FAQs

AWS re:Invent is a learning conference hosted by AWS for the global cloud computing community. The in-person event features keynote announcements, training and certification opportunities, access to more than 2,000 technical sessions, the Expo, after-hours events, and so much more.

The event is ideal for people who want to transform their businesses with the cloud, hear the latest innovations with AWS and explore new technology, and anyone who wishes to level up their cloud-computing skills to advance their careers.

AWS re:Invent will take place December 2–6, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada, across multiple venues. Explore the Plan Your Trip page for more information on venues and transportation.

Yes, you can register to livestream re:Invent keynotes and innovation talks, and get access to on-demand breakout sessions. Registration for the livestream is free and can be done ahead of time right here.

You can find general information about the conference agenda—like times and locations for badge pickup, meals, sessions, and the Expo—plus venue and transportation info on the Agenda page.

Yes. All attendees must be at least 18 years of age by the day they pick up their conference badge.

No. A full conference pass is required to attend re:Invent.

Yes. The AWS Events mobile app is available now for download on both iOS and Android for in-person attendees. Before the event, in-person attendees can use the mobile app to view the session catalog, reserve seats, network through PeerTalk to sign up for meetups or schedule meetings with other attendees during the week, and view event sponsors. During the event, you can use the app to find your way around the re:Invent campus, get customized recommendations for content, participate in gamification activities, continue making connections with other attendees through PeerTalk, and get answers to FAQs.

Expand your connections through PeerTalk, the peer-to-peer networking program that’s designed to help facilitate meaningful connections among the re:Invent community.

PeerTalk uses AWS AI/ML services to transform how attendees connect at re:Invent. With PeerTalk, you can effortlessly discover and connect with like-minded professionals from across the globe. Once you opt in through the AWS Events App, PeerTalk will suggest potential connections based on topics of interests, and then you can easily search, filter, and chat 1:1 or in groups in designated PeerTalk spaces across the re:Invent campus.

PeerTalk is available for in-person attendees through the AWS Events mobile app for you to start making connections onsite at re:Invent.

Bootcamps will be included in reserved seating for in-person attendees at no additional cost.

Certification exams will not be offered onsite at re:Invent, however all in-person re:Invent registrants will receive a 50% discount for any AWS Certification exam. You can access your voucher and see additional details in your attendee portal.

Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be served on full conference days. All dishes will be labeled with the following allergens/ingredients: dairy, gluten, tree nuts, shellfish, eggs, peanuts, soy, alcohol, vegetarian, and vegan.

Yes. Halal and kosher meals will be available while supplies last. Please contact awsreinvent-support@amazon.com to pre-order your meal.

Please contact our sponsorship team at reinvent-sponsorship@amazon.com to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

Please send an email to customer support at awsreinvent-support@amazon.com. Our team will respond to you within one business day.

An in-person conference pass is $2,099 (USD), and gives you access to the keynotes, innovation talks, sessions, labs, the Expo, re:Play, and other event activities as well as transportation and meals on main conference days. Registration for the livestream is free.

Group passes provide an easy way to purchase multiple re:Invent passes in a single transaction. When you buy group passes, you’ll receive a registration code that can be shared with the number of people equal to the passes you purchased. Each person will then use that code to register themselves. For groups of 10 or more, check out our Group Ticket Offers program for additional benefits.

Yes. Group Ticket Offers provides one free pass for every 10 passes purchased, plus a $150 discount on all passes. To take advantage of this offer, select the Group Ticket Offers option when purchasing your passes online, and the discounted pricing and free passes will be applied to the purchaser’s attendee portal within three business days. For more information, view the Group Ticket Offers page or contact customer support at awsreinvent-support@amazon.com. Terms and conditions apply.

During registration, you’ll see the option to purchase group passes. If you plan to attend the event, you’ll be able to apply a pass to yourself after you complete the purchase.

Upon completing the purchase, your group codes will be available in the attendee portal under the Pass management tab. Provide the registration code to each person attending, and they will apply the code when registering to remove the cost of the conference pass. Each person must register themselves through their own account. 

View Group Ticket Offers for information on volume-based group pass discounts and incentives. For purchases of 50 passes or more, please reach out to customer support at awsreinvent-support@amazon.com for more information.

During registration you can choose to use your credit card or to bill passes to your AWS account. Due to the length of time it takes to process billing, the option to bill passes to your AWS account will only be available through November 15, 2024. After that date, passes can be purchased using a credit card only. 

Yes. You need to be registered for re:Invent in order to attend any event sessions or functions. A valid conference badge and lanyard are required when in the designated event spaces.

Register now to join us in Las Vegas for re:Invent 2024. All attendees will need to select Create account to register, even if you’ve registered for a previous event. If you are unable to attend in person, livestream registration is available now.

Profile information can be updated through your attendee portal under the Event profile tab. To make any other changes, email customer support at awsreinvent-support@amazon.com. Note that email addresses cannot be changed in your account after registration is complete.

Resend your receipt and confirmation email through the Pass management tab in your attendee portal.

During registration, select the re:Play party guest pass, or choose the option to purchase additional passes from your attendee portal after you’ve completed registration. The purchase will generate a registration code that you will provide to your guest, which they will use to register themselves. Your guest will need to have a badge in order to attend re:Play. If you are already registered, you will not need to purchase a re:Play party pass for yourself; entry is included in your general event registration.

If AWS receives your cancellation notice by October 18, 2024, you will be issued a full refund of your registration fees via the original payment method.

If AWS receives your cancellation notice between October 19, 2024, and November 29, 2024, AWS will issue you a 50% refund of your registration fees via the original payment method.

If AWS receives your cancellation notice after November 29, 2024, you will not be eligible for a refund.

Event registrations may be transferred to another participant upon approval by AWS and at its sole discretion. To request a transfer of your event registration, contact us at awsreinvent-support@amazon.com.

Contact us at awsreinvent-support@amazon.com to transfer your registration. Note that we are not able to transfer hotel reservations. Transfers are approved by AWS at its sole discretion.

The re:Invent hotel blocks are now closed. Contact the hotel directly to make a reservation. Any discounted rates for nights booked directly with the hotel are provided at the hotel’s sole discretion.

Yes. You are required to provide a credit card when making a hotel reservation. A one-night deposit will be charged to your card directly by the hotel prior to the event

The hotel will email you a confirmation directly. Be sure to check your junk/spam folder if you haven’t received it. You can call the hotel directly and ask to speak with in-house reservations to request the confirmation email or to make any changes to your reservation.

Call the hotel directly and ask to speak with in-house reservations to make any changes to your reservation, including modifying and canceling your stay. The hotel blocks are now closed, and re:Invent customer support can no longer assist with reservations.

All reservations made through the re:Invent block follow the hotel cancellation policies. Please contact the hotel directly to inquire about their cancellation policy.

Yes. Campus shuttles travel between campus properties and run continuously during event hours. More details will be available closer to the event.

Badge-holders can also take the Las Vegas Monorail for free from Flamingo, Harrah’s/The LINQ, or MGM Grand stations by showing their badges to the re:Invent ambassador at the entrance.

Yes. You must have a valid conference badge in order to ride the conference shuttles.

Yes. Accessible transportation will be available during transportation hours. Attendees can make arrangements at least one hour prior to their pickup. The phone number will be available prior to the event.

In-person attendees can attend keynotes, innovation talks, bootcamps, breakout sessions, builders’ sessions, workshops, chalk talks, code talks, lightning talks, self-paced labs, spotlight labs, and workshops. View the content page to learn more about each session type.

The session catalog is available now, and additional sessions will be added in the future. View the public catalog to discover a wide variety of session types, activities, and more. Registered attendees can begin favoriting sessions through their attendee portal now.

Yes. Reserved seating is now open and available for bootcamps, breakout sessions, builders’ sessions, chalk talks, code talks, innovation talks, spotlight labs, and workshops. Registered attendees can start favoriting and reserving sessions now in the attendee portal catalog and the AWS Events mobile app. If you're unable to secure a reserved seat for a session you're interested in, walk-up seats are available for most session types.

Reserve seating is now open for qualified attendees. However, if you're not able to secure a reserved seat, there are walk-up seats available for most session types.

Content will be delivered across five venues on the Las Vegas strip: The Venetian, Wynn, Caesars Forum, MGM Grand, and Mandalay Bay.

Yes. Please note the venue where your session will take place and plan for proper travel time between venues.

Yes. The keynotes, innovation talks, and breakout sessions will be available on demand through the website after they are presented at re:Invent.

We want re:Invent to be accessible for everyone. The following services will be available at the conference for all attendees with no advance request required:

• Assistive listening
• Translations for keynotes and innovation talks (Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, and LATAM Spanish)
• Dispersed and designated seating
• Lactation rooms
• Reflection rooms
• All-gender restrooms
  
  

These additional services can be requested in advance:

• ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation
• CART (Communication Access Realtime Transcription)
• Sighted guide
• Mobility device rental
• Accessible transportation

To request any of these services or inquire about a service you don’t see listed, including neurodivergent and sensory need requests, contact customer support at awsreinvent-support@amazon.com.

We firmly believe in the value and importance of an environment where all AWS community members feel welcome and safe. This Code of Conduct explains the behavior we expect from AWS community members at interactive AWS events and programs, and across AWS blogs, online forums, and social media platforms. All attendees must comply with the AWS Code of Conduct.

Your safety and security are important to us. Additional details about security measures and behavior expectations for re:Invent attendees may be found in the AWS Event Terms and Conditions and AWS Code of Conduct. All attendees at re:Invent commit to the AWS Event Terms and Conditions and AWS Code of Conduct as part of the registration process.