AI for IT Professionals

TH01 Getting Started with GitHub Copilot in VS Code

August 6th, 2026

8:00am - 9:15am

Level: Introductory Intermediate

Mayuri Lahane

Software Engineer, AI Enthusiast

This session will introduce GitHub Copilot and demonstrate how to set it up and use it effectively within Visual Studio Code. Attendees will explore how Copilot can boost productivity by assisting with code generation, refactoring, documentation, and command execution, all through natural language prompts. The session will be hands-on and practical, focused on showcasing real-world use cases.

You will learn:

  • How to set up GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code and configure it for optimal use.
  • How to use Copilot for code generation, refactoring, and documentation through natural language prompts.
  • How to apply Copilot in real-world scenarios to improve productivity and streamline development tasks.