Vibe Coding & Github Copilot Best Practices, with Sam Fernando

AI assisted development is becoming a regular part of modern software teams. Tools like GitHub Copilot can help speed up delivery, reduce repetitive tasks, and free developers to focus on solving real problems. When used without the right practices though, they can introduce security risks, licensing concerns, and messy code that is hard to maintain.
As organisations start exploring Vibe Coding, there is a growing need for enterprise controls that guide the safe and responsible use of these tools. Before teams dive in, companies should think about compliance checks, best practice guidelines, and clear development standards. This helps ensure consistency, reduces risk, and supports quality as AI becomes part of everyday workflows.
You will leave with practical tips, real examples, and a simple checklist that will help you get the best out of AI assisted development in a safe, secure, and productive way.

Sam's video intro for his talk - https://youtube.com/shorts/LvHyM-vm9Lk

Post-Meetup drinks
Join us at the West Oak Hotel afterwards to keep the conversations flowing.

Agenda
5:30pm - Arrival, Networking and Subway
6:00pm - Introductions + News
6:05pm - Presentation - Sam
7.30pm - Post event catch up at West Oak Hotel (across the road)

Car Parking
The easiest car parking is only a 2 minute walk to the venue - Wilson car park on Clarendon Street. $8 drive-up after 4pm (prepaying is actually more expensive!). There are normally plenty of spaces available.

Note: Seats strictly limited for this in-person only event.