Cloud Nirvana Cleveland: Practice, Patterns & Discipline
Join us for Cloud Nirvana Cleveland: Practice, Patterns & Discipline, at Corporate College East from 2-6pm on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Join us for Cloud Nirvana: Practice, Patterns & Discipline — a conference designed to help teams move beyond theory and into the consistent execution required to succeed in today’s cloud and AI-driven world.
As organizations continue to adopt cloud and AI at an accelerating pace, the challenge is no longer just understanding the technology — it’s applying it effectively, repeatedly, and at scale. Success isn’t accidental. It’s built through intentional practice, proven patterns, and the discipline to execute them well across teams and environments.
This event is focused on what it actually takes to operationalize cloud excellence.
Throughout the day, we’ll explore real-world practices, architectural patterns, and the disciplined approaches that enable teams to deliver reliably and securely. Sessions will dive into platform engineering, governance, security, DevOps, and operating models — all through the lens of consistency, repeatability, and long-term scalability.
Whether you're a cloud architect, engineer, security leader, IT executive, or someone early in your career looking to build strong habits, Cloud Nirvana: Practice, Patterns & Discipline will provide practical insights, actionable strategies, and meaningful connections to help you level up.
Come learn, connect, and leave with a clearer path to execution — because mastering the cloud isn’t just about what you know, it’s about how consistently you apply it.
Let’s turn knowledge into practice — and practice into excellence.
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:
Big Kitty Labs, Glean, Expedient, Sigma Computing, alkira, 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 Cleveland: Practice, Patterns & Discipline, at Corporate College East from 2-6pm on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Join us for Cloud Nirvana: Practice, Patterns & Discipline — a conference designed to help teams move beyond theory and into the consistent execution required to succeed in today’s cloud and AI-driven world.
As organizations continue to adopt cloud and AI at an accelerating pace, the challenge is no longer just understanding the technology — it’s applying it effectively, repeatedly, and at scale. Success isn’t accidental. It’s built through intentional practice, proven patterns, and the discipline to execute them well across teams and environments.
This event is focused on what it actually takes to operationalize cloud excellence.
Throughout the day, we’ll explore real-world practices, architectural patterns, and the disciplined approaches that enable teams to deliver reliably and securely. Sessions will dive into platform engineering, governance, security, DevOps, and operating models — all through the lens of consistency, repeatability, and long-term scalability.
Whether you're a cloud architect, engineer, security leader, IT executive, or someone early in your career looking to build strong habits, Cloud Nirvana: Practice, Patterns & Discipline will provide practical insights, actionable strategies, and meaningful connections to help you level up.
Come learn, connect, and leave with a clearer path to execution — because mastering the cloud isn’t just about what you know, it’s about how consistently you apply it.
Let’s turn knowledge into practice — and practice into excellence.
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:
Big Kitty Labs, Glean, Expedient, Sigma Computing, alkira, 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
Corporate College East
4400 Richmond Road
Warrensville Heights, OH 44128
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Agenda
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I Let AI Run My Business for 60 Days. Here's What I'd Do Differently.
Sean Erikson deployed 11 AI agents to handle email, CRM, speaker pipeline, finance, and community operations. Some of it was brilliant. Some of it cost $60/day. Some of it sent the wrong email to the wrong person. This is the honest story of going from "this is amazing" to "this is production" and the patterns that made the difference.
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AI in Practice: What Holds Up After Deployment
Cleveland Metroparks has moved AI from proof of concept into real operations across two environments, showing what day-two reality looks like. The trail camera initiative processes millions of images, identifying species only where it matters. At the zoo, live feeds are analyzed in real time to flag behaviors like pacing or injury, reducing the load on care staff. These systems moved quickly from demo to production, where the architecture has to perform every day. The real challenge is not just technical complexity, but delivering accuracy that people can rely on in their work.
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Don’t Use AI. Deploy It: Making Agents Work for You
Most people are still using AI as a tool to assist them, but this session shifts the focus to putting agents to work so they can actually execute on your behalf. We will walk through how to move from a simple idea to a working outcome by guiding an agent to think, plan, and build, not just respond. Participants will see how to frame problems, reverse prompt for better direction, and use small windows of time to generate meaningful output. This will be interactive, with participants applying these concepts in real time to see how different approaches change results. The goal is to leave with a clear understanding of how to move from using AI to actually deploying it in a way that creates real leverage.