I'm happy to share that Build //localhost is coming to the UAE with two in-person community events in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. It is a great occasion to catch up on the latest Microsoft Build announcements, explore Microsoft Foundry and GitHub Copilot, see practical demos, and connect with the local developer community.
The first stop is Abu Dhabi, on Saturday June 6, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM GST, at Bespin Global HQ, Al Wafra Square Offices, Al Reem Island. I will attend as a participant and staff support, and I am looking forward to meeting friends from the community there. You can find more details and register on Meetup or on the Global AI Community event page.
The second stop is Dubai, on Tuesday June 9, 2026, in person at Dtec Auditorium, A5 Building, Dubai Digital Park, DSO, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM GST. I will be speaking there, together with community experts including Mahmoud Atallah, Eric Moneyang, Hatim Nagarwala, and Ahmad Uzair. Please check the official Microsoft Reactor page for the final agenda and timing.
If you are in the UAE and you work with Microsoft technologies, AI, developer tools, or you are simply curious to learn more, I hope to see you there!