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Building in the AI Era | 6PM in Atlanta Panel Discussion
What does AI mean for careers, GovTech, software development, and the future of work?
In this 6PM in Atlanta panel discussion, Victoria Owusu hosts Ava Toro, Jhante Charles, and Fanta-Marie Toure for an honest conversation about building and navigating tech in the AI era.
The panel explores what actually works when landing a role in 2026, AI adoption in GovTech, moving beyond "vibe coding" into production-ready businesses, the realistic future of AI in the workplace, and how to navigate corporate politics.
Whether you are building a career in tech, running a business, working in cybersecurity, or simply trying to understand where AI is taking the workplace, this conversation offers practical perspectives on what comes next.
TIMESTAMPS
00:01 | Ava Toro introduces herself
00:28 | Fanta-Marie Toure introduces herself
01:04 | Jhante Charles introduces himself
01:53 | What inspired you to do what you do?
09:20 | What actually works to land a role in 2026?
15:00 | What does the GovTech landscape look like right now in terms of AI adoption?
17:03 | What do we need to move past "vibe coding" into production-ready business?