UPDATE: APPLICATIONS FOR 2024 OPEN
APPLICATIONS 2024: Apply before 2nd August! Read below for more details!AWS re:Invent 2022 - All Builders Welcome
My experience at AWS re:Invent
Overview
AWS re:Invent
AWS re:Invent is an annual conference organised by Amazon Web Services, bringing together cloud enthusiasts to explore the latest innovations, technologies, and best practices in the world of cloud computing. Attendees can engage with experts, gain insights, and discover new ways to leverage cloud solutions for their businesses.
All Builders Welcome Grant
The All Builders Welcome Grant, geared towards underrepresented technologists in the first five years of their career, offers a complimentary trip to re:Invent, including registration, airfare, hotel accommodations and much more!
All Builders Welcome Grantees receive plenty benefits at AWS re:Invent which include
| AWS re:Invent Full Conference Pass (worth $2,099) | Roundtrip Airfare to Las Vegas wherever you are in the world! | ||
| Hotel accommodation for 5 days on the LV strip (Treasure Island) | Uber voucher to use across Las Vegas | ||
| Bag completely FULL of exclusive AWS re:Invent swag | Visa card preloaded with $$$ for extra expenses | ||
| Exclusive ABW receptions, sessions and talks | AWS Keynote 'skip the queue' priority access and FRONT ROW SEATS (yes, literally) |
Application
How I applied
In July this year (2022 at the time of writing), Sainsbury's (my employer) advertised a remarkable opportunity to attend AWS re:Invent 2022, the biggest cloud conference in Las Vegas, for FREE!
This was an opportunity I couldn't pass up. With excitement, I filled out the application, determined to make the most of this chance.
In October, I received the email - Congratulations again on being selected to participate in the All Builders Welcome Grant program at re:Invent 2022!
Undoubtedly, this stands as one of the most impactful choices I've ever made in my career.
How can you apply? (Updated July 2024)
NOW OPEN FOR NEW APPLICATIONS
You can now apply to receive the All Builders Welcome Grant 2024. Please see visit this link.
All Builders Welcome Grant 2024
That's me on the aws re:Invent website! (Hidden on the left)
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
Being part of the ABW Grant programme whilst attending the largest cloud conference provides more benefits than just stated above.
- It's completely FREE - AWS will fund your trip partnered with their sponsors like Deloitte.
- Treated like royalty - ABW grantees will also receive a special Cloud sticker which are only provided to VIPs. This sticker provides exclusive access to front row seats and priority access to keynotes along with other benefits.
- Networking - You will get to meet so many people across the conference and visit the company booths in the expo learning about their services.
- Learn - There's so many sessions to choose from and so much to learn. Book them as early as you can to reserve your space.
- SWAG - Take your biggest suitcase and pack as light as you can, your suitcase will be FULL of SWAG from AWS and companies are the expo.
- Enjoy Las Vegas - You will get to visit attractions like the High Roller as part of the programme, but you can also use your evenings to visit the many attraction available in Vegas!
