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A preview of the AWS re:Invent 2024 agenda

With AWS re:Invent 2024 offering in-person and virtual options this year, attendees can choose from a range of interactive session types.

Kathleen Casey
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Published: 02 Dec 2024

It's that time of year again for cloud computing professionals: AWS re:Invent is nearly here.

The conference, being held in Las Vegas from Dec. 2-6, will offer both in-person and virtual options. The agenda for re:Invent 2024 includes keynotes, leadership sessions and breakout events, as well as certifications and labs.

Here's a breakdown of what to expect from keynotes, the different session types and how attendees can get the most out of this experience.

Keynotes

Monday, Dec. 2

Peter DeSantis, senior vice president of AWS Utility Computing, will host Monday Night Live and talk about AWS' ability to continuously innovate without compromising on cost or performance.

Tuesday, Dec. 3

AWS CEO Matt Garman will speak on how AWS products help customers succeed. Lori Beer, global CIO of JPMorganChase, and Jennifer Tejeda, CEO and chairperson of PagerDuty, will share their experiences.

Wednesday, Dec. 4

Dr. Swami Sivasubramanian, AWS vice president of AI and data, will speak on the importance of a strong data foundation to fuel innovation. Raji Arasu, executive vice president and CTO at Autodesk; Amit Jain, CEO at Luma AI; and Shawn Malhotra, CTO at Rocket Companies, will share their experiences.

In a second keynote later in the day, Dr. Ruba Borno, vice president of global specialists and partners at AWS, is giving the AWS Partner Keynote. Attendees will hear from partners and customers on how AWS has positively impacted their businesses.

Thursday, Dec. 5

Amazon.com Vice President and CTO Dr. Werner Vogels is the last keynote speaker of the conference. He will take the stage to share his takeaways from managing increasingly complex systems.

Sessions

There are various types of sessions available for new, intermediate and advanced AWS users. Attendees can expect the following:

  • Breakout sessions. In these sessions, AWS experts, users and partners will cover a range of cloud computing topics. These are presented in a lecture-type format and include opportunities for Q&A.
  • Builders' sessions. These are small group sessions led by an AWS expert that offer hands-on learning. Participants should bring their laptops to experiment and receive guidance after a short demo.
  • Chalk talks. AWS experts will host interactive sessions that include short lectures and open discussions on real-world architecture challenges.
  • Code talks. Experts will lead interactive coding sessions with a small audience, encouraging questions and engagement.
  • Lightning talks. These are short, 20-minute presentations focused on customer stories, demos or partner offerings.
  • Workshops. Experience hands-on AWS workshops in small groups. Attendees should remember to bring their laptops.

For a more focused experience, attendees can choose to follow a specific topic. The main topics are the following:

  • AI/ML.
  • Analytics.
  • Architecture.
  • Business applications.
  • Cloud operations.
  • Databases.
  • Developer.
  • Generative AI.
  • Industries.
  • Security, compliance and identity.
  • Startups.
  • Storage.

Stay tuned for further updates as AWS releases more agenda information.

Kathleen Casey is site editor for SearchCloudComputing. She plans and oversees the site and covers various cloud subjects, including infrastructure management, development and security.

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