Call for Speakers
Microsoft Build //localhost:capetown
13 Jun 2026
Microsoft Cape Town Cape Town, South Africa
Following the excitement of Microsoft Build 2026, we’re bringing a uniquely South African, in‑person community edition of the experience right here to Cape Town!
Hosted by the Cape Town MS Developer User Group, this //localhost event brings Build’s biggest announcements, AI breakthroughs, and hands‑on developer content directly to our local community. Whether you work in .NET, cloud, mobile, data, or any other stack, this event is for everyone - because AI, agents, and modern developer workflows are transforming how all of us build software.
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About the Event
This in‑person event is designed for developers and cloud engineers who want to build real, production‑ready applications using modern .NET, MAUI, Azure AI, and GitHub Copilot. Expect a practical, implementation‑focused experience with live demos, guided labs, and workflows you can take straight into your day‑to‑day development.
What to Expect:
- Key announcements and takeaways from Microsoft Build 2026
- Deep dive into Azure AI, Generative AI, and AI‑first app design
- Live demos using Microsoft Foundry, GitHub Copilot, and .NET MAUI
- Hands‑on labs to build and test AI‑powered features end‑to‑end
- Best practices for designing, building, and deploying AI‑driven applications
- Networking with the Cape Town developer and AI community
Whether you’re building your first AI feature or scaling a full production system, this event will give you actionable insights to accelerate your AI journey with Microsoft.
Call for Speakers
20 May 2026
10 Jun 2026
Are you a passionate developer with something exciting to share? We invite you to join us as a speaker at our South African Build //localhost Community Events, where we celebrate local creativity, fresh ideas, and the vibrant energy of our developer community.
This year’s Build //localhost focuses on AI‑first development, modern app building, and the tools that help developers ship faster — from .NET and MAUI to Azure AI, GitHub Copilot, agents, and everything in between. Your session doesn’t need to be tied to a specific language or framework.
If you’re building something interesting, learning something new, or exploring how AI changes the way we work, we’d love to hear from you. Any stack, any background, any level of experience — your voice matters. Submit today and help shape this year’s community experience!
We run local community editions of major Microsoft developer events every year. This year we want to hear from you!
- Inspire local talent by sharing what you’re learning and building
- Expand your network by connecting with developers, engineers, and AI enthusiasts
- Promote diversity and help grow an inclusive, proudly South African tech community
- Boost your personal brand and grow your confidence as a speaker
Just come and have fun with us!
We especially encourage new speakers to submit proposals — we provide a safe, supportive environment to help you take your first steps into conference speaking.
Please submit a session — we’d love to hear what you’re passionate about!
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