Grown & Techie - The Future of Music & Ai
The Gathering Spot
January 8th, 2026
About this event
Grown & Techie: Music & AI Networking Event
January 8 | 6PM – 9PM
The Gathering Spot Atlanta | 384 Northyards Boulevard Northwest, Atlanta, GA, 30313
Where innovation meets rhythm. Grown & Techie: Music & AI brings together professionals, artists, producers, and tech innovators for an evening exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming the music industry. Join us for powerful conversations with a panel of industry leaders, live networking, and insights that bridge creativity and technology.
Come ready to connect, learn, and collaborate with Atlanta’s forward-thinking community shaping the future of music and tech.
Dress Code: Smart casual.
Dress Code: Stylish and confident — just like you.
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Executive Run-of-Show
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Check-in, light networking, ambient music
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🎤 Moderated by Michael Fulton II
Welcome + purpose of Grown & Techie
Buckhead Networking Group overview
Event flow + partner acknowledgments
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🎤 Moderated by Michael Fulton II
Panelists:
Kari Epps – American Singer
Katy Morecraft – Production | Project Manager
Gerald Keys – Music producer | Mixer & Engineer
Transition into Tech Is The New Black collaboration
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🎤 Cyrus Harbin
Founder, Tech Is The New BlackVision, platform impact, and role of community in tech
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🎤 Facilitated by Michael Fulton II
Short, selective attendee introductions (20–30 sec each)
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Refreshments + open conversation
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🎤 Hosted by Cyrus Harbin
Panelists:
Dr. Charmaine Troy – Tech Founder | FirstGenTalks
Angelique Njie, MBA, MSIS – Cybersecurity & Gov Risk
Markis Piper – Data Engineering & Tech Recruiting
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🎤 Hosted by Cyrus Harbin
Panelists: (Will be released soon)
Focus:
AI & the future of music
Emerging tech, talent, and innovation
Community, access, and industry trends
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Moderated, high-impact questions
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Open networking with speakers
Relationship-building + next steps
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