About this event
Vibe Coding is a free, practical, in-person workshop in Nottingham that shows you how to harness AI prompts to design, prototype and deliver website pages, code solutions, and small apps without needing advanced programming skills. Hosted by East Midlands Chamber and funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, this full-day session blends concept with hands-on practice so you can start vibing your own technical solutions for your business.
What you’ll gain
- A clear understanding of what vibe coding is and why prompts matter in modern software creation
- A refresher on the basics of programming and software design to frame useful AI-assisted work
- An overview of tools and platforms that support rapid prototyping and no-/low-code workflows
- Live examples spanning websites, simple tools, and fuller applications to inspire your own projects
- A structured approach to prototyping and proof-of-concept development, including planning steps for real-world delivery
- Hands-on vibe coding: guided exercises that let you practice prompting, refining AI outputs, and building small demonstrations
- Risk awareness: common pitfalls and how to avoid them when using AI to build software
- A roadmap for the future of vibe coding and how it can scale within your business context
Who should attend This workshop is open to established enterprises located in Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. It’s ideal for non-technical founders, managers, and teams who want to explore what AI can do beyond basic content generation and who are keen to deliver practical digital solutions without a large developer budget. Attendees should bring a laptop to participate actively in the hands-on sessions.
Logistics
- Date and time: Thursday 5 March 2026, 9:30am – 4:00pm
- Venue: Holiday Inn Nottingham, Castle Bridge Road, Castle Marina, Nottingham, NG7 1GX
- Cost: Free
- Host: East Midlands Chamber
- Eligibility: Open to established enterprises in Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire; subject to Subsidy Control Act (2022) MFA/de minimis rules
- Registration: Book your place via the event page: https://growthhub.eastmidlands-cca.gov.uk/events/vibe-coding-using-ai-prompts-emcca
Why this matters Rapid changes in programming have been propelled by AI. Vibe coding focuses on the creativity and process of building with AI prompts, turning ideas into tangible pages, tools, and apps with lower technical barriers. Whether you’re exploring new digital capabilities for a produc