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The AWS Retail team is thrilled to share that AWS re:Invent 2021 will feature an in-person option this year. We are excited to welcome you in Las Vegas (or virtually) for an engaging lineup tailored for retailers, including sessions with industry leaders like Neiman Marcus, Waitrose, Adidas, and Tapestry. This year’s agenda boasts over 20 leadership sessions along with more than 1,200 breakout and interactive sessions from November 29 to December 3. Additionally, don’t miss our Consumer Lounge at the Caesars Forum to connect and learn from AWS experts and fellow attendees.
To maximize your re:Invent 2021 experience, please follow these steps:
- Register for re:Invent 2021 to attend either in person or virtually.
- Explore the curated Retail Attendee Guide, which details all available retail sessions, information, and activities.
- Start planning your schedule by marking your favorite sessions. Seat reservations will open on October 19 at 10 am (PST) for registered attendees. So let’s get registered!
- Bookmark this post and check back for updates as we will be refreshing it with the latest information leading up to re:Invent 2021.
If you can’t make it to Las Vegas, registering online allows you free access to live keynotes and leadership sessions, along with on-demand breakout sessions. Every in-person registration also includes complimentary virtual access. For more details on COVID-19 health measures at re:Invent, please refer to our guidelines.
Retail at re:Invent 2021
No matter how you participate, re:Invent 2021 promises a wealth of educational sessions relevant to the retail industry, designed to help you innovate and accelerate digital transformation. Our retail experts and partners will present numerous sessions showcasing the latest AWS technologies, along with valuable tips, tricks, and best practices. Retail customers will share their insights and success stories. Below is a selection of key sessions you won’t want to miss:
- RET201 — Reengineering infrastructure and data architecture at Tapestry
This session covers everything from digital transformation to data analytics and machine learning, aimed at enhancing business decisions, forecasts, and customer experiences. Join Tapestry, a global luxury brand house, as they detail their platform for digital transformation. - RET301 – Neiman Marcus and Waitrose: Utilizing serverless microservices
If serverless architecture interests you, this session is essential as these leading retailers discuss their experiences and successes in leveraging serverless microservices to drive innovation and agility. - API202 – Using an event-driven application pattern to improve customer experience
Discover how Amazon Fresh employs location capabilities within a secure and scalable serverless application to enhance customer experiences. - ARC201 – Reliable scalability: How Amazon.com scales in the cloud
Part history lesson and part inspiration, this session explores the technological evolution of Amazon.com, a must for anyone curious about their rapid success. - DAT303 – Amazon DynamoDB: Driving innovation at any scale—Featuring Mercado Libre
Mercado Libre, a leading Latin American ecommerce platform, will discuss their migration from Apache Cassandra to Amazon DynamoDB, sharing how they managed the transition without altering code. - INO202 – How Amazon.com transforms customer experience through AI/ML
Learn about Amazon.com’s strategies for launching and scaling machine learning innovations across its operations and uncovering new customer opportunities. - ENT206 – Marc O’Polo’s journey to direct-to-consumer operations and SAP S/4HANA
Explore Marc O’Polo’s migration to S/4HANA as they aim to become Germany’s most innovative fashion retailer and transition to a direct-to-consumer model.
Join us in the Consumer Lounge for a connected consumer experience
If you’re attending in person, come by to relax and discuss with our experts on creating connected consumer experiences through AWS. Engage in discussions and demonstrations on driving meaningful consumer engagement in-store with AWS Retail solutions. Don’t miss the chance to network with AWS industry experts, partners, and other attendees to make the most of your re:Invent experience.
Retail Attendee Guide
Download the complete Retail Attendee Guide for more insights on industry sessions, activities, and tips on how to navigate re:Invent.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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