With the rapid growth of AWS among individual developers, start-ups, and enterprises around the world, developers are asking for AWS user groups. User groups allow existing and new AWS users to join a growing, dynamic community, and interact with other developers to answer questions, share ideas, and learn about new services and best practices.

If you are a passionate AWS user and are interested in joining or starting your own AWS User Group, see the list of existing groups below and some tips on starting a group. Feel free to contact us at aws-usergroups@amazon.com for more information.

User Groups

Americas

AWS User Group – Argentina
Location: Buenos Aires
More Info: awsug.com.ar

AWS Meetup – Canada

Location: Toronto
More Info: AWS Meetup Toronto North

Location: Vancouver
More Info: Vancouver Amazon Web Services User Group

AWS User Group – Colombia

Location: Bogotá D.C.
More Info: AWS Meetup Colombia

AWS Meetup – USA

Location: Atlanta, GA
More Info: web.meetup.com/105

Location: Boston, MA
More Info: Meetup.com

Location: Charlotte, NC
More Info: Meetup.com

Location: Chicago, IL
More Info: chicagoawsug.com

Location: Dallas, TX
More Info: Facebook.com/pages/DFW-Amazon-Web-Services-User-Group

Location: Newport Beach, CA
More Info: Meetup.com

Location: Philadelphia, PA
More Info: phillyaws.com

Location: Portland, OR
More Info: PAWSUG

Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC
More Info: Triangle AWS

Location: Rochester, NY
More Info: Rawsug.org

Location: San Francisco, CA
More info: AWS San Francisco

Location: San Diego, CA
More info: AWS San Diego

Location: Seattle, WA
More Info: sawsug.com

Location: Palo Alto, CA
More Info: Meetup.com

Location: Minneapolis, MN
More Info: amazontwincities.com

Location: Provo, Orem, American Fork, Lehi
More Info: UVawsug

Location: Detroit, Michigan
More Info: AWS Michigan

Location: Los Angeles, California
More Info: AWS Los Angeles

Europe

AWS User Group – Belgium

Location: Mechelen, Belgium
More Info: be.aws.ug

AWS User Group – Germany

Location: Berlin, Germany
More Info: aws-berlin.de

Location: Hamburg, Germany
More Info: awsug.de

Location: Köln (Cologne), Germany
More Info: awsug.de
More Info: xing.com

AWS User Group – Greece
Location: Athens
More Info: AWS User Group- Greece

AWS User Group – Finland

Location: Helsinki
More info: aws-helsinki.fi

AWS Meetup – Italy
More Info: AWS Meetup Italy

Location: Naples, Italy
More Info: facebook.com

AWS Meetup – Ireland

Location: Dublin, Ireland
More Info: Meetup.com

AWS User Groups – Spain

Location: Barcelona and Madrid
More Info: groups.google.es

AWS User Group – The Netherlands

Location: Amsterdam
More Info: AmsterdamAWSUG

AWS Meetup – United Kingdom

Location: London, England
More Info: AWS Meetup London

Location: Manchester
More Info: AWS Meetup UK North

Location: Newcastle/Gateshead
More Info: awsug.com

Middle East

AWS User Group – Israel

Location: Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
More Info: AWS Israel Meetup

Asia Pacific

AWS User Group – India

Location: Bangalore
More Info: AWSUG Bangalore

Location: Delhi
More Info: AWSUG Delhi NCR

Location: Kochi (Cochin), Kerala
More Info: AWS User Group Kochi

Location: Pune
More Info: AWS Meetup, Pune

Location: Mumbai
More Info: AWS User Group Mumbai

AWS User Group – Taiwan

Location: Taiwan
More Info: AWS User Group Taiwan

AWS User Group – Japan

Location: Tokyo
More Info: JAWS-UG

More Info: http://jaws-ug.jp

Location: Yamaguchi
More Info: JAWS Yamagugi

AWS User Group – Korea

Location: Seoul
More Info: AWS User Group Korea

AWS User Group – Malaysia
More Info: AWS User Group Malaysia

AWS User Group – Singapore
More Info: AWS User Group Singapore

Australia

AWS User Group – Australia

Location: Adelaide
More Info: AWS User Group Adelaide

Location: Brisbane
More Info: Brisbane AWS User Group

Location: Melbourne
More Info: AWS User Group Melbourne

Location: Sydney
More Info: AWS User Group Sydney

How to Start an Amazon Web Services User Group

1. Identify a Leader

One of the most important aspects of a successful user group is an enthusiastic leader. The group leader or organizer should be motivated and resourceful. It may be helpful to share the responsibility by identifying an Assistant Organizer.

User group leaders will be responsible for choosing the meeting location, promoting the meeting, and organizing regular content/speakers.

2. Build Stellar Content

Strong programs and content create successful user groups and attract committed members. With several web services and countless implementations, you’ll have a variety of content from which to choose. Ask your community for content ideas and proposed speakers.

Speakers can include community members with an exciting application or expertise in a certain area, service providers, AWS representatives, or other technology or web service providers. Successful groups schedule speakers in advance and prepare speakers by sharing with them the needs and interests of their group. Be sure to have a backup plan in case of a last-minute speaker cancellation.

To get you started, we can provide content ideas. Also, AWS Evangelists are always eager to come and speak about newly launched features and other AWS developments.

3. Build Community

Members join groups for a variety of reasons; the most powerful reasons are to gain practical knowledge to implement specific technologies, or to network and grow their businesses. Successful groups communicate their goals, and are transparent about their intent. Build a strong community by establishing trust with your group and communicating regularly. Tools such as Meetup.com are available for managing/promoting meetings and communicating with your group.

To get you started and help attract new members, we will announce your group to our growing developer community of hundreds of thousands.

4. Be Resourceful

Find a reliable meeting location that has a permanent projector and an Internet connection. Ask your members if they have a conference room you can use, or try community clubs, local businesses, or restaurants with a separate room. You might also contact local user groups to ask where they meet.

Be organized by scheduling monthly meetings and publishing topics in advance. But most importantly, have fun!

5. Schedule First Meeting

Schedule your first meeting. Many user group leaders use Meetup.com or Facebook to organize their group and communicate with members, but you can use whatever system works best for you and your members. Then, please contact us at aws-usergroups@amazon.com, we can help promote the event and provide additional guidance. We are excited to see the AWS community grow!