{"id":20966,"date":"2026-03-02T10:00:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T18:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/?p=20966"},"modified":"2026-03-02T11:03:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T19:03:59","slug":"github-copilot-dev-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/blog\/github-copilot-dev-days","title":{"rendered":"GitHub Copilot Dev Days: Build faster with GitHub Copilot CLI, in VS Code &#038; Visual Studio, and beyond!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20967\" src=\"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/word-image-20966-1.webp\" alt=\"GitHub Copilot Dev Days banner image\" width=\"1920\" height=\"572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/word-image-20966-1.webp 1920w, https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/word-image-20966-1-300x89.webp 300w, https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/word-image-20966-1-1024x305.webp 1024w, https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/word-image-20966-1-768x229.webp 768w, https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/word-image-20966-1-1536x458.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Modern software development is moving fast\u2014and AI is now a practical part of how Microsoft developers design, build, and ship applications every day. From writing code in Visual Studio and VS Code, to building cloud-native apps on Azure, developers are looking for ways to stay productive without sacrificing quality.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s exactly why <strong>GitHub Copilot Dev Days<\/strong> exists.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GitHub Copilot Dev Days<\/strong> is a global series of hands-on, in-person, community-led events designed to help developers learn how AI-assisted development fits naturally into the Microsoft developer stack. You\u2019ll see how GitHub Copilot works alongside Visual Studio, VS Code, .NET, and more to streamline real-world workflows\u2014from your first line of code to deployment.<\/p>\n<p><div  class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\"><a class=\"cta_button_link btn-primary mb-24\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/githubcopilotdevdays\" target=\"_blank\">\ud83d\udc49 Find a GitHub Copilot Dev Days event near you and register<\/a><\/div><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Who should attend GitHub Copilot Dev Days?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>GitHub Copilot Dev Days is designed for Microsoft developers at every stage, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Visual Studio and VS Code developers<\/strong> building in .NET, Java, Python, TypeScript, and more<\/li>\n<li><strong>Developers working in the CLI and other IDEs<\/strong> wanting to access GitHub Copilot directly from where they&#8217;re building<\/li>\n<li><strong>Professional developers, students, and community members<\/strong> looking to modernize their workflows with AI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re new to AI-assisted development, these events will help you get started using GitHub Copilot effectively inside the tools you already use. If you\u2019re more experienced, you\u2019ll learn advanced techniques to integrate Copilot into larger projects, enterprise codebases, and team workflows. Different events may cover different scenarios &#8211; we have content geared towards the GitHub Copilot CLI, GitHub Copilot in VS Code, Visual Studio, and other IDEs, the cloud agent, and more. Check the registration page of the event near you for more information.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What you\u2019ll learn at a GitHub Copilot Dev Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Each GitHub Copilot Dev Day is hosted by local developer communities\u2014including <strong>Microsoft MVPs, GitHub Stars, Microsoft Student Ambassadors, GitHub Campus Ambassadors, Azure Tech Groups, and Microsoft and GitHub employees <\/strong>\u2014and focuses on practical, hands-on learning you can apply immediately.<\/p>\n<p>You can expect:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Live demos<\/strong> showing GitHub Copilot in action with <strong>Visual Studio and VS Code<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Hands-on workshops<\/strong> using Copilot with <strong>.NET, Java, Python, JavaScript, and more<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Real-world scenarios<\/strong> that reflect how Microsoft developers build apps today<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Topics may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Using <strong>GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio<\/strong> to accelerate .NET development<\/li>\n<li>Pairing <strong>GitHub Copilot with VS Code<\/strong> for cross-platform and cloud-native workflows<\/li>\n<li>Leveraging <strong>GitHub Copilot CLI and Cloud Agent<\/strong> to support asynchronous development<\/li>\n<li>Applying AI-assisted coding patterns to increase your productivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each event is tailored by the local organizer, so session topics and agendas may vary. Be sure to check your event\u2019s registration page for details.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>A sample event agenda<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>While every event is unique, a typical GitHub Copilot Dev Day includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Introductory session (30\u201345 minutes):<\/strong> How GitHub Copilot fits into the Microsoft developer toolchain<\/li>\n<li><strong>Community session (30\u201345 minutes):<\/strong> A local developer shares real-world experience building with Copilot<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hands-on workshop (60 minutes):<\/strong> Guided coding exercises using Copilot in Visual Studio or VS Code<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Along the way, you\u2019ll connect with other developers in your area, share ideas, and pick up practical tips you can use right away\u2014plus enjoy some snacks and swag.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Events start soon!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>GitHub Copilot Dev Days events begin <strong>March 15, 2026<\/strong>, with events happening in cities around the world. Spots are limited, and many events are filling up quickly.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/githubcopilotdevdays\">Find a GitHub Copilot Dev Days event near you and register today<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Interested in hosting a GitHub Copilot Dev Day for your local user group or developer community?\n\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/githubcopilotdevdays\/form\">Apply to host an event<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Modern software development is moving fast\u2014and AI is now a practical part of how Microsoft developers design, build, and ship applications every day. From writing code in Visual Studio and VS Code, to building cloud-native apps on Azure, developers are looking for ways to stay productive without sacrificing quality. 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