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Bootcamp | in-person event | Hilversum, NL

Global GitHub Copilot Bootcamp

June 17, 2025
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Global GitHub Copilot Bootcamp – Hilversum

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to unlock the full potential of GitHub Copilot and elevate your coding experience. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, this session will introduce you to AI-assisted development workflows, helping you write better code, faster.

💡 Get Started for Free! Don’t have GitHub Copilot yet? Follow our guide on GitHub Copilot FREE for Visual Studio Code to activate your free account and get ready for the workshop.

💻 Bring Your Laptop! This is a hands-on session, so make sure to bring your own computer to follow along with the exercises.

Event Agenda

17:00 – Check-in & Networking
Meet fellow developers and get ready for an exciting session.

17:30 – Dinner
Dinner is served for you. Please indicate any allergies or preferences in the form below

18:00 – Welcome & Introduction Keynote 

Rebuilding Classic Video Games using Prompts Only - Fokko Veegens
 
In this age of prompt magic.. What would happen if you wanted to rebuild an old videogame? Well, it shows that in just 20 hours you can rebuild level 1 of Super Mario! With all its game mechanics and interactions, by prompting only and having the AI make all the changes.

In this session Fokko shows you how to do something like that! This sessions is for anybody interested in using AI to significantly increase their productivity.

There will be many demos where you will learn about the o1 model and its reasoning capabilities and GitHub Copilot Agent Mode. Besides the playful parts about building games, Fokko will show how the o1 model and agent mode helps him significantly in his daily job. Last we will enter the Boss Battle Arena and we will add features to the game live on stage. Next, Game Over?
 
18:45 – Hands-On workshop
Guided by our expert proctors you get the chance to experience the power of GitHub Copilot. We will explore GitHub Codespaces, Copilot, Copilot Agents and more! You can finish this on your own or, for the ones that like it, dive into some issues together. 
 
20:30 – Closing & Next Steps
Wrap up the session, learn how to request your digital badge, and explore more learning opportunities
 

Code of Conduct

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants. Please review our Code of Conduct before attending.

How to Get There

Event Location: Laapersveld 27, 1213 VB Hilversum, Netherlands
Nearest Public Transport: From train station 'Hilversum Sportpark', it's a 10-minute walk to the office.
Parking Options: We have plenty of free parking spaces at the office, including charging stations for electric cars. You can enter the parking lot via the gate at the entrance of the office building.

Register for the Bootcamp