DevCon 2026 Session Preparation Plan

Submitted Sessions Overview

Session 1259: “ACC at Enterprise Scale: Automating the Impossible” ⭐ PRIMARY

Strategic Positioning

This session positions RAPS as the enterprise solution for large-scale ACC automation, targeting the most lucrative market segment.

Core Message Framework

“What was previously impossible to automate in ACC becomes routine with the right tooling and approach”

Key Themes:

  1. Scale Challenges: Why manual ACC operations break at enterprise scale
  2. Automation Solutions: How RAPS solves enterprise-specific ACC problems
  3. Real Results: Quantified improvements from enterprise implementations
  4. Future Vision: Where ACC automation is heading in large organizations

Demo Strategy

30-Minute Live Demo: Enterprise ACC Workflow Automation

  1. Setup (2 minutes): Enterprise environment with multiple projects, teams, users
  2. Problem Illustration (5 minutes): Show manual bottlenecks in ACC workflows
  3. RAPS Solution (15 minutes): Live automation implementation
    • Automated project setup and team provisioning
    • Batch document processing and quality checks
    • Integrated reporting and compliance workflows
  4. Results Analysis (5 minutes): Show before/after metrics and ROI
  5. Q&A Preparation (3 minutes): Address common enterprise concerns

Demo Technical Requirements:

  • Live ACC environment with enterprise data (sanitized)
  • Multiple RAPS instances showing parallel processing
  • Real-time monitoring dashboard showing performance metrics
  • Backup pre-recorded demos in case of connectivity issues

Presentation Structure (45 minutes)

  1. Opening Hook (5 minutes): “The $2M Manual Process Problem”
    • Real customer story about manual ACC bottlenecks
    • Quantified impact of manual operations at scale
    • Setup the “impossible” automation challenge
  2. Problem Deep Dive (10 minutes): Enterprise ACC Challenges
    • Scale breaks manual processes (specific examples)
    • Compliance and audit requirements
    • Multi-team coordination complexity
    • Quality control across thousands of assets
  3. Solution Architecture (15 minutes): RAPS Enterprise Approach
    • Live demo of enterprise ACC automation
    • Technical architecture for scale
    • Integration with enterprise systems
    • Security and compliance features
  4. Results and ROI (10 minutes): Customer Success Stories
    • Quantified results from real implementations
    • Before/after process comparisons
    • Cost savings and efficiency gains
    • Long-term strategic benefits
  5. Implementation Guidance (5 minutes): Getting Started
    • Assessment methodology for enterprises
    • Phased implementation approach
    • Success factors and common pitfalls
    • Next steps and resources

Session 1257: “AI Pair-Assistant for APS Operators: The End of Scripts?” 🤖 INNOVATION

Strategic Positioning

This session establishes RAPS as the leader in AI-augmented infrastructure operations, targeting forward-thinking developers and early adopters.

Core Message Framework

“AI assistants are transforming from chatbots to infrastructure operators - and APS is leading this evolution”

Key Themes:

  1. Evolution of AI Tools: From simple chatbots to infrastructure partners
  2. Natural Language Operations: Eliminating the command memorization barrier
  3. Practical Implementation: Real-world AI-APS integration patterns
  4. Future Implications: Where AI-infrastructure integration is heading

Demo Strategy

25-Minute Interactive Demo: AI Assistant APS Operations

  1. Setup (3 minutes): Show MCP server configuration with popular AI tools
  2. Natural Language Workflow (15 minutes): Live conversation with AI assistant
    • “Upload these models and translate to multiple formats”
    • “Check the status of all my recent translation jobs”
    • “Generate a usage report for the last month”
    • “Set up a new project with automated quality checks”
  3. Behind the Scenes (5 minutes): Show how MCP server translates intent to RAPS operations
  4. Advanced Scenarios (2 minutes): Error handling, complex workflows, team coordination

Demo Technical Requirements:

  • Multiple AI assistants (Claude Desktop, Cursor IDE, custom implementation)
  • Live RAPS MCP server with comprehensive tool catalog
  • Real APS operations with actual file uploads and processing
  • Prepared fallback scenarios for different demo paths

Presentation Structure (30 minutes)

  1. Opening Provocation (3 minutes): “The Last CLI Command You’ll Ever Type”
    • Show traditional CLI complexity vs. natural language
    • Challenge: Can AI make infrastructure accessible to everyone?
  2. Technology Foundation (7 minutes): MCP and AI Infrastructure
    • Model Context Protocol overview
    • RAPS MCP server architecture
    • Security and sandboxing considerations
    • Compatible AI assistants and platforms
  3. Live Demonstration (15 minutes): AI Assistant in Action
    • Interactive demo with real APS operations
    • Multiple AI assistant integrations
    • Complex workflow orchestration through conversation
    • Error handling and user guidance
  4. Future Implications (5 minutes): Where This is Heading
    • Industry predictions for AI-infrastructure integration
    • Impact on team roles and skill requirements
    • Opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage

Session 1258: “Zero to Production: Shipping an AI-Ready APS CLI in 30 Min” ⚡ TECHNICAL

Strategic Positioning

This session demonstrates RAPS’s ease of adoption and immediate value delivery, targeting decision makers who need quick wins and rapid deployment.

Core Message Framework

“Modern tooling should deliver immediate value with minimal friction - here’s how to achieve production-ready APS automation in minutes, not months”

Key Themes:

  1. Rapid Value Delivery: From download to production in one session
  2. Zero-Friction Deployment: Eliminating traditional automation barriers
  3. AI-Ready Architecture: Built for the future of operations
  4. Production Readiness: Enterprise-grade from day one

Demo Strategy

25-Minute Live Build: Complete Production Pipeline

  1. Installation (2 minutes): Download and install RAPS on clean machine
  2. Authentication Setup (3 minutes): Configure credentials and test connection
  3. First Automation (10 minutes): Build complete workflow from scratch
    • Model upload automation
    • Translation pipeline with monitoring
    • Quality checks and reporting
    • AI assistant integration
  4. Production Deployment (8 minutes): Deploy to CI/CD pipeline
  5. Results Review (2 minutes): Show working production automation

Demo Technical Requirements:

  • Clean development machine (livestreamed setup)
  • Real APS credentials and test data
  • CI/CD environment (GitHub Actions or similar)
  • AI assistant with MCP configuration
  • Backup checkpoints in case of failures

Presentation Structure (30 minutes)

  1. Challenge Setup (2 minutes): “30-Minute Production Challenge”
    • Define what “production-ready” means for APS automation
    • Set expectations for what we’ll build
    • Timer starts now!
  2. Rapid Installation (5 minutes): Getting RAPS Running
    • Live installation on clean machine
    • Authentication configuration and testing
    • Verify basic connectivity and functionality
  3. Workflow Development (15 minutes): Building Production Automation
    • Live coding of complete automation workflow
    • Integration with CI/CD pipeline
    • AI assistant configuration and testing
    • Error handling and monitoring setup
  4. Production Validation (6 minutes): Proving Enterprise Readiness
    • Deploy to actual production environment
    • Demonstrate reliability and monitoring
    • Show scalability and maintenance features
  5. Wrap-up (2 minutes): “30 Minutes to Transform Your Workflow”
    • Recap what was built and demonstrated
    • Next steps for attendees
    • Resources and getting started guides

Cross-Session Strategy

Audience Journey Mapping

Session Flow for Different Attendees:

Enterprise Decision Makers:
├── Session 1259 (ACC Enterprise) → Business case and ROI
├── Session 1258 (Zero to Production) → Ease of implementation  
└── Session 1257 (AI Assistant) → Future-proofing and innovation

Technical Practitioners:
├── Session 1258 (Zero to Production) → Hands-on implementation
├── Session 1257 (AI Assistant) → Advanced capabilities
└── Session 1259 (ACC Enterprise) → Scale and architecture patterns

AI/Innovation Teams:
├── Session 1257 (AI Assistant) → Cutting-edge integration
├── Session 1258 (Zero to Production) → Practical implementation
└── Session 1259 (ACC Enterprise) → Enterprise application

Content Cross-Referencing

Each session should reference the others to maximize audience capture:

  • “If you want to see this in an enterprise context, attend session 1259…”
  • “For hands-on implementation details, check out session 1258…”
  • “To see the AI integration we just discussed, session 1257 goes deep…”

Unified Messaging Framework

Primary Message Across All Sessions: “RAPS transforms APS from a platform you click through to infrastructure you program, with AI assistants making that programming accessible to everyone”

Supporting Messages:

  1. Enterprise Ready: Scales from individual workflows to enterprise deployments
  2. AI Native: Built for the future of infrastructure operations
  3. Developer Friendly: Minimal learning curve, maximum capability
  4. Production Focused: Reliable, monitored, maintainable automation

Preparation Timeline

8 Weeks Before DevCon

Content Development

  • Session Outlines: Detailed presentation structures for all three sessions
  • Demo Scripts: Step-by-step demo plans with timing and fallbacks
  • Slide Decks: Professional presentations with consistent branding
  • Interactive Elements: Q&A preparation, audience engagement activities

Technical Preparation

  • Demo Environments: Stable, tested demo setups for all scenarios
  • Backup Plans: Pre-recorded demos and alternative demo paths
  • Equipment Testing: Audio/video equipment, screen sharing, connectivity
  • Data Preparation: Sanitized enterprise data, test models, sample workflows

4 Weeks Before DevCon

Rehearsal Phase

  • Full Run-Throughs: Complete presentation rehearsals with timing
  • Demo Practice: Repeated demo execution to ensure smooth delivery
  • Q&A Preparation: Anticipate common questions and prepare answers
  • Feedback Integration: Test presentations with friendly audiences

Content Finalization

  • Slide Polish: Final design review and technical accuracy check
  • Handout Materials: Takeaway guides, cheat sheets, next steps
  • Digital Assets: QR codes, links, downloadable resources
  • Social Media Kit: Tweetable quotes, session highlights, follow-up content

1 Week Before DevCon

Final Preparations

  • Equipment Check: Final testing of all technical requirements
  • Content Review: Last-minute updates based on latest RAPS features
  • Logistics Coordination: Session times, rooms, A/V requirements
  • Networking Prep: Target attendee list, meeting scheduling, booth coordination

Success Metrics & Follow-Up

Session Success Indicators

Attendance Metrics:
├── Session 1259: Target 150+ attendees (enterprise focus)
├── Session 1257: Target 100+ attendees (innovation focus)
└── Session 1258: Target 200+ attendees (broad appeal)

Engagement Metrics:
├── Q&A Participation: >15 questions per session
├── Session Ratings: >4.5/5 average rating
├── Social Shares: >50 social mentions per session
└── Follow-up Connections: >25 LinkedIn requests per session

Lead Generation Strategy

During Sessions:
├── QR Codes for immediate download and trial signup
├── Contact capture through interactive elements
├── Business card collection during Q&A
└── LinkedIn connection requests during networking breaks

Post-Session Follow-up:
├── Automated email sequences for different audience types
├── Personalized LinkedIn outreach to engaged attendees
├── Demo offers for enterprise prospects
└── Community onboarding for technical practitioners

Content Amplification Plan

Session Recording Strategy:
├── Professional recording of all sessions (if permitted)
├── Highlight reels for social media
├── Technical deep-dives for YouTube channel
└── Podcast-friendly audio versions

Content Repurposing:
├── Blog post series based on session content
├── LinkedIn article adaptations
├── Twitter thread summaries
└── Documentation updates incorporating session insights

This session preparation plan ensures maximum impact from the three submitted DevCon sessions while creating a comprehensive experience that guides attendees through the complete RAPS value proposition.