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16th October 2025

Newcastle upon Tyne

Discover the future of cloud computing at AWS North Community Conference — where technology leaders, developers and innovators shape what’s next with AWS.

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About

AWS North Community Conference is the leading cloud computing community conference in the North East, bringing together technology leaders, developers, and innovators to explore how AWS is transforming how we build, innovate, and scale software solutions.

3 stages

Hear from industry leaders, AWS community members and cloud experts as they unveil the latest cloud innovations, trends, and best practices shaping the future of technology.

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Leader/Architect
Stage

Start your journey at the Leader/Architect Stage, where industry thought leaders and global innovators will share their vision for the future of cloud computing. Learn about the latest cloud trends and emerging best practices that will shape the future of technology.​

Builder/Developer
Stage

Dive deep into the technical side of AWS at the Builder/Developer Stage, where detailed case studies and 'how we built it' sessions take centre stage. These talks will provide an inside look at how AWS services solve complex challenges, focusing on technical architectures, infrastructure, scalability, and best practices.

Lightning
Stage

Get inspiration with lightning talks, where emerging voices from the local tech community will deliver concise presentations on exciting technical topics. These fast-paced talks offer fresh perspectives on areas like AI, security, DevOps, and more, providing attendees with new ideas and approaches from the next generation of tech innovators.​

Schedule

STAGE 1
STAGE 2
STAGE 3
1:00 pm
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1:00 pm

Financial Literacy Seminar

Gain valuable insights into personal finance management, budgeting, and investment strategies to secure your financial future.

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4:00 pm
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4:00 pm

Health and Wellness Discussion

Explore various topics related to health and wellness, including nutrition, mental health, and fitness strategies for a balanced lifestyle.

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3:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Creative Writing Workshop

Enhance your writing skills in this workshop focused on creative expression, storytelling techniques, and character development.

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12:00 pm
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12:00 pm
Talk About Technology

Join us for an engaging discussion on the latest advancements in technology, including AI, blockchain, and the future of the internet.

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All Speakers

AWS North Community Conference brings together thought leaders, practitioners, and innovators from across the AWS ecosystem. Our roster of international and local speakers will  share real-world experience, technical expertise, and fresh ideas to help you modernise, migrate, build and scale with the cloud.

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Shane Johnson
Director of Platform Engineering at Equals Money | Architectural Excellence Advocate
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Simon Hanmer
AWS Community Builder | Principal Cloud Consultant at GlobalLogic
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Lee Gilmore
AWS Serverless Hero | Serverless Advocate | AWS Practice Lead at Leighton
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David Boyne
Founder of EventCatalog | Independent Consultant | Event-Driven Architecture Advocate
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Rob Bulmer
AWS Community Builder | Senior Consulting Engineer at MongoDB
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Lee Hannigan
Senior Solutions Architect at AWS | DynamoDB Specialist
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Allen Helton
AWS Serverless Hero | Postman Leader | Ecosystem Engineer at Momento
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Anton Babenko
AWS Community Hero | Terraform Influencer | CEO at Betajob
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Mark Sailes
Java & Lambda Specialist | Principal Solutions Architect at Leighton
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Ricardo Cino
AWS Community Builder | Senior Engineer at PostNL
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Matt Houghton
AWS Community Builder | Data & AI Architect at CDL Software
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Luke Hackett
Full-Stack Specialist | Principal Engineer at Sky
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Jake Bazin
AWS Community Builder | Senior Engineer at Reach PLC
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Nataliya Godunok
Senior Solutions Architect at AWS | Cloud Optimisation Specialist
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Jenny Zhou
Solutions Architect at AWS | AWS Evangelist
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Victoria Demina
AWS Community Builder | Software Engineer at LEGO Group
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Chris Dobson
AWS Community Builder | Senior Engineer at Trustpilot
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Luca Mezzalira
Principal Serverless Specialist Solutions Architect at AWS | O'Reilly Author
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Sheen Brisals
AWS Serverless Hero | O'Reilly Author | Team Topologies Advocate
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Yan Cui
Developer Advocate at Lumigo | AWS Serverless Hero
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Ran Isenberg
Principal Software Architect at CyberArk | AWS Serverless Hero
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The future of cloud-computing

Discover the future of cloud computing at AWS North—where technology leaders, developers and innovators shape what’s next with AWS.

18th October 2025
Newcastle-upon-Tyne

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