AWS Summit Johannesburg 2026
August 19, 2026 | Gallagher Convention Centre
Experience AWS Summit Johannesburg
AWS Summit Johannesburg is a free one-day event where you can go hands-on with the latest in cloud and AI innovation. From agentic AI to serverless computing, discover the technologies that are changing industries and empowering businesses to lead in thedigital era.
This event is your opportunity to engage with industry leaders, collaborate with
peers, and get the answers to your questions directly from AWS experts.
Customize your experience by choosing from a variety of sessions that best fit your business needs, including interactive workshops and customer showcases, all while networking with like-minded professionals.
Why should I attend?
Explore ways to transform your business with AWS
Explore how to get the most from today’s transformative technologies and how you can optimize the power of AI through infrastructure modernization. You will learn how the latest innovations are empowering businesses to lead in the digital era.
Improve the skills you need to deliver on future projects
Meet, network, get inspired, and rethink what’s possible. Whether you are just starting out in cloud technology or you’re an advanced technical leader, you will find the deep technical content, hands-on demos, and expert guidance needed to meet the needs of today and tomorrow.
Create new connections, ideas, and possibilities
Hear from experts using AWS for dynamic growth, application modernization, and sustainability. Or engage with your peers on the future of cloud technology, AI-driven strategies, and the building blocks for digital transformation.
Join us at AWS Summit Johannesburg
Event Highlights
80+ Sessions
Learn customer success stories, discover innovative cloud solutions, and interact live with AWS experts.
AWS Village
Experience AWS's latest innovations with expert guidance that transforms your cloud journey.
AWS for Industries Zone
Discover tailored solutions for your sector's unique challenges with industry experts.
AWS Training & Certification
Enhance your AWS Cloud expertise through hands-on learning, challenges, and expert-led training.
8-bit Agents Activation
Build and deploy AI agents in minutes—watch your custom 8-bit sprite solve challenges autonomously.
AWS Startup Zone
Building the next big thing? Connect with AWS experts and peers, and access resources to fast-track your startup’s growth.
Women of the Cloud
Join tech leaders and innovators for inspiring discussions on AI's future impact. Start your day with a networking breakfast and connect with industry pioneers who are shaping tomorrow's technology landscape.
AWS Developer Community Zone
Connect with AWS Heroes, join user groups and network with fellow builders. Explore new features, experiment with tools and unleash your creativity. Stop by to play AWS Buildercards or join any session on the Developer Community stage.
Keynote
What if we asked ourselves, “Why not make every idea possible?” This keynote
explores how AWS equips builders with tools and resources to push the
boundaries of what’s achievable. You’ll hear real experiences from AWS
customers who have reached remarkable milestones thanks to AWS. Join us to
discover how AWS uses agentic systems to empower developers, modernize
workloads, and secure organizations worldwide. Find out how AWS’s newest
innovations can help you build, scale, and transform your business.
Agenda
What to expect
During this free one-day event, you will learn more about AWS through keynotes, hands-on technical sessions, and interactive learning opportunities that cover a range of topics, from cloud migration to AI. Engage with your peers to learn how they have leveraged cloud and AI technology to transform their businesses, applying the latest innovations from the AWS community to tackle your toughest use cases. No matter your knowledge level, come learn something new at the AWS Summit Johannesburg.
Schedule
August 19, 2026
08:00- 09:30 Badge Pickup and Morning Coffee
08:00 - 17:30 Expo
08:00- 16:30 Sessions
10:00- 11:00 Keynote
16:30 - 17:00 Networking reception
17:30 Event close
