Executive Summit
Where knowledge meets network
Discover and engage
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Tues, Dec 2 – Thurs, Dec 4
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The Venetian, Level 5, Palazzo Ballroom M
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Exclusive content and connections
Network with AWS leaders and peers in an exclusive setting built for deep insights and lasting relationships.
Actionable, curated content
Enjoy captivating main stage sessions led by AWS leaders and customers, delivering executive-level perspectives and key takeaways to drive your business forward.
Executive Summit main stage sessions do not require reserved seating.
Expand your network
The Executive Summit lounge provides a quiet respite to connect and learn. Participate in expert-led interest groups, network with industry visionaries from around the world, and deep dive with AWS leaders to elevate and accelerate your transformation strategy.
Check out new Networking Roundtables to dive deeper into main stage themes and pressing business challenges. Bring your unique perspectives and questions for insight sharing and problem solving.
Full conference access
Executive Summit attendees receive full access to AWS re:Invent 2025, including daily keynotes, the Expo, and evening events.
Speakers
Matt Garman
CEO, AWSMatt Garman joined Amazon in 2006 and is currently the CEO of AWS. Matt previously served as Senior Vice President of the Sales, Marketing, and Global Services organization in AWS as well as Vice President of the Amazon EC2 and Compute Services businesses for AWS for over 10 years.
Dr. Andrew Ng
Founder of DeepLearning.AI, Managing General Partner at AI FundDr. Ng was the founding lead of the Google Brain team. He also served as Vice President and Chief Scientist at Baidu. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Carnegie Mellon University, a Master of Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley. He also serves on Amazon’s board of directors.
Panos Panay
Senior Vice President, Devices & Services, AmazonPanos Panay serves as Senior Vice President of Amazon's consumer electronics division. He leads development and strategy for Amazon's popular consumer tech products, including Alexa, Echo, Kindle, Fire TV, Fire tablets, Ring, eero, and Blink. Panos also guides ambitious projects like Zoox autonomous vehicles and Project Kuiper, Amazon's satellite internet initiative.
Francessca Vasquez
Vice President, Professional Services and Agentic AI, AWSFrancessca Vasquez leads the global sales, delivery, and product engineering P&L of AWS consulting services and offerings, AI delivery, the GenAI Innovation Center, and management of customer engagements across public sector, commercial, and partners. She holds a Master’s degree in Science and Technology Public Policy from George Mason University and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Lynchburg.
Agenda
Tuesday, December 2
Includes breakfast, lunch, coffee bar, and grab-and-go snacks; livestreamed keynote presentation; executive-targeted mainstage sessions and networking opportunities; networking reception.
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11:00 AM
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A conversation with Dr Andrew Ng, Amazon Board member and co-founder of Coursera
Join Dr. Andrew Ng for a 360-degree view of AI leadership drawn from practical startup experience, deep technical expertise in startups, enterprise governance, and technical innovation.
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11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
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11:30 AM
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Being in the business of change: A guide to thriving in a world of continuous transformation
Phil Lebrun and Jana Werner share a powerful approach to transformation and how to trade the risk of massive overhauls for a culture of continuous advancement.
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11:30 AM – 12:15 AM
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1:30 PM
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Risky business: Amazon's big bets
Panos Panay discusses how Amazon approaches groundbreaking innovation across some of its most ambitious projects and devices like
Kuiper, Zoox, Alexa+, Ring, and other transformative projects that shape how we live and work.-
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
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2:00 PM
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Failing forward: When setbacks spart breakthroughs
Three leaders share how they’ve transformed some of their biggest setbacks into catalysts for transformation, building a failure-positive culture and leveraging lessons that drive innovation.
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2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
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3:30 PM
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Executive Summit Networking Reception
Meet your peers, share ideas, and make lasting connections that go well beyond re:Invent.
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3:30 PM – 5:15 PM
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Wednesday, December 3
Includes breakfast, lunch, coffee bar, and grab-and-go snacks; livestreamed keynote presentations; executive-targeted mainstage sessions and networking opportunities.
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11:15 AM
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The Innovation roadmap: The GenAI journey from concept to production
Francesca Vasquez reveals how the Generative AI Innovation Center at AWS is transforming cutting-edge concepts into production-ready solutions.
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11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
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1:00 PM
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The agents are here: Empowering human-AI collaboration
Panos Panay discusses how Amazon approaches groundbreaking innovation across some of its most ambitious projects and devices like
Kuiper, Zoox, Alexa+, Ring, and other transformative projects that shape how we live and work.
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1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
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1:30 AM
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Data at speed: Transforming analytics into business victory
Using Formula 1 racing as a compelling example, Tom Godden discusses how leading companies leverage advanced analytics and AI to convert millions
of data points into actionable insights and drive business value.D
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1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
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2:00 PM
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A conversation with Matt Garman
Join us for a fireside chat with AWS CEO Matt Garman about the latest developments at AWS and why they matter to your business.
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2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
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Thursday, December 4
Includes breakfast, lunch, coffee bar, and grab-and-go snacks; livestreamed keynote presentations; executive-targeted networking opportunities.
A conversation with Matt Garman
CEO, AWS
Matt Garman joined Amazon in 2006 and is currently the CEO of AWS. Matt previously served as Senior Vice President of the Sales, Marketing, and Global Services organization in AWS as well as Vice President of the Amazon EC2 and Compute Services businesses for AWS for over 10 years.
Risky business: Amazon's big bets
Vice President, Professional Services and Agentic AI, AWS
Francessca Vasquez leads the global sales, delivery, and product engineering P&L of AWS consulting services and offerings, AI delivery, the GenAI Innovation Center, and management of customer engagements across public sector, commercial, and partners. She holds a Master’s degree in Science and Technology Public Policy from George Mason University and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Lynchburg.
Risky business: Amazon's big bets
Senior Vice President, Devices & Services, Amazon
Panos Panay serves as Senior Vice President of Amazon's consumer electronics division. He leads development and strategy for Amazon's popular consumer tech products, including Alexa, Echo, Kindle, Fire TV, Fire tablets, Ring, eero, and Blink. Panos also guides ambitious projects like Zoox autonomous vehicles and Project Kuiper, Amazon's satellite internet initiative.
Risky business: Amazon's big bets
Senior Vice President, Devices & Services, Amazon
Panos Panay serves as Senior Vice President of Amazon's consumer electronics division. He leads development and strategy for Amazon's popular consumer tech products, including Alexa, Echo, Kindle, Fire TV, Fire tablets, Ring, eero, and Blink. Panos also guides ambitious projects like Zoox autonomous vehicles and Project Kuiper, Amazon's satellite internet initiative.
A conversation with Dr. Andrew Ng, Amazon Board member and co-founder of Coursera
Moderator: Ishit Vachhrajani
Dr. Andrew Ng is one of the world’s leading experts on AI, having co-founded DeepLearning.AI, serving as MGP of AI Fund, and as an adjunct professor at Harvard. Ng will offer a unique 360-degree view of AI leadership challenges and opportunities drawn from practical startup experience, enterprise governance insights, and deep technical expertise, as well as his insights into how Amazon draws — and keeps — its leadership talent.
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