Share Your AWS Story
Submit a talk for the first AWS Community Day in Florida.
October 14, 2026 · FIU Miami
CFP is Open
Closes August 15, 2026 · 72 days remaining
Session Types
Breakout Talk
45 minDeep-dive technical or architectural session. Ideal for case studies, pattern walkthroughs, and lessons learned.
Lightning Talk
25 minShort, punchy talk on a single idea, tool, or workflow. Great for first-time speakers and quick lessons.
Workshop
90 minHands-on, interactive lab. Attendees bring a laptop and leave with working code or a deployed resource.
Session Tracks
We organize sessions into six tracks so attendees can follow the topics that matter most to them.
Cloud Architecture
Well-Architected patterns, multi-region design, migrations, cost optimization.
Serverless
Lambda, API Gateway, EventBridge, Step Functions, and event-driven design.
AI/ML on AWS
Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker, Rekognition, generative AI apps, and MLOps.
DevOps & IaC
CDK, Terraform, CodePipeline, GitHub Actions, and platform engineering.
Security
IAM deep dives, GuardDuty, Security Hub, compliance automation, zero trust.
Community & Career
Certifications, team culture, open source, getting started in cloud.
What We Look For
- Real-world experience — what you've actually built, broken, or learned
- Community-focused content, not product pitches or sales decks
- All experience levels welcome — beginner-friendly talks matter
- Practical demos and working code score higher than slide decks alone
- Diverse perspectives: geography, industry, role, background
- Topics that fit the AWS ecosystem and would interest practicing builders
Speaker Perks
Free admission
Complimentary full-day pass for you and a guest
Speaker shirt
Exclusive speaker edition event shirt
Lunch & refreshments
Catered lunch and break refreshments all day
Community recognition
Listed on the site and promoted on social media
Speaker dinner
Invite-only speaker dinner the evening before
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to speak at Florida's first AWS Community Day?
The CFP is open. Submit your proposal now — it takes about 15 minutes.
Submit Your Proposal