State of AI events deliver high-value, no-fluff sessions for professional developers and IT decision makers. Backed by CODE Magazine, CODE Consulting, CODE Staffing, and CODE Training these live in-person events focus on real-world experience—not vendor pitches or marketing slides. Led by seasoned practitioners such as Markus Egger, Microsoft RD and one of the longest-running MVPs, each session provides practical insight into which technologies are worth your time and investment—and which are not.

All State of AI events are completely free and require no prior preparation. Attendees leave with clear, actionable guidance they can apply immediately, along with a better understanding of how to choose the right technologies for real technical and business challenges.

Upcoming Events

Executive Technical Debt Workshop: Austin, TX

Austin - TX - Tuesday, October 6, 2026

CODE’s Executive Technical Debt Workshop is an invitation-only working session designed for CIOs, CTOs, IT Directors, Enterprise Architects, and Engineering Leaders. Rather than a traditional presentation, this interactive workshop gives attendees an inside look at how AI-assisted analysis, knowledge management, and modernization planning can be applied to real-world enterprise systems. Participants leave with practical and actionable ideas they can apply within their own organizations immediately. Hosted at CODE Office in Houston. Invite-only (free), complimentary catered breakfast and lunch.

Recent State of AI Recordings

Note: Also check out recent CODE Presents, State of Fabric, and State of .NET event recordings.

    

Testimonials

I liked the knowledgeable comparison of the various technologies, including when to use or not to use each. Very clear and objective. His information is based on real experience using the technologies.

Richard Shaw

Catalyst Computer Services Inc

I want to thank Markus for his graciousness and willingness to share his knowledge for so long. I’ll probably never throw away his Object Oriented book even though I no longer do much but maintain records in the applications I wrote. His teaching on C# and his State of .NET have been always rich and valuable. He is one of a kind.

James Wade

Houston State of .NET Attendee

I found Markus to be an excellent presenter with informed observations and a good mix of code, slides, and examples.

Brian Federia

Beyond.com

Good event! Appreciated the content, timely and well presented.

W. Newquay

Vancouver State of .NET Attendee

I just wanted to thank you again. Honestly I have been trawling the net for days and not found anything remotely helpful, but your video has done so much for me!

Danielle Tucker

Health Management Research Group