Merge pull request #20 from github/katie-patch

Update README and marketing materials for GitHub Copilot Dev Days

Author: cyz

README.md

@@ -8,7 +8,13 @@
 
 Open to all developers, the events are led by local tech communities and designed to be highly practical. Each session runs for approximately **3 hours** and focuses on real-world workflows, hands-on activities, and workshops centered on AI-assisted coding with GitHub Copilot.
 
-## 🌱 Getting Started
+## 🏙️ Host an event in your city
+
+Find an event near you on our [Luma calendar](https://aka.ms/githubcopilotdevdays).
+
+🌟 Don't see an event in your city? Sign up to host one using this [sign up form](https://aka.ms/githubcopilotdevdays/form).
+
+## 🌱 Getting started
 
 If you're a community leader and want to host a GitHub Copilot Dev Days event, this repository includes everything you need to plan, organize, and promote your event successfully.
 
@@ -37,6 +43,11 @@ Both formats are designed to be interactive and hands-on, encouraging participan
 | 📁 [**Marketing**](/marketing)       | Materials and templates to help you promote your event.             | Social media templates, event covers     |
 
 
+## ❓ Questions
+Head to the [Discussions](https://aka.ms/githubcopilotdevdays/discussion) area in this repo to ask questions.
+
+For more information about when to use GitHub Discussions in this repository, please read our [contributing guide](/CONTRIBUTING.md).
+
 ## Trademarks
 
 This project may contain trademarks or logos for projects, products, or services. Authorized use of Microsoft

assets/example-luma-event-cover.png

@@ -28,6 +28,23 @@ GitHub Copilot Dev Days content supports two event formats:
 
 Each content item below includes its **type**, **estimated time**, and **level** to help you build a well-balanced agenda.
 
+## 🔍 Prerequisites
+
+GitHub Copilot Dev Days events are open to developers of all experience levels. Different events may cover different topics that are more relevant for a subset of developers. For example, there is a workshop geared toward App Modernization that may be less relevant to beginners.
+
+**For organizers**:
+
+- Clearly define the topics you plan to cover on your registration page.
+
+- Include any additional prerequisites relevant to your event. Make sure to inform attendees whether they need to bring their own laptops or if devices will be provided at the venue (common for events hosted at universities).
+
+**For attendees**:
+
+- **GitHub Copilot free subscription** — [Sign up here](https://github.com/features/copilot?utm_source=devdays-event-signup-cta&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=copilot-devdays-2026)
+
+- Laptop — Required for events that include a hands-on workshop.
+Note: Some events may focus on specific topics (e.g., App Modernization) that are more relevant for experienced developers.
+
 ## ✨ GitHub Copilot Dev Days – Core Content Session
 This session can be used in every GitHub Copilot Dev Days event.
 

content/README.md

@@ -2,6 +2,10 @@
 
 This marketing toolkit provides everything you need to successfully promote your **GitHub Copilot Dev Days** event. All materials are professionally designed and ready to customize with your event details.
 
+## 💜 Series Hashtag
+
+When posting about your GitHub Copilot Dev Days event, include our series hashtag in your post: **#GitHubCopilotDevDays**
+
 ## 📥 Getting Started
 
 1. **Download** [the PowerPoint templates from this folder](./templates/)

marketing/README.md

@@ -8,28 +8,27 @@ Customize it with your local event details, such as date, time, location, and ag
 ## Before you start
 
 * 1️⃣ Use the following event name format:
-  `GitHub Copilot Dev Days [City Name]`
-  Example: `GitHub Copilot Dev Days São Paulo`
-* 2️⃣ GitHub Copilot Dev Days can be hosted in **two formats**:
-
-  * **Sessions-only**
-  * **Sessions + Workshop** (recommended duration: **3 hours**)
-* If you choose the **Sessions + Workshop** format, your agenda should include:
-
-  * **2 technical sessions:** each session should be between 30 to 45 minutes long
-  * **1 hands-on workshop:** minimum of 60 minutes for practical exercises using GitHub Copilot
+  `GitHub Copilot Dev Days | [City Name]`
+  Example: `GitHub Copilot Dev Days | São Paulo`
+* 2️⃣ GitHub Copilot Dev Days are open to all developers. But if you plan to cover a topic that has additional prerequisites or experience suggestions, please state this in your registration page.
 * 3️⃣ Clearly state whether participants need to **bring their own laptops** or if computers will be provided by the venue.
 
 ---
 
 ## Suggested event cover
 
+**For Luma**
+![Promotional graphic for “GitHub Copilot Dev Days.” GitHub Copilot Dev Days event announcement featuring Copilot above a GitHub logo cube, with City Name and Event Date details.](../assets/example-luma-event-cover.png)
+*Use this image as a visual reference for your event page.*
+
+**Other Registration Platforms**
+
 ![Promotional graphic for “GitHub Copilot Dev Days.” The left side has a black background with the GitHub Copilot logo at the top and placeholder text for city, date, time, and location. The right side features a 3D illustration of the Copilot character floating above a green gradient panel with the GitHub mark.](../assets/example-event-cover.png)
 *Use this image as a visual reference for your event page.*
 
 ---
 
-## **GitHub Copilot Dev Days [Your City]**
+## **GitHub Copilot Dev Days | [Your City]**
 
 Join us for a community-led developer event focused on **AI-assisted coding with GitHub Copilot**.
 This event brings together developers to explore practical workflows, real-world use cases, and hands-on experiences using GitHub Copilot.
@@ -40,7 +39,7 @@ Whether you are new to GitHub Copilot or already using it, this event will help
 
 ## 🗓️ Event format
 
-Choose the format that best fits your audience, available infrastructure, and time.
+Choose the format that best fits your audience, available infrastructure, and time. This is flexible and you may customize the format.
 
 ### Sessions-only
 
@@ -64,11 +63,15 @@ Choose the format that best fits your audience, available infrastructure, and ti
 ## 📅 Sample agenda (Sessions + Workshop)
 
 *[Time]* – **Check-in & Networking**
+
 *[Time]* – **Welcome & Opening**
-*[Time]* – **Session 1: GitHub Copilot in Practice**
-*[Time]* – **Session 2: Community Speaker Session**
-*[Organizer to add title and description]*
+
+*[Time]* – **Session 1: GitHub Copilot in Practice** *[or similar title]*
+
+*[Time]* – **Session 2: Community Speaker Session** *[Organizer to add title and description]*
+
 *[Time]* – **Workshop: Hands-on with GitHub Copilot**
+
 *[Time]* – **Closing & Next Steps**
 
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@@ -78,7 +81,7 @@ Choose the format that best fits your audience, available infrastructure, and ti
 We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants.
 Please review the event **Code of Conduct** before attending.
 
-👉 [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/events/code-of-conduct](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/events/code-of-conduct)
+👉 [Event Code of Conduct](../EVENT_CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)
 
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