GitHub Copilot is evolving — and so is the way it's billed
Starting June 1, 2026, GitHub Copilot is moving from Premium Request Units (PRUs) to a new usage-based billing model built on GitHub AI Credits. Whether you're a developer using Copilot every day or an admin managing licenses across your organisation, this change affects you — and we want to make sure you're fully prepared.
Join us for a practical, no-jargon walkthrough of everything that's changing and what it means in practice.
📅 Date: May 12, 2026
⏰ Time: 15:00 CET | 14:00 BST (UK) | 16:00 EEST (Eastern Europe) | 09:00 EDT (New York, Toronto) | 17:00 GST (Dubai) | 18:30 IST (India)
What we'll cover
- The old model vs. the new model — how PRUs worked, why GitHub is making this change, and what AI Credits are
- What stays free — inline code completions and Next Edit Suggestions are not going anywhere
- The pooling advantage — how shared credits across your organisation can work in your favour
- Live demo — see token usage in real time with the Copilot Token Tracker extension
- Admin controls — budgets, overages, cost-centre settings, and how to use the May Preview Bill
- Your action checklist — exactly what to do before June 1
- Q&A — bring your questions, we'll answer them live
Who should attend?
| If you are… | You'll learn… |
| A developer using Copilot daily | Which features change, which stay free, and how to track your own usage |
| A team lead or engineering manager | How to set expectations with your team and understand usage patterns |
| A GitHub Copilot Business/Enterprise admin | How pooling works, how to configure budgets, and how to avoid surprise invoices |
| Procurement or IT finance | What the cost model looks like, what controls exist, and how overages are governed |
Why attend?
- Plan prices are not going up — but the billing model is fundamentally different
- The new model rewards efficient usage and gives admins far more control
- GitHub is offering promotional extra credits for June, July, and August to help organisations transition
Speakers
 Rob Bos |
Rob is passionate about helping organizations accelerate software delivery through modern DevOps practices, automation, and strong engineering culture. With a deep background in ALM and DevOps, he supports teams in streamlining workflows, eliminating manual tasks, and delivering value faster—whether they’re building applications, infrastructure, serverless solutions, or complex training environments. Rob specializes in GitHub and GitHub Actions, with a strong focus on security, governance, and end‑to‑end automation. He actively trains teams worldwide on GitHub Copilot, AI‑powered development workflows, and enterprise‑grade GitHub governance. Beyond delivery pipelines, Rob works closely with teams and product owners to improve the management of production environments through meaningful dashboards, usage insights, and effective feedback loops. He is a Microsoft MVP, GitHub Star, LinkedIn Learning Instructor, and certified Trainer (Azure + GitHub). Rob is also a published book author, sharing his expertise to help developers and organizations adopt modern engineering practices with confidence. |
 Fokko Veegens |
Fokko Veegens is a DevOps consultant and trainer with 25 years in IT and deep expertise in modern software delivery and Generative AI adoption. He helps teams improve their engineering effectiveness through practical DevOps practices and hands-on GitHub Copilot enablement. Known for his clear explanations, humor, and real-world stories, Fokko delivers sessions that resonate with developers and tech leaders and inspire them to apply new ideas immediately. |
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