Refresh Roadshow Atlanta
Cut friction. Put agentic AI to work.
Join us at The Tess Hotel in the heart of Buckhead, steps from Buckhead Village District shopping and dining. See how teams cut operational friction to unlock agility, speed, and rapid innovation across the business.
October 29, 2026 | 2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

What to expect
The path forward
Real-world examples
Practical masterclass
Relaxed networking
Why attend
Backed by voices shaping the future of service

Jeremy Minich
Solution Engineering Manager, Freshworks
Jeremy Minich
Solution Engineering Manager, Freshworks
Jeremy is a technology leader and Solutions Engineering Manager at Freshworks. With over 17 years of experience at organizations like Salesforce, he specializes in architecting practical AI solutions that drive measurable business value and building high-performance technical teams.

James Kowalczyk
Head of IS Operations, Piedmont Health
James Kowalczyk
Head of IS Operations, Piedmont Health
Jim Kowalczyk is an Information Services operations leader with extensive experience in IT service management, customer support, and operational transformation. As Head of IS Operations at Piedmont Healthcare, Jim focuses on improving the customer experience, strengthening service delivery, and modernizing ITSM processes and technologies. He brings a practical, people-centered approach to leading teams, improving operations, and translating technology initiatives into measurable business value.

Tim Gates
VP of IT Operations, American Residential Services
Tim Gates
VP of IT Operations, American Residential Services
Tim Gates is a senior technology executive with over 30 years of experience in IT, including more than 20 years in technology leadership. He has held executive leadership roles at American Residential Services (Vice President, IT Operations), Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare (Vice President and Chief Technology Officer), Orlando Health (Chief Technology Officer), and Surgical Care Affiliates (Vice President and Chief Technology Officer), guiding organizations through modernization, growth, and acquisition integration. Tim brings a practical, collaborative approach to aligning technology with business goals, building strong teams, and improving the experience of patients, customers, and employees. He holds a master’s degree in Information Technology, a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, the Certified Healthcare CIO designation, and the Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals certification. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, Tim and his wife have three children. Outside of work, he enjoys hunting, running, and fishing.
Agenda
2:00PM
30 minutesRegistration
Registration
Badge pick-up and registration
2:30PM
75 minutesKeynote
Keynote
Executive leadership presentation on modernizing IT service operations, featuring enterprise insights and customer success stories.
3:45PM
60 minutesAI transformation workshop
Workshop
An interactive session designed to drive peer-to-peer learning and applied thinking led by Freshworks’ Solution Engineering team.
4:45PM
60 minutesRooftop reception
Networking
Conclude the day at the Tesserae Rooftop Restaurant with direct peer networking, craft cocktails, and premium culinary offerings overlooking the Atlanta skyline.
