Why Attend:

AI is changing how software is built, but many teams are still figuring out where it fits into their development process. The IBM Bob-a-Thon gives you the opportunity to experience Agentic AI firsthand through live demonstrations, guided labs, and hands-on coding exercises. You'll leave with practical ideas you can apply immediately to accelerate modernization and improve developer productivity. 

Date:  September 23rd , 2026
Time:  10:00 am - 4:00 pm    
Experts: Chris Lazarte and Christopher Phipps 

What You'll Experience

• Live demo and overview of IBM Bob capabilities
• Guided hands-on labs to gain expertise on using IBM Bob
• Open hackathon to explore use cases relevant to your stack
• IBM Client Engineering experts on hand all day
  

Bonus Experience:

You'll also receive an exclusive tour of the IBM Innovation Center, where you'll explore emerging technologies through immersive, interactive demonstrations. It's a fun way to see how IBM is applying innovation across industries.

Who Should Attend: 

• Application Developers
• Software Engineers
• Application Architects
• Technical Leads
• DevOps Engineers
• IT Leaders evaluating AI-assisted development