techBREK at Microsoft: How 100 People “Vibe-Coded” an AI Solution in Under an Hour

Yesterday’s techBREK workshop at Microsoft’s Dublin HQ—co-hosted with Technology Skillnet Ireland—demonstrated the transformative power of AI-driven rapid prototyping. Drawing from a decade of interviewing leading founders and AI innovators (and chairing the AI Awards across Ireland), I condensed the most actionable insights into one high-energy session for 100 product managers, engineers, and executives.

The Framework That Changed Everything

I opened with the Persona → Context → Command → Format prompt framework, enhanced with powerful modifiers like “Devil’s Advocate,” “Consult the Great,” and “Back to the Future.” Within minutes, attendees were crafting precision prompts that unlocked dramatically better outputs from ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot.

Live Problem-Solving: From Concept to Code

Nothing galvanizes a room like tackling real business pain. We targeted the 30% food waste plaguing multi-site restaurants across Ireland. Together, we vibe-coded an intelligent ordering system that:

• Predicts demand using historical patterns and real-time data
• Generates precise purchase orders automatically
• Retrains algorithms daily for continuous optimization

Using Chatgpt, Replit, Figma, Canva, Miro, and Typeform, teams built working prototypes in real-time—compressing what traditionally takes weeks into a single session.

Impact That Matters

Our rapid calculations revealed staggering potential: deploying this system across Ireland’s restaurant sector could reduce food waste equivalent to removing 500,000 cars from Irish roads annually. This represents sustainability and profitability delivered simultaneously.

The Secret Sauce

Interactive Learning: Zero presentation fatigue, maximum hands-on engagement Immediate Value: Attendees departed with deployable code and a battle-tested prompt methodology
Real-World Foundation: Insights forged through 10 years at the AI frontlines—from product launches to founder interviews to award-winning implementations

Ready to Transform Your Next Event?

Whether you’re planning a board retreat, industry summit, or internal innovation day, I deliver:

• Proven frameworks that convert AI excitement into executable strategy
• High-energy live coding that keeps audiences fully engaged
• Customized challenges designed around your industry’s critical pain points

Let’s make your next gathering legendary.

📧 mark@aiireland.ie| 🌐 markkelly.ai/speaking

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