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Global Partner Summit Keynote
Join the inaugural Global Partner Summit keynote to hear from Ruba Borno, Vice President of Worldwide Channels and Alliances at AWS. Ruba is joined by Greg Pearson, Vice President of Worldwide Commercial Sales at AWS; Brian Taptich, Vice President of the Worldwide Specialist Organization at AWS; Mai-Lan Tomsen Bukovec, Vice President of Technology at AWS; and Paul Misener, Vice President of Global Innovation Policy at Amazon. Live from Seattle, Ruba shares the AWS Partner Organization’s vision for the future and discusses the critical role AWS Partners play in helping to build that future with AWS.
Schedule (Pacific Time)
Monday, March 27
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM: GPS Registration Check-in
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Networking Reception
*Agenda is subject to change.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Breakfast. Registration and check-in opens (available until 5:00 PM)
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Opening Keynote
1:00 PM - 3:45 PM: Breakout Sessions
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Evening Dinner Event at Chihuly Garden and Glass
*Agenda is subject to change. Additional details will be added at a later date.
Wednesday, March 29
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Closing Session
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Grab 'n Go Lunch
Afternoon: Departures
Session Details
How AWS and AWS Partners are moving industries to the cloud (GPS 101)
Whether revolutionizing vaccine development, delivering personalized investment recommendations at scale, or bringing next-generation software-defined vehicles to life, AWS customers are transforming entire industries in the cloud. But they can’t do it alone. In this session, hear from leaders of the AWS Automotive & Manufacturing, Financial Services, and Health Care and Life Sciences teams as they share their perspectives on how AWS and AWS Partners can go to market, create new solutions for customers, and deliver enterprise-wide transformation. When it comes to moving line-of-business applications to the cloud, AWS and partners are just getting started.
Work with AWS to acquire tomorrow’s customers (GPS 102)
Did you know that Gartner’s cloud shift research suggests that by 2025, 51% of IT spending in application software, infrastructure software, business process services, and system infrastructure markets will shift from traditional solutions to the public cloud? Almost two-thirds (65.9%) of spending on application software will be directed toward cloud technologies in 2025, up from 57.7% in 2022. AWS Partners can make the most of this opportunity by teaming up with AWS to attract new customers. Join this session to learn about this opportunity and how to build and position collaborative offerings to advance your customers’ business outcomes..
Take action on public sector trends to increase profitability (GPS 103)
Join AWS public sector leaders as they highlight business and technology trends that AWS Partners can capitalize on. Learn what customer trends are leading innovation in the public sector and how you can increase your profitability by seizing business and technology momentum. This session includes an interactive Q&A segment with AWS worldwide public sector leaders.
Growing your SMB business with AWS (GPS 104)
Small and medium businesses (SMBs) represent over 235 million businesses globally and are accelerating cloud adoption. Cloud has replaced hardware and traditional software as the top IT budget category for SMBs and already accounts for 30% of all public cloud spend worldwide. In this session, learn about recent SMB trends, the AWS value proposition for SMB customers, and how partners can differentiate and scale their business with AWS. Dive deep into AWS Partner–focused initiatives for SMBs and find out how AWS supports partners in developing scalable solutions that deliver value to SMB customers.
A winning collaboration with AWS Global Services (GPS 105)
AWS Partners form an integral part of the AWS Cloud journey. Worldwide IT spend is in the trillions, with more customers looking for complete out-of-the-box capabilities and industry-specific, outcome-based solutions. AWS has a massive market opportunity to sell business outcomes that can accelerate customers’ success and help them reshape their respective industries. In this session, learn about the framework for partners to go to market with AWS Global Services through a co-develop, co-sell, and co-deliver motion. Together, AWS and partners can utilize the AWS portfolio of services to create the differentiation, acceleration, relevancy, and simplification required to meet customers’ demands at every stage of their cloud lifecycle journey.
Collaborating to deliver business outcome solutions (GPS 106)
Solutions that deliver successful business outcomes represent the most significant and impactful transformation AWS and AWS Partners can provide to customers. C-suite and line of business leaders demand business-centered benefits because cloud has moved from an IT infrastructure to a board-level discussion. The challenge is that these are also complex discussions requiring increased engagement, enhanced commitment, and upfront investment. Learn how AWS and partners (BCAPs, GSIs, ISVs, hardware OEMs, and more) can collaborate to drive top line revenue, operational cost savings, and disruptive innovation, delivering $3T in EBITDA impact by 2030.
Maximize value through the AWS Software Path and AWS Marketplace (GPS 107)
In this session, find out how the AWS Partner Organization helps ISVs build, market, and sell solutions with partner programs and AWS Marketplace. Learn how partners can receive benefits for marketing and demand generation to create and launch more AWS originated opportunities and find out how your company can participate in partner programs including ISV Accelerate, SaaS Factory, and the Workload Migration Program. Plus, discover how AWS Marketplace can help you grow your business and accelerate your sales cycle. Finally, learn how buyer features are advancing the adoption of AWS Marketplace for enterprise buyers.
Knowing your customer: Where SIs are winning today (GPS 109)
It has never been more critical for AWS and AWS Partners to understand the needs of their customers. In this session, WWSI’s leadership shares detailed analysis of recent customer wins, focusing on customer use cases, requirements, and priorities. Dive deep into GEO and industry-specific analysis to gain visibility into the changing needs of AWS and partner customers and how you can pivot in 2023.
Transform your workforce capabilities (GPS 110)
Discover how to scale your business through workforce strategies focused on upskilling, hiring, and onboarding talent. This session highlights principles for leading a successful workforce transformation and operational practices to develop current and future talent in today’s competitive job market.
Improving the APN digital experience (GPS 111)
In this session, learn about the new digital features and functionality that AWS is improving to create a better AWS Partner experience. Discover new developments that are part of the AWS digital transformation initiative and AWS Marketplace roadmaps that include data visualization, vendor insights enhancements, expanded commercial capabilities in new markets, and more.
Accelerate with AWS Sales: EMEA sales leader panel (GPS 121)
AWS Partners are the scaling engine for AWS, and AWS is all in on utilizing partners’ unique capabilities to deliver value for AWS customers. In this session, hear from leaders across the region and AWS Partner Sales, as well as the AWS Partner Organization, about how AWS is optimizing the partner experience and upleveling partner engagement in the field. Learn about strategic priorities for 2023, investments AWS is making to grow your business with AWS, and how AWS is simplifying the way its teams work with partners in order to accelerate productivity and deliver exceptional results.
Accelerate with AWS Sales: APJ sales leader panel (GPS 122)
AWS Partners are the scaling engine for AWS, and AWS is all in on utilizing partners’ unique capabilities to deliver value for AWS customers. In this session, hear from leaders across the region and AWS Partner Sales, as well as the AWS Partner Organization, about how AWS is optimizing the partner experience and upleveling partner engagement in the field. Learn about strategic priorities for 2023, investments AWS is making to grow your business with AWS, and how AWS is simplifying the way its teams work with partners in order to accelerate productivity and deliver exceptional results.
Accelerate with AWS Sales: LATAM sales leader panel (GPS 123)
AWS Partners are the scaling engine for AWS, and AWS is all in on utilizing partners’ unique capabilities to deliver value for AWS customers. In this session, hear from leaders across the region and AWS Partner Sales, as well as the AWS Partner Organization, about how AWS is optimizing the partner experience and upleveling partner engagement in the field. Learn about strategic priorities for 2023, investments AWS is making to grow your business with AWS, and how AWS is simplifying the way its teams work with partners in order to accelerate productivity and deliver exceptional results.
Accelerate with AWS Sales: NAMER sales leader panel (GPS 124)
AWS Partners are the scaling engine for AWS, and AWS is all in on utilizing partners’ unique capabilities to deliver value for AWS customers. In this session, hear from leaders across the region and AWS Partner Sales, as well as the AWS Partner Organization, about how AWS is optimizing the partner experience and upleveling partner engagement in the field. Learn about strategic priorities for 2023, investments AWS is making to grow your business with AWS, and how AWS is simplifying the way its teams work with partners in order to accelerate productivity and deliver exceptional results.
Registration is now open through February 10!
Why should you attend?
The event provides you with an opportunity to hear from subject matter experts, network with APN Peers, and understand how to leverage numerous Partner Programs to differentiate your business and reach new customers.
Who should attend?
This year’s Global Partner Summit is invitation-only. We have selected a cross-section of senior-level APN executives to attend GPS 2023.
Schedule (Pacific Time)
Monday, March 27
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM: GPS Registration Check-in
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Networking Reception
*Agenda is subject to change.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Breakfast. Registration and check-in opens (available until 5:00 PM)
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Opening Keynote
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Lunch + Networking
1:00 PM - 4:45 PM: Breakout Sessions
6:00 PM: Evening Dinner Event
*Agenda is subject to change. Additional details will be added at a later date.
Wednesday, March 29
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Closing Session
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Roundtables + Lunch
Afternoon: Departures
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who should attend GPS?This year’s GPS is invitation-only. You must have received an invitation to attend.
No. Registration is complimentary for this event.
This in-person event will take place at the Hyatt Regency Seattle located at 808 Howell St, Seattle, WA 98101
No, there will not be a virtual component to GPS this year.
Is there a special room rate available for attendees?
Yes, a block of rooms have been reserved for GPS attendees at the Hyatt Regency at the rate of $249 per night. You will reserve your hotel room during the GPS registration process.
If I cannot attend, can someone from my company attend in my place?
This year’s GPS is invite-only and the invitation is non-transferable. If you cannot attend, please respectfully decline the invitation by emailing us at [email protected]. If we do not receive your RSVP by February 10, we will assume you cannot join us.
How do I update my registration information?
Log in to your account and click 'Registration Information' to view or make changes to your registration details. If you have questions, email us directly at [email protected].
Who do I contact if I have registration issues?
If you are experiencing issues with your AWS GPS registration, please email us at [email protected] with as much detail as you can provide so we can help resolve your issue.
What do I need for event check in?
Be prepared to present a valid, government-issued photo ID.
What food will be available onsite for those with dietary restrictions?
We will have vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options available. Limited Kosher and Halal meals will be available upon request.
What is the AWS Code of Conduct?
All attendees must comply with the AWS Code of Conduct.
Health Measures
We are updating our health and safety measures in accordance with Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) and federal, state and local streamlined COVID-19 guidance.This update includes discontinuing the requirement for attendees to provide a record of COVID-19 vaccination or a record of a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or antigen COVID-19 test result at onsite check-in to receive their badge.
The health and safety of our customers, partners, and employees remains our top priority at re:Invent and revisions will be made in accordance with guidance from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and federal, state, and local requirements.
Accessibility
How do I request accessibility services?Contact our customer support team directly with any questions or needs at [email protected].
• The registration process is free. Please register here and see FAQ's for hotel and travel details.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who should attend GPS?This year’s GPS is invitation-only. You must have received an invitation to attend.
No. Registration is complimentary for this event.
This in-person event will take place at the Hyatt Regency Seattle located at 808 Howell St, Seattle, WA 98101
No, there will not be a virtual component to GPS this year.
Is there a special room rate available for attendees?
Yes, a block of rooms have been reserved for GPS attendees at the Hyatt Regency at the rate of $249 per night. You will reserve your hotel room during the GPS registration process.
If I cannot attend, can someone from my company attend in my place?
This year’s GPS is invite-only and the invitation is non-transferable. If you cannot attend, please respectfully decline the invitation by emailing us at [email protected]. If we do not receive your RSVP by February 10, we will assume you cannot join us.
How do I update my registration information?
Log in to your account and click 'Registration Information' to view or make changes to your registration details. If you have questions, email us directly at [email protected].
Who do I contact if I have registration issues?
If you are experiencing issues with your AWS GPS registration, please email us at [email protected] with as much detail as you can provide so we can help resolve your issue.
What do I need for event check in?
Be prepared to present a valid, government-issued photo ID.
What food will be available onsite for those with dietary restrictions?
We will have vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options available. Limited Kosher and Halal meals will be available upon request.
What is the AWS Code of Conduct?
All attendees must comply with the AWS Code of Conduct.
Health Measures
We are updating our health and safety measures in accordance with Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) and federal, state and local streamlined COVID-19 guidance.This update includes discontinuing the requirement for attendees to provide a record of COVID-19 vaccination or a record of a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or antigen COVID-19 test result at onsite check-in to receive their badge.
The health and safety of our customers, partners, and employees remains our top priority at re:Invent and revisions will be made in accordance with guidance from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and federal, state, and local requirements.
Accessibility
How do I request accessibility services?Contact our customer support team directly with any questions or needs at [email protected].