Join the Chicago Cloud Computing Meetup on June 23, 2026, for an insightful and balanced discussion on AI with Scott Hanselman (VP, Member of Technical Staff at Microsoft CoreAI/GitHub). Everyone is trying to sell you AI right now, but let’s take a pragmatic look at what’s real, what matters, and what the future of software engineering really looks like.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Location: Microsoft Chicago Office, 200 E Randolph St, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60601

Presentation

AI for Normal People Who Aren’t Totally Bought In

In this practical and demo-filled session, Scott Hanselman will cut through the AI hype to deliver a balanced perspective. You’ll learn what’s genuinely helpful versus what’s harmful, and why we absolutely must double down on investing in junior engineers to help them develop good taste as AI threatens to reshape software engineering completely.

This is a rare opportunity to hear from someone who has been at the forefront of technology for over 30 years, blogging, podcasting, and speaking to millions of developers worldwide.

Speaker: Scott Hanselman
VP, Member of Technical Staff at Microsoft CoreAI/GitHub; Host of Hanselminutes and Azure Friday podcasts

Event Highlights

• Balanced take on AI: separating hype from reality
• Practical insights into AI’s impact on software engineering
• Discussion on developing good taste in AI adoption
• The importance of mentoring junior engineers in an AI-driven world
• Networking with fellow cloud professionals and developers
• Special lightning talk presentations from Progress and Monica Ajjanahally Rangaswamaiah on Agentic AI data cloud

Registration

Registration required: Please include your first and last name when you register. The Microsoft Chicago Office security team will need this information to allow you access to the building.

This presentation is in-person only. We will not stream or record the session.

Register here: Chicago Cloud Computing Meetup - June 2026

About the Meetup

The Chicago Cloud Computing Meetup brings together developers, architects, and IT professionals interested in cloud technologies. Our meetings feature presentations on various cloud platforms, best practices, and emerging trends in cloud computing.