Claude Community Meetup

Claude in 2026
The Ecosystem, The Tools,
The Community

April 10, 2026

Quick Show of Hands

Who has used Claude.ai?

Who has used Claude Code?

Who is brand new to Claude?

Today's Agenda

What We'll Cover

  • The Claude Ecosystem in 2026
  • What Shipped This Year (120+ features)
  • Claude Code Deep Dive & Power User Tips
  • Live Demo
  • The Global Community
  • Open Discussion

Part 1

The Claude Ecosystem

From chatbot to work system

Models

The Model Lineup

Powerhouse

Opus 4.6

Feb 5, 2026

Large codebases, debugging, code review, legal reasoning, financial analysis

Sweet Spot

Sonnet 4.6

Feb 17, 2026

Coding, 1M context window, agent planning, computer use

Speedster

Haiku 4.5

Oct 2025

Fast, lightweight, high-throughput applications

Products

One AI, Many Surfaces

🌐
Claude.ai
Web & Desktop chat
💻
Claude Code
CLI & IDE extensions
🖥
Claude Cowork
Computer use & automation
🤖
Managed Agents
Autonomous agent API
📊
Claude in Office
Excel & PowerPoint
🔗
MCP
Open protocol for tools

Star of Today

Claude Code

  • Anthropic's official CLI for AI-assisted development
  • Terminal, desktop app, web app, VS Code & JetBrains
  • Powered by Opus 4.6 with 1M context
  • Reads codebases, plans changes, executes across files, runs tests
$ claude
# Claude Code reads your repo,
# understands your architecture,
# plans changes across files,
# writes & runs tests,
# and iterates on feedback.

$ claude "add auth to the API"
Planning changes across 7 files...

Beyond the Chat Window

Cowork & Managed Agents

GA

Claude Cowork

  • Computer use — point, click, navigate
  • File access & multi-step execution
  • No setup required
  • 13 enterprise connectors
  • 10 domain-specific plugins
Public Beta

Managed Agents

  • Fully managed agent harness
  • Secure sandboxing
  • Built-in tools & SSE streaming
  • /v1/agents & /v1/sessions
  • Long-running autonomous tasks

Open Protocol

Model Context Protocol (MCP)

The open protocol connecting Claude to your entire toolchain

GitHub
Sentry
Playwright
Claude
+ MCP
Figma
Slack
Databases
Configure via /mcp — enables autonomous agent-like functionality across tools

Part 2

2026: An Explosive Start

What Anthropic shipped this year

120+
new features shipped in Q1 2026 alone

Timeline

February 2026: A Month to Remember

Feb 5
Claude Opus 4.6 Launch
Top-end performance for debugging, code review, and long-running agent tasks
Feb 10
Cowork on Windows
Feature parity with macOS — file access, multi-step execution, MCP connectors
Feb 17
Claude Sonnet 4.6 Launch
1M context window (beta), improved coding & agent planning
Feb 20
Claude in Microsoft Office
Excel & PowerPoint add-ins with shared conversation context
Feb 24
Enterprise Cowork Expansion
13 enterprise connectors, 10 domain plugins, recurring task scheduling

Timeline

March — April 2026

Mar 6
Community Ambassador Program
Global program: API credits, early access, event sponsorship, Anthropic Slack
Apr 7
Claude Mythos Preview
Project Glasswing — cybersecurity vulnerability detection for 11 organizations
Apr 9
Enterprise Scaling
Cowork + Managed Agents: expanded analytics, RBAC, OpenTelemetry
Coming up: Code with Claude Conference — SF (May 6) • London (May 19) • Tokyo (Jun 10)

The Big Picture

Five Key Themes for 2026

  • From chatbot to work system — integrated platform across files, tools, workflows
  • Agentic capabilities — autonomous task completion with Managed Agents & Cowork
  • Enterprise readiness — RBAC, analytics, connectors, compliance features
  • Developer ecosystem — MCP, ambassadors, Code with Claude conference
  • Cybersecurity — Project Glasswing / Mythos for vulnerability detection

Part 3

Claude Code Deep Dive

$ claude — tips, tricks & best practices

Tip #1

CLAUDE.md — Your Project's Memory

  • Run /init to auto-generate from your codebase
  • Include: architecture, coding standards, key files, build commands
  • Keep under 200 lines (longer = lower adherence)
  • Team-shareable via git
40% faster code review cycles when properly configured
# CLAUDE.md

## Architecture
React + TypeScript frontend
FastAPI backend with PostgreSQL

## Commands
npm run dev — start dev server
npm test — run test suite

## Conventions
Use kebab-case for file names
Always add tests for new features
Tip #2

Plan Before You Code

Press Shift+Tab to enter Plan Mode

Explore

Analyze the
codebase

→

Plan

Draft strategy
without code

→

Execute

Implement
the plan

Prevents ~50% of refactors by catching issues early
Tip #3

MCP Servers Extend Capabilities

  • Configure via /mcp to connect Claude to external tools
  • Claude can autonomously interact with your entire toolchain
GitHub
PRs, issues, CI
Playwright
Browser testing
Figma
Design to code
Sentry
Error tracking
Slack
Messaging
PostgreSQL
Database queries
Linear
Project tracking
+ more
Growing ecosystem
Tip #4

Sub-Agents: Parallel Development

Main Agent
↓     ↓     ↓

Debugger

Isolated context
Git worktree A

Security

Isolated context
Git worktree B

Frontend

Isolated context
Git worktree C

Single responsibility per agent • No context pollution • True parallel branches

Tip #5

/rewind — Your Safety Net

  • Roll back conversation history AND code to earlier checkpoints
  • Explore bold approaches without fear of breaking things
  • No git commits needed for experimentation
you: "Refactor the auth module to use JWTs"

Claude makes changes across 5 files...

you: "Actually, that approach won't work with our SSO"

you: /rewind
✓ Rolled back to checkpoint. Code restored. Try again.

Speed Round

Five More Tips in 60 Seconds

  • /compact — Summarize context mid-session (saves 30-50% tokens)
  • /clear — Fresh start when context gets polluted
  • Custom slash commands in .claude/commands/ (team-shareable)
  • TDD flow: tests first, then implementation (~70% fewer production bugs)
  • Hooks: "whenever X happens, do Y" in settings.json
~70%
fewer production bugs with test-driven Claude Code workflows

Part 4

Live Demo

$ claude_

Let's build something together.

Demo Plan

What You're About to See

  • Start with a real repo — nothing pre-loaded
  • Use Plan Mode to architect the change
  • Watch Claude read the codebase, plan, and execute
  • See what happens when we push back on output
  • Real iteration, not a happy-path recording
Connectivity issues? We have a backup plan. The show must go on.

Part 5

The Claude Community

A global grassroots movement

By The Numbers

A Global Movement

200+
Community leaders worldwide
83+
Cities with active meetups
34
Countries represented
1,291
Registrations at Singapore (record!)

Community Hub

Clauders.com

  • Grassroots initiative — not officially Anthropic-affiliated
  • Leader profiles & event directories
  • City hubs & searchable platform
  • Resources for new organizers
  • Newsletter for city-based events

Event Types

  • General Claude Code meetups
  • Specialized workshops (design, dev, non-technical)
  • Technical deep-dives (agents, MCP)
  • Industry-specific sessions
  • Hackathons & live build sessions

Official Program

Claude Community Ambassadors

Launched March 6, 2026 • Open globally • No formal credentials required

What You Get

  • Monthly API credits
  • Early access to pre-release features
  • Event sponsorship & promo support
  • Private Anthropic Slack
  • Feedback sessions with product teams
  • Pre-prepared session materials

What You Do

  • Organize meetups & workshops
  • Run hackathons
  • Connect builders in your region
  • Share local community insights
  • Partner with Anthropic team

What's Next

Upcoming Events

Apr 12BellinghamClaude Code Workshop for Builders
Apr 13AustinClaude Code
Apr 14SeoulClaude Bloom
Apr 14LondonClaude Code Curious #4
Apr 14New YorkClaude Code for Developers
Apr 16CambridgeClaude Code Meetup (Bradfield Centre)
Apr 27HelsinkiClaude Cowork for Everyone
Code with Claude Conference — SF (May 6) • London (May 19) • Tokyo (Jun 10) — all livestreamed

Spotlight

Singapore: Largest Meetup Ever

"We must evolve from makers of outputs into builders of systems."
— Patrick Jean, Head of Design at Grab

Key Talks

  • Design as Infrastructure — Mosaic generates ~800 brand-consistent illustrations/day
  • Figma to Production — designers shipping real dashboards (Supabase)

Featured Demos

  • KiasuDash — solo dev built an educational platform with parallel AI agents
  • Roomsmith.ai — AI interior design tool
  • Reading Universe — visual reading history by a UX designer

Part 6

Let's Talk

"What's the most surprising thing Claude Code has done for you?"

"What workflow changed most after AI coding tools?"

"What tasks do you still NOT trust AI with?"

"CLAUDE.md tips — what's in yours?"

"MCP servers — which ones are game-changers?"

"Vibe coding vs. careful engineering — where's the line?"

Resources

Links & Further Reading

Official

  • anthropic.com/events — events & webinars
  • claude.com/code-with-claude — developer conference
  • code.claude.com/docs — Claude Code docs
  • platform.claude.com — API release notes

Community

  • clauders.com — global meetup hub
  • luma.com/claudecommunity — events calendar
  • meetup.com/claude-community — meetup groups
  • Ambassador program — apply via anthropic.com

Recommended Reading

  • builder.io/blog/claude-code-tips-best-practices — 50 Claude Code tips
  • robdiaz.com/articles/claude-meetup-singapore — Singapore meetup highlights

Thank You!

Keep building, keep sharing, see you next time.

Claude Community Meetup • April 10, 2026

clauders.com • luma.com/claudecommunity • anthropic.com/events