AWS ExecLeaders New York City

Join us from 8:00 am - 9:30 am for breakfast in the networking lounge. Begin y­our day with a meal while connecting with your peers before the day of discussion begins.

It’s all changing: a message that comes at every leader thick and fast. When done well, how our organizations operate is still the main reason we capitalize on the ability to be responsive, resilient, and customer centric. But changing century old habits is hard. With nearly US$2 trillion spent on transformations annually, but the majority not seeing the expected returns, there has to be a better way. And with the technological pace of change accelerating, the only time better than yesterday to close the gap between what’s possible and what we can actually achieve is today.

Speakers:

Phil Le-Brun, Director, Enterprise Strategy, Amazon Web Services

Hector Dominguez, Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, Hilton

Papanii Okai, Vice President - Engineering, Rocket Mortgage

Take advantage of this dedicated networking break to build meaningful connections with fellow executives. Sessions to resume at 11:20 am.

Join PGA TOUR for a fireside chat exploring the practical applications and strategic impact of AI across business sectors. Through candid discussion, you'll gain valuable insights into implementing AI solutions, understanding opportunities, and addressing challenges from experts actively shaping the field. Whether you're beginning your AI journey or refining existing strategies, this session offers actionable guidance to inform your organization's approach to AI adoption.

Speakers:

Ben Schreiner - Head of AI and Modern Data Strategy BD, Amazon Web Services

Scott Gutterman - Senior Vice President of Digital and Broadcast Technologies, PGA TOUR

As we experience an era of unprecedented AI transformation, Shelly Palmer will delve into the profound societal shifts driven by AI and the imperative for leaders to adopt a mindset of continuous adaptation. Shelly will explore AI’s impacts on productivity, examine the critical role data plays, delve into how reasoning engines and agentic AI are redefining decision-making processes, examine how AI is revolutionizing innovation, and outline the implications for today’s leaders. Don’t miss this essential session for leaders looking to navigate and lead in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Speaker:

Shelly Palmer, Chief Executive Officer, The Palmer Group

As leaders create and navigate a future fueled by AI, they need to reimagine their leadership approaches, integrating their cognitive intelligence with their emotional intelligence to build adaptable, resilient, and innovative organizations. These leaders have deep empathy for their customers and foster a culture of creativity and psychological safety among their employees. They are data-driven but also authentically human. This session helps executives understand the EPIC attributes that empower future-ready leaders--empathy, purpose, inspiration, and connection--so they can drive successful outcomes for their businesses, their customers, and their people in the new human + AI era.

Speakers:

Rich Hua, Head, ITP EPIC Leadership, Amazon Web Services

Alla Simoneau, WW Growth Lead, Generative AI Innovation Center, Amazon Web Services

Take advantage of this dedicated networking break to build meaningful connections with fellow executives. Sessions to resume at 2:15 pm.

As we experience an era of unprecedented AI transformation, Shelly Palmer will delve into the profound societal shifts driven by AI and the imperative for leaders to adopt a mindset of continuous adaptation. Shelly will explore AI’s impacts on productivity, examine the critical role data plays, delve into how reasoning engines and agentic AI are redefining decision-making processes, examine how AI is revolutionizing innovation, and outline the implications for today’s leaders. Don’t miss this essential session for leaders looking to navigate and lead in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Speaker:

Shelly Palmer, Chief Executive Officer, The Palmer Group

Join Swami Sivasubramanian, VP of Agentic AI at AWS, as he sits down with Ishit Vachhrajani, Global Head of Enterprise Strategy at AWS, for an exclusive discussion on AWS's latest innovations and announcements in agentic AI, addressing key executive concerns and exploring how these developments will drive business transformation.

Close out the day with a networking reception beginning at 3:30 pm. Mingle with your peers, AWS leaders, and speakers, and conclude your ExecLeaders experience with a hosted bar and light snacks.

ExecLeaders at AWS Summit New York City is designed for Vice President and C-level executives and intended for buyers of AWS services. The event will inspire, inform, and educate on digital transformation and technology-driven innovation. For eligibility questions, please contact the event organizers. If you are a partner of AWS, we encourage you to register for AWS Partner Summit New York City.

Execleaders at AWS Summit New York City will take place on July 16, 2025 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, North Building Floor 5 in New York, NY. See the detailed agenda on the agenda section.

ExecLeaders at AWS Summit New York City will be held at Floor 5 in the North Building of the Jacob Javits Center at 429 11th Ave, New York, NY 10001. Arriving from out of New York City? Whether you are arriving by car, plane, or truck, we have directions for you.

No, the event is complimentary.

ExecLeaders at AWS Summit New York City will feature presentations with global and local AWS executives and customer stories, and breakouts tailored for an executive audience. The event takes place in a dedicated, custom-built event space with 1:1 meeting areas and multiple places for you to connect with your peers. Breakfast, lunch, and a complimentary networking reception are included for attendees.

Upon completing the online registration, you will receive an email confirming your registration. Please check your junk mail folder if you do not receive this within 24 hours of registering.

We aim to cater to a variety of dietary requirements; however, we cannot guarantee this will cover specific or individual requests. If you have specific dietary needs or if you are looking for a wider variety of options we recommend that you bring your own meals with you. There are also a variety of restaurants and cafes in the area.

Attendees must be 18 years of age or over on the first day of the event to attend.

The Javits Convention Center strives to make their facility fully accessible and inclusive for all people. Read more about the venue’s accessibility. If you require additional assistance with mobility, vision, hearing, or other condition, please email us at least two weeks prior to the event.

If you have questions that were not addressed here, changes to your registration, or general feedback, please contact us at aws-summit-support@amazon.com.