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33 sessions
  • Chalk talk
    New to AWS
    Migration & Modernization
    Cross-Industry Solutions
    Modernization
    VMware
    100 – Foundational
    IT Professional / Technical Manager
    Solution / Systems Architect
    System Administrator
    Wynn
    Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2)
    Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC)
    AWS Management Console
    4:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec 04
    Wednesday, Dec 04
    Are you a VMware administrator embarking on your first AWS migration journey? Join this chalk talk to gain a solid foundation and seamlessly bridge the knowledge between your familiar VMware environment and AWS. Familiarize yourself with the AWS Management Console, Amazon EC2, Amazon VPC, and other AWS services analogous to VMware environments. Explore migration tooling, including native AWS tools, Partner offerings, training, and incentive programs to help accelerate your migration. Learn about migration strategies and modernization paths for your VMware workloads on AWS. Bring your questions and we’ll get them answered.

    , Principal Specialist Solution Architect, AWS

    , Worldwide Specialists Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services

    • Wednesday, Dec 44:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST
      Wynn | Convention Promenade | Montrachet 1
  • Chalk talk
    New to AWS
    Migration & Modernization
    Cross-Industry Solutions
    Modernization
    VMware
    100 – Foundational
    IT Professional / Technical Manager
    Solution / Systems Architect
    System Administrator
    MGM Grand
    Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2)
    Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC)
    AWS Management Console
    10:00 a.m. Monday, Dec 02
    Monday, Dec 02
    Are you a VMware administrator embarking on your first AWS migration journey? Join this chalk talk to gain a solid foundation and seamlessly bridge the knowledge between your familiar VMware environment and AWS. Familiarize yourself with the AWS Management Console, Amazon EC2, Amazon VPC, and other AWS services analogous to VMware environments. Explore migration tooling, including native AWS tools, Partner offerings, training, and incentive programs to help accelerate your migration. Learn about migration strategies and modernization paths for your VMware workloads on AWS. Bring your questions and we’ll get them answered.

    , Worldwide Specialists Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services

    , Principal Specialist Solution Architect, AWS

    • Monday, Dec 210:30 AM - 11:30 AM PST
      MGM Grand | Level 1 | Boulevard 169
  • Lightning talk
    Migration & Modernization
    SaaS
    VMware
    Cost Optimization
    200 – Intermediate
    Business Executive
    IT Executive
    IT Professional / Technical Manager
    Venetian
    Walk-up only: No reserved seating required
    Wednesday, Dec 04
    11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Dec 04
    Why should a business migrate to the cloud? Transforming a company’s value to customers demands bold reimagination, and this transformation is fueled by analytics, predictive models, and gen AI—each of which requires the robust compute, storage, and services that only the cloud can provide. Cloud migrations are not just about improving operational efficiency; they establish the critical technological foundation necessary for transformation, unlocking new opportunities during migration and in ongoing management and optimization. In this lightning talk, learn how Concierto can help you accelerate this transition and scale your cloud operations. This presentation is brought to you by Trianz | Concierto, an AWS Partner.
    Walk up only session: Walk-up only: No reserved seating required
    • Wednesday, Dec 411:30 AM - 11:50 AM PST
      Venetian | Hall B | Expo | Theater 2
  • Innovation Talks
    Newly announced content
    Migration & Modernization
    Generative AI
    Microsoft & .NET
    VMware
    Newly announced content
    200 – Intermediate
    Developer / Engineer
    IT Professional / Technical Manager
    Solution / Systems Architect
    Wynn
    Walk-up only: No reserved seating required
    Tuesday, Dec 03
    5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 03
    Many organizations struggle with getting value out of existing applications and the data locked in them. This talk explores how AWS is simplifying the most complex migration and modernization tasks to accelerate transformation of legacy systems and unlock cloud innovation. Learn about breakthrough AWS services that will change the way you discover, plan, and execute migration and modernization opportunities across teams to upgrade, replatform, and refactor applications to modern architectures. Discover ways to efficiently move and improve your mission-critical applications and data in the cloud to reduce operational costs and licensing fees, accelerate innovation, and mitigate the risks in delayed maintenance of legacy codebases.

    , Head of Storage Workload Validation, AWS

    , Vice President, Migrations & Modernization, AWS

    , VP, Claims, Contact Center and Digital Enablement, The Hartford Insurance Company

    , Chief Technology Officer, Presidio

    Walk up only session: Walk-up only: No reserved seating required
    • Tuesday, Dec 35:30 PM - 6:30 PM PST
      Wynn | Level 1 | Lafite 4 | Content Hub | White Screen
    New Launch: Newly announced content
  • Innovation Talks
    Newly announced content
    Migration & Modernization
    Generative AI
    Microsoft & .NET
    VMware
    Newly announced content
    200 – Intermediate
    Developer / Engineer
    IT Professional / Technical Manager
    Solution / Systems Architect
    MGM Grand
    Walk-up only: No reserved seating required
    Tuesday, Dec 03
    5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 03
    Many organizations struggle with getting value out of existing applications and the data locked in them. This talk explores how AWS is simplifying the most complex migration and modernization tasks to accelerate transformation of legacy systems and unlock cloud innovation. Learn about breakthrough AWS services that will change the way you discover, plan, and execute migration and modernization opportunities across teams to upgrade, replatform, and refactor applications to modern architectures. Discover ways to efficiently move and improve your mission-critical applications and data in the cloud to reduce operational costs and licensing fees, accelerate innovation, and mitigate the risks in delayed maintenance of legacy codebases.

    , Head of Storage Workload Validation, AWS

    , Vice President, Migrations & Modernization, AWS

    , VP, Claims, Contact Center and Digital Enablement, The Hartford Insurance Company

    , Chief Technology Officer, Presidio

    Walk up only session: Walk-up only: No reserved seating required
    • Tuesday, Dec 35:30 PM - 6:30 PM PST
      MGM Grand | Level 1 | Boulevard 163 | Content Hub | Red Screen
    New Launch: Newly announced content
  • Innovation Talks
    Newly announced content
    Migration & Modernization
    Generative AI
    Microsoft & .NET
    VMware
    Newly announced content
    200 – Intermediate
    Developer / Engineer
    IT Professional / Technical Manager
    Solution / Systems Architect
    Venetian
    Tuesday, Dec 03
    5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 03
    Many organizations struggle with getting value out of existing applications and the data locked in them. This talk explores how AWS is simplifying the most complex migration and modernization tasks to accelerate transformation of legacy systems and unlock cloud innovation. Learn about breakthrough AWS services that will change the way you discover, plan, and execute migration and modernization opportunities across teams to upgrade, replatform, and refactor applications to modern architectures. Discover ways to efficiently move and improve your mission-critical applications and data in the cloud to reduce operational costs and licensing fees, accelerate innovation, and mitigate the risks in delayed maintenance of legacy codebases.

    , VP, Claims, Contact Center and Digital Enablement, The Hartford Insurance Company

    , Chief Technology Officer, Presidio

    , Head of Storage Workload Validation, AWS

    , Vice President, Migrations & Modernization, AWS

    • Tuesday, Dec 35:30 PM - 6:30 PM PST
      Venetian | Level 5 | Palazzo Ballroom B
    New Launch: Newly announced content
  • Innovation Talks
    Newly announced content
    Migration & Modernization
    Generative AI
    Microsoft & .NET
    VMware
    Newly announced content
    200 – Intermediate
    Developer / Engineer
    IT Professional / Technical Manager
    Solution / Systems Architect
    Mandalay Bay
    Walk-up only: No reserved seating required
    Tuesday, Dec 03
    5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 03
    Many organizations struggle with getting value out of existing applications and the data locked in them. This talk explores how AWS is simplifying the most complex migration and modernization tasks to accelerate transformation of legacy systems and unlock cloud innovation. Learn about breakthrough AWS services that will change the way you discover, plan, and execute migration and modernization opportunities across teams to upgrade, replatform, and refactor applications to modern architectures. Discover ways to efficiently move and improve your mission-critical applications and data in the cloud to reduce operational costs and licensing fees, accelerate innovation, and mitigate the risks in delayed maintenance of legacy codebases.

    , Head of Storage Workload Validation, AWS

    , Vice President, Migrations & Modernization, AWS

    , VP, Claims, Contact Center and Digital Enablement, The Hartford Insurance Company

    , Chief Technology Officer, Presidio

    Walk up only session: Walk-up only: No reserved seating required
    • Tuesday, Dec 35:30 PM - 6:30 PM PST
      Mandalay Bay | Level 2 South | Mandalay Bay Ballroom L | Content Hub | Green Screen
    New Launch: Newly announced content
  • Innovation Talks
    Newly announced content
    Migration & Modernization
    Generative AI
    Microsoft & .NET
    VMware
    Newly announced content
    200 – Intermediate
    Developer / Engineer
    IT Professional / Technical Manager
    Solution / Systems Architect
    Venetian
    Walk-up only: No reserved seating required
    Tuesday, Dec 03
    5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 03
    Many organizations struggle with getting value out of existing applications and the data locked in them. This talk explores how AWS is simplifying the most complex migration and modernization tasks to accelerate transformation of legacy systems and unlock cloud innovation. Learn about breakthrough AWS services that will change the way you discover, plan, and execute migration and modernization opportunities across teams to upgrade, replatform, and refactor applications to modern architectures. Discover ways to efficiently move and improve your mission-critical applications and data in the cloud to reduce operational costs and licensing fees, accelerate innovation, and mitigate the risks in delayed maintenance of legacy codebases.

    , Head of Storage Workload Validation, AWS

    , Vice President, Migrations & Modernization, AWS

    , VP, Claims, Contact Center and Digital Enablement, The Hartford Insurance Company

    , Chief Technology Officer, Presidio

    Walk up only session: Walk-up only: No reserved seating required
    • Tuesday, Dec 35:30 PM - 6:30 PM PST
      Venetian | Level 2 | Venetian Ballroom E | Content Hub | Red Screen
    New Launch: Newly announced content
  • Innovation Talks
    Newly announced content
    Migration & Modernization
    Generative AI
    Microsoft & .NET
    VMware
    Newly announced content
    200 – Intermediate
    Developer / Engineer
    IT Professional / Technical Manager
    Solution / Systems Architect
    Caesars Forum
    Walk-up only: No reserved seating required
    Tuesday, Dec 03
    5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 03
    Many organizations struggle with getting value out of existing applications and the data locked in them. This talk explores how AWS is simplifying the most complex migration and modernization tasks to accelerate transformation of legacy systems and unlock cloud innovation. Learn about breakthrough AWS services that will change the way you discover, plan, and execute migration and modernization opportunities across teams to upgrade, replatform, and refactor applications to modern architectures. Discover ways to efficiently move and improve your mission-critical applications and data in the cloud to reduce operational costs and licensing fees, accelerate innovation, and mitigate the risks in delayed maintenance of legacy codebases.

    , Head of Storage Workload Validation, AWS

    , Vice President, Migrations & Modernization, AWS

    , VP, Claims, Contact Center and Digital Enablement, The Hartford Insurance Company

    , Chief Technology Officer, Presidio

    Walk up only session: Walk-up only: No reserved seating required
    • Tuesday, Dec 35:30 PM - 6:30 PM PST
      Caesar’s Forum | Level 1 | Summit 232 | Content Hub | Red Screen
    New Launch: Newly announced content
  • Breakout session
    Migration & Modernization
    Cross-Industry Solutions
    Retail & Consumer Goods
    Software and Internet
    Customer Stories
    VMware
    Innovation & Transformation
    100 – Foundational
    IT Executive
    IT Professional / Technical Manager
    Solution / Systems Architect
    Caesars Forum
    AWS Application Migration Service
    AWS Migration Hub
    Migration Evaluator
    Silent session
    Monday, Dec 02
    11:00 a.m. Monday, Dec 02
    Are you looking to migrate your VMware on-premises environment to AWS and seeking guidance on the right approach? This session brings together migration trailblazers who’ve been there. Hear firsthand how different global organizations accelerated their cloud journeys, from planning to execution. Speakers share the trusted tools, strategies, and lessons that streamlined their transitions, helping you get insights to guide your own migration. Plus, get a glimpse into their modernization roadmaps and innovation strategies. Whether you’re just starting or overcoming hurdles, you’ll gain actionable insights to drive your own cloud transformation.

    , Infrastructure Engineering Lead, Stericycle

    , Principal Infrastructure Architect, Huron Consulting Group

    , Sr. Worldwide Go-To-Market Specialist, AWS for VMware, Amazon Web Services

    , Sr Director, Tech Infrastructure, Tribune Publishing

    • Monday, Dec 211:30 AM - 12:30 PM PST
      Caesars Forum | Level 1 | Summit 232 | Content Hub | Turquoise Screen
  • Chalk talk
    Hybrid Cloud
    Migration & Modernization
    Financial Services
    Healthcare & Life Sciences
    Manufacturing & Industrial
    Digital Sovereignty
    VMware
    Well-Architected Framework
    400 – Expert
    IT Administrator
    IT Professional / Technical Manager
    Solution / Systems Architect
    MGM Grand
    10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Dec 04
    Wednesday, Dec 04
    This chalk talk explores the Amazon EC2 concepts of instance recoverability, placement groups, and auto scaling from the perspective of AWS Outposts and how VMware architects can draw parallels to VMware features like High Availability (HA), Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS), Affinity Groups, and stretched clusters. The talk also covers how you can design resilient architectures between two Outposts in the same location using intra-VPC routing. Additionally, learn how you can leverage AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery to migrate on-premises workloads to AWS Outposts.

    , Sr. Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services

    , SA, AWS

    • Wednesday, Dec 410:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
      MGM Grand | Level 3 | 307
  • Breakout session
    Hybrid Cloud
    Migration & Modernization
    Cross-Industry Solutions
    Financial Services
    Healthcare & Life Sciences
    Edge Computing
    VMware
    Innovation & Transformation
    200 – Intermediate
    IT Executive
    IT Professional / Technical Manager
    Solution / Systems Architect
    Venetian
    AWS Local Zones
    AWS Outposts
    10:00 a.m. Monday, Dec 02
    Monday, Dec 02
    While most workloads can be migrated to the cloud, some remain on premises or at the edge due to low latency, local data processing, or digital sovereignty needs. In this session, learn how AWS services like AWS Outposts, AWS Local Zones, AWS Dedicated Local Zones, and AWS IoT support hybrid cloud and edge computing workloads such as multiplayer gaming, high-frequency trading, medical imaging, smart manufacturing, and generative AI applications with data residency requirements.

    , VP, EC2 Networking and Hybrid Edge, AWS

    , Executive Director - Hosting Solutions, Merck & Co., Inc.

    • Monday, Dec 210:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
      Venetian | Level 2 | Titian 2304
  • Breakout session
    Migration & Modernization
    Cross-Industry Solutions
    Microsoft & .NET
    VMware
    Partner Enablement
    Newly announced content
    200 – Intermediate
    Developer / Engineer
    IT Executive
    Solution / Systems Architect
    MGM Grand
    Walk-up only: No reserved seating required
    Amazon Q
    AWS Application Migration Service
    AWS Migration Hub
    Thursday, Dec 05
    4:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec 05
    This session navigates the strategies to build repeatable business engines. Explore how partners can strengthen their approach using cutting-edge generative AI technology to transform Microsoft and VMware workloads. See an approach for conducting effective cloud assessments and learn how to identify candidate workloads for modernization. Review migration and modernization pathways to AWS, and discover how to use Amazon Q to accelerate the refactoring of Java and .NET applications using generative AI. Discover how partners can get the most out of the Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) so they can deliver an exceptional experience for customers. This session is intended for AWS Partners.

    , APN Delivery: WW Migrations Lead, Amazon Web Services

    , WW Migration & Modernization Partner COE Leader, AWS

    Walk up only session: Walk-up only: No reserved seating required
    • Thursday, Dec 54:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST
      MGM Grand | Level 1 | Boulevard 163 | Content Hub | Blue Screen
  • Breakout session
    Migration & Modernization
    Cross-Industry Solutions
    Microsoft & .NET
    VMware
    Partner Enablement
    200 – Intermediate
    Developer / Engineer
    IT Executive
    Solution / Systems Architect
    Caesars Forum
    Amazon Q
    AWS Application Migration Service
    AWS Migration Hub
    Silent session
    Thursday, Dec 05
    4:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec 05
    This session navigates the strategies to build repeatable business engines. Explore how partners can strengthen their approach using cutting-edge generative AI technology to transform Microsoft and VMware workloads. See an approach for conducting effective cloud assessments and learn how to identify candidate workloads for modernization. Review migration and modernization pathways to AWS, and discover how to use Amazon Q to accelerate the refactoring of Java and .NET applications using generative AI. Discover how partners can get the most out of the Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) so they can deliver an exceptional experience for customers. This session is intended for AWS Partners.

    , APN Delivery: WW Migrations Lead, Amazon Web Services

    , WW Migration & Modernization Partner COE Leader, AWS

    • Thursday, Dec 54:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST
      Caesars Forum | Level 1 | Summit 232 | Content Hub | Orange Screen
  • Breakout session
    Customer Enablement
    Migration & Modernization
    AWS Partners
    Generative AI
    VMware
    200 – Intermediate
    IT Executive
    IT Professional / Technical Manager
    Solution / Systems Architect
    MGM Grand
    10:00 a.m. Monday, Dec 02
    Monday, Dec 02
    Maintaining the status quo stifles innovation. From an inability to develop compelling business cases for migrations, to modernizing revenue-critical applications, to defining a data and AI strategy, successful businesses and the people who drive them forward must overcome immobility to truly innovate. In this session, hear from business leaders as they discuss security, optimization, AI, and migration challenges. Learn how they overcame this inertia to unlock innovation on AWS—and how you can, too. This presentation is brought to you by RapidScale, an AWS Partner.

    , Managing Director, Enterprise Cloud Architecture, Manifest Medex

    , Director Cloud & DevOps, Blue Cross Blue Sheild Of Masschusetts

    , Chief Architect, MIB Group

    , Head of Innovation, RapidScale

    • Monday, Dec 210:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
      MGM Grand | Level 3 | Chairmans 370
  • Workshop
    Migration & Modernization
    Serverless Compute & Containers
    Cross-Industry Solutions
    Modernization
    VMware
    200 – Intermediate
    IT Professional / Technical Manager
    Solution / Systems Architect
    System Administrator
    Mandalay Bay
    Thursday, Dec 05
    12:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec 05
    In this workshop, learn how to use AWS modernization pathways to quickly decompose a monolithic workload to a loosely coupled, distributed microservices architecture. Walk through a real-world migration scenario, starting with the migration of VMware-based applications to AWS, followed by step-by-step guidance on modernizing those applications. Hear from AWS experts as they share best practices for transforming monolithic applications into modern cloud architectures. Learn how to utilize AWS services such as AWS App Runner, Amazon Aurora, and AWS Lambda as you containerize the monolithic application, migrate to a managed database, and move your applications to serverless. You must bring your laptop to participate.

    , Senior Cloud Application Architect, AWS

    , Principal Solutions Architect, Amazon

    • Thursday, Dec 512:00 PM - 2:00 PM PST
      Mandalay Bay | Level 2 South | Lagoon F
  • Workshop
    Migration & Modernization
    Serverless Compute & Containers
    Cross-Industry Solutions
    Modernization
    VMware
    200 – Intermediate
    IT Professional / Technical Manager
    Solution / Systems Architect
    System Administrator
    Mandalay Bay
    Tuesday, Dec 03
    4:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 03
    In this workshop, learn how to use AWS modernization pathways to quickly decompose a monolithic workload to a loosely coupled, distributed microservices architecture. Walk through a real-world migration scenario, starting with the migration of VMware-based applications to AWS, followed by step-by-step guidance on modernizing those applications. Hear from AWS experts as they share best practices for transforming monolithic applications into modern cloud architectures. Learn how to utilize AWS services such as AWS App Runner, Amazon Aurora, and AWS Lambda as you containerize the monolithic application, migrate to a managed database, and move your applications to serverless. You must bring your laptop to participate.

    , Senior Cloud Application Architect, AWS

    , Principal Solutions Architect, Amazon

    • Tuesday, Dec 34:30 PM - 6:30 PM PST
      Mandalay Bay | Level 2 South | Lagoon F
  • Breakout session
    Architecture
    Migration & Modernization
    Cross-Industry Solutions
    Healthcare & Life Sciences
    Application Integration
    Customer Stories
    VMware
    200 – Intermediate
    IT Professional / Technical Manager
    Solution / Systems Architect
    System Administrator
    MGM Grand
    4:00 p.m. Monday, Dec 02
    Monday, Dec 02
    Discover how Gilead Sciences accelerated their global digital transformation through collaboration with AWS Professional Services. Get inspired by their migration of over 2,000 servers from VMware on premises to AWS native services, retiring 1,400+ systems. Hear directly from Gilead leaders who spearheaded this initiative on their migration approach, the AWS tools and services they leveraged, and the best practices for selecting and migrating workloads to AWS. Being on AWS has enabled Gilead to accelerate modernization and innovation. Gain insights into how Gilead does more with their data and integrates emerging technologies like AI to accomplish their business goals.

    , Sr. Director Security Architecture, Gilead Sciences

    , Senior Director Cloud Delivery, Support and Infrastructure Services, Gilead Sciences

    , Senior Manager, AWS Professional Services, Amazon Web Services

    • Monday, Dec 24:30 PM - 5:30 PM PST
      MGM Grand | Level 1 | Grand 122
  • Breakout session
    Migration & Modernization
    Microsoft & .NET
    VMware
    Cost Optimization
    200 – Intermediate
    Business Executive
    IT Executive
    IT Professional / Technical Manager
    MGM Grand
    Walk-up only: No reserved seating required
    Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2)
    Thursday, Dec 05
    12:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec 05
    AWS provides a variety of migration pathways for your enterprise workloads, but navigating all the licensing options can be confusing. In this session, learn about licensing options for your Microsoft software, including end of support; complementary AWS Optimization and Licensing Assessment (AWS OLA) for your Microsoft, VMware, and Oracle workloads; and how to deal with the high cost of commercial hypervisors like VMware. Prepare for the future and get out of the business of license compliance by replacing your software-licensed products and applications with open source alternatives and technology built specifically for the cloud.

    , OLA Enablement Manager, Amazon

    , Sr. WW Spec MSFT Licensing, Amazon Web Services

    , Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services

    Walk up only session: Walk-up only: No reserved seating required
    • Thursday, Dec 512:30 PM - 1:30 PM PST
      MGM Grand | Level 1 | Boulevard 163 | Content Hub | Red Screen
  • Breakout session
    Migration & Modernization
    Microsoft & .NET
    VMware
    Cost Optimization
    200 – Intermediate
    Business Executive
    IT Executive
    IT Professional / Technical Manager
    Wynn
    Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2)
    Silent session
    Thursday, Dec 05
    12:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec 05
    AWS provides a variety of migration pathways for your enterprise workloads, but navigating all the licensing options can be confusing. In this session, learn about licensing options for your Microsoft software, including end of support; complementary AWS Optimization and Licensing Assessment (AWS OLA) for your Microsoft, VMware, and Oracle workloads; and how to deal with the high cost of commercial hypervisors like VMware. Prepare for the future and get out of the business of license compliance by replacing your software-licensed products and applications with open source alternatives and technology built specifically for the cloud.

    , OLA Enablement Manager, Amazon

    , Sr. WW Spec MSFT Licensing, Amazon Web Services

    , Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services

    • Thursday, Dec 512:30 PM - 1:30 PM PST
      Wynn | Level 1 | Lafite 4 | Content Hub | Turquoise Screen
  • Lightning talk
    Business Applications
    Migration & Modernization
    Global Infrastructure
    VMware
    100 – Foundational
    Business Executive
    IT Professional / Technical Manager
    Venetian
    Walk-up only: No reserved seating required
    5:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec 04
    Wednesday, Dec 04
    Join this lightning talk learn about migrating LPL Financial trading workloads to AWS to manage hybrid infrastructure effectively. This approach maximizes the cloud operations, automation, and financial analytics across AWS environments. It ensures quick time to value, robust technical support, advanced enterprise capabilities, cost effectiveness, disaster recovery, optimized performance, and flexible deployment choices. This presentation is brought to you by Capgemini, an AWS Partner.

    , Client Executive, Capgemini

    , SVP, Head of Trading Technology, LPL Financial

    Walk up only session: Walk-up only: No reserved seating required
    • Wednesday, Dec 45:30 PM - 5:50 PM PST
      Venetian | Hall B | Expo | Theater 2
  • Chalk talk
    Storage
    Migration & Modernization
    VMware
    Cost Optimization
    300 – Advanced
    IT Administrator
    Solution / Systems Architect
    System Administrator
    MGM Grand
    Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2)
    Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP
    Tuesday, Dec 03
    1:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 03
    Challenged with complex VMware environments driving up costs and increasing management overhead? In this session, discover strategies to improve manageability and reduce total cost of ownership by migrating VMware workloads. Join the conversation and learn how to migrate to Amazon EC2 for compute with Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP serving block storage over iSCSI. Get guided through the architecture before and after migration, offering a step-by-step approach to executing a seamless lift-and-shift – no matter where your workloads reside. Leave with actionable insights into how this migration delivers enterprise-grade performance, cost efficiency, and simplified operations.

    , Sr. WW Storage Specialist, AWS

    , Solutions Architect, AWS

    • Tuesday, Dec 31:00 PM - 2:00 PM PST
      MGM Grand | Level 3 | 305
  • Breakout session
    Hybrid Cloud
    Migration & Modernization
    Financial Services
    Government
    Manufacturing & Industrial
    Edge Computing
    Modernization
    VMware
    300 – Advanced
    IT Executive
    IT Professional / Technical Manager
    Solution / Systems Architect
    MGM Grand
    Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2)
    AWS Outposts
    Monday, Dec 02
    11:00 a.m. Monday, Dec 02
    While most VMware workloads can be easily migrated to the cloud, some need to stay on premises due to application interdependencies, data residency requirements, or timeline constraints. Join this session to learn how AWS hybrid and edge services like AWS Outposts and AWS Local Zones allow you to migrate in place and modernize at your own pace. Dive deep on various migration pathways with Outposts and the migration tools and programs that you can use to simplify and accelerate transition to the cloud.

    , Principal Specialist SA, AWS

    , Sr. Manager. Product Management, Amazon

    , Cloud Services Manager, BAT

    • Monday, Dec 211:30 AM - 12:30 PM PST
      MGM Grand | Level 1 | Grand 120
  • Breakout session
    Hybrid Cloud
    Migration & Modernization
    Edge Computing
    Modernization
    VMware
    300 – Advanced
    IT Executive
    IT Professional / Technical Manager
    Solution / Systems Architect
    Venetian
    Walk-up only: No reserved seating required
    Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2)
    AWS Outposts
    Monday, Dec 02
    11:00 a.m. Monday, Dec 02
    While most VMware workloads can be easily migrated to the cloud, some need to stay on premises due to application interdependencies, data residency requirements, or timeline constraints. Join this session to learn how AWS hybrid and edge services like AWS Outposts and AWS Local Zones allow you to migrate in place and modernize at your own pace. Dive deep on various migration pathways with Outposts and the migration tools and programs that you can use to simplify and accelerate transition to the cloud.

    , Principal Specialist SA, AWS

    , Sr. Manager. Product Management, Amazon

    , Cloud Services Manager, BAT

    Walk up only session: Walk-up only: No reserved seating required
    • Monday, Dec 211:30 AM - 12:30 PM PST
      Venetian | Level 2 | Venetian Ballroom E | Content Hub | Green Screen
  • Breakout session
    Hybrid Cloud
    Migration & Modernization
    Edge Computing
    Modernization
    VMware
    300 – Advanced
    IT Executive
    IT Professional / Technical Manager
    Solution / Systems Architect
    Venetian
    Walk-up only: No reserved seating required
    Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2)
    AWS Outposts
    Monday, Dec 02
    11:00 a.m. Monday, Dec 02
    While most VMware workloads can be easily migrated to the cloud, some need to stay on premises due to application interdependencies, data residency requirements, or timeline constraints. Join this session to learn how AWS hybrid and edge services like AWS Outposts and AWS Local Zones allow you to migrate in place and modernize at your own pace. Dive deep on various migration pathways with Outposts and the migration tools and programs that you can use to simplify and accelerate transition to the cloud.

    , Principal Specialist SA, AWS

    , Sr. Manager. Product Management, Amazon

    , Cloud Services Manager, BAT

    Walk up only session: Walk-up only: No reserved seating required
    • Monday, Dec 211:30 AM - 12:30 PM PST
      Venetian | Level 2 | Venetian Ballroom E | Content Hub | Red Screen
  • True
    Breakout session
    Newly announced content
    New to AWS
    Migration & Modernization
    Cross-Industry Solutions
    Modernization
    VMware
    Innovation & Transformation
    Newly announced content
    100 – Foundational
    IT Executive
    IT Professional / Technical Manager
    System Administrator
    Mandalay Bay
    Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC)
    Thursday, Dec 05
    2:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec 05
    Amazon Elastic VMware Service (Amazon EVS) is a simple path to migrate and run your VMware-based workloads to AWS while using existing skills and familiar software. Learn about key features, and see how your VMs can benefit from the simplicity, flexibility, security, and control offered by Amazon EVS. Join the team that built this solution to understand how you can leverage your existing VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) subscriptions, VMware investments, and preferred tools while tapping into cloud benefits. Learn how you can deploy your VCF environment on AWS and how Amazon EVS can help meet your specific needs.

    , Sr.Manager - Engineering, AWS

    , Sr. Manager, Amazon Web Services

    • Thursday, Dec 52:30 PM - 3:30 PM PST
      Mandalay Bay | Level 3 South | South Seas A
    New Launch: Newly announced content
  • True
    Chalk talk
    Newly announced content
    Migration & Modernization
    Cross-Industry Solutions
    Modernization
    VMware
    Innovation & Transformation
    Newly announced content
    200 – Intermediate
    IT Professional / Technical Manager
    Solution / Systems Architect
    System Administrator
    Caesars Forum
    Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC)
    Tuesday, Dec 03
    4:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 03
    Amazon Elastic VMware Service (Amazon EVS) is a simple path to migrate and run your VMware-based workloads to AWS while using existing skills and familiar software. In this chalk talk, walk through the configuration and deployment of a fully-functional VCF-based environment on AWS, using the service console and APIs. With unrestricted administrative access to VMware ESXi, vCenter, NSX, and SDDC Manager, you'll have complete control over network, compute, and storage configurations. Bring your questions and engage with AWS experts to gain a foundational understanding of Amazon EVS.

    , Sr. SysDev Engineer, AWS

    , Senior Specialist Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services

    • Tuesday, Dec 34:30 PM - 5:30 PM PST
      Caesars Forum | Level 1 | Alliance 305
    New Launch: Newly announced content
  • Workshop
    Newly announced content
    AI/ML
    Migration & Modernization
    Cross-Industry Solutions
    VMware
    Newly announced content
    300 – Advanced
    IT Professional / Technical Manager
    Solution / Systems Architect
    System Administrator
    Mandalay Bay
    9:00 a.m. Wednesday, Dec 04
    Wednesday, Dec 04
    In this workshop, gain hands-on experience migrating VMware servers to AWS. Learn how to use AWS Migration Hub Journeys templates to streamline tasks for the seamless migration of two sample applications. Explore AWS Migration Hub to accelerate the execution of repetitive migration tasks. Finally, discover how to create a bespoke business application in Amazon Q using generative AI, providing concierge support to application teams during the migration process and enriched with a curated collection of authoritative migration resources. You must bring your laptop to participate.

    , Principal Product Manager, AWS

    , Principal Cloud Architect, Amazon Web Services

    • Wednesday, Dec 49:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
      Mandalay Bay | Lower Level North | Islander I
    New Launch: Newly announced content
  • Workshop
    Hybrid Cloud
    Migration & Modernization
    Digital Sovereignty
    VMware
    Well-Architected Framework
    300 – Advanced
    IT Professional / Technical Manager
    Solution / Systems Architect
    System Administrator
    MGM Grand
    Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS)
    AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery
    AWS Outposts
    3:00 p.m. Monday, Dec 02
    Monday, Dec 02
    For VMware workloads that need to stay on premises due to application interdependencies, data residency requirements, or accelerated migration timelines, you can rapidly rehost these workloads to AWS Outposts and modernize at your own pace. This workshop offers hands-on experience in migration of virtualized workloads to AWS Outposts. Learn about planning strategies, migration tools, and best practices, and hear expert insights on post-migration operations and pitfalls to avoid. You must bring your laptop to participate.

    , Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services

    , Specialist Solutions Architect, AWS

    • Monday, Dec 23:30 PM - 5:30 PM PST
      MGM Grand | Level 1 | Grand 111
  • Chalk talk
    Newly announced content
    Migration & Modernization
    Cross-Industry Solutions
    AWS Partners
    Modernization
    VMware
    Newly announced content
    200 – Intermediate
    IT Professional / Technical Manager
    Solution / Systems Architect
    System Administrator
    Mandalay Bay
    AWS Application Discovery Service
    AWS Application Migration Service
    AWS Migration Hub
    Tuesday, Dec 03
    4:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 03
    Migrating VMware-based workloads to AWS requires careful technical decisions. This chalk talk provides a roadmap for a seamless transition, covering crucial aspects like developing a data-driven business case, selecting appropriate discovery tools and assessments, establishing AWS foundations, and choosing the right migration and modernization tools. Attendees gain familiarity with most commonly used AWS migration services such as AWS Application Discovery Service, AWS Application Migration Service, and equivalent AWS Partner tools. Gain insights into key technical decisions involved in each phase, allowing you to navigate the migration journey with confidence and minimize disruptions while leveraging the power of the AWS Cloud.

    , Principal SA, AWS

    , Sr Specialist Solutions Architect, AWS

    , Sr. Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services

    • Tuesday, Dec 34:30 PM - 5:30 PM PST
      Mandalay Bay | Lower Level North | South Pacific D
    New Launch: Newly announced content
  • Breakout session
    Newly announced content
    New to AWS
    Migration & Modernization
    Cross-Industry Solutions
    Modernization
    VMware
    Innovation & Transformation
    Newly announced content
    100 – Foundational
    IT Executive
    IT Professional / Technical Manager
    Solution / Systems Architect
    Mandalay Bay
    Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2)
    AWS Application Migration Service
    AWS Migration Hub
    Thursday, Dec 05
    11:00 a.m. Thursday, Dec 05
    Choosing the right cloud destination for your VMware-based workloads is crucial for your business. Join this session to learn how AWS collaborates with customers to navigate this journey. AWS provides proven migration pathways—including Amazon Elastic VMware Service (Amazon EVS) that simplifies moving VMware Cloud Foundations (VCF) environments to AWS—and purpose-built services offering prescriptive guidance to assist you on your cloud journey. Explore the available options and paths to achieve the right mix of migration, modernization, and innovation that can help you meet your current and future business goals. Discover how AWS and AWS Partners are committed to helping you transform your VMware environments seamlessly.

    , Director, Migration & Modernization, Amazon Web Services

    , WW GTM Leader, EAMM, Amazon Web Services

    • Thursday, Dec 511:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST
      Mandalay Bay | Level 3 South | South Seas F
    New Launch: Newly announced content
  • Workshop
    Migration & Modernization
    Cross-Industry Solutions
    VMware
    300 – Advanced
    Developer / Engineer
    IT Professional / Technical Manager
    MGM Grand
    Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2)
    12:00 p.m. Monday, Dec 02
    Monday, Dec 02
    Join this comprehensive workshop to be guided through the process of successfully migrating from virtual and physical environments to Amazon EC2. If you are looking to eliminate VMware costs and licensing and accelerate innovation while benefiting from the scale, security, and flexibility of AWS global infrastructure, this workshop provides you with the knowledge and tools to successfully transition to AWS. Expert presenters walk you through the migration process, covering key considerations, best practices, and common challenges on your path to modernization. You must bring your laptop to participate.

    , Principal Architect, Amazon

    , Sr Manager, Resilience and Migrations, Amazon

    • Monday, Dec 212:00 PM - 2:00 PM PST
      MGM Grand | Level 1 | Grand 117
  • Bootcamp
    Training & Certification
    Migration & Modernization
    Modernization
    VMware
    100 – Foundational
    Solution / Systems Architect
    Mandalay Bay
    AWS Application Migration Service
    8:00 a.m. Wednesday, Dec 04
    Wednesday, Dec 04
    This bootcamp is exclusively for AWS Partners. It focuses on the rehost (lift-and-shift) migration strategy, utilizing AWS Application Migration Service to bring workloads to the AWS Cloud with minimal architectural changes. Designed for technical architects, migration specialists, system administrators, and project managers involved in migration projects, this bootcamp teaches you how to execute migrations using Application Migration Service. Prerequisites required for this bootcamp include access to an AWS account, familiarity with AWS Management Console and Application Migration Service, and a basic understanding of Amazon VPC, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), and AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery. You must bring your laptop to participate.

    , Senior Partner Trainer, Amazon Web Services

    , AWS Partner Learning Specialist, Amazon Web Services

    • Wednesday, Dec 48:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST
      Mandalay Bay | Level 2 South | Breakers K