GitHub Copilot Dev Days Abu Dhabi 2026

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.

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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

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Prize Structure 🎁

• Prize Round #1: Before Lunch (end of morning sessions)
• Grand Prize Round: During Closing & Final Kahoot

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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

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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

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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

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Engagement & Activities

• Live Kahoot quizzes throughout the day
• Prize rounds before lunch and at closing
• Final grand Kahoot challenge
• Continuous audience interaction

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Refreshments

• Coffee & Water available onsite
• Dedicated refreshment area available during breaks

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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.

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