AWS re:Invent 2025: Unlocking the Future of AI and Cloud Computing
The tech world is abuzz with excitement as Amazon Web Services (AWS) gears up for its highly anticipated re:Invent 2025 conference. This year's event, taking place in the vibrant city of Las Vegas, promises to be a game-changer, especially for those passionate about artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud innovation. But here's the twist: AWS is taking its keynote addresses to a whole new level, and it's not where you'd expect.
Last year, AWS re:Invent 2024 focused on AI advancements, introducing foundation models, addressing AI hallucinations, and enhancing security measures. This year, the spotlight remains on AI, as hinted by Amazon's early announcements and the impressive lineup of speakers. But there's a catch—a unique and unexpected twist that has everyone talking.
The event kicks off on December 2nd at 8 a.m. PT, and here's how you can stay in the loop:
- Keynote Addresses: From December 2nd to 4th, five keynote speeches will be delivered by AWS executives and experts, including CEO Matt Garman and CTO of Amazon.com, Dr. Werner Vogels. But here's where it gets interesting—you can watch these keynotes live on Fortnite! Yes, you read that right. AWS is bringing its keynotes to the popular gaming platform, offering a unique and immersive experience.
- Partner Showcases: AWS is livestreaming industry-specific partner showcases, ensuring that those unable to attend in person don't miss out. These showcases cover a range of topics, from security to AI, and will be available throughout the event.
- TechCrunch Collaboration: AWS has partnered with TechCrunch to bring you exclusive content. Check out their sponsored showcase, AWS OnAir, which offers a preview of the event and exciting reveals. You can catch the archive on Twitch, where you'll find the latest on agentic AI, cloud infrastructure, and more.
And now, a sneak peek at the schedule:
- December 2nd:
- 8 a.m. PT: AWS CEO Matt Garman's Keynote
- 10 a.m. PT: AWS Security Showcase
- 2 p.m. PT: AWS AI Showcase
- December 3rd:
- 8:30 a.m. PT: AWS VP of Agentic AI, Swami Sivasubramanian's Keynote
- 3 p.m. PT: VP of Global Specialists and Partners, Dr. Ruba Borno's Keynote
- 4:30 p.m. PT: AWS Security Showcase
- December 4th:
- 9 a.m. PT: SVP of Utility Computing, Peter DeSantis, and VP of Compute and Machine Learning Services' Keynote
- 10 a.m. PT: AWS Security Showcase
- 11:35 a.m. PT: AWS AI Showcase
- 1:40 p.m. PT: AWS Industries Showcase
But wait, there's more! TechCrunch's own Morgan Little, Director of Audience Development, will be in attendance. With a background in audience engagement and a history of working with top tech sites, Morgan is a key player in the industry. You can reach out to him at morgan.little@techcrunch.com.
So, will you be tuning in to AWS re:Invent 2025? Are you excited about the Fortnite keynote experience? Let us know your thoughts in the comments, and don't forget to explore the event's official website for more details.
