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executive summit

Executive Summit

Where knowledge meets network

Discover and engage

Share ideas, connect, and reimagine what's possible at our Executive Summit, located on Level 5 of The Venetian. Registration by invite only.

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When and where
    • Tues, Dec 2 – Thurs, Dec 4
    • The Venetian, Level 5, Palazzo Ballroom M
Overview
Speakers
Agenda

Exclusive content and connections

Network with AWS leaders and peers in an exclusive setting built for deep insights and lasting relationships.

  •  Actionable, curated content

    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.

  •  Actionable, curated content

    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

    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

    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.

  • Dr. Andrew Ng

    Founder of DeepLearning.AI, Managing General Partner at AI Fund

     

    Dr. 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, 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.

  • Francessca Vasquez

    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.

Agenda

Tuesday, December 2

Executive Lounge hours | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Includes breakfast, lunch, coffee bar, and grab-and-go snacks; livestreamed keynote presentation; executive-targeted mainstage sessions and networking opportunities; networking reception.

  • 11:00 AM
    • 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.

       

      • 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
  • 11:30 AM
    • 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.


      • 11:30 AM – 12:15 AM
  • 1:30 PM
    • 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
  • 2:00 PM
    • 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.

      • 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
  • 3:30 PM
    • Executive Summit Networking Reception

      Meet your peers, share ideas, and make lasting connections that go well beyond re:Invent.


      • 3:30 PM – 5:15 PM

Wednesday, December 3

Executive Lounge hours | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Includes breakfast, lunch, coffee bar, and grab-and-go snacks; livestreamed keynote presentations; executive-targeted mainstage sessions and networking opportunities.

  • 11:15 AM
    • 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.


      • 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
  • 1:00 PM
    • 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.


      • 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
  • 1:30 AM
    • 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


      • 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
  • 2:00 PM
    • 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.


      • 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM

Thursday, December 4

Executive Lounge hours | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Includes breakfast, lunch, coffee bar, and grab-and-go snacks; livestreamed keynote presentations; executive-targeted networking opportunities.

Wednesday, December 3

A conversation with Matt Garman

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.

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Wednesday, December 3

Risky business: Amazon's big bets

Francessca Vasquez
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.

Learn more

Tuesday, December 2

Risky business: Amazon's big bets

Panos Panay
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.

Learn more

Wednesday, December 3

Risky business: Amazon's big bets

Panos Panay
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.

Learn more

Tuesday, December 2

A conversation with Dr. Andrew Ng, Amazon Board member and co-founder of Coursera

Lumnary: Dr. Andrew Ng
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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