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re:Invent 2024: Your public sector playbook for AWS’s biggest event

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On December 2, the Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:Invent conference returns to Las Vegas for our 13th year of learning with cloud enthusiasts from around the world. This flagship AWS event unites global visionaries to explore the latest technologies redefining what’s possible for their missions. Get inspired with groundbreaking ideas. Cultivate new connections. Go hands-on with emerging solutions. For our public sector pioneers, tailored sessions and activations will amplify your re:Invent experience, and this post will help you to start charting your personalized agenda today.

Map out your schedule with re:Invent Attendee Guides

With thousands of sessions scattered across the Las Vegas strip, it’s important to plan your agenda to make the most of your time. Find the session options that are most relevant to your organization’s needs with industry-specific guides and tracks. For industry-specific overviews, check out:

Explore the complete session catalog to see all of the different sessions available, including chalk talks, workshops, builders’ sessions, lightning talks, and more.

Build your personalized agenda and save yourself a seat

Many re:Invent sessions require registration and reservations. Reservations are still available, as are some walk-ups onsite. Download the AWS Events app to either favorite or register for the sessions you’re interested in. Determine your schedule and find details for shuttles to get around. Don’t forget to download reservations to your personal calendar.

Get inspired by what’s possible

Dave Levy, Vice President of AWS Worldwide Public Sector, will lead the Innovation Session, Igniting public sector innovation for a better tomorrow on Tuesday, December 3, at 1:00 p.m. PST. Join this session to explore how cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) solutions are revolutionizing the public sector. Gain insights from real-world examples and uncover the boundless potential to drive change and forge a brighter future for citizens, constituents, students, service members, patients, and beyond. Dave will be joined onstage by La’Naia Jones, CIO at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Scott Fear, CIO at the National Security Agency (NSA), and other guest speakers from across the public sector.

With hundreds of breakouts dedicated to the public sector, there is something for everyone. Check out these sessions, and others, in our full session catalog to see what most interests you:

  • Hear from Frederic Werner, Chief, Strategy and Operations, AI for Good, United Nations ITU along with Jeff Kratz, AWS Vice President of Worldwide Public Sector Industry Sales, and Abby Daniell, AWS director of multinational organization sales, at session WPS104, Generative AI for the public good: Empowering governments and the UN.
  • Harvard University Research Computing officer, Scott Yockel, alongside AWS solutions architects Arun Arunachalam and Douglas Morand, will share valuable strategies and technical guidance from Harvard Research Computing to meet research data compliance by leveraging the cloud at session WPS402, FISMA-regulated data environment for Harvard researchers on AWS.
  • Join Yohei Nakayama, CTO, Degas Ltd. and Emma Higashikawa, AWS solutions architect for aerospace and satellite, to learn how Degas, a Japanese agri-fintech startup, uses generative AI to help 65,000 smallholder farmers in Africa at session AES303, Degas uses generative AI on AWS to help smallholder farmers in Ghana.
  • …and more!

Discover fresh ideas and experience cutting-edge tech

Be sure to pick up official re:Invent swag in person, check out the Public Sector Pavilion in the Expo to meet AWS Partners and experts, and join AWS Builder Labs to get real-time help from experts while you work within your own live AWS sandbox.

See the Industry Pavilion Hall for bespoke demo kiosks devoted to the public sector. New this year is a table top experience to showcase 3D city and campus-scape to tell the story of how generative AI is transforming the public sector for education and government.

Don’t miss the augmented reality demo Operation Global Guardian. Experience first-hand cutting-edge aerospace technology applications powered by generative AI on AWS. The interactive and gamified experience will allow attendees at the aerospace and satellite kiosk to take on the role of “mission control operators” and use satellite imagery, AWS services, and generative AI to identify and mitigate various environmental, disaster, and security threats to Earth, showcasing how these advanced capabilities can impact real-world use cases.

Network with your peers and make lasting connections

Conversations at re:Invent spark groundbreaking ideas and lasting relationships. From casual lounges and networking happy hours to special events throughout the week, you’ll find ample opportunities to connect with industry peers and AWS insiders. These interactions could unlock the perfect solution to your business challenge or forge a valuable new connection. Don’t miss out – consult your AWS account representative for the can’t-miss meetup opportunities to expand your circle.

Follow along on social media

Get even more announcements, customer and expert interviews, and behind-the-scenes content by following the #reInvent hashtag on Twitter and by following @AWS_Gov, @AWS_Edu, and @AWS_Nonprofits on X to stay up-to-date with the latest news from re:Invent 2024.

Can’t make it in-person? Join the virtual re:Invent 2024 experience

If you’re unable to travel to Vegas this year, you can still watch remotely! All keynotes and leadership sessions will be livestreamed and available on demand. After the event, breakout sessions will be available to stream; closed captioning is available as well. There will also be other livestreamed events, like behind-the-scenes programming, commentary from special guests, and more.

Register now to take your AWS knowledge to the next level. Plan your time in Las Vegas to make the most of the available sessions, get inspired by the global cloud community, and learn the latest from AWS.

Check out the FAQs for answers to all your re:Invent questions.