Cloud Nirvana Cincinnati: Foundations & Fluency
Join us for Cloud Nirvana Cincinnati: Foundations & Fluency, at CBTS from 2-6pm on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Join us on March 12, 2026, at CBTS in Cincinnati, OH, for Cloud Nirvana Cincinnati: Foundations & Fluency — a conference designed to help teams build the clarity, confidence, and shared understanding needed to move faster the right way.
In a world where cloud and AI adoption is accelerating at breakneck speed, organizations are feeling the pressure to scale quickly — but real transformation doesn’t start with tools. It starts with strong fundamentals, aligned mental models, and organizational readiness across roles.
This event is about building the foundation before the fast-forward button gets pushed.
Throughout the day, we’ll explore Cloud and AI fundamentals, practical frameworks, and the common language that helps teams work better together — from engineers and architects to security, governance, and leadership. Expect sessions focused on governance, security, operating models, and readiness, all aimed at helping organizations align before scale, automation, or transformation begins.
Whether you're a cloud architect, platform engineer, security leader, IT executive, or early-career professional looking to level up, Cloud Nirvana Cincinnati: Foundations & Fluency will deliver actionable insights, real-world perspectives, and the connections you need to build fluency across your organization.
Come learn, connect, and leave with a stronger foundation — so your next phase of cloud and AI growth is built to last.
Let’s build the fundamentals — and move forward with confidence.
Since we have limited seating, this conference is reserved for practitioners. Sales and Business Development Registrants will be rejected. Thanks for your understanding.
A special thank you to our 2026 sponsors for making this event possible:
RackSpace Technology, Big Kitty Labs, Glean, Sigma Computing, ATC, Aztra, CBTS, Presidio, Rubrik, RWX, Veeva
See you there!
Cloud Nirvana Team
Code of Conduct for Cloud Nirvana
Purpose
At Cloud Nirvana , we are committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and collaborative environment where all participants feel welcome and respected. This Code of Conduct outlines our expectations for all attendees, speakers, sponsors, and staff to ensure a positive experience for everyone.
Expected Behavior
- Respect Others: Treat all participants with kindness, respect, and consideration. Avoid inappropriate, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and language.
- Collaboration and Openness: Engage constructively with others. Share knowledge, ideas, and feedback in a respectful and professional manner.
- Adhere to Venue Policies: Follow all rules and regulations set by the event venue and organizers.
- Protect Privacy: Obtain explicit consent before photographing, recording, or publicly sharing information about other attendees.
Unacceptable Behavior
- Harassment: Harassment of any kind, including but not limited to verbal abuse, intimidation, or inappropriate physical contact.
- Discrimination: Any form of discrimination based on race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or religion.
- Disruption: Disruptive behavior that interferes with sessions, networking, or other event activities.
- Unlawful Conduct: Engaging in illegal activities during the event.
Sharing of Contact Information
As part of our commitment to providing a valuable experience, Cloud Nirvana collaborates with sponsors to deliver relevant resources and opportunities to attendees. By registering for this event, you agree to share your contact information (e.g., name, company, email) with sponsors for follow-up communications unless you notify event organizers prior to the event. Additionally, by purchasing a ticket, you agree to receive marketing information from Cloud Nirvana.
If you prefer not to have your contact information shared, please email info@cloudnirvana.org.
Attendance Policy
Cloud Nirvana events are reserved exclusively for technology practitioners and leaders. We strive to create a space for industry professionals to exchange knowledge and collaborate. Cloud Nirvana reserves the right to refund ticket purchases for non-practitioners at its sole discretion.
Reporting Violations
If you experience or witness any violations of this Code of Conduct, please report them immediately to the event organizers. You can:
- Approach any staff member wearing an official badge.
- Email us at info@cloudnirvana.org.
All reports will be handled confidentially and with sensitivity.
Consequences of Unacceptable Behavior
Participants who are found to violate this Code of Conduct may face consequences including but not limited to:
- Verbal or written warnings.
- Expulsion from the event without refund.
- Referral to appropriate authorities.
The organizers reserve the right to take appropriate action to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
Acknowledgment
By registering for and attending Cloud Nirvana, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by this Code of Conduct.
Thank you for helping us create an inclusive and respectful event experience for everyone!
Join us for Cloud Nirvana Cincinnati: Foundations & Fluency, at CBTS from 2-6pm on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Join us on March 12, 2026, at CBTS in Cincinnati, OH, for Cloud Nirvana Cincinnati: Foundations & Fluency — a conference designed to help teams build the clarity, confidence, and shared understanding needed to move faster the right way.
In a world where cloud and AI adoption is accelerating at breakneck speed, organizations are feeling the pressure to scale quickly — but real transformation doesn’t start with tools. It starts with strong fundamentals, aligned mental models, and organizational readiness across roles.
This event is about building the foundation before the fast-forward button gets pushed.
Throughout the day, we’ll explore Cloud and AI fundamentals, practical frameworks, and the common language that helps teams work better together — from engineers and architects to security, governance, and leadership. Expect sessions focused on governance, security, operating models, and readiness, all aimed at helping organizations align before scale, automation, or transformation begins.
Whether you're a cloud architect, platform engineer, security leader, IT executive, or early-career professional looking to level up, Cloud Nirvana Cincinnati: Foundations & Fluency will deliver actionable insights, real-world perspectives, and the connections you need to build fluency across your organization.
Come learn, connect, and leave with a stronger foundation — so your next phase of cloud and AI growth is built to last.
Let’s build the fundamentals — and move forward with confidence.
Since we have limited seating, this conference is reserved for practitioners. Sales and Business Development Registrants will be rejected. Thanks for your understanding.
A special thank you to our 2026 sponsors for making this event possible:
RackSpace Technology, Big Kitty Labs, Glean, Sigma Computing, ATC, Aztra, CBTS, Presidio, Rubrik, RWX, Veeva
See you there!
Cloud Nirvana Team
Code of Conduct for Cloud Nirvana
Purpose
At Cloud Nirvana , we are committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and collaborative environment where all participants feel welcome and respected. This Code of Conduct outlines our expectations for all attendees, speakers, sponsors, and staff to ensure a positive experience for everyone.
Expected Behavior
- Respect Others: Treat all participants with kindness, respect, and consideration. Avoid inappropriate, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and language.
- Collaboration and Openness: Engage constructively with others. Share knowledge, ideas, and feedback in a respectful and professional manner.
- Adhere to Venue Policies: Follow all rules and regulations set by the event venue and organizers.
- Protect Privacy: Obtain explicit consent before photographing, recording, or publicly sharing information about other attendees.
Unacceptable Behavior
- Harassment: Harassment of any kind, including but not limited to verbal abuse, intimidation, or inappropriate physical contact.
- Discrimination: Any form of discrimination based on race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or religion.
- Disruption: Disruptive behavior that interferes with sessions, networking, or other event activities.
- Unlawful Conduct: Engaging in illegal activities during the event.
Sharing of Contact Information
As part of our commitment to providing a valuable experience, Cloud Nirvana collaborates with sponsors to deliver relevant resources and opportunities to attendees. By registering for this event, you agree to share your contact information (e.g., name, company, email) with sponsors for follow-up communications unless you notify event organizers prior to the event. Additionally, by purchasing a ticket, you agree to receive marketing information from Cloud Nirvana.
If you prefer not to have your contact information shared, please email info@cloudnirvana.org.
Attendance Policy
Cloud Nirvana events are reserved exclusively for technology practitioners and leaders. We strive to create a space for industry professionals to exchange knowledge and collaborate. Cloud Nirvana reserves the right to refund ticket purchases for non-practitioners at its sole discretion.
Reporting Violations
If you experience or witness any violations of this Code of Conduct, please report them immediately to the event organizers. You can:
- Approach any staff member wearing an official badge.
- Email us at info@cloudnirvana.org.
All reports will be handled confidentially and with sensitivity.
Consequences of Unacceptable Behavior
Participants who are found to violate this Code of Conduct may face consequences including but not limited to:
- Verbal or written warnings.
- Expulsion from the event without refund.
- Referral to appropriate authorities.
The organizers reserve the right to take appropriate action to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
Acknowledgment
By registering for and attending Cloud Nirvana, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by this Code of Conduct.
Thank you for helping us create an inclusive and respectful event experience for everyone!
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Highlights
- 4 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
CBTS
25 Merchant Street
Cincinnati, OH 45246
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
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Welcome + Opening
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AI Beyond the Enterprise
As AI enters industrial and operational environments, many initiatives stall—not because the technology fails, but because teams lack shared understanding of what “machine intelligence” is and how to apply it. In this session, Gilles Georges introduces a practical, frameworks-based approach to building clear mental models before investing, scaling, or automating. Drawing from real-world work with manufacturing and industrial organizations, he’ll break down an “Intelligence Stack” that shows how machine data becomes insight and action, clarify the differences between monitoring, diagnostics, prediction, and prescription, and highlight common failure patterns that derail pilots. Attendees will leave with a visual framework and shared language to align engineers, leaders, vendors, and partners for stronger outcomes.
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The Boring Basics That Actually Work: Real AI Use Cases You Can Apply Tomorrow
This session is designed to help teams build AI fluency through practical application, not experimentation for its own sake. AI doesn’t need to be flashy, custom-built, or over-engineered to deliver real value. In this 30-minute session, Kendra shares what actually works after helping hundreds of businesses apply AI across sales, marketing, HR, operations, and leadership, using the same tools most teams already have access to from Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic. We’ll focus on what Kendra calls the boring basics: * Practical ways teams are using MS Copilot, ChatGPTs, and Claude skills * Real examples that save time, reduce mental load, and improve decision-making * Simple workflows that don’t require technical knowledge or custom builds No theory. No hype. No “someday” examples. Just real, proven use cases you can take back to your team and implement the very next day, even if you’re early in your AI journey. Perfect for leaders who want AI to be useful, not overwhelming.