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General
Learn more about re:Invent 2022
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What is AWS re:Invent?
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 1,500+ technical sessions, the Expo, after-hours events, and so much more. -
Who should attend re:Invent?
The event is ideal for developers and engineers, system administrators, systems architects, IT executives, and technical decision-makers. -
Where will re:Invent take place?
AWS re:Invent 2022 will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, across multiple venues. Explore the Campus page for more information on venues, hotels, and transportation. -
When is re:Invent?
AWS re:Invent 2022 takes place between Monday, November 28 and Friday, December 2. Badge pick-up is available starting Saturday, November 26, and don't miss our event kick-off, Midnight Madness, on Sunday, November 27. -
Is there a virtual component of re:Invent?
Yes. Customers who cannot make it to Las Vegas can register to watch live keynotes and leadership sessions. Register now for free online access. -
What is the AWS Code of Conduct?
All attendees must comply with the AWS Code of Conduct, which you can read about on the AWS Code of Conduct page. -
How do I become a sponsor?
Please contact our Sponsorship team at reinvent-sponsorship@amazon.com. -
What are the vaccination and mask-wearing requirements for re:Invent?
We have updated our health and safety measures to align with the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) updated and streamlined COVID-19 guidance. Badge holders are not required to present a record of COVID-19 vaccination or negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test result at onsite check-in to receive their re:Invent badges. Masks are not required.For additional information and FAQs, visit the Health Measures page. -
How can I contact the re:Invent team?
If you have a question not addressed here or you want to provide general re:Invent feedback, you can contact us at the following email addresses:
Registration and general event questions: awsreinvent-support@amazon.com
Sponsorship questions: reinvent-sponsorship@amazon.com
Virtual
Learn more about virtual re:Invent
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Where can I register for livestreams?
Visit the Register page and choose the virtual-only pass. -
Does it cost anything to watch online?
Access to watch keynotes and leadership sessions online is free. -
What content will be available?
Virtual attendees can livestream keynotes and leadership sessions. Breakout sessions will be made available on-demand after the event has finished. -
How is AWS creating an accessible virtual attendee experience at re:Invent?
AWS is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive attendee experience by meeting, and exceeding where possible, accessibility best practices. Closed captioning, subtitles, and translation services are provided. For more information, read our Accessibility FAQs.
Registration
Learn more about registration
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How do I register?
Visit the Register page to choose your in-person or virtual registration. To register for in-person re:Invent 2022, log in to your AWS Events account if you already have one or create a new account. -
Are there day passes or Expo-only passes available?
No. A full conference pass must be purchased to attend re:Invent. -
What are group passes?
Group passes provide an easy way for you to purchase two or more passes in a single purchase. They do not provide a group discount or additional conference perks. You will need to purchase a pass for each person attending. -
How do I purchase and redeem group passes?
During registration, you will see the option to purchase group full conference passes. If you will be using one of the passes for your registration, select the Assign a pass to myself option. After purchasing the group passes, you’ll receive a confirmation email that includes a unique registration code. This code will be valid for the number of group passes you purchased. Share this code with each person who will be attending, and they’ll enter it during the registration process to remove the associated cost of the pass and complete their individual registration. Once registered, each person can make a hotel reservation through their attendee portal. -
Are there group discounts available?
Yes, if you’re sending 50 or more people to re:Invent please email the support team to learn about our volume discount offer. -
Can I get a receipt for my registration?
Yes. After you complete your registration, log in to your attendee portal, select the Payment dropdown, and choose Purchases to download your registration receipt. -
How do I update my registration information?
Email customer support at awsreinvent-support@amazon.com to request an update to your name or company. Note that email addresses cannot be changed after registration is complete. -
Can I transfer my conference pass to a colleague?
Contact us at awsreinvent-support@amazon.com to transfer your registration and sessions. Transfers are approved at the sole discretion of AWS. Note that we are not able to transfer hotel reservations. -
What is your cancellation policy?
If AWS receives your cancellation notice by October 28, 2022, you will be issued a full refund of your registration fees via the original payment method.
If AWS receives your cancellation notice between October 29, 2022, and November 25, 2022, AWS will issue you a 50% refund of your registration fees via the original payment method.
If, due to COVID-19, government policies restrict your travel to the United States, AWS will issue you a full refund of your registration fees via the original payment method until November 25, 2022.
If AWS receives your cancellation notice after November 25, 2022, you will not be eligible for any refund.
Event registrations may be transferred to another participant upon approval by AWS at its sole discretion. To request a cancellation or transfer of your event registration, contact us at awsreinvent-support@amazon.com. -
How can I sign up for a bootcamp if I’m already registered for re:Invent?
You can purchase a bootcamp from within your attendee portal. Under Sessions, use the filters to search for Paid sessions or Bootcamps. -
Is there an age requirement to attend re:Invent (including the re:Play party)?
Yes. All attendees must be at least 18 years of age by the day they pick up their conference badge at the event, and any guests you bring to the re:Play party must be at least 18 years of age as of December 2, 2022. -
Are there re:Play party guest passes available?
Yes. Registered attendees can purchase a re:Play party guest pass for $300 through their attendee portal. The re:Play party guest pass includes entrance to re:Play and access to the shuttles to and from re:Play. The guest pass does not include access to the Expo, content sessions, or other activities at re:Invent. Any guests you bring to the re:Play party must be at least 18 years of age as of December 2, 2022. -
How many guest passes can I purchase?
Each registered attendee can purchase one re:Play guest pass through their attendee portal. -
How do I purchase a re:Play guest pass?
Registered attendees can sign into their attendee portal to purchase the guest pass. Note that all guests must be 18 years of age or older to attend re:Play.
1. From the attendee portal dashboard, navigate to the ‘Registration information’ dropdown, select ‘Passes’ then ‘Group passes.’
2. Enter code PartyGuest into the Registration code field, and complete purchase of the guest pass. This will generate a code that you will provide to your guest, who will then use the code to register themselves.
3. Your guest will need to register for the event here using the generated group code you provide them. During registration, your guest will enter the code into the registration code field, which will remove the cost of the guest pass. Registration must be completed in order for them to pick up their guest badge onsite and to attend re:Play.
4. Your guest can pick up their badge at any one of our badge pickup locations across the event campus. They will need their badge in order to ride the shuttles to re:Play. -
How do I pick up the guest pass?
Guests will need a badge in order to attend re:Play. Your guest can pick up their badge at any one of our badge pickup locations across the event campus between 6:30 AM and 8:00 PM. Your guest will need to be present when getting their badge; you cannot pick it up for them. They should be prepared to show a physical copy of their valid, government-issued photo ID to receive their guest badge. We will have limited registration and badge pickup available at re:Play as well. -
I’m already registered for re:Invent, do I need a re:Play party guest pass?
No. Your full conference registration already includes access to re:Play. If you are registered for re:Invent, you do not need to purchase a separate re:Play guest pass for yourself. -
Who do I contact if I have registration issues?
If you’re experiencing issues with your re:Invent registration, please email us at awsreinvent-support@amazon.com with as much detail as you can provide so we can help resolve your issue.
Hotels
Learn more about hotels
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How can I book a room at one of the re:Invent campus hotels?
You will be able to book your hotel after registration opens. After completing registration, select Make a hotel reservation from your attendee portal, or log back into your attendee portal to make a reservation at any time. -
Are there discounted hotel rates for attendees?
Yes. You will be able to access exclusive discounted rates at our select hotels after registration has opened. The discount will be automatically reflected when you book one of our select hotels through your attendee portal; no code is needed. -
How do I make changes to my reservation?
You can make changes to your hotel reservation through your attendee portal until early November. To see other available hotels, please contact support at awsreinvent-support@amazon.com. -
Is there a deposit due to make a hotel reservation?
Yes. You are required to provide a credit card when booking a hotel reservation. Your card will be charged in early November by the hotel directly. -
When will I receive a confirmation of my hotel reservation?
The hotel will process your reservation in early November and will charge one night’s room and tax deposit to the credit card on file to guarantee your reservation. You will receive a confirmation email directly from the hotel with a deposit receipt at that time. -
I am under 21. Can I still stay at a re:Invent campus hotel?
Due to gaming regulations, you must be at least 21 years old to make a reservation at the re:Invent campus hotels. If you are 18 to 20 years old and would like to attend re:Invent, please reach out to awsreinvent-support@amazon.com, and we will assist in finding other accommodation options nearby. Alternatively, you can stay at any hotel if you are checking in with someone who is 21 or over.
Content
Learn more about content
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Where is the conference agenda?
You can review the high-level conference agenda on the Agenda page. -
Will there be reserved seating?
Reserved seating will be available for select session types through the attendee portal for in-person re:Invent after the session catalog is released. -
Can I take an AWS Certification exam onsite at re:Invent?
AWS Certification exams will not be offered onsite, but all re:Invent in-person registrants will receive a 50% discount for any AWS Certification exam. More information can be found here.
Accessibility
Know about accessibility
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How do I request accessibility services?
Contact our customer support team directly with any questions or needs at awsreinvent-support@amazon.com. -
Do you provide American Sign Language (ASL), communication access real-time translation (CART), and illustrative visual guides?
Yes. Assistance is available for attendees needing ASL interpretation, CART, and/or illustrative visual guides. These services are provided by request and must be scheduled in advance of re:Invent. If you need to schedule any of these services, contact awsreinvent-support@amazon.com. -
Are mobility devices available?
Yes. Mobility devices are available across the re:Invent campus. Please contact awsreinvent-support@amazon.com for information on how to reserve. -
Do you offer assistive listening?
Assistive listening headsets are available in all theater-style session rooms, including keynotes and leadership sessions. Headsets do not need to be arranged in advance and should be picked up from the tech table at the back of the session room or keynote hall. Please return your headsets at the end of each session. -
Is accessible transportation available?
Yes. Accessible transportation will be available at re:Invent. More details will be added closer to the event. -
Do you allow service animals?
Service animals are welcome at re:Invent. There are designated relief areas for service and support animals on the property.
For guest hotel rooms, there are specific guidelines around service and support animals at each hotel property. Please connect directly with your hotel’s reservation desk or concierge for more information. -
Are reflection rooms available?
Yes. The reflection rooms are designed to provide a quiet space for meditation, yoga, prayer, or just a break from the crowd. -
Are lactation rooms available?
Yes. Lactation rooms are designed to provide a private, secure space for lactating attendees to express milk. The spaces are equipped with lockers, cold packs, wipes, and comfy chairs. -
Are there all-gender restrooms onsite?
All-gender restrooms are available across the re:Invent campus. -
Will translations be provided for the live broadcast of keynotes and leadership sessions?
Yes. The keynotes and leadership sessions will be simultaneously translated into French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese (Brazilian), and Spanish (Latin American). Headsets are available in session rooms and do not need to be reserved in advance. Verbal translations will also be available on the livestream broadcasts of the keynotes and leadership sessions in the previously mentioned languages. -
Will video-on-demand sessions include captions?
Yes. English captions will be provided for keynotes, leadership sessions, and breakouts. -
Will video-on-demand sessions include a flashing light warning?
Yes. Any session that includes an instance of lights flashing more than three times in a one-second period will include a warning. -
What if I have additional questions about accessibility during re:Invent?
You can reach customer support by emailing awsreinvent-support@amazon.com. -
Will you have kosher and halal meals available?
Yes. If you need a kosher or halal meal, please email awsreinvent-support@amazon.com in advance of the event. Once the event kicks off, stop by the Help Desk if you didn’t pre-order a kosher or halal meal and the Help Desk team will confirm if there is availability.
SWAG and merch
Know about SWAG and merch
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What is the difference between SWAG and merchandise?
Goods given to people attending or participating in an event are SWAG (stuff we all get). Goods that are available for purchase are merchandise. -
Will there be re:Invent SWAG?
Yes. There will be official re:Invent SWAG for all qualified persons who attend the conference in Las Vegas. There will also be official AWS Certification SWAG for all AWS Certified persons who attend the conference in Las Vegas. -
Can you ship me a re:Invent hoodie?
We do not ship the re:Invent hoodie. It is only available and free to in-person attendees. -
Is the re:Invent hoodie for sale?
No. The re:Invent hoodie is not for sale. -
What countries can the re:Invent merchandise on Amazon be shipped to?
The products on Amazon.com are eligible to ship to customers in the United States and its territories. Products on Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de, Amazon.fr, Amazon.es, Amazon.it, and Amazon.jp are eligible to ship to customers in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and Japan respectively. Customers in the following countries may be able to get international shipping for products on Amazon.com: Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Kenya, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Philippines, Romania, South Africa, Taiwan, and Thailand. -
Can I return a merchandise item I purchased on Amazon?
Yes. Please refer to the Amazon returns policy for more information, and initiate your return through the site where you made your purchase.