Speaker One-Sheet

Nolan

Physical AI, robotics and edge systems, AI infrastructure and energy, workforce strategy.

Nolan S. Code speaking at RenderATL 2026

Positioning

Founder and executive director of the Atlanta AI & Robotics Initiative. Former Microsoft AI and cloud specialist. U.S. Army veteran. Georgia Tech MBA. Nolan speaks from direct experience building the operators, infrastructure, and ecosystems powering the physical AI economy.

Signature Topics

  • Operators, Not Observers: Who Will Build the Physical AI Economy?
  • From Demo to Deployment: The Infrastructure Behind Physical AI
  • Training the Operators: Building the Physical AI Workforce

Ideal Engagements

  • Keynotes
  • Executive briefings
  • Technical workshops
  • Student and educator sessions
  • Partner-facing strategy rooms

Recent Stages

RenderATL 2026 Keynote

From Demo to Production: The Infrastructure Gap, August 12, 2026.

Georgia AI Data Center Leadership Summit

Panel Discussion: Where Data Center Delivery Is Moving Next, August 13, 2026.

Bio

Nolan S. Code is a physical AI speaker and the founder and executive director of the Atlanta AI & Robotics Initiative, a year-round nonprofit building robotics, edge AI, infrastructure, and workforce pathways for underserved students through Morehouse College and the Atlanta University Center. AARI has trained more than 40 students, raised more than $100,000, established two live training environments, and helped its first graduate secure a $115,000 infrastructure role.