IBM Bob Coding Watch Party in Berlin & Online

Explore AI-powered software development with IBM Bob at a free hybrid coding watch party in Berlin and online on 15 October 2026. Hosted by Sebastian Grodzietzki (IBM), this four-hour practitioner event turns a conventional webinar into a shared, hands-on learning experience. Attendees will follow live sessions together, discuss what they are seeing, react in real time and learn alongside other creators. You can take part in person at IBM Berlin, Ella-Trebe-Straße 3, or attend remotely through the online link provided to registered attendees. What you’ll explore The event focuses on IBM Bob, IBM’s AI-powered development partner for ideating, building, modernising and shipping software faster. Sessions will examine how Bob can support work across the software development lifecycle, including: Moving from an initial idea towards a working application Exploring modern AI-driven development workflows Modernising legacy applications Supporting secure, full-stack, enterprise-ready development Applying AI across software engineering, DevOps, R&D and operational workflows Understanding best-practice uses of Bob throughout the SDLC This is designed as an active coding watch party rather than passive viewing. The wider series combines hands-on work, community discussion, deep dives and hackathon-style learning, giving participants the opportunity to compare approaches and connect with peers while exploring how AI is changing software engineering. Who should attend? The programme is relevant to developers, operations professionals and domain experts, with separate tracks planned for beginner, intermediate and expert participants. You do not need to be an experienced programmer: IBM Bob is intended to support domain users without coding experience as well as R&D and Ops teams. More experienced builders can use the event to investigate full-stack development, application modernisation and enterprise software delivery. Format and practical details… Register for this event