GitHub Universe is an upcoming event featuring a diverse lineup of speakers and panels that highlight innovative uses of technology across various industries. The event will include notable figures such as Roman Mars, the creator of the popular podcast 99% Invisible, and the duo Ross Goodwin and Oscar Sharp, known for creating the world's first A.I. screenwriter for the sci-fi short film Sunspring. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from Machisté Quintana and Devin Foley about Slack's use of the Electron framework, and Hui Ding will share insights into Instagram's development tools that support its massive user growth. The event will also feature interactive panels with representatives from companies like Bloomberg, HPE, Walmart, IBM, Facebook, Microsoft, Google, and Carnegie Mellon University, offering insights into open-source methodologies and community activity on GitHub. This gathering underscores the broader exploration of software beyond just code, highlighting innovation and collaboration in the tech industry.