Hands-On Workshops at All Things AI 2026
Join us for amazing full-day hands-on workshops on Monday, March 23.
We sincerely hope you’ll take a look and make plans to attend!
AI for DevOps Workshop
This intensive one-day workshop bridges the gap between traditional DevOps practices and the emerging capabilities of artificial intelligence. Led by renowned DevOps thought leader John M. Willis, participants will gain hands-on experience integrating generative AI into software development lifecycles and operational workflows. The course moves beyond theoretical discussions to provide practical frameworks and architectural patterns for implementing AI-augmented systems in production environments.
Instructor
John M. Willis
John M. Willis is a pioneering voice in DevOps, co-author of “The DevOps Handbook,” and a recognized expert in IT management and automation. With decades of experience spanning systems management, cloud computing, and organizational transformation, John brings unique insights into how AI is reshaping modern software delivery and operations.
AI for Business Professionals Workshop
In just one day, transform the way you work with the Artificially Intelligent Operating System for Professionals. This hands-on training equips business professionals with the practical skills to master generative AI tools, accelerate productivity, and stay ahead in an AI-driven economy. You won’t just learn what AI can do. You’ll learn how to use it to do more, faster—with less friction and more clarity.
Instructor
Mark Hinkle
AI consultant, founder of The AI Enterprise Network, co-founder of All Things Open, and founder of Peripety Labs.
AI For Agents Workshop
From Experimentation to Execution: A Strategic Blueprint for AI Agent Success
Every AI agent is a delegation decision. This workshop teaches you how to make those decisions well.
Many organizations have experimented with AI Agents. Far fewer have moved confidently into sustained, responsible execution.
As teams progress from early pilots to real-world deployment, leaders often encounter the same challenges: impressive prototypes that stall before production, uncertainty about where agents actually add value, late-breaking security and governance concerns, and misalignment between business and technical stakeholders about what “success” should look like. Too often, these issues surface only after cost, complexity, or risk have already compounded.
This workshop helps leaders make the shift from experimentation to execution—not by pushing agents everywhere, but by providing a clear blueprint for when agents make sense, when they don’t, and how to make sound decisions when autonomy is on the table.
Instructor
Don Shin
Don Shin is Founder and CEO of CrossComm, an award-winning development studio with over 25 years of experience deploying emerging technologies to solve complex business challenges. A Duke University computer science graduate, Don has built his career at the intersection of strategy and execution—leading teams through successive technology waves from mobile and AR/VR to AI.
A leading voice in the AI community, Don brings deep subject matter expertise in building real-world integrations using agents. His recent technical deep-dive on Model Context Protocol (MCP)—widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive available—reflects the hands-on knowledge he brings to the workshop. Don combines the builder’s perspective of someone actively deploying agent systems with the strategic lens required to guide leaders through high-stakes decisions.