AI at Play: Bob-a-thon in Auckland, an IBM TechXchange Workshop
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Join us for an exciting Bobathon - a collaborative event where developers and technical professionals come together to build impressive things with AI. This hands-on session is perfect for anyone who loves to code (or who used to enjoy coding) and wants to explore how AI can supercharge their development workflow.
What is a Bobathon? A Bobathon is a fun, collaborative session where you'll work with Bob, an AI coding assistant, to bring your ideas to life. Whether you're building an app, automating a workflow, or solving a technical challenge, Bob helps you code faster and smarter. It's like having an expert pair programmer by your side!
Who Should Attend?
- Developers and Engineers (all experience levels welcome!)
- Technical Architects and Engineering Leads
- DevOps and Infrastructure Engineers
- Technical Product Managers
- CTOs and Engineering Leaders curious about AI tools
What You'll Experience:
- Learn how AI can enhance your development workflow
- Hands-on building time with Bob as your coding partner
- Explore real-world use cases: agents, applications, tools, and more
- Share your creation in a friendly 2-minute demo
- Connect with fellow developers and tech leaders
- Prizes for creative and impressive projects!
- Discover practical ways to use AI in your daily work
What to Bring:
- Your laptop (fully charged)
- Access to Bob (we'll help you get set up before the event)
- An idea or problem you'd like to solve (or come ready to brainstorm!)
- Your curiosity and enthusiasm!
Prerequisites:
- Comfortable working with code and development tools
- Active Bob account (setup instructions provided before event)
