diff --git a/content/events/2024-birmingham-al/location.md b/content/events/2024-birmingham-al/location.md
index cb0e3355d59..83e3f341e3b 100644
--- a/content/events/2024-birmingham-al/location.md
+++ b/content/events/2024-birmingham-al/location.md
@@ -4,13 +4,16 @@ Type = "event"
 Description = "Location for devopsdays Birmingham, AL 2024"
 +++
 <hr>
-Pre-conference workshops and the conference main sessions will be held in 2 different locations located in downtown Birmingham. The workshops will take place at the Innovation Depot event space on August 19, 2024. The general session, lighting talks, and open spaces will be at the beautiful Red Mountain Theatre's Arts Campus. 
+Pre-conference workshops and the conference main sessions will be held in 2 different locations located in downtown Birmingham. The workshops will take place at the Innovation Depot event space on August 19, 2024. The general session, lighting talks, and open spaces will be at the beautiful Red Mountain Theatre's Arts Campus.
 
 <hr>
 <h3>Workshops - August 19, 2024</h3>
 <h4>Innovation Depot</h4>
 <p>Free parking is available in the Innovation Depot lot. Additional street and paid parking is available around the facility</p>
 <p>1500 1st Ave N<br />Birmingham, AL 35203</p>
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+<br />
+<br />
 <br />
 <h3>General Sessions - August 20-21, 2024</h3>
 <h4>Red Mountain Theatre Arts Campus</h4>
@@ -22,8 +25,8 @@ Birmingham, Alabama 35233</p
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+    We offer wheelchair-designated spaces, chairs, and standing options (with tall tables) in the mainstage session room; a quiet room; bathrooms labeled according to the facilities they contain; professional live captioning of mainstage sessions; ingredient labeling (based on data provided when registering); and private space (upon request) for those nursing. We'd also be happy to accommodate any other accessibility needs upon request: {{< email_organizers >}}
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diff --git "a/content/events/2024-birmingham-al/program/aleksandra-lema\305\204ska-workshop.md" "b/content/events/2024-birmingham-al/program/aleksandra-lema\305\204ska-workshop.md"
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@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
++++
+Talk_date = ""
+Talk_start_time = ""
+Talk_end_time = ""
+Title = "If NASA Did It, Why Tech World Can't? PCM Algorithm To Deal With People"
+Type = "talk"
+Speakers = ["aleksandra-lemańska"]
++++
+
+NASA asked Taibi Kahler, the father of Process Communication Model to support
+them in choosing people that won't kill each other in space. I believe that
+Tech world is the same. We often want to kill others, since we don't get why
+they behave in a certain way or don't understand what we say to them. Let's
+change that.
diff --git a/content/events/2024-birmingham-al/program/matt-meyer.md b/content/events/2024-birmingham-al/program/matt-meyer.md
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@@ -0,0 +1,33 @@
++++
+Talk_date = ""
+Talk_start_time = ""
+Talk_end_time = ""
+Title = "Low Code Generative AI - Overview of Development in Microsoft CoPilot Studio"
+Type = "talk"
+Speakers = ["matt-meyer"]
++++
+
+By the end of this session, you’ll be a Copilot Studio rockstar, ready to
+tackle any development challenge with a smile. Whether you’re a coding newbie
+or a seasoned pro, this session will leave you inspired and equipped to create
+amazing applications.
+
+Topics Covered:
+
+<b>Dynamic Channels & Conversation Boosting:</b> Say goodbye to long flowcharts an
+conversation maps! Discover how to use dynamic channels with conversation
+boosting that leverage Generative AI between topics in a seamless flow!
+
+<b>Easy Website Integration:</b> Integrating Copilot Studio into your website is as
+easy as pie. We’ll show you the steps to make your site smarter and more
+interactive, with zero headaches.
+
+<b>Document Uploads:</b> Upload YOUR documents directly in to a Generative AI bot! No
+muss, no fuss, no chicken dust!
+
+<b>Knowledge Entry:</b> Use data from your data sources and the data sources around
+you. We will use an MSN Weather connector to bring public API data directly in
+to our Generative bot!
+
+We will bring in a data set from Azure AI Search to show how quickly complex
+and deep data can be used in Generative AI projects!
diff --git a/content/events/2024-birmingham-al/program/michael-kosir.md b/content/events/2024-birmingham-al/program/michael-kosir.md
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+++ b/content/events/2024-birmingham-al/program/michael-kosir.md
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
++++
+Talk_date = ""
+Talk_start_time = ""
+Talk_end_time = ""
+Title = "Vault Workshop"
+Type = "talk"
+Speakers = ["michael-kosir"]
++++
+
+Hands on workshop to learn Vault from HashiCorp.
diff --git a/content/events/2024-birmingham-al/program/steve-hallman.md b/content/events/2024-birmingham-al/program/steve-hallman.md
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@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
++++
+Talk_date = ""
+Talk_start_time = ""
+Talk_end_time = ""
+Title = "How long does it take to write a name? Surprises in estimation problems"
+Type = "talk"
+Speakers = ["steve-hallman"]
++++
+
+Audience discussion and exercise to demonstrate two rounds of common production
+assumptions. What factors matter when we want to estimate how long something
+will take? And what if we stopped asking for estimates? What could we do
+instead? A two-round exercise with "companies" of 5-6 people will create
+something simple, under two sets of assumptions, and compare the results. Some
+data on what we know about estimates vs. completion times, and how to apply
+these principles at work (and home).
diff --git a/content/events/2024-birmingham-al/speakers/matt-meyer.md b/content/events/2024-birmingham-al/speakers/matt-meyer.md
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+++ b/content/events/2024-birmingham-al/speakers/matt-meyer.md
@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
++++
+Title = "Matt Meyer"
+Twitter = ""
+linkedin = ""
+image = "matt-meyer.png"
+type = "speaker"
+linktitle = "matt-meyer"
++++
+
+Matt Meyer is not your average tech enthusiast—he’s a Technology Evangelist, IT
+Leader, and AI Solutions Architect who brings innovation to life! Currently
+rocking the role of Director at Sparkhound, Matthew is the go-to guy for all
+things tech! When he’s not busy revolutionizing the tech world, you might find
+him running after his two daughters, or trying to find out what brewery has the
+best IPA.
+
+Matt’s approach to technology is as innovative as it is practical. He believes
+in the power of AI to transform businesses and is passionate about leveraging
+technology to solve real-world problems. His leadership style is all about
+collaboration, creativity, and a dash of fun—because who says tech can’t be
+exciting?
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@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
++++
+Title = "Michael Kosir"
+linkedin = "https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-kosir/"
+image = "michael-kosir.png"
+type = "speaker"
+linktitle = "michael-kosir"
+
++++
+
+Michael is a highly skilled security engineer with a wealth of experience at
+the intersection of cybersecurity and software development.
+
+Michael is dedicated to helping organizations transform their environments and
+is committed to staying current with the latest industry trends and
+developments. He holds fourteen industry certifications and is a proponent of
+implementing modern automated processes and procedures.
+
+Michael has a strong educational background, having earned a Master of Business
+Administration (MBA) in Cyber Security, as well as a Bachelor of Science in
+Software Engineering. His educational background and professional experience
+have equipped him with knowledge and ability to bridge the gap between senior
+management and security professionals.
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@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
++++
+Title = "Steve Hallman"
+Twitter = ""
+linkedin = ""
+image = "steve-hallman.png"
+type = "speaker"
+linktitle = "steve-hallman"
++++
+
+Steve is an Enterprise Agile Coach and Operations Management expert. He works
+with software organizations on team topology, budgeting, global labor
+optimization, agility, production frameworks, DevOps, CI/CD, and leadership
+un-learning (then learning). He has worked on 2024 Devies Award winning
+projects, delivered cloud platforms for Walt Disney Attractions Technology, and
+increased team throughputs by 1600%, while trying to create a fun and rewarding
+development culture.
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diff --git a/data/events/2024/birmingham-al/main.yml b/data/events/2024/birmingham-al/main.yml
index 7c92395c30e..263436b9ac5 100644
--- a/data/events/2024/birmingham-al/main.yml
+++ b/data/events/2024/birmingham-al/main.yml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ ga_tracking_id: "" # If you have your own Google Analytics tracking ID, enter it
 #   variable: 2019-01-05T23:59:59+02:00
 # Note: we allow 2024-MM-DD for backward compatibility, but it can lead to unexpected behaviors (like your event disappearing from the front page during your last day)
 
-startdate: 2024-08-19T08:00:00-17:00 # The start date of your event. Leave blank if you don't have a venue reserved yet.
+startdate: 2024-08-19T08:45:00-17:30 # The start date of your event. Leave blank if you don't have a venue reserved yet.
 enddate: 2024-08-21T08:00:00-17:00 # The end date of your event. Leave blank if you don't have a venue reserved yet.
 
 # Leave CFP dates blank if you don't know yet, or set all three at once.
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ cfp_date_announce: 2024-01-30T00:00:00-06:00 # inform proposers of status
 
 cfp_link: "https://talks.devopsdays.org/devopsdays-birmingham-al-2024/cfp" #if you have a custom link for submitting proposals, add it here. This will control the Propose menu item as well as the "Propose" button.
 
-registration_date_start: 2023-07-20T00:00:00-05:00 # start accepting registration. Leave blank if registration is not open yet. This will make the "Register" button appear on your "Welcome" page.
+registration_date_start: 2023-07-20 # start accepting registration. Leave blank if registration is not open yet. This will make the "Register" button appear on your "Welcome" page.
 registration_date_end: 2024-08-21T10:00:00-05:00 # close registration. Leave blank if registration is not open yet. If you set "registration_date_start" you need a value here.
 
 registration_closed: "" #set this to true if you need to manually close registration before your registration end date
@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ sponsors:
   - id: birmingham-area-software-enthusiasts
     level: community
   # - id: tailscale
-  #   level: silver  
+  #   level: silver
 
 sponsors_accepted : "yes" # Whether you want "Become a XXX Sponsor!" link
 
@@ -137,190 +137,232 @@ program:
  #workshop day
   - title: "Kick off of Workshops at Innovation Depot"
     type: custom
-    date: 2024-08-19T00:00:00-05:00
+    date: 2024-08-19
+    start_time: "08:45"
+    end_time: "09:00"
+  - title: "michael-kosir"
+    type: talk
+    background_color: "#8ad0d3"
+    date: 2024-08-19
     start_time: "09:00"
-    end_time: "09:10"
+    end_time: "12:00"
   - title: "Lunch Break"
     type: custom
-    date: 2024-08-19T00:00:00-05:00
-    start_time: "11:30"
+    date: 2024-08-19
+    start_time: "12:00"
     end_time: "12:30"
-  - title: "Workshop Closeout"
-    type: custom
-    date: 2024-08-19T00:00:00-05:00
-    start_time: "16:00"
-    end_time: "16:10"
+  - title: "john-willis"
+    type: talk
+    background_color: "#8ad0d3"
+    date: 2024-08-19
+    start_time: "12:30"
+    end_time: "13:30"
+  - title: "aleksandra-lemańska-workshop"
+    type: talk
+    background_color: "#8ad0d3"
+    date: 2024-08-19
+    start_time: "13:30"
+    end_time: "14:30"
+  - title: "sundaresh-r-iyer"
+    type: talk
+    background_color: "#8ad0d3"
+    date: 2024-08-19
+    start_time: "14:30"
+    end_time: "15:30"
+  - title: "matt-meyer"
+    type: talk
+    background_color: "#8ad0d3"
+    date: 2024-08-19
+    start_time: "15:30"
+    end_time: "16:30"
+  - title: "steve-hallman"
+    type: talk
+    background_color: "#8ad0d3"
+    date: 2024-08-19
+    start_time: "15:30"
+    end_time: "16:30"
 
-  - title: "Registration, Breakfast, Visit Sponsors"
+  - title: "Registration, Visit Sponsors"
     type: custom
-    date: 2024-08-20T00:00:00-05:00
+    date: 2024-08-20
     start_time: "08:00"
     end_time: "08:45"
   - title: "Opening Welcome"
     type: custom
-    date: 2024-08-20T00:00:00-05:00
+    date: 2024-08-20
     start_time: "08:45"
     end_time: "09:00"
   - title: "From our Sponsors"
     type: custom
-    date: 2024-08-20T00:00:00-05:00
+    date: 2024-08-20
     start_time: "09:00"
     end_time: "09:10"
-  - title: "Keynote"
-    type: custom
-    date: 2024-08-20T00:00:00-05:00
+  - title: "ken-mugrage"
+    type: talk
+    date: 2024-08-20
     start_time: "09:10"
     end_time: "09:55"
     background_color: "#d5c5ef"
   - title: "Break - Visit Sponsors"
     type: custom
-    date: 2024-08-20T00:00:00-05:00
+    date: 2024-08-20
     start_time: "10:00"
     end_time: "10:20"
-  - title: "Talk 1"
-    type: custom
-    date: 2024-08-20T00:00:00-05:00
+  - title: "mauro-morales"
+    type: talk
+    date: 2024-08-20
     start_time: "10:20"
     end_time: "10:50"
-  - title: "Talk 2"
-    type: custom
-    date: 2024-08-20T00:00:00-05:00
+  - title: "dan-cook"
+    type: talk
+    date: 2024-08-20
     start_time: "10:50"
     end_time: "11:20"
-  - title: "Talk 3"
-    type: custom
-    date: 2024-08-20T00:00:00-05:00
+  - title: "ben-goodman"
+    type: talk
+    date: 2024-08-20
     start_time: "11:20"
     end_time: "11:50"
   - title: "Lunch - Education Lobby"
     type: custom
-    date: 2024-08-20T00:00:00-05:00
+    date: 2024-08-20
     start_time: "11:50"
     end_time: "13:00"
   - title: "Ignite Talks"
-    type: custom
-    date: 2024-08-20T00:00:00-05:00
+    type: ignite
+    date: 2024-08-20
     start_time: "13:00"
-    end_time: "13:25"
-  - title: "Talk 4"
-    type: custom
-    date: 2024-08-20T00:00:00-05:00
+    end_time: "13:30"
+  - title: "gokul-sarangaraju"
+    type: talk
+    date: 2024-08-20
     start_time: "13:30"
     end_time: "14:00"
-  - title: "Talk 5"
-    type: custom
-    date: 2024-08-20T00:00:00-05:00
+  - title: "david-hawthorne"
+    type: talk
+    date: 2024-08-20
     start_time: "14:00"
     end_time: "14:30"
   - title: "Break - Visit Sponsors - Bars Open 🍻"
     type: custom
-    date: 2024-08-20T00:00:00-05:00
+    date: 2024-08-20
     start_time: "14:30"
     end_time: "15:00"
   - title: "Open Spaces #1"
     type: "open-space"
-    date: 2024-08-20T00:00:00-05:00
+    date: 2024-08-20
     start_time: "15:00"
     end_time: "15:30"
   - title: "Open Spaces #2"
     type: "open-space"
-    date: 2024-08-20T00:00:00-05:00
+    date: 2024-08-20
     start_time: "15:30"
     end_time: "16:00"
   - title: "Break - Visit Sponsors"
     type: custom
-    date: 2024-08-20T00:00:00-05:00
+    date: 2024-08-20
     start_time: "16:00"
     end_time: "16:30"
   - title: "Open Spaces #3"
     type: "open-space"
-    date: 2024-08-20T00:00:00-05:00
+    date: 2024-08-20
     start_time: "16:30"
     end_time: "17:00"
   - title: "Open Spaces #4"
     type: "open-space"
-    date: 2024-08-20T00:00:00-05:00
+    date: 2024-08-20
     start_time: "17:00"
     end_time: "17:30"
   - title: "Mingling / Sponsor Socializing / Drinking"
     type: custom
-    date: 2024-08-20T00:00:00-05:00
+    date: 2024-08-20
     start_time: "17:30"
     end_time: "18:00"
 
-  - title: "Registration, Breakfast, Visit Sponsors"
+  - title: "Registration, Visit Sponsors"
     type: custom
-    date: 2024-08-21T00:00:00-05:00
+    date: 2024-08-21
     start_time: "08:00"
-    end_time: "08:40"
-  - title: "Day 2 Opening"
+    end_time: "08:45"
+  - title: "Opening Welcome"
     type: custom
-    date: 2024-08-21T00:00:00-05:00
+    date: 2024-08-21
     start_time: "08:45"
     end_time: "09:00"
-  - title: "Keynote"
-    type: custom
-    date: 2024-08-21T00:00:00-05:00
+  - title: "chad-mcelligott"
+    type: talk
+    date: 2024-08-21
     start_time: "09:00"
     end_time: "09:45"
     background_color: "#d5c5ef"
   - title: "Break - Visit Sponsors"
     type: custom
-    date: 2024-08-21T00:00:00-05:00
-    start_time: "10:00"
-    end_time: "10:20"
-  - title: "Talk 6"
-    type: custom
-    date: 2024-08-21T00:00:00-05:00
+    date: 2024-08-21
+    start_time: "09:45"
+    end_time: "10:00"
+  - title: "michel-schildmeijer"
+    type: talk
+    date: 2024-08-21
     start_time: "10:20"
     end_time: "10:50"
-  - title: "Talk 7"
-    type: custom
-    date: 2024-08-21T00:00:00-05:00
+  - title: "dwayne-mcdaniel"
+    type: talk
+    date: 2024-08-21
     start_time: "10:50"
     end_time: "11:20"
-  - title: "Talk 8"
-    type: custom
-    date: 2024-08-21T00:00:00-05:00
+  - title: "talk"
+    type: talk
+    date: 2024-08-21
     start_time: "11:20"
     end_time: "11:50"
   - title: "Lunch - Education Lobby"
     type: custom
-    date: 2024-08-21T00:00:00-05:00
+    date: 2024-08-21
     start_time: "11:50"
     end_time: "13:00"
-  - title: "Ignite Takls"
-    type: custom
-    date: 2024-08-21T00:00:00-05:00
+  - title: "talk here"
+    type: talk
+    date: 2024-08-21
     start_time: "13:00"
     end_time: "13:20"
-  - title: "Talk 9"
-    type: custom
-    date: 2024-08-21T00:00:00-05:00
+  - title: "Open Spaces #1"
+    type: "open-space"
+    date: 2024-08-21
     start_time: "13:20"
     end_time: "13:50"
   - title: "Main Stage Closing Remarks"
     type: custom
-    date: 2024-08-21T00:00:00-05:00
+    date: 2024-08-21
     start_time: "14:00"
     end_time: "14:45"
   - title: "Break - Visit Sponsors - Bars Open 🍻"
     type: custom
-    date: 2024-08-21T00:00:00-05:00
+    date: 2024-08-21
     start_time: "14:45"
     end_time: "15:00"
-  - title: "Open Spaces #1"
+  - title: "Open Spaces #2"
     type: "open-space"
-    date: 2024-08-21T00:00:00-05:00
+    date: 2024-08-21
     start_time: "15:00"
     end_time: "15:30"
-  - title: "Open Spaces #2"
+  - title: "Open Spaces #3"
     type: "open-space"
-    date: 2024-08-21T00:00:00-05:00
+    date: 2024-08-21
     start_time: "15:30"
     end_time: "16:00"
   - title: "Mixing and Socializing"
     type: custom
-    date: 2024-08-21T00:00:00-05:00
+    date: 2024-08-21
     start_time: "16:00"
     end_time: "17:30"
+ignites:
+  - title: "dwayne-mcdaniel-ignite"
+    date: 2024-08-20
+  - title: "justin-reock"
+    date: 2024-08-20
+  - title: "demethria-ramseur"
+    date: 2024-08-20
+  - title: "dan-cook"
+    date: 2024-08-20
+  - title: "aleksandra-lemańska"
+    date: 2024-08-20