Tens of thousands of cloud computing experts, builders, customers, partners, and technology fans will once again descend on Las Vegas for Amazon Web Service’s re:Invent. The 13th annual event takes place December 2-6, 2024, featuring keynotes, innovation talks, builder sessions, workshops, demos, service announcements, and much more.
Here are five things to expect at AWS re:Invent 2024:
Generative AI everywhere
Expect to hear a lot about generative AI everywhere from keynotes to breakouts to hallway conversations. There are more than 500 sessions listed in the re:Invent catalog, exploring topics like pioneering generative AI in aviation, transforming humanitarian aid with AI, and navigating the transformative impact of generative AI on the modern workplace.
News and announcements
AWS re:Invent is our biggest cloud event of the year, and a lot of news is made on stage. Expect service, customer, and partner announcements with the newest updates in generative AI, machine learning, and compute, along with stories from customers about their cloud journeys. Catch key moments and stay up to date on the latest re:Invent happenings on our live blog and more AWS news.
5 keynotes and 18 innovation talks
Hear from AWS leaders about what’s top of mind for them. Peter DeSantis, senior vice president of AWS Utility Computing, will continue his “Monday Night Live” tradition of kicking off the keynotes for the week by exploring the engineering that powers AWS services.
AWS CEO Matt Garman will take the main stage during the first full day of re:Invent, with Amazon CEO Andy Jassy joining as a special guest. Garman’s keynote will introduce some of the latest AWS innovations, highlighting how AWS is reinventing foundational building blocks as well as developing new experiences to empower customers and partners with what they need to build a better future.
Swami Sivasubramanian, vice president of AI and Data at AWS, will explain how to use a strong data foundation to create innovative and differentiated solutions for customers, among other hot topics, while Ruba Borno, vice president of Global Specialists and Partners, will delve into the world of strategic partnerships.
Finally, Amazon Chief Technology Officer Werner Vogels will cap off the week’s keynote presentations. And with 18 innovation talks lined up, attendees have the opportunity to dive deeper into subjects.
Immersive experiences
Attendees can explore cutting-edge software, data solutions, and AWS-powered services while engaging in unique hands-on activities. There is plenty of interactivity to be found at the re:Invent Expo where hundreds of AWS partners offer demos of software, data, and services that run on AWS. Attendees can race autonomous cars, visit an AI-powered art installation, or explore the AWS Builders Fair, the science fair of projects built by AWS experts, partners, and customers. And there will be plenty of swag to snag.
In the Sports Forum, attendees will get a chance to watch, play, and experience games inspired by some of the major sports franchises that partner with AWS. Highlights include experiencing a Formula 1 pit wall simulator, showing off hockey stick handling skills in an NHL course, or stepping up to the Bundesliga free-kick challenge to see a kick’s speed, distance, and trajectory in real time. And it’s not just about making the play–attendees can give generative AI-powered design a try, with either mapping out their own golf course or creating virtual football cleats.
Widely anticipated keynote from Werner Vogels, his 2025 tech predictions, and what T-shirt he’ll wear next
One of the most anticipated re:Invent keynotes each year is delivered by Amazon Chief Technology Officer Werner Vogels. Vogels is known for his re:Invent cold opens, so expect a movie-style video intro that amps up the crowd and teases what's to come in his keynote. He typically delivers his keynote around a key theme, covering a significant amount of technical ground, while also introducing some new AWS services. Concurrently, Vogels’ hotly anticipated annual tech predictions list will be published on his All Things Distributed blog where readers can get his take on the tech trends that will dominate in the coming year and beyond. And it wouldn’t be a Vogels’ keynote without another iconic T-shirt.
Since the dawn of re:Invent in 2012, it’s become a Vogels tradition to wear a different T-shirt onstage each year. From the obscure, like Osdorp Posse (cult Dutch hip-hop group), to the more mainstream, like ‘90s bands, movies, and even AWS services, Werner’s T-shirt choices reflect his eclectic interests.
Whether attending in person or virtually, re:Invent 2024 offers a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired by the latest in cloud technology alongside the vibrant AWS community.
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