Build Hours with OpenAI
In San Francisco, local developers get direct, day-one access to top AI labs through insider networks and Silicon Valley accelerators. We’re changing that equation.
We’re bringing that same direct line of access to builders across Africa, giving you the tools, frameworks, and community needed to build at the bleeding edge and compete globally.
Starting Thursday, August 27 (2:00 PM Lagos · 3:00 PM Joburg · 4:00 PM Nairobi · 6:00 AM PT), we are kicking off a four-part live virtual series with engineers from a frontier AI lab who train production teams on agentic systems.
(Note on tracks: This virtual series is its own standalone track designed for remote builders. It runs alongside a separate in-person build sprint taking place in San Francisco this October. Additional virtual dates will be announced after Session 1.)
What the series covers:
Repository context: Structuring codebases and documentation so agents maintain accurate context.
Spec-first planning: Using agents to establish specifications and architecture before writing code.
Parallel execution: Managing multiple feature workflows concurrently using Git worktrees.
Production integration: Incorporating agents into CI/CD pipelines, analyzing failure logs, and reviewing generated code.
System oversight: Building automated evaluations and identifying precise points for human intervention.
Join fellow builders
We're bringing together African developers, founders, and active builders who are ready to level up their stack, get hands-on with new tools, and ship alongside peers across continents.
Accepted applicants will have a Silicon Xchange builder profile created for them, which grants you access to the full virtual series and keeps you connected to future builder tracks.
PS: no recording, no replay.