GitHub Universe '23 runs November 8–9, with the full agenda now published. Registration is open: in-person attendance takes place at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, and an Early Bird discount is available to those who register before October 6. Virtual registration remains free.

Schedule at a glance

Day 1 — November 8

Opening keynote

Thomas Dohmke, GitHub CEO Join us for the opening event of GitHub Universe with CEO, Thomas Dohmke. You definitely won’t want to miss it. 😉 In-person and virtual.

How to deploy and manage an application security program effectively

Jacob DePriest, Greg Ose, Nicholas Liffen, Adam Berelowitz, GitHub As the digital landscape continues to evolve, safeguarding applications against security threats is paramount for organizations. Let’s discuss the best practices in managing an application security program to protect valuable assets and maintain customer trust. We’ll discuss strategies for implementing a robust security framework, fostering a culture of security awareness, and integrating security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Additionally, we’ll explore emerging trends and technologies that can enhance application security and the importance of continuous monitoring and adaptation to stay ahead of evolving threats. Join us to ask your most pressing questions, gain insights, and learn actionable takeaways for strengthening your application security program in an ever-changing threat landscape. In-person only.

Safe but flexible: the DX based code management culture at Mercado Libre

Javier Cardoso and Erik Arcos, Mercadolibre Join us at Mercadolibre on our journey to build a platform-based code management culture. From repository creation to the final deployment that governs over 30,000 micro-services and supports over 15,000 developers, all in a highly safe and productive environment. We’ll discuss key insights, including the challenges we faced, the solutions we implemented, the best practices we adopted, and how we use GitHub to push the success of our vision. In-person and virtual.

Take your command line skills to the next level with GitHub Copilot for CLI

Kedasha Kerr, GitHub The command line is a powerful tool, but it can be frustrating. You have to remember complex syntax, flags, and commands and often resort to searching online for help. What if there was a better way? In this talk, you will learn how to use GitHub Copilot for CLI, an AI-powered terminal tool that helps you with shell commands in natural language. You can accept, reject, or modify suggestions and GitHub Copilot will learn from your feedback. Join this session to learn how GitHub Copilot can take you to the next level when using the command line, so you can be more productive. In-person only.

Attendees who need approval from a manager can use GitHub's email template to make the case.

Day 2 — November 9

How GitHub operationalizes AI for teamwide collaboration and productivity

Kyle Daigle, GitHub As the home for all software developers, it’s not surprising that GitHub runs like most other organizations today: using software across its own operations. Join GitHub COO, Kyle Daigle, for a discussion around how GitHub scaled its learnings deploying and offering GitHub Copilot–the world’s first AI pair programmer–to now applying AI across GitHub. As focal points, Kyle will detail how GitHub uses AI to improve the developer experience and support customers today and tomorrow. In-person and virtual.

Transforming your developer experience with GitHub Codespaces

Brian Beck, PayPal Developers are looking for ways to explore APIs, build, and launch as quickly and effectively as possible. PayPal is using GitHub Codespaces to provide developers the ability to see their APIs in action and modify or enhance their code with a PayPal VS Code plugin, and clone the code to their own repository. In-person only.

Enhancing code security with the power of GitHub Copilot

Joseph Katsioloudes, GitHub AI is already like a copilot in our daily lives, acting as a digital assistant and providing personalized experiences. Though despite progress in many other areas, AI has historically stopped short of improving software development practices. Enter GitHub Copilot: the software industry’s first AI solution that distills the collective knowledge of the world’s developers into an editor extension that suggests code in real-time. This makes the process of building great software easier and faster. But what about more secure? Attend our session to find out. In-person and virtual.

Revolutionizing development: Mercedes-Benz’s journey with GitHub Copilot

Jasmine Gerth-Ramos, Holger Fahner, Mercedes Benz As an industry disruptor, GitHub Copilot has changed conventional programming methodologies and provided unique opportunities for streamlined development. This talk explores how Mercedes-Benz implemented GitHub Copilot across its organization— showcasing its potential to revolutionize coding workflows, enhance productivity, and mitigate code-related challenges. In-person and virtual.

Building a personal agenda

After registering, attendees can assemble their own schedule through the schedule builder. The workflow is simple: open the session catalog and click "Add to schedule" on the sessions you want to attend.

On-site extras

The in-person program extends beyond the main sessions, with additional opportunities for hands-on learning and networking.

  • Workshops and certification: Nine workshops are available to in-person attendees, running from November 7 through November 9. Signing up for a workshop includes a free voucher for GitHub certification in Foundations, Actions, Security, or Administration.
  • Standalone exams: Those who only want certification can buy a separate voucher and take the exam on-site. Certification is described as an industry-endorsed way to demonstrate proficiency with GitHub technologies.

Capacity for both workshops and exams is limited, so early action is advised.

Registration

Tickets are available through the Universe site. October 6 is the cutoff for the in-person Early Bird discount; virtual attendance is free.