GitHub Copilot Dev Days | Manchester, UK

​Join us for a community-led developer event focused on AI-assisted coding with GitHub Copilot. This session brings together engineers to explore practical workflows, real-world use cases, and hands-on demos across the full developer lifecycle.

​Whether you're new to GitHub Copilot or already using it, you'll leave with a clearer understanding of how to apply AI-assisted techniques in your day-to-day development.

​Enablement sessions online: https://aka.ms/ghcpadoptionuk

​📅 Agenda — April 24, 2026

​09:00 – Arrival & networking
09:15 – Welcome & the big picture (Santosh Takoor)
09:35 – Developer deep dives (Part 1) (Dan Marzolini)
10:15 – Live demo: GitHub Copilot in action (Miru Kamal / Rayan Popat)
10:45 – Break
11:00 – Developer deep dives (Part 2) (Ryan Drewery / Jack Rawlings)
11:40 – End-to-end developer workflow (Siya Khumalo)
12:15 – Scaling AI safely in enterprise codebases (CAST Software - Marc Galin & Ralf Weiss)
12:45 – Q&A, closing remarks & next steps

​✨ What to Expect

• ​🧑‍💻 Live demos and real-world developer workflows

• ​🤝 A friendly, social environment to connect with peers

• ​🎁 Swag for all attendees + prizes up for grabs

• ​☕🍪 Coffee & biscuits: not guaranteed (BYO recommended - budget prioritised for swag)