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JULY 25, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM ET
Javits Center, New York City, NY
Women of the Cloud at AWS Summit New York is now wrapped! Thank you to all who attended and we can't wait to see you next year!
Catch up on 2023 content by watching our keynote and learn how generative AI is transforming organizations, across all kinds of industries and applications.
AWS Women of the Cloud is a free, full day event that brings together women and allies across the tech sector to discuss the power of representation, equity, and intentional allyship.
You will find community and inspiration, and hear from leaders who are delivering business outcomes boosted by inclusion. Learn how to remove barriers, empower the next generation, and drive meaningful change to enable a more equitable future.
Meet the speakers
Carly Buxton
Co-Founder, Nessle
Erin Diehl
Founder, Improve It!
Erin Lydon
President, Poker Power
Manal Rostom
Nike Running Ambassador, First Egyptian Woman To Climb Mount Everest
Mark Oreta
CTO, JobTarget
Nela Richardson
Chief Economist, ADP
Peilin Corbanese
VP of Analytics, EXL Service
Stephanie Glenn
Senior Vice President, Marketing Cloud Communications, Media & Technology, Salesforce
Amy Horn
Head of Diversity Marketing, AWS
Carol Potts
Head of North America Independent Software Vendor (ISV) and Digital Native Business (DNB) Sales Segments, AWS
Deirdre Toner
Director, Data Team, Worldwide Specialist Organization, AWS
Diya Wynn
Senior Practice Manager – Responsible AI, AWS
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Ernest Jones
Director of East AWS Sales, AWS
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Jeff Gallagher
North America Director of Database Sales, AWS
LaDavia Drane
Global Head of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity, AWS
Matt Carr
North America Director of Data Sales, AWS
Purva Upasak
Principal Customer Solutions Manager, AWS
Rachel Skaff
Director, North America Partner and Channel Sales, AWS
Agenda
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Badge Pickup
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Keynote | Guts and grit: Surviving Hijab and lessons from the death zone
Speaker: Manal Rostom, Nike Running Ambassador & First Egyptian Woman To Climb Mount Everest
11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Improve It! presents: "F" words at work
Speaker: Erin Diehl, Founder, Improve it!
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch
1:00 PM – 2:25 PM
Panel: Unlocking system-level change through data-driven equity
2:25 PM – 3:35 PM
Panel: Intentional allyship in action
3:35 PM – 4:05 PM
Networking Break
4:05 PM – 5:20 PM
Panel: The power of representation: Why diversity in leadership matters
5:20 PM – 5:40 PM
Poker Power
Speaker: Erin Lydon, President, Poker Power
5:40 PM – 6:00 PM
Closing Remarks
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Network Reception and Poker Lessons
FAQs
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Does my Women of the Cloud registration grant me access to AWS Summit New York on July 26?
Yes. Once you've registered for Women of the Cloud, your registration also provides you with access to AWS Summit New York.
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When is AWS Women of the Cloud?
AWS Women of the Cloud will take place on July 25 from 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM in the River Pavilion inside the Javits Center in New York City.
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Where is AWS Women of the Cloud taking place?
AWS Women of the Cloud will be held in the River Pavilion inside the Javits Center. Click on Javits Center to see the map location. If you would like further information on how to get to the venue, please see the “How do I get to the venue?” question further below.
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Can AWS Women of the Cloud attendees attend other parts of the AWS Summit New York?
Yes. AWS Women of the Cloud attendee registration includes all main conference activities the following day.
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Who should attend AWS Women of the Cloud?
AWS Women of the Cloud is for women and allies in tech. Attendees will learn how to remove barriers, empower the next generation, and drive meaningful change to enable a more equitable future.
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What is the price of registration?
Event registration is free of charge.
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What is included in the event registration?
AWS Women of the Cloud registration includes a full day, free program including an opening and closing keynote, panels session with AWS and customer leaders, networking lunch and break, and a closing reception.
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Can I get a confirmation of my AWS Women of the Cloud registration?
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.
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Do you offer meals for those with dietary requirements?
We aim to cater for 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, or take advantage of the many restaurants and cafes in the area.
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What accessibility accommodations are available?
The Javits Center strives to make their facility fully accessible and inclusive all people. Read more about the venue’s accessibility. If you require additional assistance with any specific mobility, vision, hearing or other kinds of assistance please email us at least two weeks prior to the event at aws-summit-support@amazon.com.
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Are people under the age of 18 years old allowed to attend AWS Women of the Cloud?
Attendees must be 18 years of age or over on the first day of to attend the event.
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How can I contact the conference organizers?
If you have questions that have not been answered, please email us
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How do I get to the venue?
AWS Women of the Cloud will be held in an exclusive area at the Javits Center in New York City, please follow the relevant signage upon arrival.
Whether you are arriving by car, plane, or truck, we have directions for you. Click getting here.
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What is the dress code for attendees?
There is no dress code for attendees. Attendee attire varies from business casual and suits, to hoodies and jeans. Please wear what you are comfortable in.
