In this special episode of The Jira Life, we’re talking about Build IT Together 2026 (BIT 2026) before the event kicks off.What does it take to bring the Atlassian community together for an event like this? We’ll explore the story behind BIT 2026, how the event is being built, what attendees can expect, and the people working behind the scenes to make it happen.We’ll also dive into the speakers, sessions, topics, and experiences that will be part of this year’s event from Jira and Confluence to Jira Service Management, automation, AI, Rovo, Forge, Marketplace apps, and the evolving role of Atlassian technology.But BIT is about more than technology.It’s about the people building, administering, developing, consulting, and innovating with Atlassian every day. We’ll talk about the community coming together, what makes an event like this different, and why creating opportunities for people to share ideas and learn from one another matters.And, of course, we’ll get into what The Jira Life is bringing to Build IT Together and what we're looking forward to most when the doors open in Dallas.Whether you're already registered, thinking about attending, part of the Atlassian ecosystem, or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes of a community conference, this episode is your preview of BIT 2026.The Jira Life=====================================Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group!https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/Or Follow us on LinkedIn! / the-jira-life Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks: / @thejiralife .Hosts:Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz / alexortiz89 / @apetechtechtutorials Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen / rgnissen https://thejiraguy.comSarah Wright / satwright Producer:"King Bob" Robert Wen / robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051 Executive Producer: Lina OrtizMusic provided by Monstercat:=====================================Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes / monstercat Outro: Fractal - Atrium / monstercatinstinct