In-person Event at Microsoft Schiphol

GitHub Copilot: Smarter Software Delivery at Scale

March 31, 2026
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Deliver more software value, faster—by scaling GitHub Copilot across enterprise development teams.

This in-person session is built for organizations that are already experimenting with GitHub Copilot and now want to unlock full impact through education, best practices, and scalable adoption. We’ll explore what it takes to move beyond isolated pilots and drive measurable outcomes across large engineering organizations.

What You’ll Learn 

Highlights include:
  • How GitHub Copilot supports the AI-powered Software Development Lifecycle (AI-SDLC)
  • Moving beyond code completion toward agentic workflows
  • Real-world lessons learned from scaling Copilot across large teams
  • Enterprise considerations: governance, security, and responsible adoption
  • How GitHub’s broader platform suite enables secure, enterprise-grade delivery

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, March 31st 

Time: 12:00 – 16:30 

Venue: Microsoft Schiphol Office, Netherlands 

Hosted by: Xebia, Microsoft and GitHub 

Attendance: Limited seating

Who is this for? 

Enterprise & Mid-Market engineering organizations where GitHub Copilot adoption has started, but further enablement is needed to:
  • Drive measurable productivity gains
  • Improve software delivery speed and quality
  • Scale AI-assisted development responsibly
  • Maximize value from the GitHub platform suite

Typical attendees include: Engineering Leaders, Platform/DevEx leaders, Architects, DevOps/DevSecOps leaders, and senior practitioners driving Copilot enablement.

Event Goals

During this session, we’ll aim to:
  • Educate teams on how GitHub Copilot supports the AI-powered SDLC
  • Share real-world lessons learned from scaling Copilot across large orgs
  • Explore GitHub’s broader tool suite for secure, enterprise delivery
  • Create an interactive forum for peer discussion and strategic Q&A

Event Agenda

12:00 – 13:00 

Arrival & Networking Lunch

Connect with peers and speakers over lunch.

13:00 – 13:45

Session 1 — GitHub Keynote (Led by Github)

GitHub Copilot & the Future of Agentic Engineering

Focus areas:
  • Copilot’s role in the AI-powered SDLC (AI-SDLC)
  • Moving beyond code completion toward agentic workflows
  • Enabling developers to deliver smarter, faster outcomes
  • Enterprise considerations: governance, security, adoption

Key takeaway: How GitHub Copilot accelerates delivery while maintaining trust and control at scale.

13:45 – 14:00

Break

14:00 – 14:45

Session 2 — Customer Perspective (Led by Rob Bos)

Lessons Learned from Scaling GitHub Copilot Across Large Teams

Practical insights on:
  • What works (and what doesn’t) when adopting Copilot enterprise-wide
  • Change management & developer enablement
  • Measuring value: productivity, cycle time, developer satisfaction
  • Building internal champions and scaling responsibly


Key takeaway: Real-world guidance for moving from experimentation to enterprise impact.

14:45 – 15:00

Break

15:00 – 15:45

Panel Discussion — GitHub Copilot at Scale (Rob Bos + GitHub Experts + Customer)

From Adoption to Value Delivery

Interactive discussion topics:
  • How do you scale Copilot beyond early adopters?
  • What are the biggest blockers in large organizations?
  • How do you ensure quality, security, and governance?
  • What does success look like after 6–12 months?

Audience Q&A encouraged.

Key takeaway: Strategic perspectives on maximizing AI-driven development outcomes.

15:45 – 16:30

Drinks & Networking

Informal conversations with speakers and attendees—peer exchange on challenges, approaches, and success stories. 

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Join a select group of engineering leaders and practitioners to explore how GitHub Copilot is transforming software delivery at scale. Learn how enterprises are moving from experimentation to measurable value, delivering smarter, faster, and more secure development outcomes.

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