RenderATL August 12 - 13, 2026

When AWS goes down, who do you call? Roz Harris, VP of Talent at Zillow, on what outages teach us about the people behind the tech. Full episode on YouTube.

Hot take Tuesday 🔥 You probably don't need a framework for that. Agree or disagree? Make your case below.

AI is changing the baseline of every tech job. Roz Harris, VP of Talent at Zillow, on adapting before you get left behind. Full episode on YouTube.

The scariest things in tech. 👻 Which one gave you chills? Add yours in the replies.

The next generation is AI-native. Roz Harris, VP of Talent at Zillow, on what they need to learn to lead. Full episode on YouTube.

Meet Renny, our official mascot. 🍑 First order of business: a Halloween costume. A: a 404 page, B: a memory leak, C: dark mode. Vote in the replies. Reveal next Friday.

Job hopping or staying put? Roz Harris, VP of Talent at Zillow, on what companies need to change to keep great talent. Where do you land? 👇 Full episode on YouTube.

Last-minute Halloween costumes for devs. 🎃 Which one are you wearing? Got a better one? Drop it below.

Tech skills get you the interview. What gets you hired? Roz Harris, VP of Talent at Zillow, on what they look for beyond the code. Full episode on YouTube.

1 new message. 👀 A knows you still need your RenderATL ticket. Don't leave A on read. Get yours 👉 renderatl.com

Using AI on your resume? Don't skip this step. 👀 Roz Harris, VP of Talent at Zillow, on keeping it accurate and keeping it you. Full episode on YouTube.

Hot take Tuesday 🔥 Most standups should be a Slack message. Agree or disagree? Defend your answer in the comments.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month quiz. 🔐 Red flag or real tip? Keep score and reply with your total. Answers in the last image.

The tech industry moves fast. Your ability to adapt might be your biggest advantage. Five years ago, some of the jobs, tools, and ways we work today didn't even exist. Five years from now? We'll probably be having the same conversation. 🎥 Catch the full conversation on our YouTube channel

The Atlanta tech starter pack. How many do you have? Tag the person who has all 8. 👇

AI isn’t coming for your job. But someone who knows how to use it might. 👀 There’s been a lot of conversation about AI replacing engineers, recruiters, and just about everyone else. But what if we’re asking the wrong question?

It's Hacktoberfest. 🎃 Drop your open-source repo in the comments: side project, library, a weird little CLI, all of it. We'll share our favorites in Stories.

They chose Atlanta. 🍑 Cognition is RenderATL's new HQ Sponsor. When they planned their next move into the South, they built it with us. Programming is coming soon. Stay tuned. Building something and want Atlanta's tech community in the room? Partner with us at renderatl.com

Using AI is one thing. Knowing how to actually use it is another. 👀 ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini... pick your favorite, but don’t stop there. 🎥 Catch the full conversation on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/renderatl #RenderATL #ArtificialIntelligence #TechCareers #CareerAdvice

Your resume tells employers what you’ve done. But does it show what you’re actually capable of? 👀 In our latest podcast episode, Zillow’s VP of Talent explains why listing tools, certifications, and basic job responsibilities isn’t enough in today’s job market.

Your resume needs more of YOU, not more AI 👀 In our latest podcast episode, Zillow’s VP of Talent breaks down why mass-applying to jobs using AI might actually be hurting your chances of getting hired. 🎥 Catch the full conversation on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/renderatl

The best part of RenderATL has always been the people. We love a good tech talk, but we love seeing what happens when you put thousands of good people in the same room even more. 🍑 We're doing it again in 2027, and there's room for you. Get your tickets at renderatl.com today for the lowest rate.

What if AI could recognize something it's never been trained to recognize? 👀 That's what we're testing on October 15. We're teaming up with AI Ship & Social and RenderATL's MJ Hill for a hands-on JEV workshop exploring zero-shot classification. No coding required. RSVP: renderatl.com/links

Applying to 30 jobs a day with AI? Zillow's VP of Talent says you might want to rethink that strategy. 👀 Roz Harris joins the RenderATL Official Podcast to talk AI, getting hired in tech, what recruiters actually want, and why community still matters. Full episode: renderatl.com/links

Everybody’s talking about Jev. Come see what it can actually do. Join RenderATL + AI Ship & Social for a hands-on workshop with MJ Hill exploring Jev, how it works with AI agents, and where it can be useful in the real world. October 15 | 6-8 PM RenderATL HQ RSVP: renderatl.com/links

The free lunch is nice. But can you build when the resources look different, too? 👀 Anthony D. Mays, Software Engineering Lead at Zillow, shares what it takes to move from a tech giant to a company where every resource counts, and why those constraints can lead to some of the best ideas.

This is what happens when technology, creativity, and community share a room. Thank you @iambrittanyfiasco [IG]!

DraftKings pulled up to RenderATL with a major takeaway for devs: engineers have to be more open-minded than ever because everyone is a builder now. With the tools and capabilities available today, we can build solid, effective solutions way earlier in the development process. #RenderATL

Here’s a snippet from our recent RenderATL podcast episode! Jemiah Sius, Vice President of Market Strategy & Developer Relations at New Relic, shares his perspective on the rise of Silicon South and how Atlanta is building its own unique tech ecosystem.

Some of our favorite moments this year happened in the workshop rooms. Engineers, designers, and product folks sitting side by side, following along live. Did you attend a workshop?

Scott brought the truth to RenderATL: AI can take care of the mundane, non-creative stuff, but it can’t replace your taste, your responsibility, or your judgment. We are not here to memorize basic information anymore. We are here to be aware & apply actual critical thinking to what we build.

With the rise of AI-native companies, how do startups build trust and scale without compromising user experience? Jemiah Sius, VP of Market Strategy & Developer Relations at New Relic, shares why human partnership and observability matter as much as platform credits.

Bringing people together to build, innovate, and unleash brilliant ideas! Just like the team at Zillow comes together for their week-long hackathons to collaborate across teams, RenderATL is all about creating the space where tech, creativity, and community connect. Who's ready for RenderATL 2027?!

Here’s a snippet from our recent RenderATL podcast episode! 🎙️ Jemiah Sius, Vice President of Market Strategy & Developer Relations at New Relic, breaks down the hidden costs of AI coding agents, token consumption, & how New Relic Preflight provides real-time visibility & context for teams.

As AI coding agents move faster, they still make the same mistakes human coders do. The real source of truth isn't just the code... it’s the telemetry coming back from production. How is your team using production telemetry to improve your dev cycle? Drop your thoughts below! 👇 #RenderATL #DevOps

In this clip from episode one of the RenderATL Podcast, New Relic's Jemiah Sius talks with host Selena Hill about the value of getting together, comparing notes, and learning in real time. Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@renderatl

AI can be your coworker or assistant, but it cannot replace human judgment. Our partners at DraftKings shared how to collaborate responsibly with AI on the RenderATL 2026 Main Stage. Watch the full-day stream on our YouTube channel. #RenderATL

Had a wonderful time speaking at @renderatl.com! Sharp questions from the audience after. Loving the silicon south

“The future of creative work is already here, but it isn’t evenly distributed.” Brandon Butler on why understanding that future starts with learning from the people already building it. #RenderATL

“The real problem isn’t your AI agent, but the over-permissioned credential, the missing environment boundary, and the human-era policy it inherited.” Jiachen Jiang on why your AI might not be the problem. Your infrastructure is. #RenderATL

“A good pair of boots takes your shape after a few hundred miles. Software never has, and that, not chat, is what AI is about to change.” Brian Fletcher on the reality of realtime UIs and what AI could change about software. #RenderATL

“You came in thinking about how to prompt your AI. Leave thinking about how to architect its environment.” Dan Shappir on shifting the conversation from better prompts to better systems for AI. #RenderATL

“As AI transforms how businesses are built, understanding intellectual property ownership is becoming even more important.” Rebecca Beliard on why every entrepreneur should be paying attention to ownership in the age of AI. #RenderATL

“As the craft of writing code becomes more automated with AI, the bigger questions of what problem we’re solving and how we’re doing it become integral to our role as software developers.” A word from Kathryn Grayson Nanz at #RenderATL.

“The American South has never lacked talent, ambition, or innovation.” Remington A. Rolé on building the infrastructure, investment, and connectivity needed to unlock the South’s full potential.

“The moat is not AI writing. It is turning expertise into trusted answers faster.” Aditya Oberai on where the real opportunity lies as AI changes how we create and scale technical content. #RenderATL

“Legal isn’t a barrier to innovation. It’s the engine that drives it forward.” Terrance Pryor, Esq. on why founders should think of legal strategy as part of building, not something standing in the way. #RenderATL

“We need to be aware of how AI and Machine Learning can be used for nefarious purposes and how to defend against it.” David vonThenen on understanding the risks of AI so we can build better defenses. #RenderATL

In case you were wondering what Day 1 at #RenderATL looked like… 👀 Thousands of builders, creators, founders, and tech leaders all under one roof. Ideas were shared, connections were made, and Atlanta showed OUT 🔥

“The AI-enabled human workforce is changing and we can all choose how to participate.” Nick Santora on the future of work in the age of AI. #RenderATL