Amazon Web Services’ annual re:Invent conference is underway in Las Vegas, with a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) shaping this year’s agenda. The event, which began December 2nd, features keynotes, partner showcases, and deep dives into the latest cloud infrastructure, security, and AI advancements.
Keynote Schedule and Livestream Access
AWS is making its major announcements accessible via livestream, allowing anyone to follow the event remotely. The keynotes cover a broad range of topics, with AI taking center stage. Here’s the schedule (all times PT):
- Matt Garman (AWS CEO): December 2, 8 a.m.
- Swami Sivasubramanian (VP of Agentic AI): December 3, 8:30 a.m.
- Dr. Ruba Borno (VP of Global Specialists and Partners): December 3, 3 p.m.
- Peter DeSantis & AWS VP of Compute and Machine Learning Services: December 4, 9 a.m.
- Dr. Werner Vogels (CTO of Amazon.com): December 4, 3:30 p.m.
Notably, AWS is also partnering with Fortnite to broadcast the keynotes, offering an unconventional but accessible viewing option.
Focus on AI and Security
Beyond the main keynotes, AWS re:Invent features industry-specific partner showcases and dedicated streams focused on AI and security. These include:
- AWS Security, Day One: December 2, 10 a.m.
- AWS AI, Day One: December 2, 2 p.m.
- AWS AI, Day Two: December 3, 10 a.m.
- AWS Security, Day Two: December 3, 4:30 p.m.
- AWS Security, Day Three: December 4, 10 a.m.
- AWS AI, Day Three: December 4, 11:35 a.m.
- AWS Industries: December 4, 1:40 p.m.
Last year’s re:Invent heavily focused on AI, including foundation models and solutions to mitigate AI hallucinations. This year appears to continue that trajectory, with dedicated streams and keynotes centered on agentic AI and the broader cloud landscape.
Why This Matters
AWS re:Invent is a critical event for cloud computing professionals, developers, and enterprise leaders. It sets the tone for industry trends, and announcements often ripple across the tech ecosystem. The increasing emphasis on AI, particularly agentic AI, signals Amazon’s commitment to leading in this space. The livestream accessibility ensures broad engagement, making these developments available beyond those attending in person.
The event’s live streams, partner showcases, and keynote addresses are designed to keep the tech community informed about the latest innovations in cloud computing and AI.
