Join IBM during Atlanta Tech Week for an immersive, hands-on TechXchange workshop designed for developers, architects, and technical practitioners ready to turn AI and automation into real-world solutions.
This interactive Bob‑a‑thon-style experience goes beyond presentations—inviting you to build, experiment, and collaborate directly with IBM technical experts and peers.
You’ll work through guided labs and real-world scenarios using IBM watsonx, automation, and hybrid cloud technologies to solve practical business challenges.
Whether you're looking to accelerate AI adoption, modernize applications, improve operational efficiency, or explore new innovation pathways, this workshop provides the tools and expertise to help you move from concept to execution.
What You’ll Learn
How to design and build AI-powered solutions using IBM watsonx
Ways to apply automation and hybrid cloud to improve performance and scalability
Best practices for modern application development, DevOps, and cost optimization (FinOps)
How to map IBM technologies to real business challenges and accelerate time to value
Strategies to move from proof-of-concept to production-ready solutions
Why Attend
Gain hands-on experience in a collaborative, practitioner-led environment
Learn directly from IBM technical specialists and industry peers
Explore real-world use cases relevant to your organization
Expand your network within the Atlanta tech ecosystem
Come ready to build, innovate, and leave with practical skills you can apply immediately.
#### Agenda
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Arrival & Networking
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM Welcome & Market Context
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM IBM Solution Overview + Demos
10:15 AM - 12:00 PM Hands-On Build Session (participants choose guided or self-directed projects)
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM Use Case Mapping (Client Challenges → IBM Solutions)
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM Next Steps, Pipeline Alignment & Networking
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch
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