHub Copilot for Agentic Development | Moiz Lokhandwala |
| 13:30 – 14:30 | Lunch & Networking | — |
| 14:30 – 15:15 | GitHub Copilot: Past, Present & Future | Mohammed Faisal |
| 15:15 – 15:45 | A Day in My Life with GitHub Copilot | Mahmoud Atallah |
| 15:45 – 16:00 | Closing, Grand Prize & Networking | Mahmoud Atallah |
Prize Structure 🎁
- Prize Round #1: Before Lunch (end of morning sessions)
- Grand Prize Round: During Closing & Final Kahoot
Venue & Access Instructions
📍 Venue Navigation:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/VV4Fa9eM88Emo9ez6
Entry Instructions
- Use Entrance 4 (Main Entrance)
- Proceed to reception for verification
- Security team will guide attendees
Parking
- B1 and B2 (Bespin Global designated parking)
- Follow Bespin signage on arrival
Inside the Building
- Take lift to 1st floor
- Event team will guide you to the auditorium
Event Experience Links
🚀 GitHub Copilot Access
Activate free access here:
https://aka.ms/get-github-copilot-devdays
🎁 Sweepstakes / GitHub Pro License
Participation & eligibility details:
https://aka.ms/githubcopilotdevdays/sweepstakes
Event Session Structure (Important Overview Slide)
All sessions follow a unified structure:
- 45 minutes total per session
- Mixed format:
- Presentation
- Live demos
- Real-world walkthroughs
- Final 10 minutes dedicated to Q&A
Workshops & Labs (Takeaway Model)
- Not delivered live during the event
- Available post-event via QR codes in slides
- Includes hands-on labs and extended learning material
Engagement & Activities
- Live Kahoot quizzes throughout the day
- Prize rounds before lunch and at closing
- Final grand Kahoot challenge
- Continuous audience interaction
Refreshments
- Coffee & Water available onsite
- Dedicated refreshment area available during breaks
Closing Note
This event is designed for hands-on engineering, real-world AI adoption, and scalable cloud automation using GitHub Copilot.
Expect a highly interactive, demo-driven experience with practical takeaways you can apply immediately.
