This webinar will present a broad overview of what you should expect from AWS re:Invent 2015 and how attendees should gain value from the conference.
This webinar will speak to all facets of AWS re:Invent: technical sessions, training, bootcamps, hands-on labs, GameDay, Hackathon, partnerships and sponsor activity, customer presentations, networking, afterhours, AWS certification exams, the Pub Crawl, re:Play party, and more.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand the value and benefits of AWS re:Invent 2015
Target Audience:
• Anyone who has registered to attend AWS re:Invent 2015
2. What you will learn today
• Conference Agenda & Key Activities
• Networking with Attendees & AWS Employees
• After Hours Activities
• Managing your Time
• Top Tips
3. Top Reasons to Attend re:Invent
Attendee Survey: What is your primary reason for attending AWS re:Invent?
To gain a deeper understanding of the AWS services I already use 45%
To learn more about new AWS services 29%
For new business and networking opportunities 9%
To meet other AWS customers and partners 7%
To get your AWS questions answered directly by the AWS team 6%
To find new job opportunities 1%
11. Keynote Address Oct 7 & 8
Day One Keynote
• Wed, Oct 7, 8:30am-10:30am
• Featuring Andy Jassy, SVP, AWS
Day Two Keynote
• Thurs, Oct 8, 9:00am-10:30am
• Featuring Werner Vogels, CTO, Amazon
Attend live in Hall B or watch the live stream
Note:
8:30am start time
13. Training Bootcamps
• 18 Training Bootcamps offered Monday & Tuesday
• Bootcamp seats still available:
• AWS Business Essentials – Full Day
• AWS Business Professional Accreditation (for Partners) – Full Day
• Exam Readiness: AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Half Day
• Exam Readiness: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Full Day
• Mobile Gaming with Lambda – Full Day
• Action: Log into your re:Invent account and add a bootcamp
to your registration.
14. Hands On Labs
• AWS Hands-on Labs walk you through common AWS workloads
and services so you can gain confidence with the AWS Console in a
live practice environment.
• Hands-on Labs open Tuesday through Friday – 70+ lab topics
• Late Night Labs on Tuesday from 7-10pm
• No pre-registration required. No limit. Each lab takes about one hour
to complete.
15. Certification Exams
• Onsite testing for 5 exams, available Monday through Friday. Exams
available in multiple languages.
• Benefits of AWS Certification include:
• Recognition for your proven AWS technical knowledge and skills
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Special designation on your re:Invent name badge
• Complimentary AWS Certification gift
• Access to AWS Certification Lounge and Appreciation Reception
• Action: Sign up for an exam in advance or book onsite. Get test
results immediately!
19. AWS Partner Solutions Explorer
• Tues-Thurs, Artist Foyer, Level 2
• Use our interactive, self-paced
tool and find AWS partners that
meet your needs
• Find them in the expo and
receive partner details,
Marketplace AMIs, Test Drives,
Quick Starts, and more.
23. Networking
Find other customers like you:
• Login to the Mobile App and go to Networking
• Turn on profile, you can search and contact other attendees
• Use Beacons in re:Invent Central to find/meet new people
• Participate in Birds of a Feather lunches, Hall G/ meal room, Wed
& Thurs, 12-1pm
Find AWS employees:
• Visit the AWS Booth and Developer Lounge to talk to AWS
solutions architects and engineers
28. Session Catalog
Now: Search and find
sessions and activities
Search by:
• Keyword
• Day
• Track
• Session Level
• Session Type
• Industry Focus
Session IDs =
Track + Level
Example: ARC311
= Architecture,
Level 300
29. Add Sessions to your Calendar
Now: Login to your AWS re:Invent account and add sessions
and activities to your Schedule Builder calendar
Click to add to your
schedule or favorites
31. Managing Your Time
Onsite:
1. Download the AWS re:Invent mobile app (coming soon in
Amazon App Store, Apple App Store, and Google Play)
2. Login to your AWS re:Invent account and download your
calendar to Outlook or access within the mobile app
3. Follow Twitter to stay up to date @AWSreInvent