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.
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.
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Event Overview
Learn how to combine VS Code, GitHub, and AI assistants into a personal product development system that turns ideas into working apps.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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6:00 PM
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8:00 PM BST
55-57 Rivington St, London
£25
Discussion Topics:
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