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

Spring, Texas - TX - Friday, February 27, 2026 - Only 12 days to go!

Join the Global AI Community Houston Chapter for an intensive, hands-on workshop dedicated to the art and science of Prompt Engineering. This seminar transforms how you interact with models like Gemini and ChatGPT by moving beyond basic chatting into advanced frameworks like chain-of-thought and few-shot learning. Participants will engage in live demonstrations and a hands-on lab designed to turn vague AI responses into precise, high-impact outputs. Whether you are an AI beginner or a seasoned professional, you will leave with a practical toolkit to maximize productivity and unlock the full latent potential of modern intelligent systems.

Houston - TX - Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - Only 2 weeks to go!

Join senior leaders and technical teams for an in-person deep dive on Microsoft Fabric—why it matters now, how to land it in 90 days, and how to scale over 6–12 months. Hosted at Microsoft Houston. Invite-only, 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