Every year, thousands of cloud engineers, developers, and business leaders come together at AWS re:Invent to explore what’s next in cloud computing. The event features technical deep dives, hands-on workshops, and insights from industry experts. To help you make the most of your experience at this year’s event, we’ve picked out a few must-see sessions and summits that you wouldn’t want to miss. 

What is AWS re:Invent?

AWS re:Invent is Amazon Web Services’ annual conference and the world’s largest cloud computing event. Held in Las Vegas, it brings together the global cloud computing community for a week of learning, networking, and innovation. The conference features technical sessions, hands-on labs, workshops, and keynotes from AWS leaders and industry experts. Whether you’re a developer, architect, IT professional, security practitioner or business leader, re:Invent offers tailored content across multiple tracks including AI/ML, security, architecture, and more.

Five must-see sessions at AWS re:Invent

We’ve carefully selected five essential sessions from over 2,000 talks at AWS re:Invent, focusing on the hottest topics in cloud computing – from generative AI and security to architecture and operations. Check out the details below and be sure to reserve your spot through the AWS re:Invent attendee portal, as these sessions fill up quickly!

1. Using GenAI to increase efficiency for cloud security teams (AIM209-S)

In this lightning talk, join Neil Carpenter to explore how Orca Security’s customers leverage generative AI services through Amazon Bedrock to get actionable intelligence and drive real business outcomes.

  • Speaker: Neil Carpenter | Field CTO, Orca Security
  • When: Tuesday, Dec 3, 3:00 PM – 3:20 PM PST
  • Where: Venetian | Hall B | Expo | Theater 5
  • Format: Lightning Talk

2. Building secure generative AI Solutions using OWASP principles (TNC311) 

This AWS bootcamp explores security risks in generative AI applications and how to address them using OWASP best practices. Learn to secure applications built on services like Amazon Bedrock while mitigating emerging threats.

  • When: Monday, Dec 2, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
  • Where: Mandalay Bay | Level 2 South | Breakers K
  • Format: AWS Bootcamp
  • Note: Bring your laptop; exclusive to AWS Partners

3. A capability-oriented approach to defining your cloud architecture (ARC202-R1)

Learn how to organize your system by capabilities and align AWS services to your security requirements. This chalk talk helps simplify service selection while ensuring your architecture meets security needs.

  • Speakers:
    • Mukund Rao | Senior Solutions Architect, AWS
    • Sushanth Mangalore | Sr. Solutions Architect, AWS
  • When: Two sessions available:
    • Monday, Dec 2, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST | Caesars Forum | Level 1 | Alliance 305
    • Thursday, Dec 5, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST | Mandalay Bay | Level 2 South | Reef C
  • Format: Chalk Talk

4. Accelerate innovation with AI-Powered operations (COP315 )

Explore how AIOps can revolutionize your security workflows, featuring best practices with Amazon CloudWatch for streamlined operations and automated tasks.

  • Speakers:
    • Ania Develter | Snr Specialist Solutions Architect, AWS
    • Wei Tao | Principal Product Manager, AWS
    • Jared Nance | Principal Engineer, AWS
  • When: Tuesday, Dec 3, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM PST
  • Where: Mandalay Bay | Level 2 South | Mandalay Bay Ballroom L | Content Hub | Turquoise Screen
  • Format: Technical Session

5. 7 Principles for Effective and Cost-Efficient Generative AI Apps (AIM272)

Learn key principles for building effective and cost-efficient generative AI applications, featuring real-world implementation strategies and best practices for security and optimization.

  • Speakers:
    • Mark Relph | Director – GenAI GTM – Bedrock, Amazon Web Services
    • Priya Vijayarajendran | Chief Executive Officer, ASAPP
    • Vivek Singh | Senior Manager, Product Manager – Bedrock, Amazon
  • When: Monday, Dec 2, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM PST
  • Where: Mandalay Bay | Level 3 South | Jasmine H
  • Format: Technical Session

These sessions are just a few of the learning opportunities at re:Invent for security professionals. From our own session on AI-powered security efficiencies to foundational architectural approaches, each talk offers practical insights you can implement in your security operations.

Visit Orca at AWS Re:invent

Don’t forget to visit the Orca Security team at booth #879 in the Expo Hall at The Venetian. Our security experts will be demonstrating our latest innovations in cloud security and how we can help you achieve cloud-wide, workload-deep security and compliance for your AWS environment. Plus, pick up some exclusive Orca swag while you’re there!

It can be tough to have a good conversation on the show floor, so we’ve opened up time for 1:1 conversations with our experts at our meeting suites in the Encore at Wynn during AWS re:Invent (December 2-5), just a short walk from the Venetian Expo Center. Our executive team will be available throughout the show to discuss your cloud security needs. Request a meeting and we’ll reach out shortly to coordinate the ideal date and time that works for you.If you plan to be at AWS re:Invent, here’s how to connect with the Orca Pod at AWS re:Invent 2024. We can’t wait to see everyone!