AWS Summit Washington, DC

June 9, 2025 | Walter E. Washington Convention Center

AWS Partner Summit Washington, DC 2025

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Join us at the AWS Public Sector Partner Summit in Washington, DC

The AWS Public Sector Partner Summit offers content to help you unlock cloud-powered innovations that can rapidly scale business growth. Come hear from AWS leadership and experts to learn about AWS strategic objectives, services and programs, and how to maximize your partnership with AWS.

If you have questions, do not hesitate to contact us at aws-partner-summit-support@amazon.com.

This event is invite-only and invites are non-transferable.

What to expect

Keynote

Hear from our leaders about what we’ve accomplished with our partners.

Partner Programs

Learn how to accelerate engagement with AWS with partner resources, benefits, and programs.

Networking

Meet our teams and make new connections with your daily contacts at AWS.

Interactive AI Experiences

Try our AI PGA Course Creator Demo. Generate custom golf course artwork using AI on AWS. Create and print your unique course design in minutes.

Why participate?

Public Sector organizations are at different stages of their cloud adoption journey, and you are ideally placed to help them move forward with this transformation. At the AWS Public Sector Partner Summit, you'll learn from AWS experts about our strategic priorities, focusing on driving innovation and helping customers transform through data. The summit also provides valuable networking opportunities where you can meet your peers in person, make new connections, and strengthen existing relationships with partner and sales teams.

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Who is the event for?

The AWS Public Sector Partner Summit is aimed at all of our partners: GSI, Consulting, Technology, and Distributors who work with government, education, nonprofit, and healthcare organizations. This event is designed for Sales, Marketing, Technical, and Partnership Managers.

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Meet the speakers

Rishi Bhaskar

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Director, Worldwide Public Sector Partner Sales, AWS

Dave Levy

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Vice President of Worldwide Public Sector and Healthcare and Life Sciences North America, AWS

Kim Majerus

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Vice President, US State & Local Government & Global Education, AWS

Alex Martinez

Director, Solution Architecture, Global Public Sector Partners, AWS

Allyson Fryhoff

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Managing Director, Global Healthcare & Life Sciences, AWS

David Appel

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Vice President, US Federal, AWS

Mike Cannady

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Global Director, Partner Core, WWPS, AWS

An agenda for everyone

Schedule

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Badge pick-up
8:30 AM - 10:15 AM: Think Big for Small Business Communities Event (Invite Only)
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM: BOX Partner Matchmaking Event (Invite Only)
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Roundtable (Invite Only)
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Training & Certification Roundtable (Invite Only)
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM: Keynote
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM: Networking Lunch
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM: Excel in Migration & Modernization Lunch & Learn Discussions
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM: Government, Education, and Nonprofit Competency Partner Leadership Circles (Invite Only)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Healthcare Roundtable (Invite Only)
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM: Lightning Talks - How AWS can help your international growth, Scale your ISV Business on AWS with Carahsoft & CarahCloud
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM: Lightning Talks - Build a culture of efficiency and innovation in your organization, Partner-first strategy for shared success: Enablement over competition
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM: Lightning Talk - Enabling generative AI trial & adoption with Amazon Q Cloud Labs
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM: Breakout Sessions - Policy and bidding cloud solutions in the age of government efficiency, Your experience matters: continued enhancements to AWS partner programs, tools, & AWS Marketplace
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Marketplace Roundtable (Invite Only)
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM: Breakout Sessions - Capitalizing on the opportunity for migrations & modernizations, Craft a better together generative AI story with AWS
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Networking Reception @ Washington Nationals Baseball Park (Pre-registered attendees only, with conference badge and valid government ID. No walk ins.)

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Where and when will the AWS Partner Summit DC take place?

The in-person event will take place on June 9th at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

Does my registration grant me access to the AWS Summit taking place June 10 – 11?

Yes, you will be automatically registered for the AWS Summit Washington, DC as well.

How do I update my registration information?

Log in to your account and click 'Registration Information' to view or make changes to your registration details. If you have questions, contact aws-partner-summit-support@amazon.com.

If I cannot attend the Partner Summit, can I nominate someone to attend in my place?

This event is invite-only, and the invitation is non-transferable. If you cannot attend, please decline the invitation.

Is there a price to attend?

No, registration is complimentary and includes access to meals, keynote, sessions, and a reception.

What is the dress code for attendees?

There is no dress code. Attendee attire varies from business casual to suits to jeans. Please wear what you are comfortable in.

What do I need for event check in?

Please be prepared to present a valid, government-issued photo ID.

How can I get to AWS Partner Summit Washington, DC?

The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is centrally located in downtown Washington, DC. Locally, you can use metro, walk, or travel by car to the event.

Metro: The Convention Center sits atop the Mt. Vernon Square/7th Street-Convention Center station served by Metro's Green and Yellow lines. Alternatively, take the Red Line to the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station which is a 5 minute walk from the Convention Center.

Visit WMATA.com or call (202) 637-7000 for maps, schedules and more information on traveling by metro or bus.

If you are not local to DC, you can travel to Washington, DC via plane, train, or car.

Plane: Washington, DC is served by three major airports (DCA, IAD and BWI), easily accessible to the city.

Train: Amtrak serves Washington, DC's Union Station and is connected to the DC Metro on the Red Line.

Driving directions: Follow the Google maps directions.

Can I get reimbursed by AWS for parking or travel?

No, AWS does not reimburse or validate for parking or other travel associated costs.

Are lactation rooms available?

Yes, lactation rooms are designed to provide a private, secure space for lactating attendees to express milk. The spaces are equipped with cold packs, wipes, and comfy chairs.

How do I request accessibility services?

Contact our customer support team directly with any questions or needs at aws-partner-summit-support@amazon.com.

How can I contact the event organizers?

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