Sessions

Explore the Universe 2025 on demand catalog. Filter by topic, audience, industry, format, or experience level.

Breakout session (40 minutes)

A focused presentation designed to inform and inspire the audience. These sessions typically feature a single speaker or co-presenters sharing expertise, insights, and practical takeaways. While this session type is primarily in a presentation format, audience engagement through Q&A, polls, and/or brief interactions is encouraged to enrich the experience.

Panel discussion (40 minutes)

A moderated session where a diverse group of experts debate or discuss fresh, timely, and thought-provoking topics shaping the industry. Panels should showcase a range of perspectives and experiences, challenging conventional wisdom and sparking new ideas. To ensure audience value, a significant portion of the session will be dedicated to Q&A and interactive engagement.

Fireside chat (40 minutes)

While similar to a panel discussion, this is a conversation between a moderator and one speaker rather than a group of experts.

Product demo (15 minutes)

A presentation focused on tips, tricks, and best practices for working in a specific product.

Discussions lounge (60 minutes)

A highly interactive gathering where two to three facilitators guides a group of 50+ attendees through dynamic small-group conversations on a specific topic of interest. Prioritizing active participation and collaboration, these discussion-driven sessions do not include slide presentations.

Sandbox session (60 mins)

This session combines both a demo-style and workshop format with practical exercises. Facilitators will demonstrate live the fundamental concepts, tools, or techniques they used to solve a specific challenge in the software development landscape. This will be followed by an opportunity for participants to actively engage in interactive exercises similar to the ones demonstrated to solidify their understanding.

Workshop (90 minutes)

Similar to a sandbox session (but without the demo portion), this session type focuses entirely on interactive exercises for a deeper, more immersive learning experience. This is your traditional workshop format, where facilitators guide attendees step-by-step through targeted activities. Participants will actively engage with the material, gaining practical insights and applying concepts in a collaborative setting tailored to enhance their understanding and skills. Note: Workshops require an additional fee of $99, which you can add to your registration in the Attendee Portal.

Level 100 – Introductory

Designed for those new to the topic, these sessions focus on foundational knowledge, covering basic concepts, features, and benefits. No prior expertise is assumed.

Level 200 – Intermediate

Best suited for attendees with a working understanding of the topic. These sessions explore real-world applications, technical details, and best practices.

Level 300 – Advanced

Intended for experienced practitioners, these sessions dive deep into complex, real-world challenges, advanced techniques, and expert-level insights.

In-person

Join us live at Universe for the full interactive experience with speakers and fellow attendees.

Recorded

Catch this session on-demand after the event—perfect for revisiting key insights or sharing with your team.

Livestream

Watch live from anywhere, then access the recording later. Get the real-time experience remotely.

On-demand

Available to watch anytime after Universe. Dive in when it fits your schedule.

AI summary

New this year: Get instant key takeaways with an AI-generated summary available shortly after the session ends.

Browse 2025 Sessions

13 sessions

10:00 am PDT - Oct 28

  • Breakout Session
    Build
    Automate
    Level 200: Intermediate
    Financial Services
    Government
    Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
    Retail
    Software & Internet
    Telecommunications
    Actions
    GitHub Advanced Security
    Codespaces
    GitHub Copilot
    Dependabot
    GitHub Secret Protection
    GitHub Code Security
    GitHub Copilot Workspace
    VS Code
    GitHub Spark
    Projects and Issues
    Enterprise - Engineering Leadership
    Enterprise - Developer
    Security Leadership
    In-person
    AI summary
    AI (Agentic AI, Generative AI, Fine-tuned modeling, Models)
    Cloud-native development
    Tech debt and security debt
    Code quality, review, and completion
    Governance and compliance
    Understand how AI agents integrate securely within enterprise SDLC processes
    Discover practical methods for rapidly prototyping and planning with AI-powered tools
    See how these tools collaborate in real-world scenarios to streamline development tasks
    Automate and scale with confidence
    What's new from GitHub?
    Agentic AI + Model Context Protocol (MCP)
    Financial Services
    Manufacturing
    Healthcare & Life Sciences
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    All Approved and Published Sessions
    https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-cloud@latest/copilot/concepts/agents/coding-agent/about-coding-agent?utm_source=universe-web-page-docs-ent-coding-agent&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=universe25post
    Tuesday, Oct 28
    10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Oct 28
    BuildIn-person
    What if your team had extra help tackling the busywork of software development? What does the next wave of building software in the enterprise really look like? In this fast paced session, we’ll explore how AI-powered agents are transforming the development journey, from brainstorming to deployment, and even how we tackle code quality. We’ll look at the evolution ahead, what to expect over the next 12, 24, and 36 months, and share real world demos showing agents co-creating code, reviewing pull request, fixing bugs, and more. All while staying inside the guardrails that matter to your business. You’ll leave with a clear picture of how AI can help developers focus on what they do best: creative, impactful work — and what “good” looks like for enterprise software development in the years to come. Oh, and yes, there’ll be a few surprises and swag hand outs along the way!!

    , Sr. Director, Product Leads, GitHub

    , VP, Product Management, GitHub

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    Track: Build, Automate
    Delivery Format: In-person, AI summary

12:00 pm PDT - Oct 28

  • Ship & Tell
    Manufacturing
    GitHub Advanced Security
    GitHub Copilot
    Enterprise - Engineering Leadership
    Security Professional
    Security Leadership
    In-person
    AI (Agentic AI, Generative AI, Fine-tuned modeling, Models)
    Security (RASP, supply chain, threat modeling, vulnerability detection)
    Agentic AI + Model Context Protocol (MCP)
    Engineering leaders
    Security professionals
    Manufacturing
    Ship & Tell
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    All Approved and Published Sessions
    Hidden (Manual Add)
    Tuesday, Oct 28
    12:00 p.m. Tuesday, Oct 28
    In-person
    AMD standardized on GitHub Enterprise to bring hardware and software engineering together at scale, fueling innovation with GitHub Copilot and Agent Mode, and strengthening security with GitHub Advanced Security. In this interactive Q&A, AMD’s development team will share how they’re leading change across a global engineering organization, from adopting agentic AI to building securely and innovating faster with GitHub. Come ready with your questions and stay tuned for AMD’s full customer video, coming soon.

    , Sr. Director, Software Development, AMD

    , Sr. Software Development Engineer, AMD

    , Director, Hardware Engineering, AMD

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    Delivery Format: In-person

1:00 pm PDT - Oct 28

2:00 pm PDT - Oct 28

  • Discussions Lounge
    Secure
    Level 100: Introductory
    Applicable to All
    GitHub Advanced Security
    GitHub Copilot
    Dependabot
    GitHub Secret Protection
    GitHub Code Security
    Enterprise - Engineering Leadership
    Enterprise - Developer
    Security Professional
    Startups
    Security Leadership
    Educators & Students
    In-person
    Agile practices
    Security (RASP, supply chain, threat modeling, vulnerability detection)
    Tech debt and security debt
    Education
    Governance and compliance
    Discover innovative approaches to optimizing your security posture with the help of GitHub Advanced Security in an interactive group discussion
    Get a behind-the-scenes look at the role of a community security manager and why it matters in a shared responsibility model
    Take home security best practices from peers in your community — and share your own, too
    Secure every commit
    Security professionals
    Manufacturing
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    All Approved and Published Sessions
    Tuesday, Oct 28
    2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Oct 28
    SecureIn-person
    In a shared responsibility model, where both developers and security and IT teams share responsibility for security, GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS) plays a crucial role. But the other crucial role is that of the community manager, the person who fosters a culture of security and knowledge sharing, and who helps make sure that security measures are continuously improving. It's this combination of GHAS and a community manager that enables a holistic and robust security posture at an organization. And in this interactive group discussion, you're invited to bring your own best practices, challenges, and questions to the table — whether you're looking to enhance the technical aspects of your security strategy, the human ones, or both.

    , Community Security Manager, Otto GmbH &Co. KGaA

    , Senior Solutions Engineer, GitHub

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    Track: Secure
    Delivery Format: In-person
  • Breakout Session
    Secure
    Automate
    Level 200: Intermediate
    Applicable to All
    GitHub Enterprise Cloud
    GitHub Enterprise Server
    Enterprise - Engineering Leadership
    Enterprise - Developer
    In-person
    AI summary
    DevOps and DevSecOps
    Collaboration
    Custom integrations and APIs
    Governance and compliance
    Discover practical strategies to save time, reduce manual effort, and scale security without sacrificing developer productivity
    See how smart, automated policies can enable least-privilege access and compliance, so your teams can focus on building and innovating, not managing permissions
    Get a sneak peek at upcoming GitHub enterprise innovations that will help you future-proof your platform and stay ahead of security challenges that could impede your progress
    Automate and scale with confidence
    What's new from GitHub?
    Engineering leaders
    Financial Services
    Manufacturing
    Healthcare & Life Sciences
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    All Approved and Published Sessions
    https://docs.github.com/en/organizations?utm_source=universe-web-page-docs-organizations&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=universe25post
    Tuesday, Oct 28
    2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Oct 28
    SecureIn-person
    Enterprise teams and admins are under pressure to balance robust security with developer productivity — especially as organizations scale to thousands of repositories and multiple business units. In this session, we’ll share proven strategies for transforming access management from a bottleneck into a business accelerator. Learn how leading platform teams leverage GitHub’s enterprise governance features to standardize policies, empower developers with just the access they need, and dramatically reduce risk — without slowing down innovation. Whether you’re looking to streamline onboarding, automate compliance, or support cross-functional teams, discover how to unlock developer velocity and security at scale.

    , Director of Product, Enterprise, GitHub

    , Staff Product Manager, GitHub

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    Track: Secure, Automate
    Delivery Format: In-person, AI summary

3:00 pm PDT - Oct 28

  • Ship & Tell
    Manufacturing
    GitHub Advanced Security
    GitHub Copilot
    Enterprise - Engineering Leadership
    Enterprise - Developer
    Security Professional
    Security Leadership
    In-person
    Migration strategies
    Engineering leaders
    Manufacturing
    Ship & Tell
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    All Approved and Published Sessions
    Hidden (Manual Add)
    Tuesday, Oct 28
    3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Oct 28
    In-person
    Curious how you transform software development at a 100+ year-old engineering powerhouse? General Motors just shared their journey from fragmented tools to a unified GitHub platform. Now it's your turn to ask how they pulled it off. Join the team from GM for an open Q&A where you can dive into the details of their modernization roadmap, from navigating cultural shifts and winning over skeptics to implementing AI-assisted workflows and securing code at scale. Whether you're wrestling with legacy systems, building the business case for platform consolidation, or figuring out how to measure developer productivity gains—bring your toughest questions about large-scale transformation.

    , Manager, Software Development, General Motors

    , Software Engineer, General Motors

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    Delivery Format: In-person

11:00 am PDT - Oct 29

  • Breakout Session
    Build
    Automate
    Level 200: Intermediate
    Manufacturing
    GitHub Copilot
    Enterprise/Admin
    Issues
    Enterprise - Engineering Leadership
    Enterprise - Developer
    In-person
    Agile practices
    AI (Agentic AI, Generative AI, Fine-tuned modeling, Models)
    DevOps and DevSecOps
    Software Engineering
    Collaboration
    Learn how to build community into your developer experience strategy, using events, forums, and playful rituals (with GitHub as a collaboration hub) to foster belonging and shared identity
    Learn how to make collaboration visible and reusable, applying practices like innersourcing and documentation, with GitHub’s repos and pull requests as enablers
    Embrace generative AI in coding, exploring how GitHub Copilot and AI tools can empower developers to move faster, focus on creativity, and reimagine day-to-day engineering
    Automate and scale with confidence
    Engineering leaders
    Manufacturing
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    All Approved and Published Sessions
    Hidden (Manual Add)
    11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Oct 29
    Wednesday, Oct 29
    BuildIn-person
    How do you grow a high‑trust developer culture at scale, especially in a company where creativity and play are part of the DNA? At The LEGO Group, developer experience isn’t just a platform or a toolkit; it’s a community practice. Rasmus shares how intentional rituals, innersource patterns, and a focus on well‑being turned fragmented efforts into a cohesive, empowered engineering ecosystem. You’ll see how playful practices can coexist with disciplined engineering standards, and how shared ownership increases reuse and lowers onboarding friction. Walk away with adaptable ideas to strengthen belonging, accelerate knowledge flow, and help your own engineers feel connected, motivated, and proud of what they build.

    , Head of Cloud & Developer Experience, the LEGO Group

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    Track: Build, Automate
    Delivery Format: In-person

12:00 pm PDT - Oct 29

  • Ship & Tell
    Manufacturing
    Enterprise - Engineering Leadership
    In-person
    Engineering leaders
    Manufacturing
    Healthcare & Life Sciences
    Ship & Tell
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    All Approved and Published Sessions
    Hidden (Manual Add)
    12:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 29
    Wednesday, Oct 29
    In-person
    Discover how Philips is transforming digital health innovation with innersource on GitHub, then meet the team behind the story. Learn how they brought together 6,000+ developers, made 85% of code shareable across teams, and reduced infrastructure costs by 80% with GitHub Actions. Read the full Philips story here, then join the team for an open Q&A where you can ask about scaling innersource, automating securely, and fostering collaboration across a global enterprise—no presentation, just real answers from the people who built it.

    , Head of Software Engineering Excellence, Philips

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    Delivery Format: In-person

2:00 pm PDT - Oct 29

  • Discussions Lounge
    Automate
    Level 200: Intermediate
    Applicable to All
    GitHub Copilot
    Enterprise - Engineering Leadership
    In-person
    Agile practices
    AI (Agentic AI, Generative AI, Fine-tuned modeling, Models)
    Collaboration
    Learn from your peers about how teams integrate GitHub Copilot into planning, API specs, and leadership-level technical decisions
    Discover collaborative approaches to AI-assisted documentation workflows through group discussions and shared best practices
    Get organizational change strategies for AI adoption in non-development roles through participant case studies and solutions
    Automate and scale with confidence
    Engineering leaders
    Financial Services
    Manufacturing
    Healthcare & Life Sciences
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    All Approved and Published Sessions
    2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 29
    Wednesday, Oct 29
    AutomateIn-person
    It's time to unlock the power of GitHub Copilot beyond the IDE. Join fellow product owners, managers, designers, and technical leaders in an interactive discussion about how AI is transforming non-development workflows. Come ready to share your experiences with AI tools in planning, documentation, and technical decision-making. Together, we'll explore how teams are using GitHub Copilot for streamlining user stories, requirements gathering, and strategic planning tasks. Participants will collaborate on practical approaches, share implementation challenges, and discuss organizational change strategies around AI adoption in leadership roles. Bring your own use cases and pain points — you'll learn from diverse team experiences and leave with actionable strategies informed by peer insights.

    , Senior Solutions Engineer, GitHub

    , Senior Solutions Engineer, GitHub

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    Track: Automate
    Delivery Format: In-person
  • Breakout Session
    Secure
    Level 200: Intermediate
    Applicable to All
    GitHub Advanced Security
    Enterprise - Engineering Leadership
    Enterprise - Developer
    Open Source Developer or Maintainer
    Security Professional
    Startups
    Security Leadership
    Educators & Students
    In-person
    AI summary
    DevOps and DevSecOps
    Security (RASP, supply chain, threat modeling, vulnerability detection)
    Code quality, review, and completion
    Custom SAST rules transform scans into strategic tools for precise vulnerability detection
    Automated custom rules in your workflow catch issues early without slowing development
    Mastering rule customization boosts security, accelerates innovation, and provides strategic value
    Secure every commit
    Security professionals
    Manufacturing
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    All Approved and Published Sessions
    2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 29
    Wednesday, Oct 29
    SecureIn-person
    Static Application Security Testing (SAST) is often dismissed as just another code scanning tool — but when you take control, it can do so much more. In this session, GitHub and WirelessCar experts will show you how to go beyond the basics by customizing SAST rules to fit your applications and security priorities. You’ll learn why writing your own rules matters, how to do it effectively, and how to boost your results even further using targeted security campaigns. Walk away with practical tips to help you unlock deeper insights, strengthen your defenses, and take back control of your application security.

    , Security Architect, WirelessCar

    , Senior Application Security Executive, GitHub

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    Track: Secure
    Delivery Format: In-person, AI summary

3:00 pm PDT - Oct 29