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AWS End User Computing at re:Invent 2023: A sneak peek!
It’s time to get your comfy shoes out for the cloud computing event of the year, AWS re:Invent 2023!
Whether you are a seasoned attendee or a first-timer, this blog is your guide for all the AWS End User Computing (EUC) activities. If you are unable to attend in-person, you can watch your favorite sessions on demand on YouTube after the event.
View highlights from re:Invent 2022.
This year, we are excited to host sessions that help IT leaders and practitioners address everyday challenges, including enabling hybrid work, controlling costs, defending against security threats, and more. Our sessions provide practical strategies to overcome these challenges by leveraging AWS End User Computing services, including the flexibility to bring Microsoft 365 licenses to use with Amazon WorkSpaces services.
AWS End User Computing session catalog
Like last year, we have Breakout sessions, Chalk talks, Builders’ sessions, and Workshops designed to provide you with a breadth of content.
The sessions are spread throughout the week and include everything from thought-leadership and strategy discussions to hand-on activities. Click on each session ID below to learn more and reserve a spot. Reserved seating is filling fast, but remember that only 75% of the seats in each session can be reserved. If you are unable to reserve a seat, add it to your “favorites” and join the waitlist. Then, just show up at the door before the session to claim an open seat.
Download the AWS End User Computing at re:Invent attendee guide
Breakout sessions
Breakouts are 1-hour, lecture-style sessions. They cover a range of topics and are delivered by AWS experts, with customers and partners as guests. Each breakout session closes with a short Q&A session to address questions from the audience. Click on each session ID for venue and RSVP details.
| Session ID | Title | Date and time | Speaker(s) |
| EUC205 | Disrupting your thinking on end-user computing | Nov. 28 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (PST) |
Muneer Mirza, GM, End User Computing, AWS Melissa Stein, Director of Product, End User Computing, AWS Graham Binns, Director Technology Strategy and Architecture, Genomics, UK Hieu Giap, Principal Systems Engineer, Intuit |
| EUC206 | Convert desktop apps to web-based delivery or SaaS without refactoring | Nov. 29 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM (PST) |
Hassan TA, Head of Product, End User Computing, AWS Will Lang, Principal Product Manager, End User Computing, AWS Sreenivas Thirunagaru, |
| EUC207 | Streamlining migration of virtual desktop infrastructure to AWS | Nov. 27 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (PST) |
Kevin Goodman, Director of Product, End User Computing, AWS Gigi Boehringer, Anandha Krishnan, |
Chalk talks
Chalk talks are 1-hour long, have a limited audience, and are highly interactive with questions from the audience throughout the session. The goal is to encourage a technical discussion around real-world builder challenges. Click on each session ID for venue and RSVP details.
| Session ID | Title | Date and time | Speaker(s) |
| EUC208 | AWS End User Computing services performance and security enhancements | Nov. 27 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (PST) |
Richard Spaven, Sr. Specialist Solutions Architect, End User Computing, AWS Vasant Sirsat, Specialist Solutions Architect, End User Computing, AWS |
| EUC209 | Optimizing costs using Amazon AppStream 2.0 fleet options | Nov. 30 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (PST) |
Sergio Volpi, Sr. Specialist Solutions Architect, End User Computing, AWS Thomas Sagaspe, Specialist Solutions Architect, End User Computing, AWS |
| EUC211 | Converting a desktop app to a cloud service in less than an hour | Nov. 29 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM (PST) |
Ariel Fu, Sr. Product Manager-Tech, AWS Wael Aoudi, |
| EUC212 | Getting the most out of VMware Horizon 8 with Amazon WorkSpaces Core | Nov. 28 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (PST) |
Gigi Boehringer, Sr. Product Manager – Tech, AWS Andrew Kloman, Principal Partner Solutions Architect, End User Computing, AWS |
| EUC214 | Securely stream workloads running on AWS to remote users | Nov. 29 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (PST) |
Andrew Morgan, Sr. Developer Advocate, AWS Rey Wang, Principal Product Manager, AWS |
Builders’ sessions
These are 1-hour, small group sessions. Each starts with a demonstration or a short introduction on what you are going to build. There is one AWS expert at each table, who helps the participants by answering questions and provides guidance throughout. It’s recommended to bring your laptop to each Builders’ session, but not required. Click on each session ID for venue and RSVP details.
| Session ID | Title | Date and time | Speaker(s) |
| EUC210 | Automate management of Amazon WorkSpaces and Amazon AppStream 2.0 | Nov. 27 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (PST) |
Elcio Mello, Sr. Specialist Solutions Solutions Architect, End User Computing, AWS Eric Benz, Haneesh Kotha, Sr. Solutions Architect, End User Computing, AWS Robert Fountain, Sr. Specialist Solutions Architect, Tushar Dhanani, |
| EUC213 | Optimize Amazon WorkSpaces performance with effective monitoring | Nov. 29 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (PST) |
Dan Garibay, Sr. Specialist Solutions Architect, End User Computing, AWS Asriel Agronin, Dustin Shelton, Dylan Barlett, Spencer DeBrosse, |
Workshops
Workshops are 2-hour hands-on, interactive sessions. Participants work in teams using AWS services to solve real-world problems. The teamwork fosters interaction and enhances learning. It is required to bring your laptop to these sessions. AWS experts from the Solution Architecture and Product teams lead these sessions and provide any AWS credits you may need. Click on each session ID for venue and RSVP details.
| Session ID | Title | Date and time | Speaker(s) |
| EUC201 | Getting started with Amazon WorkSpaces | Nov. 28 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (PST) |
Russell Bell, Sr. Specialist Solutions Architect, End User Computing, AWS |
| EUC202 | Monitor Amazon WorkSpaces user access patterns with Amazon CloudWatch | Nov. 29 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM (PST) |
Dave Jaskie, Sr. Specialist Solutions Architect, End User Computing, AWSAamir Khan, Sr. Product Manager, End User Computing, AWS |
| EUC203 | Optimize application streaming costs with Amazon AppStream 2.0 | Nov. 29 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM (PST) |
Justin Grego, Sr. Specialist Solutions Architect, End User Computing, AWSManav Verma, Sr. Product Manager End User Computing, AWS |
| EUC204 | Deploying and managing Amazon WorkSpaces applications with Ansible | Nov. 30 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM (PST) |
Dan Garibay, Sr. Specialist Solutions Architect, End User Computing, AWS |
Meet us at the kiosk
Meet the AWS End User Computing team at the expo village at the Venetian at kiosk 7. Our booth will have Solution Architects, Product Marketers, and Product Managers to answer your questions. They will discuss the latest AWS End User Computing services updates, and help you address your everyday organizational challenges, enabling you to focus on innovation and the future of your business.
Crafty Cocktails – It’s a party, and you are invited!
Since re:Invent is never complete without some fun activities, so we have planned a party for you. Join us for free drinks and hors d’oeuvres at HaSalon at the Palazzo on November 29th 2023. It is a perfect opportunity for you to mingle with fellow builders, meet the AWS leadership and our foremost technical experts, and talk about your thoughts with the product team.
RSVP today, and don’t forget to bring your friends along!
Stay tuned for updates
As we get closer to re:Invent, please check back for latest updates on the sessions. We will publish daily follow-ups during the event so that you do not miss out on anything!
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Aqsa Mughees is a Product Marketing Manager, End User Computing at AWS. She is passionate to learn new things and help create a difference through marketing and technology. She loves to play Tekken, watch thriller movies, and enjoy good food. |