AWS re:Invent 2023 Attendee Guide: Session Recommendations

GFT is happy to help both new and veteran re:Invent attendees navigate this massive conference with 10 re:Invent 2023 tips and session suggestions for each major industry represented at the conference. 

AWS re:Invent is a great opportunity for professionals within the insurance industry to network and learn about cutting- edge technology to future-proof their firms. Without a doubt, a critical topic within the industry is the shift to cloud. Cloud-based operations that replace or supplement on-premises software systems are often more efficient and cost-effective for firms. Here are a few sessions we recommend for insurance professionals: 

A migration strategy for edge and on-premises workloads 
Monday, November 27 | 3-4pm (PST) 

You can attend this breakout session at MGM Grand, Chairman’s Ballroom 368. Led by Roshni Pary and Umer Chaudhary, this session is paramount to organizations that can’t support a “lift and shift” migration to cloud due to a complex legacy system. During this breakout session, you will learn how organizations can leverage AWS to prepare on-premises environments for migration to the cloud. 

AWS migration essentials 
Tuesday, November 28 | 8am-5pm (PST) 

Ready for bootcamp? Report to Mandalay Bay, South, South Seas to join this bootcamp-type session. During this eight-hour session, Saurabh Bhattacharya will guide you through a course that covers everything you need to know about migrating to AWS cloud. The course includes a hands-on demonstration that will allow you to practice migration skills in a real AWS cloud environment. Be sure to bring your laptop if you attend this intensive course. 

How to be an operational hero: Complete operations management on AWS 
Wednesday, November 29 | 8:30-9:30am (PST) 

After learning more about making the migration to cloud, it’s time to learn how to run operations in the new environment. Go to Caesars Forum, 110 to hear this chalk talk session with Dharmi Muthu and Rueben Jimenez. This is a beginner level session that explains how AWS services work together to reduce mean time to resolution. The session also includes custom whiteboard solutions based on audience questions. 

GFT’s U.S. Banking Disruption Index suggests that security and is a top concern for consumers within the financial industry. re:Invent has a plethora of sessions that revolve around this topic, offering financial services professionals to discover how technical platforms like AWS can support security goals while implementing advancements like real-time payments. Here are a few sessions we recommend you attend: 

Use Generative AI to extract insights from contact center recordings 
Monday, November 27 | 8:30-10:30am (PST) 

Organizations that wish to learn more about their consumer’s desires and sentiment towards their services will benefit from this workshop. Set at MGM Grand, in Premier Ballroom 316, this hands-on session features instruction from Kishore Dhamodaran and Krishna Mudda. During the workshop, you’ll learn how to extract insights from call center recordings using tools such as AI and Amazon Transcribe. In turn, this data can help you discover valuable information about customers and service representative practices. Bring your laptop to participate. 

Shaping the future of security on AWS with Generative AI 
Wednesday, November 29 | 11:30-11:50am (PST) 

This level two Dev Chat session takes place at The Venetian, in Hall B, Expo, Booth #1480, Theater 3. Led by David Victoria, this session demonstrates how advanced models of Generative AI can improve an organization’s security posture by simulating threats and aiding in real-time detection. This chat also includes details about how technologies like Amazon GuardDuty, and AWS Lambda, both of which GFT holds badges for, can also support your security posture. 

Innovation talk: Emerging tech 
Thursday, November 30 | 11am-12pm (PST) 

Join industry trailblazers by participating in this Innovation Talk session. Set in The Venetian, in Palazzo Ballroom B, this session highlights some innovative ways to use the AWS platform. With speakers Rainer Brehm and Bill Vass, the session will share enterprising use cases featuring hybrid environments, high-performance computing and more. 

Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are applicable to every industry, but especially impact the manufacturing industry. If you are representing a manufacturing company at re:Invent or want to learn more about the industry, we suggest the following sessions: 

Using Generative AI for smarter predictive maintenance 
Monday, November 27 | 11:30am-12:30pm (PST) 

This Chalk Talk session is hosted in Caesars Forum, 110. With a demo and explanation from two speakers, Danny Smith and Garry Galinsky, this session is perfect for those who want to incorporate AI in their manufacturing strategy. Automating your organization’s maintenance schedule can optimize its machine use, ensuring that the equipment stays in good working condition for longer. In turn, this is a cost-effective and future-proof solution for manufacturers. 

Accelerate ML and HPC with high-performance file storage 
Wednesday, November 29 | 8:30-9:30am (PST) 

Learn how AWS can accelerate workloads and enable faster ML training. This level 3 breakout session takes place in Mandalay Bay, South, Jasmine H. With three speakers, Darryl Osborne, Laura Shepard and Eric Anderson, this session describes the complexities of the AWS service FSx and how it’s integration can lead to the completion of more HPC jobs within a shorter timeframe and other benefits. 

ML for engineering simulations 
Monday, November 27 | 12-1pm (PST) 

This Chalk Talk session takes place in Mandalay Bay North, South Pacific B. Lead by Shreyas Subramanian and Sandeep Sovani, this session offers engineering simulation use cases and walk-throughs that explain how you can use AWS-based services to build an automated workflow. Using ML in manufacturing is key for creating an efficient and cost-effective operations model.