Let’s Talk - The Future of Workflow Automation: Designing Workflows That “Think” Presented by Technologists of Color

​Let’s Talk - The Future of Workflow Automation: Designing Workflows That “Think”

​Presented by Technologists of Color

​Join Technologists of Color on Thursday, February 26, 2026, for an evening focused on how workflow automation is evolving and what it means when workflows can begin making decisions for themselves.

​As AI becomes embedded in everyday tools, automation is moving beyond rigid rule-based systems. Workflows can now interpret input, classify information, and route tasks intelligently. In this session, Mark Lawson, Director of Technology at ToC, will break down what this shift looks like in practical terms.

​You will get a clear overview of traditional automation, where AI fits, and how platforms like n8n allow you to design workflows that “think” without needing complex AI infrastructure.

​This session is hands-on and practical. You will see a live build of an intelligent workflow inside n8n that demonstrates how AI can:

• ​Categorize and route incoming requests

• ​Extract structured data from unstructured input

• ​Make real-time decisions within a workflow

• ​Move beyond simple if/then logic

​Whether you are new to automation or ready to expand your capabilities, you will leave with patterns and ideas you can apply immediately.

​What to Expect

• ​A forward-looking talk on the future of workflow automation

• ​A live demonstration of AI-powered decision-making inside n8n

• ​Practical examples you can build yourself

• ​Networking with Atlanta’s growing tech community

• ​Complimentary food, beverages, and free parking

​📍 Location: Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs
504 Fair St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30313

​🕕 Time: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Doors open at 6:00 PM for networking

​Come see what happens when workflows stop just following rules and start making decisions. Reserve your spot today.