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Writer's pictureAkash Sherkar

AWS Summit Berlin 2023: Network with AWS Experts and Partners

Updated: May 24, 2023

The AWS Summit Berlin was an event where attendees could discover how the cloud accelerated innovation for businesses of all sizes. They could unlock new AWS platform skills in different interactive sessions and expand their horizons with talks and workshops from experts. The event was held on May 4th, 2023, at STATION Berlin.


Some of the highlights of the event included over 100 sessions where attendees could discover real-world success stories, cloud innovations, advances in AWS technologies & much more. I met the AWS teams, experienced expert demos, and chatted with peers and other tech enthusiasts at AWS World. I also connected with exhibitors and learned how they could support their cloud journey at the Partner Expo. I was really impressed with the AWS Summit Berlin 2023. It was a great opportunity to learn about the latest cloud computing trends and technologies.


Most Important Cloud Computing Trends for 2023

Cloud computing has revolutionized the way businesses operate and has become an essential part of modern technology. In 2023, there are several important trends in cloud computing that businesses should be aware of. From protecting data and applications in the cloud to utilizing AI/ML services and best practices for gaming on AWS, these trends offer new opportunities for businesses to improve their operations and stay ahead of the competition. Here are some of the most important trends that I saw at the summit:

  • How to Protect Your Data and Applications in the Cloud

Cloud security is a top priority for businesses of all sizes. AWS offers a wide range of security features and services to help businesses protect their data and applications.

  • AWS AI/ML Services

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are two of the most important technologies of our time. AWS offers a wide range of AI/ML services that can help businesses automate tasks, improve decision-making, and create new products and services.

  • Best Practices for Gaming on AWS

AWS is a great platform for gaming. It offers a high-performance, reliable, and scalable infrastructure that can support even the most demanding games.

  • How AWS Can Help You Collect, Store, and Analyse Data

AWS offers a wide range of analytics services that can help businesses collect, store, and analyze data. This data can be used to make better decisions, improve customer service, and drive innovation.


Interesting Speakers and Panels

The AWS Summit Berlin 2023 was a fantastic event that brought together experts from various industries to share their knowledge and experiences. With a wide range of topics covered, there was something for everyone. Here are some of the most interesting speakers or panels that I attended:

Benjamin Mayer at AWS Summit 2023 in Berlin, Germany, near AWS for Games
Benjamin Mayer (Senior Solutions Architect, Game Tech)
  • Benjamin Mayer: Benjamin Mayer is a Senior Solutions Architect at AWS. He spoke about how AWS can help businesses build and scale games.

  • Super Sparpreis Europa: Super Sparpreis Europa is a low-cost train ticket service offered by Deutsche Bahn. They spoke about how they use AWS to run their business.

  • How Deutsche Bahn stays ahead of fraudsters: Deutsche Bahn is the German national railway company. They spoke about how they use machine learning to prevent fraud.


Innovative Products/Services

This year AWS Summit Berlin 2023 highlighted some of the most innovative products and services in the tech industry. From feature flag management platforms to content delivery networks, there was no shortage of cutting-edge technology on display. Here are some of my favorite products or services from the event:


Launch Darkly: Launch Darkly is a feature flag management platform. It allows businesses to control how new features are released to users. This can help businesses test new features with a subset of users before rolling them out to everyone. It can also help businesses roll back features if there are any issues.


Fastly: Fastly is a content delivery network (CDN). It helps businesses deliver their content faster and more reliably. By caching content at the edge of the network, Fastly can reduce the time it takes for users to access content. This can help businesses improve the user experience and reduce the load on their servers.

What are the most important tools that AWS users need to have in the future?

As the cloud computing landscape continues to evolve, it’s important for AWS users to stay up to date with the latest tools and technologies. Here are some of the most important tools that AWS users need to have in the future:

  1. A strong understanding of cloud computing: Cloud computing is the foundation of AWS, so it is essential for users to have a strong understanding of how it works. This includes understanding concepts like virtualization, scalability, and elasticity.

  2. A willingness to learn modern technologies: The cloud computing landscape is constantly changing, with new tools and technologies being introduced all the time. AWS users need to be willing to learn and adapt to these changes to stay ahead of the curve.

  3. A commitment to security: Security is a top priority for any business using AWS. Users need to be committed to following best practices for securing their data and applications in the cloud.

Takeaway

I believe that Cloud computing is an integral part of IT. Cloud computing offers several advantages over traditional on-premises IT, including scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. As businesses continue to adopt cloud computing, I expect to see even more innovations in this area.


I had a wonderful time at the AWS Summit Berlin 2023. I learned a lot about the latest cloud computing trends and technologies. I also had the chance to network with other AWS users and partners from all over the world. I would recommend attending the AWS Summit to anyone who is interested in cloud computing. I want to express my gratitude to Vikasietum Tecknology for supporting me to attend an event of such immense value.

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