The South's premier tech conference. 50 speakers & workshops. 2 days. Plus more. Code, Culture, & Connecting – August 12-13. This is RenderATL.

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2025 was a great year for RenderATL attendees. 2026 already looks even better. same ticket gets you: conference days expo floor side events OpenJS Summit AI Summit RenderFEST we added more and didn’t raise the price (yet) prices go up May 1 : renderatl.com/tickets
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One Chief Cultural Strategist described RenderATL as “where all the nerds unite” and honestly… that might be one of the best descriptions we’ve heard. People come here to speak the same language, share ideas, build community, and connect with others who genuinely care about the same things they do. That’s what makes RenderATL feel different. It’s tech, but it actually feels human. renderatl.com
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RenderATL Community Partner applications are officially open. If you run a meetup, nonprofit, bootcamp, coding community, or student organization helping technical talent grow, we’d love to partner with you. Selected partners receive complimentary conference tickets for their community. buff.ly/Z9HrbZr
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Eric Siu is speaking at RenderATL. A lot of people know Eric from the marketing and startup world, but what makes his perspective interesting is how deeply he understands scaling businesses in the digital era. From entrepreneurship to AI conversations and growth strategy, he’s built across multiple industries while staying tapped into where tech is headed next. If you care about business, tech, and innovation, this is one to catch. renderatl.com
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One of the coolest things people say about RenderATL is how easy it feels to meet people here. You can genuinely walk up to somebody and start a conversation without it feeling awkward or forced. People are open to sharing stories, opportunities, advice, and knowledge. That kind of energy is rare at conferences honestly. By the end of the week, a lot of people leave with way more than just notes from sessions renderatl.com
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DIRECTORS, VPs, AND ENGINEERING MANAGERS: Your developers can learn syntax anywhere. What’s harder to teach is leadership, communication, collaboration, and confidence. That’s the kind of growth that happens at RenderATL. buff.ly/lrpSEcs
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Destiny Davis is speaking at RenderATL. She’s passionate about helping more people grow in tech through community, storytelling, and creating spaces where people feel like they belong. A lot of people talk about representation in tech. Destiny actively helps build it. If you care about community, growth, and the future of the industry, don’t miss this session. renderatl.com
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10,000 builders. One city. Where tech and culture collide. The conversations, the community, the energy, and the people building what’s next all come together in Atlanta. August 12-13. Get your tickets at renderatl.com
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If JavaScript has paid your bills at any point in your life, there’s probably gonna be something at RenderATL for you this year. The OpenJS and Node.js Interactive community is pulling up to Atlanta for real technical conversations around infrastructure, tooling, backend systems, AI, and the modern web. And the best part? It’s all included with your ticket. renderatl.com
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David vonThenen is speaking at RenderATL. He’s built a career around developer advocacy, cloud technologies, and helping engineers better understand modern infrastructure and tooling. What makes David stand out is how approachable he makes technical conversations feel, even when the topics get complex. If you’re into cloud, DevOps, and developer education, this is a good one to catch. renderatl.com
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A lot of people ask how to get more plugged into the RenderATL community outside of conference week. Honestly, the ambassador program is one of the best ways. Create content. Share your experience in tech. Meet incredible people. Plus ambassadors receive a complimentary RenderATL ticket. Apply now: buff.ly/Z9HrbZr
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Dan Shappir is speaking at RenderATL. If you’ve spent time in the JavaScript world, there’s a very good chance you’ve come across Dan’s work before. He’s one of the most respected voices in frontend performance, web development, and modern JavaScript infrastructure, with years of experience teaching engineers how to build faster and smarter applications. Especially with OpenJS inside RenderATL this year, this feels like a must-see session. renderatl.com
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One thing people always mention about RenderATL is the energy. There’s no weird gatekeeping. No feeling like you have to prove yourself to belong in the room. People are genuinely friendly, open, and excited to connect. That’s part of what makes this community special. It creates real connection between talented people while still feeling welcoming and human. Tech with a little Southern charm renderatl.com
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The Atlanta Tech Week A.I. Summit is officially back for year two. And yes, it’s included with every RenderATL ticket. The people actually building this technology are gonna be in Atlanta sharing what they’re learning in real time. Expect demos, workshops, conversations, and a lot of “wait… that’s actually crazy” moments. renderatl.com
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Cimone Key is speaking at RenderATL. She’s built her career at the intersection of engineering, leadership, and community, helping create more space for people to grow in tech. What makes Cimone stand out is how intentional she is about mentorship and creating environments where people actually feel supported while learning. If you care about leadership and community in tech, don’t miss this one. renderatl.com
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A lot of people come to RenderATL expecting a tech conference and leave with actual life-changing relationships. New friends. New opportunities. New communities. People have met bosses, collaborators, mentors, and even gotten speaking opportunities through connections made during RenderATL week. But also… fair warning 😭 pace yourself. The conference is BIG big. Plan your schedule ahead of time because you genuinely cannot do everything. renderatl.com
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TO THE MANAGERS TRYING TO USE THE REST OF THE TEAM BUDGET: Send your team to RenderATL. Hands-on workshops, real engineering conversations, leadership sessions, OpenJS, the AI Summit… all under one ticket. Honestly a pretty solid use of professional development budget. buff.ly/lrpSEcs
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One thing sponsors consistently say about RenderATL is the talent. Not just strong engineers, but people who genuinely care about community, collaboration, and building great things. The concentration of talent here is honestly kind of crazy. Different backgrounds. Different experiences. Different perspectives. All in one place. That’s what makes the RenderATL community special. renderatl.com
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You know those communities always outside helping people grow in tech? Hosting meetups. Teaching workshops. Helping people prep for interviews. Putting people on. Those are exactly the kinds of communities we want to partner with. Community Partner applications are open now: buff.ly/TRzZX9b
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Brian Fletcher is speaking at RenderATL. He’s spent years working across engineering, developer experience, and technical leadership, helping teams build better systems and stronger developer workflows. What makes Brian’s perspective valuable is that it comes from actually doing the work at scale, not just talking about it. If you care about engineering leadership and modern development practices, this is a good one to catch. renderatl.com
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A little RenderATL pro tip from people who’ve been before 😭 Book your stay early, plan your schedule ahead of time, and if you can, stay close to the venue. Also… MARTA is SMARTA. Atlanta traffic is gonna Atlanta. The venue is super accessible, so walking and public transportation will honestly make your week way easier. renderatl.com
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