ATP Industry Forum – Adoption to Action: Closing the Readiness Gap

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Notable Attendees

Vice President, Corporate Products | IHG Hotels & Resorts
Director, Emerging Technology | State Farm
VP, Digital & Technology & CIO, North America | The Coca-Cola Company
First VP, Director of IT Security Governance, Risk & Compliance | Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta
Senior Director, Enterprise Architecture | Cox Enterprises
Director, Digital Customer Service | Emory Healthcare
CIO | Georgia Hospital Association
VP of Technology | Jackson and Coker Locum Tenens
CIO | Troutman Pepper Locke
Managing Director, Supply Chain Management | Delta Air Lines
Head of Cybersecurity Risk Management | Rivian
VP of User Experience | Atlanta Housing
VP, Corporate Products | IHG Hotels & Resorts
Director, Emerging Technology | State Farm
VP, IT and Cybersecurity | Georgia Aquarium
Managing Director, Americas Secure, Responsible AI & Data Protection Practice Lead | Accenture
Of Counsel/Technology Lawyer | Buchalter

August 20, 2026

6PM – 8:30PM
Atlanta Tech Village, 3423 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

This Industry Forum examines the gap between technology adoption and organizational reality—and what it takes to close it.

The Challenge

Organizations across industries are investing in new technologies at an unprecedented pace. Yet many still struggle to turn adoption into meaningful results, more often due to organizational readiness. Processes haven’t evolved. Leadership alignment lags behind the pace of change. And systems designed for efficiency can make it difficult to adapt when circumstances shift.

What to Expect

The evening begins with a brief, thought-provoking keynote designed to challenge assumptions and spark new perspectives on transformation.

From there, participants will join industry-focused roundtable discussions to examine how readiness challenges are showing up in their organizations and share practical insights for moving forward. Industries include:

Consumer Goods • Education • Government • Healthcare • Hospitality & Travel • Legal • Nonprofit • Professional Services & Consulting • Supply Chain • Transportation & Logistics

Together, we’ll explore questions such as:

What prevents organizations from realizing the full value of new technologies?
How do culture, leadership, and operating models influence readiness?
What separates organizations that adapt successfully from those that struggle?
How can leaders better prepare their teams for continuous change?

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