Microsoft AI Skills Fest | Webinar

Code Smarter, Not Harder with GitHub Copilot

June 08, 2026
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The next evolution in software development is here, powered by AI, agentic coding workflows, and GitHub Copilot. GitHub Copilot is now part of the modern developer toolkit, but many teams are still working out how to use it effectively in real-world software development.

In this webinar, we will explore practical GitHub Copilot workflows inside Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code, including chat, code generation, code understanding, prompt techniques, refactoring, unit test generation, and legacy code modernization. Using real-world .NET and modern web examples, you will learn how Copilot can support planning, implementation, testing, and refinement across everyday development tasks, helping you code smarter, reduce repetitive work, and stay in the flow.

📅 Date: June 8, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM EST | 3:00 PM CET | 6:30 PM IST 

Key takeaways

  • How to use GitHub Copilot more intentionally in everyday software development
  • Practical workflows for Copilot in Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code
  • How to improve results with better prompts and context
  • How Copilot can help explain, refactor, and modernize existing code
  • How to generate useful unit tests and support better development practices
  • How to use Copilot across multi-step development tasks, from planning to refinement

Program

  • Use Copilot Chat to explore unfamiliar code
  • Generate, review, and improve code with Copilot
  • Write better prompts for stronger results
  • Refactor and modernize legacy codebases
  • Create unit tests for existing functionality
  • Apply Copilot in .NET and modern web development scenarios
  • Use Copilot across the development lifecycle: plan, build, test, and refine


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Who it is for

This webinar is for software professionals who want to use GitHub Copilot more effectively in real development work. 

Why you should join 

  • Learn how to move beyond basic Copilot usage
  • Discover practical techniques you can apply immediately
  • Understand how to get better results through prompts and context
  • See how Copilot can support legacy modernization and refactoring
  • Explore how Copilot can help with unit testing and code quality
  • Gain confidence using AI as part of your everyday development workflow

Meet the Speaker

Allen Conway
Allen Conway (1)		 Allen Conway is a Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Cerified Trainer, technology leader and Principal Consultant for Xebia (xebia.com) with 25 years of experience that is an advocate of web, cloud, and Microsoft .NET technologies both professionally and personally. He enjoys the challenge and creativity behind software engineering, and hopes to give back to others in the community through public speaking, YouTube (@TheEclecticDev), and on his blog (allenconway.net). 

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