Community

Build the future with us

AWS re:Invent is your chance to connect with cloud pioneers from around the world who are turning common challenges into industry-defining solutions. From problem-solving with AWS Partners in the Expo to collaborating with experts and peers in small-group meetups and fun networking events, experience the power of connecting with the global cloud community.

Build connections

Make lasting bonds

Meet with peers and AWS Partners
- Tues, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 3
  6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- The Venetian and MGM Grand
Networking receptions take place at the Venetian and MGM properties, sponsored by AWS Partners. These evening events provide opportunities to forge new relationships and build on existing ones over delicious food and beverages.
Make your voice heard
Join AWS Women of the Cloud for an empowering experience where all are welcome. Between cutting-edge breakout sessions, a networking reception, and our thrilling Women Walk the Floor event, in partnership with The Female Quotient, you’ll leave feeling heard, valued, and ready to make a difference.
Find your AWS community
Want to make lasting connections at re:Invent? Come to the Developer Pavilion in the Expo to discover AWS Community programs that align with your interests and stay connected after re:Invent ends.

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Catch up on your day
- Mon, Dec 1 – Thurs, Dec 4
  8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Mandalay Bay
Need a place to check in on day-to-day work, experiment with what you’ve just learned, or meetup with peers? The AWS Builder Loft at Mandalay Bay is a relaxed, dedicated co-working and community space open to all attendees. Simply show your Builder Profile at reception to enter. If you need a Builder Profile, click below to join Builder Center.

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Welcome reception
- Mon, Dec 1
  4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- The Venetian
Kick off your re:Invent experience at the Welcome Reception in the Expo. Celebrate the grand opening while mingling with AWS experts and discovering cutting-edge AWS Partners who are transforming the digital landscape. Enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks as you network, explore innovative solutions, and set the tone for an inspiring week of cloud innovation and community connection.
Happy hour
- Weds, Dec 3
  4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- The Venetian
Take a mid-week break at the Expo happy hour. Enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks as you discuss your latest cloud initiatives and swap ideas and insights with AWS experts, partners, and peers.

Learn together

Collaborate on innovative solutions

Livestream the inaugural
Road to re:Invent
- Sun, Nov 30
- AWS Twitch or AWS Livestream
50 developers. 10 teams. One epic journey. Watch as competitors race against time during the ultimate hackathon, coding their way through the desert on a high-stakes bus journey from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. Tune in live on the AWS Twitch page or AWS livestream page, and meet us at the Midday Madness tent to see the winning team crowned.
Step into One Amazon Lane
- Sun, Nov 30 -Weds, Dec 3
  10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  
  Thurs, Dec 4
  10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Caesars Forum
Brand-new to re:Invent this year: One Amazon Lane, a curated home inside Caesars Forum where you can discover Amazon innovations built and powered by AWS. Explore eight thoughtfully designed spaces that showcase how AWS services enhance everyday living with experiences across robotics, security, entertainment, home automation, and delivery services.
Exchange ideas with peers
Connect with fellow professionals and AWS experts who share your experiences, technical challenges, and personal interests at our meetups. Whether you're swapping re:Invent stories, or exploring innovative solutions, these gatherings are the perfect setting to build community, foster learning, and drive discussions that lead to groundbreaking ideas.
AWS Office Hours
Meet with an AWS expert for personalized guidance in short 1:1 consultations. No appointment needed—simply drop by to get your security questions answered by our team of solutions architects and domain specialists.
Learn from each other
Connect with fellow attendees in a series of 20-minute, interactive dev chats covering the latest trending topics in cloud technology.

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Give back

Ways to do good

Together, we’re taking action to build a better world. Find out what you can do at re:Invent to help positively impact communities in Las Vegas and beyond.

Refill for relief
- The Venetian
Each time you refill your bottle, you’re supporting charity: water in their effort to build clean water systems. Stop by the Hydrate & Help stations throughout the re:Invent campus and scan the QR code on your re:Invent water bottle. Learn more at the Hydrate & Help station.
Hydrate & Help: Water Walk
- Sun, Nov 30 - Thurs, Dec 4
  10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- The Venetian
Join in the Water Walk to get involved, raise awareness, and experience simulation of the walk that so many make every single day for their daily water supply.
Hydrate & Help: VR Storytelling - Clean Water Impact
- Mon, Dec 1 - Thurs, Dec 4
  10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- MGM Grand
Step into the heart of Uganda for a 7-minute journey to meet Grace. Grace is a young girl whose community is about to receive clean water for the very first time. For years, her family and community have spent many hours and walked long distances to collect dirty water from the nearest water source. Then, the drilling rig arrives. The work begins. And for the first time, clean water flows.
Hydrate & Help: Impactful Solutions
- Mon, Dec 1 - Thurs, Dec 4
  10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- MGM Grand
By participating in the Hydrate & Help Activation at re:Invent, you’re unlocking donations that bring clean and safe water to people around the world. But what does that actually look like? Stop by the Impactful Solutions station to see examples solution that AWS and re:Invent attendees have previously funded through Hydrate & Help.

Lend a
helping hand

Join AWS in supporting local communities in Las Vegas, Nevada by building support kits and materials at our Build and Give Back locations throughout the re:Invent campus.

Have fun

Join the action

Get energized
- Wed, Dec 3
  6:00 AM
- Mandalay Bay
Power up your morning with a 5K race or walk through the heart of Las Vegas. Whether you're racing for time or enjoying a casual stroll with new friends, you're in for an incredible sunrise experience.
Make it a magical night
- Tues, Dec 2
  6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- Mandalay Bay
If you love Magic: The Gathering, or if you’ve ever wanted to play, don’t miss this exclusive, three-hour event, in collaboration with Wizards of the Coast. It features both a structured tournament for experienced players and a guided "Learn to Play" area for newcomers—complete with starter decks and instruction.
Win big
- Wed, Dec 3
  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Mandalay Bay
Join us at Bingo After Dark for an exciting twist on a classic game of chance. Prepare for a night of bumping beats and premium prizes.
Celebrate your re:Invent tenure
- The Venetian
Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned attendee, let everyone know how many times you’ve been to re:Invent with a colorful collectible pin. And gather other event-specific charms to showcase your AWS journey.
Get your head in the game
Visit the Sports Forum to learn how AWS is literally changing the game. Test your skills in challenges inspired by some of the major sports franchises, including F1, NFL, and the PGA TOUR®. Go head-to-head with friends, play on a team, or compete against yourself. You might even score a prize, from premium sports merch to autographed memorabilia.

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Test your AWS trivia at the ice ‘Barr’
- Wed, Dec 3
  7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- The Venetian
Think you know AWS inside and out? Compete against other teams during an unforgettable trivia night hosted by AWS Chief Evangelist Jeff Barr that takes place inside, yes, an ice bar.
Mark the occasion... permanently
- The Venetian
Commemorate the re:Invent experience with a permanent tattoo or piercing. Our professionally staffed studio offers sessions throughout the conference for true cloud enthusiasts. (Now also featuring non-permanent nail art.)
Play your cards right
- Sun, Nov 30
  10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  
  Mon, Dec 1 - Wed Dec 3
  9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  
  Thurs, Dec 4
  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Caesars Forum
Join fellow developers for a fun game of BuilderCards, now featuring a Security Expansion. This intuitive card game, known by builders all over the world, accommodates all skill levels and includes materials on generative AI and AWS Well-Architected.
Expect the unexpected
- Sun, Nov 30
  12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  
  Mon, Dec 1
  8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Caesars Forum
Take a fun break from learning sessions at Midday Madness to watch the thrilling "Road to re:Invent" competition, cheer on participants in an intense chicken wing eating contest, and enjoy other entertaining activities while networking with peers in our relaxed lounge atmosphere.