IBM Bob-a-Thon: Atlanta Tech Week, an IBM TechXchange Workshop

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

What. do I need if I am thinking of attending:
Bring your laptop. Bob handles the rest.

Where:

#### AmericasMart Atlanta

240 Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta
(MARTA: Red or Gold rail line to the Peachtree Center Station)

How do Sign up/Register:
The event is free but you must register
Link to register IBM Bob-A-Thon Aug 12 2026 Atlanta Workshop Registration