AWS re:Invent 2026
Five days, 2,200+ sessions, six major venues — AWS's marquee annual cloud gathering.
- Dates
- November 30 – December 4, 2026
- Venue
- Caesars Forum, Caesars Palace, Encore, MGM Grand, The Venetian & Wynn, Las Vegas, NV
- Attendees
- 60,000+
AWS re:Invent 2026 is Amazon Web Services' flagship global conference, taking place November 30 – December 4, 2026 in Las Vegas. Spanning six major campus properties (Caesars Forum, Caesars Palace, Encore, MGM Grand, The Venetian, and Wynn), it brings together 60,000+ cloud engineers, architects, and tech leaders for 2,200+ technical sessions and product launches.
Overview
AWS re:Invent 2026 is the world's premier cloud computing event. Hosted across six interconnected Las Vegas campus locations — Caesars Forum, Caesars Palace, Encore, MGM Grand, The Venetian, and Wynn — the event hosts over 60,000 attendees, 420+ Expo sponsors, and 2,200+ technical sessions.
The week features major cloud announcements, deep-dive technical workshops, and extensive networking across the global cloud architecture community.
Technical & Program Focus
re:Invent is structured around interactive, hands-on learning formats:
- Chalk Talks & Builder Sessions: Small-group, interactive sessions led by AWS engineers with whiteboards and live architectural feedback.
- GameDays & AWS Jams: Gamified team competitions where participants solve real-world cloud architecture and incident-response challenges.
- Deep-Dive Tracks (300 & 400 Level): High-level technical content covering generative AI foundation models (Amazon Bedrock), serverless scalability, low-latency database design, and zero-trust security.
Full conference passes include access to keynotes, sessions, hands-on labs, certification lounges, Expo happy hours, and the Thursday night re:Play party at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds.
Pass Types & Pricing
AWS re:Invent offers structured pass tiers for full in-person and virtual attendees:
- Super Early / Early Bird Full-Conference Pass: $1,299 (available when purchased by August 25, 2026).
- Full Standard Pass: $2,499 for full 5-day access to keynotes, breakouts, labs, and re:Play.
- Group Discounts: 10% discount available on bulk purchases of 10 or more passes.
- re:Play Guest Pass: $350 standalone pass for guests attending the Thursday night re:Play event at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds.
- Virtual Access: Free live-streaming pass for remote access to keynotes and select technical sessions.
Stay-Active Nerd Tips
Venue Commute & Footwear
- Cluster Your Schedule: Las Vegas properties are massive. Plan morning sessions at one venue cluster (e.g., The Venetian / Wynn) and afternoon sessions at another to avoid losing time on shuttles.
- Footwear Strategy: Expect to walk 8 to 12 miles per day across venue halls. Bring two broken-in pairs of supportive shoes and rotate them daily.
Outdoor Running & Weather
- Early December Climate: Temperatures ranging from 45°F in the morning to 58°F in the afternoon make for crisp, pleasant walking and running conditions.
- Morning Strip Loop: The Strip pedestrian walkways are uncrowded before 7:30 AM, providing a flat 4-to-5-mile route between properties.
Networking & Social Strategy
Arrive at sessions 10–15 minutes early to connect with fellow attendees. Attend official Expo Happy Hours and evening sponsor receptions with a clear elevator pitch of your current tech stack and cloud challenges.