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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
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  • Nabeel Barqawi

    Nabeel Barqawi

    Senior Product Manager, Conversational AI

Nabeel Barqawi

Senior Product Manager, Conversational AI

Disney

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

    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.

  • 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

How to Get Here

BrainStation New York

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

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  1. Finding Your Way

    Located on Crosby St just south of Houston between Broadway and Lafayette, just steps away from the Lafayette B D F M train.

  2. Entering The Building

    A BrainStation team member will be waiting for you at the elevators to take you to the 4th floor.

  3. Once You're Inside

    Our staff will be there to greet you at reception.

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