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

8 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

1:00 pm PDT - Oct 28

2:00 pm PDT - Oct 28

  • 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

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

1:00 pm PDT - Oct 29

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

3:00 pm PDT - Oct 29

  • Ship & Tell
    Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
    Enterprise - Engineering Leadership
    In-person
    Migration strategies
    Engineering leaders
    Healthcare & Life Sciences
    Ship & Tell
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    All Approved and Published Sessions
    Hidden (Manual Add)
    Wednesday, Oct 29
    3:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 29
    In-person
    Just heard CVS Health's story about consolidating 150,000 repositories and transforming their entire developer experience? Now's your chance to dig deeper. Join the CVS Health team for an open Q&A session where you can ask about the challenges, unexpected wins, and hard-won lessons from their massive migration journey. Whether you're curious about stakeholder buy-in, technical hurdles, change management at scale, or measuring success across thousands of developers—bring your questions and get real answers from the people who lived through it.

    , VP, Developer Experience, CVS Health

    , Sr Product Manager - Developer Experience, CVS Health

    , Executive Director, Platform Engineering, CVS Health

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    Delivery Format: In-person