GitHub Copilot Dev Days | Gombe
Join us for GitHub Copilot Dev Days | Gombe, a community-led developer event focused on AI-assisted coding with GitHub Copilot.
This event brings together developers, students, and tech enthusiasts to explore how artificial intelligence can help improve coding productivity, automate repetitive tasks, and accelerate software development workflows.
Whether you are new to GitHub Copilot or already experimenting with AI-assisted coding, this event will help you learn practical ways to integrate GitHub Copilot into your everyday development process.
Expect technical sessions, live demos, real-world examples, and opportunities to connect with fellow developers in Gombe's tech community.
🗓️ Event Format
This event will follow a Sessions-Only format, featuring technical talks and demonstrations on how developers can effectively use GitHub Copilot in real development environments.
⏰ Date & Time
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Duration: 3 Hours
💻 Who Should Attend
This event is open to:
Software Developers
Computer Science Students
Open Source Contributors
Tech Enthusiasts
Anyone interested in AI-powered software development
Experience Level:
Beginner to Intermediate developers.
Basic knowledge of programming and GitHub is helpful but not required.
💻 What to Bring
Participants should bring their own laptops to follow along with demonstrations.
Please come with:
A laptop
A GitHub account
Visual Studio Code installed (recommended)
Internet connectivity if possible
📅 Agenda
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Check-in & Networking
10:15 AM – 10:25 AM
Welcome & Opening
Introduction to GitHub Copilot Dev Days and the developer community.
10:25 AM – 11:10 AM
Session 1: Getting Started with GitHub Copilot
Learn what GitHub Copilot is, how it works, and how developers can start using it effectively.
11:10 AM – 11:55 AM
Session 2: GitHub Copilot: Your AI Companion for Every Workflow
Explore practical coding scenarios, live demonstrations, and productivity tips.
11:55 AM – 12:20 PM
Interactive Demo & Developer Q&A
12:20 PM – 12:50 PM
Kahoot Game
12:50 PM – 1:00 PM
Closing Remarks & Next Steps
📜 Code of Conduct
We are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and harassment-free environment for all participants.
All attendees are expected to follow the GitHub Community Code of Conduct.
👉 https://github.com/github/GitHub-Copilot-Dev-Days/blob/main/EVENT_CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
📍 How to Get There
📌 Event Location: 390 Seats Capacity Hall, FCE Technical, Gombe, Nigeria.
🚉 Public Transportation: Accessible via taxis, tricycles (Keke Napep), and other motorbikes.
🅿️ Parking: Parking space is available at the venue.
🎟️ Registration
Attendance is free, but registration is required due to limited seats.
Join us to learn, connect, and exp
lore the future of AI-assisted development with GitHub Copilot.