Key Takeaways
- AWS re:Invent 2025 returns December 1-5 with agentic AI as the central theme across 600+ technical sessions.
- Five keynotes from AWS leaders, including AWS CEO Matt Garman, will show how the company is reinventing what's possible in the agentic AI era.
- Industry leaders from Sony, Adobe, Blue Origin, and more will join AWS experts to share real-world applications of agentic AI.
Tens of thousands of cloud computing experts, builders, customers, partners, and technology enthusiasts will once again gather in Las Vegas for Amazon Web Services’ re:Invent. The 14th annual event takes place December 1-5, 2025, featuring keynotes, innovation talks, hands-on labs, workshops, demos, service announcements, and much more.
Here are five things to expect at AWS re:Invent 2025:
Agentic AI takes center stage
Agentic AI—systems that can operate autonomously to accomplish tasks—will be a major theme throughout the week. With more than 600 technical sessions exploring how AI agents are transforming applications, workplaces, and business processes, attendees will discover the latest advancements in this rapidly evolving field.
Five keynotes from AWS leadership
AWS leaders will deliver five keynotes showcasing technological breakthroughs in agentic AI, cloud infrastructure, and foundation models:
- Tuesday, Dec 2, 8:00 a.m. PST – 10:30 a.m. PST: AWS CEO Matt Garman opens the week with insights on reinventing foundational building blocks and new experiences to empower customers. Garman will be joined by John Kodera, chief digital officer of Sony Group, Shantanu Narayen, CEO of Adobe, and May Habib, CEO and co-founder of Writer to discuss AI transformation strategies.
- Wednesday, Dec 3, 8:30 a.m. PST – 10:30 a.m. PST: Dr. Swami Sivasubramanian, vice president for agentic AI at AWS, presents "The Future of Agentic AI is Here" with Colleen Aubrey, SVP of AWS Applied AI Solutions, and Byron Cook, vice president, distinguished scientist, Automated Reasoning Group of AWS. You’ll hear about how to build, deploy, and run agents on AWS, and the engineering behind them.
- Wednesday, Dec 3, 3:00 p.m. PST – 4:30 p.m. PST: VP of Global Specialists and Partners Dr. Ruba Borno delivers "The Partnership Advantage", including a fireside chat with AWS CEO Matt Garman, discussing customer transformations empowered through AWS solutions. Featured guest Sanjay Bhakta, chief product and technology officer at Condé Nast, will discuss leveraging AWS services to build scalable, resilient technology ecosystems.
- Thursday, Dec 4, 9:00 a.m. PST – 10:30 a.m. PST: SVP of Utility Computing Peter DeSantis and VP of Compute and Machine Learning Services Dave Brown dive deep into infrastructure innovations with Jae Lee, CEO and co-founder of TwelveLabs, whose multimodal AI foundation models are powering next-generation video understanding on Amazon Bedrock.
- Thursday, Dec 4, 3:30 p.m. PST – 4:30 p.m. PST: Amazon CTO Dr. Werner Vogels concludes with his "definitive developer keynote." Vogels will explore how software development is evolving in an AI-driven world.
Innovation talks dive into technical frontiers
Beyond the keynotes, 15 innovation talks will provide deeper exploration of cutting-edge technologies. These sessions, led by AWS thought leaders, offer attendees the chance to understand complex topics in greater detail, including analytics and data, security and identity, storage innovations, financial services, and public sector applications.
Immersive Expo experiences and sessions
The re:Invent Expo will bring AWS technology to life with demos, prototypes, and partner solutions. Attendees can explore interactive exhibits showcasing agentic AI, autonomous robotics, and sustainability innovations.
Beyond the main Expo floor, re:Invent offers diverse learning opportunities across multiple venues. Attendees can participate in hands-on workshops, interactive builders' sessions with AWS experts, code-focused talks featuring live demonstrations, and collaborative chalk talks that address real-world architecture challenges.
Werner Vogels' keynote and T-shirt reveal
One of the most anticipated moments of re:Invent is Amazon CTO Dr. Werner Vogels' closing keynote on Thursday, December 4. Known for his insightful technical presentations and movie-style video intros—delivered in a themed T-shirt—Vogels will share his vision for how AI is transforming software development. Catch up on his 2026 tech predictions before the keynote begins.
Whether attending in person or participating virtually, re:Invent 2025 offers a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired by the latest in cloud technology. With its expanded focus on agentic AI, the event promises to deliver insights into how advanced cloud services are shaping the future of business and technology.
To learn more about AWS re:Invent 2025, including registration information and the complete session catalog, visit aws.amazon.com/reinvent.
