AWS re:Invent breakout sessions are lecture-style and one hour long. These sessions take place across the re:Invent campus and cover all topics at all levels (200–400). Sessions are delivered by AWS experts, customers, and partners, and they typically include 10–15 minutes of Q&A.

Silent breakout sessions follow the same format, except that multiple sessions take place in a single room where headsets are provided so you can “tune in” to the content of your choice. You can switch audio to change the session you’re listening to in that room. Silent sessions run for one hour with no Q&A.

For virtual attendees, breakout sessions will be available on demand in the week after re:Invent. Access to on-demand breakout sessions is included for in-person attendees.

These are one-hour small group sessions with up to nine attendees per table and one AWS expert, who is there to answer questions and provide guidance. It’s just you, your laptop, and the AWS expert.

Each builders’ session begins with a short explanation or demonstration of what you are going to build. There won’t be any formal presentation. Once the demonstration is complete, use your laptop to experiment and build with the AWS expert.