We’re excited to be a community partner for herSHIFT 2026.
This year’s theme: Leading with AI in Work & Business.
If you want to position yourself in today’s AI-driven world, this is the room to be in.
herSHIFT is hands-on experience for professionals, founders, and leaders focused on:
• Career direction & positioning
• Leadership and performance in today’s landscape
• Real AI tools and workflows you can actually use
🎟️We’re offering our community three $10 discount tickets to the June 6th Conference
Code: TOC10
Ticket link in bio
Don’t wait on this one - it’s time to SHIFT now.
#herSHIFT #FutureOfWork #CareerGrowth #techsofcolor
⏳ < One week away.
✨The conversation around AI, careers, and the future of tech is moving fast — but most people still have more questions than answers.
That’s why Technologists of Color is bringing together professionals, founders, technologists, and creatives for a real discussion about what’s happening now — and what comes next.
A thoughtful conversation grounded in practical insight, shared experiences, and real-world examples.
At “Let’s Talk About AI, Careers, and Opportunity in 2026,” we’ll talk about:
🔹 How AI is actually changing work and business
🔹 What skills and roles are growing in value
🔹 Opportunities for entrepreneurs and innovators
🔹 Building community during industry change
🔹 Live demos and practical use cases
Atlanta’s tech ecosystem is evolving quickly. This is a chance to connect with people actively building, adapting, and creating opportunities in the middle of that shift.
📍 Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs
📅 Wednesday, May 20
🕕 Doors open at 6 PM
🍴 Complimentary food, beverages, and FREE parking
Seats are filling up:
🔗 Register here 👉🏾 Link In Bio
Come learn something useful. Meet good people. Leave with perspective and connections. 🚀
#techsofcolor #atlblacktech #artificialintelligence #techevents #robotics #networkingevent #techcommunity #softwaredevelopment #datascience #programmanagement #productmanagement
Tech is shifting fast — AI, automation, workforce changes, and new opportunities are reshaping the industry in real time.
Join Technologists of Color for “Let’s Talk About AI, Careers, and Opportunity in 2026” at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs in Atlanta.
This is not a hype session or prediction panel. It’s a practical conversation about where technology, careers, and business are actually heading — and how professionals, entrepreneurs, and communities can adapt and grow.
We’ll explore:
🔹 AI beyond the buzzwords
🔹 Careers and workforce shifts
🔹 Emerging opportunities in tech and innovation
🔹 Community, collaboration, and navigating change
🔹 Live demos and real-world use cases
Come connect with technologists, founders, creatives, and innovators from across Atlanta’s growing tech ecosystem.
📍 @riceatlanta
📅 Wednesday, May 20
🕕 Doors open at 6 PM
🔗 Register 👉🏾 Link In Bio
🍴 Complimentary food, beverages, and FREE parking
Come for the insights. Stay for the community. 🚀
🚨FREE TICKET ALERT(follow them, become a member, and watch the newsletters 😉 ! @techsofcolor is one of the many amazing organizations that I’m a part of that raffles FREE tech conference tickets to their members! Jonathan Exume is a trailblazer for the Atlanta community and helps many that are interested in cybersecurity and other tech roles. Part 1 with @iamjon77 is up! #blackistechconference #tech #conference #jobseekers
A time was had at the @blackistech_official conference this year. Kudos to @blackistechteam for putting together great panels and an overall amazing experience. Houston has something to say. #techsofcolor #blackistech
AI Unlocked: Supercharging Your Business with Data-Driven AI 🔓✨
Led by @techsofcolor Powered by @rice_georgiaaimmobilestudio
If you're sitting on data you haven't unlocked yet — this is YOUR room. 🙌🏾
Join us for a live, hands-on experience built for entrepreneurs, operators & AI practitioners ready to make AI work inside their business.
What you'll get:
🔹 Live demos of real AI tools in action
🔹 Direct access to experts building & deploying AI today
🔹 Clarity on data, platforms & decisions that matter
🔹 A powerful network of builders navigating the same challenges
We're talking:
🔸 Data Analytics
🔸 Data Transformation
🔸 AI Automation
🔸 AI Agents
Meet the lineup 👇🏾
✨ Speakers:
→ Nina Thomas | Founder, People in the Loop
→ Harold Alexander | CEO, Alexander Software
→ Alicia Graham | Founder, AMDR Automate AI
✨ Panelists:
→ Jennifer Ponder | CEO, Nexora Strategy Consulting
→ John McGhee II | CXO, CREAIT
→ Sencere Smith | Co-Founder, Guala
📍 @riceatlanta
504 Fair St. SW, Atlanta, GA
📅 Wednesday, May 6 | 6–8:30 PM
⚡ Seats are LIMITED — link in bio to register!
#dataanalytics #datatransformation #aiautomation #aiagents
#ai #artificialintelligence #russellcenter #atlanta #entrepreneurs
#smb @rice_georgiaaimmobilestudio
@riceatlanta , @georgia.ai.in.manufacturing , and @rice_georgiaaimmobilestudio Presents: AI Unlocked Workshop
Led by @techsofcolor , this is a hands-on workshop for entrepreneurs ready to actually implement AI—not just talk about it. If you’re looking to streamline operations, improve customer experience, or build an AI-enabled business, this session shows you how to move forward with clarity.
You’ll get a practical mix of expert insights, live demos of real tools, and interactive panels focused on one key question: How do you capture the right data and use the right platforms to make AI work for your business?
Who Should Attend?
✅ Entrepreneurs actively building or scaling a business.
✅ Owners exploring AI for the first time.
✅ Professionals sitting on data but unsure how to use it.
You’ll walk away with a clear view of our six AI technology families, practical tools you can implement now, and the opportunity to schedule a 1-on-1 meeting with an AI tech advisor.
Click the link in the bio to register and gain a concrete next step into the RICE Georgia AIM AI Program.
#dataanalytics #datatransformation #aiautomation #aiagents #ai #artificialintelligence #russellcenter #atlanta #entrepreneurs #smb
Albany, we’re bringing real operators to the table.
🔥 Meet panelist: Jud Savelle
President, Bishop Clean Care & Cobotics by Bishop Clean Care. Cofounder, Simon LLC.
Applied AI in action:
→ Deploying collaborative robots in daily operations
→ Solving labor gaps with practical automation
→ Driving efficiency, safety, and accountability
Through Cobotics, Jud enables people and robots to work side-by-side as force multipliers.
Background: operations + industrial engineering + real-world robotics deployment.
Also:
→ Cofounder, @launchroomalbany@techsofcolor presents AI Unlocked: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Entrepreneurial Growth powered by @rice_georgiaaimmobilestudio and sponsored by @innovatehubswga
📍 Innovate Hub
📅 Saturday, April 18th | 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Space is limited ‼️
🎟️ Register Now
🔗 Link In Bio
@riceatlanta | @georgia.ai.in.manufacturing
#ai #dataanalytics #arvr #llm #manufacturing #entrepreneurs #innovators #founders #digitaltransformation #robotics #automation #3dprinting #smb #techsofcolor #networking #artificialintelligence
Looking forward to this conversation.
🔥 Meet one of our featured panelists: Andre Thompson, Sr. (CEO, AI Infinity Group LLC)
He’s focused on a part of AI that doesn’t get enough attention—governance, reliability, and how systems actually hold up in the real world. His work with the AI Infinity Framework™ is centered on making AI more accountable and usable at scale.
Should be a solid perspective for anyone thinking beyond just “using AI” and into building with it responsibly.
@techsofcolor presents AI Unlocked: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Entrepreneurial Growth powered by @rice_georgiaaimmobilestudio and sponsored by @innovatehubswga
📍 Innovate Hub
📅 Saturday, April 18th | 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Space is limited ‼️
🎟️ Register Now
🔗 Link In Bio
@riceatlanta | @georgia.ai.in.manufacturing
#ai #dataanalytics #arvr #llm #manufacturing #entrepreneurs #innovators #founders #digitaltransformation #robotics #automation #3dprinting #smb #techsofcolor #networking #artificialintelligence
Albany, the workshop includes an amazing panel discussion.
🔥 Meet one of our featured panelists: Stephanie Johnson
An AI strategist and operator focused on turning AI into real business outcomes—especially for small and rural businesses across the South.
She’s not talking theory:
→ Helping businesses integrate AI into daily operations
→ Driving workflow automation and better customer experiences
→ Making AI practical, accessible, and profitable for everyday entrepreneurs
As Founder of AI in the South and Executive Director of the Downtown Business Collective, Stephanie sits at the intersection of AI adoption, economic development, and community growth.
If you’re trying to move from curiosity → execution, you want to hear her.
🧠 This workshop is built for builders:
Founders. Operators. Community leaders. People who actually need results.
@techsofcolor presents AI Unlocked: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Entrepreneurial Growth powered by @rice_georgiaaimmobilestudio and sponsored by @innovatehubswga
📍 Innovate Hub
📅 Saturday, April 18th | 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Space is limited ‼️
🎟️ Register Now
🔗 Link In Bio
@riceatlanta | @georgia.ai.in.manufacturing
#ai #dataanalytics #arvr #llm #manufacturing #entrepreneurs #innovators #founders #digitaltransformation #robotics #automation #3dprinting #smb #techsofcolor #networking #artificialintelligence
