AWS re:Invent 2026 guide: dates, agenda, ticket price and tips for Las Vegas

AWS re:Invent 2026 runs from Monday 30 November to Friday 4 December 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is Amazon Web Services’ yearly conference for cloud and AI, spread across six Las Vegas properties, with over 2,200 sessions according to AWS. A full conference pass costs $2,499, there are no day or Expo-only passes, and keynotes are streamed free online. This guide covers the week’s schedule, prices and refund dates, how to get around, and what to check before you book.

Published Nov 5, 2026 · facts checked against aws.amazon.com/events/reinvent on Nov 5, 2026 · by the AgentConfs team

What is re:Invent?

re:Invent is the biggest annual event run by AWS. The official page calls it “cloud and AI’s biggest week” and says it is where “the cloud and AI community comes to work through what’s next.” New AWS services are announced during the keynotes, and the rest of the week is about learning how to use them, in sessions led by the engineers and architects who built them.

AWS says 70% of the sessions are interactive. Formats include workshops and labs in groups as small as 10 people, chalk talks where architects draw solutions live, code talks with live demos, builders’ sessions (one problem and about 15 practitioners), lightning talks, bootcamps and 500-level deep dives. One change for 2026: re:Inforce, AWS’s separate security conference, is now part of re:Invent, with security content all week and a security focus day on Thursday at Wynn.

Who is it for?

The official page splits the audience into two groups. For people who build and implement, the draw is getting hands-on with new services the same week they launch and asking the teams behind them hard questions. For people who lead and strategize, AWS points to customer stories, curated learning paths by role and executive meetups.

If you build AI agents or LLM apps on AWS, this is the week when new AI services and features tend to land. AWS’s keynote page recalls that last year it launched “everything from next-generation chips and developer tools to innovative AI agents” on stage. Customer stories from 2025 include Vercel using Amazon Bedrock for its AI coding agent v0 and WRITER running agentic workflows with Bedrock. If you don’t use AWS at all, a smaller and cheaper agent-focused event will likely be a better use of your money.

The week at a glance

From the official agenda on 5 November 2026. Times are Las Vegas time (Pacific) and AWS says they may change. Keynotes are held at The Venetian and streamed online.

AWS says the 2026 keynote speakers, apart from the Tuesday CEO keynote with Matt Garman, will be announced soon.

Featured speakers

The nine featured speakers on the official speakers page on 5 November 2026. Thousands more speak in breakout sessions; search the event catalog by topic to find them.

Tickets, discounts and refunds

From the pricing page and FAQs (checked 5 November 2026, US dollars). Early-bird pricing ended on 25 August.

• No day passes. The FAQ says a full conference pass is needed; there are no day or Expo-only passes.
• Refunds: cancel by 23 November 2026 for a 50% refund. After 23 November there is no refund. AWS may approve a transfer to a colleague (ask [email protected]).
• Certification bonus: in-person registrants get a 50% discount voucher for one AWS Certification exam, usable for an exam booked before 31 January 2027. Exams are not held on site.
• No student price was shown on the official pages on 5 November.

Getting there and getting around

Fly into Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). You can pick up your badge right at the airport in Terminals 1 and 3, which the agenda lists as open 7:00 AM to midnight on Sunday 29 and Monday 30 November. Badges can also be collected at MGM Grand and The Venetian. Bring a government-issued ID.

Sessions are split across several resorts on and near the Las Vegas Strip. AWS runs free shuttles between the venues during conference hours, and badge holders ride the Las Vegas Monorail free. The official advice is to allow 30 to 45 minutes between sessions at different venues, so try to group each day’s sessions by venue.

• Hotels: discounted rates in the official room blocks were offered through 5 November 2026, so from now on expect to book on the open market.
• Under 21? The FAQ says you must be 21 to reserve a room at the re:Invent campus hotels, except Treasure Island, unless you check in with someone aged 21 or over.
• Visas: coming from abroad, check US visa or ESTA rules now; there is little time left before the event.

Tips from the official guidance

• Reserve seats, don’t just favorite. Reserved seating is open for workshops, chalk talks, code talks, bootcamps and select labs. Favoriting a session does not hold a seat, and a reserved seat is released if you aren’t there 10 minutes before the start.
• Full session? Look for “-R”. Repeat sessions carry -R in the session ID, and there is a walk-up line on site.
• Use the AWS Events app. It has your schedule, maps, shuttle times and an AI assistant for session picks.
• Pack for walking and dry air. AWS suggests broken-in shoes (plus a spare pair), layers, a power bank, a refillable bottle and snacks.
• Upload your photo early in the registration portal to speed up badge pickup.
• Evenings are optional. The schedule includes receptions and a Thursday party; the learning content is in the daytime sessions, and keynotes and breakouts are posted on demand after the event.
• Can’t travel? Sign up for the free livestream from 9 November to watch keynotes, theater sessions and guided labs.

Other AI events the same week

re:Invent overlaps with several AI events. In the US: AI Dev NYC (30 Nov to 1 Dec, New York; see our AI Dev NYC guide), NVIDIA GTC Washington, D.C. 2026 and Humanoids Summit Silicon Valley 2026. In Europe: Agentic AI Summit London 2026 on 1 December.

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Frequently asked questions

When and where is AWS re:Invent 2026?

Monday 30 November to Friday 4 December 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada, across Caesars Forum, Caesars Palace, Encore, MGM Grand, The Venetian and Wynn. Badge pickup starts Sunday 29 November.

How much does AWS re:Invent 2026 cost?

A full conference pass is $2,499. Buying 10 or more passes in one transaction gives 10% off. There are no day or Expo-only passes, and early-bird pricing ended on 25 August.

Can I watch re:Invent online for free?

Yes. AWS streams the keynotes and 50+ sessions free. Livestream registration opens on 9 November 2026, and keynotes and breakout sessions are posted on demand after the event.

Can I get a refund if I cancel?

Cancellations received by 23 November 2026 get a 50% refund. After 23 November there is no refund, though AWS may approve a transfer to another person.

Who is speaking at re:Invent 2026?

AWS CEO Matt Garman leads the Tuesday keynote. Featured speakers include AWS’s Amy Herzog, Andy Warfield, Byron Cook and Colm MacCárthaigh, plus Allianz COO Barbara Karuth-Zelle and Delta Air Lines Chief Architect Brittany Doncaster. Other keynote speakers are still to be announced.

Sources: aws.amazon.com/events/reinvent (home, pricing, agenda, FAQs, know-before-you-go, livestream and speakers pages). Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.