AWS Summit Johannesburg 2025

20 August 2025 | Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg

Experience AWS Summit

This complimentary event is your opportunity to learn from industry leaders, collaborate with peers, and get answers to your questions directly from AWS experts. Customize your AWS Summit experience by choosing sessions that best fit your business needs, participating in interactive workshops, joining customer showcases, and networking with like-minded professionals.

Why should I attend?

Learn what it takes to drive culture change, digital transformation, and infrastructure modernization. Explore how cutting-edge technologies, from generative AI to serverless computing, are revolutionising industries and empowering businesses to lead in the digital era.

 

If you are a business or IT decision-maker, gain insights from customer stories and use cases through out Level 100 (foundational) and Level 200 (intermediate) sessions. If you are a technical leader, data scientist, developer, system administrator, solution architect, or engineer, tune into our Level 300 (advanced) and Level 400 (expert) deep tech content and step-by-step technical demos. Meet, network, get inspired, and rethink what's possible. No previous experience with AWS necessary. 

Hear from customers using AWS for dynamic growth, application modernization, and sustainability. Or engage with your peers on the future of cloud technology, AI-driven strategies, and the building blocks for digital transformation.

Event Highlights

50+ Sessions

With over 50 sessions available, there is something for everyone. Session topics include AI/ML, Analytics, digital transformation, and more!

Workshops

Drop in and sharpen your technical skills in our workshops. Learn how to turn innovative ideas into enterprise-ready solutions and drive productivity gains with generative AI on AWS.

Ask An AWS Expert

Speak to an AWS team member one-on-one and get answers to your questions immediately.

AWS Expo Hall

Explore 40+ AWS Partners and connect with cloud experts who can help you get the most out of the AWS Cloud.

Gen AI Zone

Experience our Gen AI Zone with hands-on live demos showcasing how generative AI can transform your business. Explore the latest AI innovations and discover ways to boost productivity with AWS solutions.ff

Community Track

Come meet the AWS Community in Africa and get inspired by talks from the community to the community.

Startup Loft

Calling all startups! Head to the Startup Loft at the AWS Summit Johannesburg to network and learn from the region's top startups and investors.
 

AWS Training & Certification

Learn with help from AWS experts. Develop your skills and knowledge. Build your future with the AWS Cloud.

Keynote Speakers

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Becky Weiss

Vice President Distinguished Engineer at AWS

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Dag Lindbo

Head of Software Technology - Business Area Networks at Ericsson

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Dag Lindbo

Head of Software Technology - Business Area Networks at Ericsson

Summit 2024 - 1

Dag Lindbo

Head of Software Technology - Business Area Networks at Ericsson

Summit 2024 - 1

Becky Weiss

Vice President Distinguished Engineer at AWS

Summit 2024 - 1

Dag Lindbo

Head of Software Technology - Business Area Networks at Ericsson

Summit 2024 - 1

Dag Lindbo

Head of Software Technology - Business Area Networks at Ericsson

Summit 2024 - 1

Dag Lindbo

Head of Software Technology - Business Area Networks at Ericsson

Agenda

What to expect

During this free, one-day event, you will learn more about AWS through breakout sessions that cover a wide range of topics, from new services and architecture to performance and operations. You will also have the opportunity to hear directly from customers about their journey to the cloud.
Whether you are just getting started on the cloud or are a proficient user, come and learn something new at the AWS Summit Johannesburg.

Schedule

08:00 | Doors open
09:00 - 10:15 | Morning Breakout Sessions
10:30 - 11:30 | Keynote
12:15 - 17:00 | Breakout Sessions & Activities
17:00 - 18:00 | Networking Reception