Doors — Code Café & Demo Alley open
30 MIN
Espresso bar running. Stations live. Pair with an engineer before the day begins.
Why Attend?
Hands-On Learning
Build real projects with Bob in guided sessions. Choose from 4 specialized tracks and take home working code.
Expert Guidance
Learn directly from IBM Canada Software Lab engineers who built Bob. Get your questions answered by the creators.
Live Demonstrations
Watch live builds on stage. See MCP, watsonx Orchestrate, and Bob wired together in real-time.
Network & Collaborate
Connect with fellow developers, share ideas at Demo Alley, and collaborate on challenging problems.
Food & Refreshments
Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and coffee throughout the day. Focus on learning, we'll handle the rest.
Prizes & Recognition
Showcase your builds and compete for prizes. Vote on the best breakout projects at the end of the day.
The Build Log
08:30
09:00
Welcome — Inside the Lab ◆
30 MIN · KEYNOTE
Director, IBM Canada Software Lab. Why we built Bob. Where it goes next.
09:30
CTO — The Agentic Control Plane ◆
50 MIN · LIVE
A live build on stage. MCP, watsonx Orchestrate, Bob – wired together in front of you. Q&A throughout.
10:20
Break · Demo Alley open
10 MIN
10:30
Breakout · Round 1 → pick one of four ◆
2.5 HRS · HANDS-ON
Deep-dive hands-on session. Includes setup, install, and guided build time. See tracks below.
13:00
The Developers' Table ◆
60 MIN · PANEL + LUNCH
Lunch served while five Bob builders from the lab take your questions. Unscripted. No dais, no mics.
14:00
Breakout · Round 2 → pick a second ◆
90 MIN · HANDS-ON
Bob is already installed from Round 1 – straight into the build. Pick a different track, take home a second project.
15:30
Lab Floor Tour + Build Showcase
30 MIN
Walk the floor where Bob is shipped. Vote on the best breakout build. Prizes at close. Wrap at 16:00.
The Four Tracks
TRACK A
Java Modernization with Bob
Legacy to cloud-native, at refactor speed. Bring a class. Leave with a pull request.
TRACK B
Build an Agent in 45 Minutes
MCP + watsonx Orchestrate + Bob. Wire a tool, register it, call it. Working agent by the bell.
TRACK C
Real-Time Personalization with Kafka
Bob on a streaming use-case. Events in, decisions out. Built with Confluent under the hood.
TRACK D
The Governance Lane
Why Bob beats "give devs API keys." LLM routing, audit trail, enterprise rails – hands on.
What to Bring
Your Laptop
Bring your laptop if you want to participate in hands-on sessions with Bob. We'll guide you through setup and installation during the breakout sessions.
Charger & Accessories
Don't forget your laptop charger and any accessories you might need for a full day of coding and learning.
Questions & Ideas
Come prepared with your toughest problems and innovative ideas. Our engineers are here to help you solve them.
Frequently Asked Questions
🍽️ Will food be provided?
Yes! Breakfast and lunch will be provided complimentary for all attendees. Coffee and refreshments will be available throughout the day at the Code Café.
🚗 Is parking available?
Yes, onsite parking is free for all event attendees at IBM Lab Markham, 8200 Warden Avenue.
💻 Do I need to bring my laptop?
If you want to participate in the hands-on breakout sessions, please bring your laptop. We'll help you set up Bob during the sessions.
👔 What's the dress code?
Business casual or smart casual. Comfort is key as you'll be coding and collaborating throughout the day.
🎯 Can I attend just part of the day?
While we encourage full-day attendance to get the complete experience, you're welcome to join for specific sessions that interest you most.
🤝 Can I bring a colleague?
Absolutely! Please have them register separately so we can plan for the right number of attendees.
Register for IBM Bob Developer Day
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Questions?
Get in Touch
Have questions about the event? Need more information?
Heena Singh Chauhan
IBM Bob Developer Day Event Team
heena.chauhan@ibm.com