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content/events/2026-atlanta/program/eb-ikonne.md

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-Title = "Thiving in Minimum Viability: The Adaptive Approach"
+Title = "Seeing Differently at Work"
 Type = "talk"
 Speakers = ["eb-ikonne"]
-sharing_image = "eb-ikonne.jpg"
 +++
-In a rapidly changing world, traditional strategies are often insufficient to ensure success. Welcome to "Thriving in Minimum Viability: The Adaptive Approach," a talk centered on providing individuals and teams with techniques to not only survive but flourish in dynamic environments. 
 
-Change can come swiftly and unexpectedly, challenging the very foundations of established norms. To navigate this unpredictable landscape, embracing an adaptive approach is essential. This engaging talk delves into the concept of "minimum viability," where the focus shifts from perfection to iteration, from rigidity to flexibility, and from conventional to innovative and fostering the conditions that enable this.
+You do not just disagree with how your organization works, you are seeing a
+different reality. And that comes with consequences. This talk is about what it
+takes to keep that perspective without losing your footing: when to translate,
+when to resist, and how to act under real constraints.

content/events/2026-atlanta/program/panel.md

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+Talk_date = ""
+Talk_start_time = ""
+Talk_end_time = ""
+Title = "Living and Working in Real Life"
+Type = "talk"
+Speakers = ["dave-snowden", "kimasia-ayers", "eb-ikonne", "john-willis"]
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+
+Join Dave Snowden, Eb Ikonne, Kimasia Ayers, and John Willis for a panel
+discussion with Q&A from attendees on how society is rebooting in the wake of
+AI, how this impacts the next generation of upcoming technologists, and what
+steps need to be taken to ensure our industries are adequately preserving
+fundamentals while leveraging the latest technologies.

content/events/2026-atlanta/speakers/eb-ikonne.md

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 Title = "Eb Ikonne"
-image = "eb-ikonne.jpg"
+image = "eb-ikonne.png"
 type = "speaker"
 linktitle = "eb-ikonne"
 linkedin = "https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebenezer-ikonne/"
-sharing_image = "eb-ikonne.jpg"
 +++
 Author “Becoming a Leader in Product Development”. AVP of Product & Engineering at Cox Automotive.

content/events/2026-atlanta/speakers/john-willis.md

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+Title = "John Willis"
+Twitter = "botchagalupe"
+linkedin = "https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwillisatlanta/"
+image = "john-willis.png"
+type = "speaker"
+linktitle = "john-willis"
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+John Willis has worked in the IT management for over 40 years. He is researching DevOps, DevSecOps, IT risk, modern governance, and audit compliance. Previously, he was an Evangelist at Docker Inc., VP of Solutions for Socketplane (sold to Docker) and Enstratius (sold to Dell), and VP of Training & Services at Opscode, where he formalized the training, evangelism, and professional services functions at the firm. Additionally, Willis founded Gulf Breeze Software, an award-winning IBM business partner specializing in Tivoli technology deployment. As an author, Willis has written six IBM Redbooks on enterprise systems management and four books for IT Revolution, including the DevOps Handbook. He is working on his latest book, The Operational History of Generative AI.

data/events/2026/atlanta/main.yml

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     level: gold
   - id: azul
     level: silver
+  - id: torc
+    level: community
+  - id: renderatl
+    level: community
+  - id: merakiden
+    level: community
 
 sponsors_accepted : "yes" # Whether you want "Become a XXX Sponsor!" link
 
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     type: talk
     date: 2026-04-21
     start_time: "09:15"
-    end_time: "10:15"
+    end_time: "10:00"
   - title: "Sponsors"
     type: custom
     date: 2026-04-21
-    start_time: "10:15"
-    end_time: "10:25"
+    start_time: "10:00"
+    end_time: "10:10"
   - title: "eb-ikonne"
     type: talk
     date: 2026-04-21
-    start_time: "10:25"
-    end_time: "10:55"
+    start_time: "10:10"
+    end_time: "10:50"
   - title: "Break"
     type: custom
     date: 2026-04-21
-    start_time: "10:55"
-    end_time: "11:00"
+    start_time: "10:50"
+    end_time: "10:55"
   - title: "kimasia-ayers"
     type: talk
     date: 2026-04-21
-    start_time: "11:00"
-    end_time: "11:40"
+    start_time: "10:55"
+    end_time: "11:25"
   - title: "Sponsors"
     type: custom
     date: 2026-04-21
-    start_time: "11:40"
-    end_time: "11:50"
+    start_time: "11:25"
+    end_time: "11:30"
+  - title: "panel"
+    type: talk
+    date: 2026-04-21
+    start_time: "11:30"
+    end_time: "12:00"
   - title: "Lunch"
     type: custom
     date: 2026-04-21
-    start_time: "11:50"
+    start_time: "12:00"
     end_time: "13:00"
   - title: "Ignites"
     type: ignite

data/sponsors/merakiden.yml

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+name: "MerakiDen"
+url: "https://www.merakiden.com/"

data/sponsors/renderatl.yml

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+name: "RenderATL"
+url: "https://www.renderatl.com/"
+twitter: "renderatl"

data/sponsors/torc.yml

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+name: "Torc"
+url: "https://www.torc.dev/"
+twitter: "torcdotdev"