re:Invent 2025: Your ultimate AWS Networking guide to this year’s must-attend cloud event

Before you head into the Thanksgiving holiday, take a moment to read through this guide and start planning your AWS Networking re:Invent journey! From December 1st to December 5th, Las Vegas, Nevada will transform into the ultimate destination for cloud innovation, making it the perfect time to look ahead to the one of the most anticipated event of the year.

Experience five action-packed days where you can dive deep into the latest AWS Networking, learn about latest innovations, and connect with industry leaders. With over 2,000 learning sessions at your fingertips, you’ll have the opportunity to sharpen your skills, discover new strategies, and stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving cloud landscape.

Keynotes and Innovation talks

Join AWS leadership as they unveil the most significant announcements, new service launches, and product updates that will shape the future of cloud computing. The keynotes often feature major service reveals, infrastructure improvements, and connectivity innovations that will be crucial for your cloud strategy.

Next on the list is Innovation session INV213, “The Power of Cloud Network Innovation,” which delivers a comprehensive high-level overview of AWS’s newest networking innovations and recent launches.

Journey through an evolution of AWS networking and discover how it continues to serve as the foundation for how AWS delivers on the promise of cloud computing. Join Robert Kennedy, VP, AWS Network Services, as he unveils innovative breakthroughs powering today’s cloud infrastructure. Through customer examples and exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, learn how AWS transforms networking across every layer – from our global backbone to AI/ML-optimized data centers, advanced content delivery, enhanced perimeter protection and security, scalable VPC networking, and global connectivity solutions. Watch how these innovations enable customers to build the next generation of cloud applications and modern networks.

Session types

These sessions are available in the following formats. Most of the sessions are under the topic of  Networking and Content Delivery in the event catalog. If you plan to attend in person, lightning talks are walk-up only. For all other session types, you can reserve your seat through the event portal (login required) or join as a walk-up based on availability.

• Breakout sessions – Lecture-style 60-minute presentations led by AWS networking experts and customers.
• Lightning talks – 20-minute content on specific topics. Each networking lightning talk features a recent launch.
• Chalk talks – 60-minute interactive sessions where AWS experts lead discussions and whiteboard in real time.
• Code talks – 60-minute sessions featuring coding demonstrations and technical implementations.
• Workshops – Hands-on, 120-minute sessions where you work directly with AWS services in a guided environment.
• Builder Sessions – Attendees participate in a one-hour session and build something.

Breakout sessions

Here’s a bird’s eye view of all the breakout sessions in the networking track.

Lightning talks

Chalk talks

Code talks

Workshops

Builders’ sessions

Activities in the Expo

Beyond sessions, join us in the re:Invent Expo (The Venetian, Level 2, Hall B) to meet with AWS experts and learn through interactive demos. AWS Village (Booth #750)

AWS Hardware Museum

The AWS Hardware innovation showcase is something you shouldn’t miss – it’s in the migration and modernization area. Did you know AWS designs and develops its own hardware? You can come here to look at all the innovation, including various generations of AWS Nitro System, AWS Graviton and Trainium chips, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) servers, networking fiber, terrestrial and subsea cables, and switches that power AWS data centers and global network.

AWS Networking and Content Delivery kiosk (M36)

Connect with subject matter experts who are ready to tackle your most challenging networking questions. Whether you’re dealing with hybrid connectivity complexities, optimizing application connectivity, securing content delivery, strengthening network security, or improving observability across your infrastructure, our experts have the answers you need.

Roll up your sleeves and dive into hands-on interactive sessions where you’ll build real-world networking architectures. These interactive stations provide insights that you can immediately apply to your own projects. You’ll earn exclusive swag that makes for great souvenirs of your re:Invent journey. The networking kiosk combines expert guidance, practical learning, and rewarding experiences all in one destination.

Get ready to network your way to success

AWS re:Invent 2025 promises to be an unparalleled opportunity to expand your networking expertise and connect with the global cloud community. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by – start mapping out your re:Invent schedule today and prepare to immerse yourself in five days of intensive learning, networking, and innovation. See you in Las Vegas or virtually (offered at no additional cost) – let’s make re:Invent 2025 your most impactful learning experience yet!