Join the Phoenix chapter of Atlassian Community Events for an engaging evening of food, networking, and insider insights into Atlassian’s biggest event of the year!
We’ll kick things off with a free meal and networking session, giving you the chance to connect with fellow Atlassian users, admins, and enthusiasts from across the Valley. Then, stay for a special panel discussion featuring Phoenix ACE leaders alongside guest Alex Ortiz, Atlassian expert and co-host of The Jira Life.
This panel will focus on what to expect at Atlassian Team '26—including key themes, potential product announcements, ecosystem trends, and tips on how to get the most out of the conference experience.
📍 Location: GitKraken Headquarters (16435 N Scottsdale Road, Suite 130, Scottsdale, AZ 85254)
📆 Date: Thursday, April 9
🍽️ Perk: Free dinner provided
Whether you’re planning to attend TEAM ’26 or just want a preview of what’s coming in the Atlassian ecosystem, this event is a great way to stay informed and connected.
👉 Come hungry, bring your questions, and join the conversation with your Phoenix ACE community!
This is a hybrid event. Join the event virtually at https://ace.atlassian.com/events/details/trello-phoenix-presents-phoenix-atlassian-community-event-dinner-amp-team-26-preview-panel/
or in person at
GitKraken - 16435 North Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, 85254
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Agenda
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Hosted By
Derrick Taylor David, Atlassian User Group Leader
Josh Costella, Chief Operating Officer at XALT
Josh Costella is an Atlassian Certified Administration Expert with over 20 years in tech, known for solving complex challenges for organizations like Siemens, Esurance, and Panera Bread. At Nextiva, he founded the Atlassian Solutions Team, leading its enterprise cloud migration—recognized in Atlassian’s Cloud Migration Hall of Fame—and helped the team earn runner-up for Team of the Year at Atlassian Team ’22. At Atlassian, Josh supported internal innovation and enterprise customer enablement as a Senior Solutions Architect, showcasing the art of using Atlassian tools to improve Atlassian itself. At Praecipio, he mentored consultants in Modern Service Management, elevating client outcomes across industries. He later served as COO of XALT, helping drive its US launch and operational strategy.
Now at Sentify, Josh leads the US System of Work practice, shaping a team-first culture internally while co-developing true partnerships that help organizations evolve not just tools, but the way they actually work.
Rodney West, Technical Practice Owner for Service Management
Summer Hogan,
My favorite quote is from Bene Brown and reads "Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness, we discover the infinite power of our light." I am a results oriented product owner and enjoy working collaboratively with all members of the business and software development lifecycle in definition and validation of products, I am also a community leader and love helping others learn and grow in the tools we use everyday!
Robert Wen, Atlassian Delivery Solutions Architect
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Global Partner
Atlassian (http://atlassian.com)
Millions of users globally rely on Atlassian products every day for improving software development, project management, collaboration, and code quality.
For over a decade, Atlassian customers have come together to network, share ideas, solve problems, and find new ways to use Atlassian products. Today, more than 15,000 people take part in Atlassian community events in more than 30 countries.
Complete your event RSVP here: https://ace.atlassian.com/events/details/trello-phoenix-presents-phoenix-atlassian-community-event-dinner-amp-team-26-preview-panel/.
