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2026-07-09T18:00:00.0000000

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Demo Event NYC: Build Your Own System

AI is democratizing software development, empowering anyone to build functional applications from scratch. In this expert-led demo event, join Nabeel Barqawi, Senior Product Manager at Disney, to learn how to turn standard developer tools into your own AI-powered product engine. Discover how to move from a raw concept to a working application—no traditional engineering background required.

BrainStation New York
Thu, Jul 9, 2026
2026-07-09T22:00:00.0000000Z – 2026-07-09T23:30:00.0000000Z

136 Crosby St, 4th Floor, New York City, NY How to get here
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Nabeel Barqawi

Senior Product Manager, Conversational AI

Nabeel Barqawi

Senior Product Manager, Conversational AI

In this immersive, expert-led demo event, you’ll get a step-by-step guide to setting up and leveraging an automated development environment. Watch as we connect VS Code, GitHub, and AI coding assistants to seamlessly design, build, and deploy software, proving that the barrier to entry for product creation has never been lower.

Nabeel Barqawi

Senior Product Manager, Conversational AI

Nabeel Barqawi is a Senior Product Manager of Conversational AI at Disney Streaming, where he leads strategy, experimentation, and implementation across multiple AI-powered experiences. With over 7 years of experience, Nabeel has led cross-functional initiatives at the intersection of AI, product strategy, and user trust. His work focuses on building responsible, scalable AI solutions that balance business goals with intuitive, human-centered design.

01
Building Your AI Development Stack

Discover how to seamlessly connect VS Code, GitHub, and AI assistants like Claude Code or Codex. Learn the exact steps to configure these powerful tools into a unified, personal product development system ready for action.
02
Building Without an Engineering Background

Explore how AI completely removes traditional barriers to software creation. See how you can use natural language to direct AI agents, turning complex logic into functional code without needing to write it yourself.
03
Live Build: From Idea to Application

Watch a live walkthrough of this AI-powered system in action. Follow along as we transition from a rough idea directly into a working application, demonstrating the speed, accessibility, and power of modern development workflows.

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What's Included

Light Refreshments – Enjoy a selection of light snacks, thoughtfully prepared to make networking with colleagues feel easy and comfortable. Settle in for relaxed conversation and meaningful connections in a warm, welcoming space, with refreshments available throughout the evening.

Agenda

5:50pm Doors Open
6:15pm Demo Event Begins
7:30pm Networking & Refreshments

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136 Crosby St, 4th Floor, New York City, NY 10012

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Thu, Jul 9, 2026
2026-07-09T22:00:00.0000000Z – 2026-07-09T23:30:00.0000000Z

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