One Room. One Day. The AI Playbook you need to lead.

Join the leaders changing distribution August 12, 2026, and gain the competitive edge with AI.

Applied AI sets the stage, AI Forum: ATL builds the momentum

The team behind the only in-person AI Conference created solely for distribution is bringing that expertise to your doorstep.

6 Reasons You Need to Attend

Hear from distributors in the Southeast who have already deployed AI — and learn what’s actually returning value

Get the latest research and information designed specifically for distributors in one focused day

Compare notes with your peers and C-suite leaders running businesses your size, in your region

Cut through vendor hype with sponsor-led sessions vetted by DSG

Walk out with a concrete next step — not a backlog of buzzwords

Stay close to home: one travel day, months of direction on where AI can take your business

Presenting Sponsors

To Be Announced…

Distributor Leader Panel Sponsors

To Be Announced…

Exhibitors

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s Included

Your attendee registration fee includes:

  • Access to all sessions, all event meals, receptions and networking events for the duration of the event.

NOTE: Registration fee does NOT include your hotel stay or travel.

Pricing

Don’t let this opportunity slip through your fingers. Secure your spot today and unlock the incredible value of our event.

Registration is $595. Group rates available for teams of 2+. 

Hotel

Book your stay at the Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center. Group rates will be available upon request.

If you experience any trouble or would like assistance, please contact beth@distributionstrategy.com. We’ll be happy to help set up your accommodations!

Parking & Directions

parking Information: 

On-site parking is available via the parking garage connected to the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center. The garage is accessible near the hotel’s main entrance at Spring St. NW and Armstead Pl NW (across from Barnes & Noble) or via the garage entrance at Spring St NW and 4th St NW.

Upon checking into the hotel, the front desk will give the option to add parking to your room and validate your room key which will provide you in and out access to the connected parking garage. 

Self parking is $21 for unlimited in/out access. Prices subject to change.

Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center

800 Spring St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30308 ​

Conference Registration Cancellation / Refund Policy
  • Please note: Canceling your event registration does not automatically cancel your hotel reservation if you’ve made them. Please see the hotel’s cancellation policy stated on individual confirmation received from the Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center, once you have made your housing reservations.
  • Cancellations received on or before July 1, are entitled to a refund minus a $100 processing fee.
  • No refunds or credits will be issued after 5:00pm CT; Tuesday, July 1, 2026.
  • No-shows for the event will not be eligible to receive a refund.
  • Refunds will be issued via the original payment method used, no later than (30) days after cancellation has been approved. Please send written cancellations to beth@distributionstrategy.com.

Georgia Tech Conference Center

Atlanta, GA