GitHub Copilot Dev Days Abu Dhabi 2026
The GitHub Copilot Dev Days Abu Dhabi meetup brought together a diverse and highly engaged audience at Bespin Global HQ for a full day focused on AI-powered development, real-world use cases, and community-driven learning.
From early planning to execution, the goal was simple, deliver a practical, hands-on, and engaging experience around GitHub Copilot, not just theory.
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.
| 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 |
From the moment attendees arrived, everything was structured to ensure a seamless experience:
The room quickly filled up with a strong mix of professionals, from deep technical engineers to business roles and first-time GitHub users.
The opening session focused on:
This created the right balance between structure, energy, and engagement from the start.
This was one of the most technical and impactful sessions of the day.
For technical attendees, this session delivered immediate, practical value.
A forward-looking session covering:
This gave attendees a clear view of where development is heading.
A structured walkthrough of:
Also a special milestone as it was Faisal’s first public session, delivered confidently and successfully.
A practical, demo-driven session focused on:
The key message:
We are moving from writing code to guiding systems.
All sessions followed a consistent format:
This ensured a balanced and practical experience across all sessions.
Workshops were designed as post-event takeaways:
This extended the value beyond the event itself.
Engagement was a core pillar of the event:
A unique touch, winners had the option to pass their prize to someone else, reinforcing the community spirit.
The event balanced learning with strong networking:
The environment encouraged real conversations and connections.
The audience diversity was a key highlight:
This created rich discussions and multiple perspectives throughout the day.
The response was extremely positive:
The key takeaway:
The community demand is real, and growing fast.
A big thank you to:
This is just the beginning.
Next steps include:
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https://aka.ms/get-github-copilot-devdays
If you attended and want to continue the conversation, feel free to reach out.
And if you missed it, more is coming soon.
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