To say that Amazon Web Services (AWS) and its partners and customers are passionate about how technology can make our lives better would be an understatement. This year, they’re hosting around 20 events during Techweek19 across New Zealand. AWS events during Techweek19 range from training on AWS Cloud 101, to flying angels on Lime scooters, to saving native birds with machine learning (ML).
Let’s take a step back… flying angels? On scooters? Lime and Flying Kite Angels (FKA) are teaming up to kick off this initiative. It will involve 50 investors visiting various companies in the Wynyard/Britomart vicinity to learn about innovation in transportation. In between places, the investors will e-scooter – worth checking out!
And saving native birds? In this talk, the Department of Conservation, Consegna, and Qrious will share how they’re using innovative technology such as Internet of Things (IoT) and ML on AWS to ensure the best outcomes for the kākāpō and kiwi.
Don’t miss the many informative and fun sessions to engage with AWS during Techweek19, including the hands-on session with Amazon Alexa.
Check out the full list of events below!
Big Ideas, Small Effort with Amazon AI
Discover how quickly and easily you can create real world AI solutions using out-of-the-box Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Amazon Alexa Games Hackathon
Join the Hack! Come build fun & exciting voice-first Alexa Games at a two-day hackathon for the chance to win fabulous Amazon Echo prizes!
Alexa Skills Workshop
Build compelling voice experiences with Amazon Alexa Skills | Free workshop for developers, UX designers, and digital professionals.
AWS and Deloitte Digital Artificial Intelligence Showcase
AI-enabled innovation - how artificial intelligence is embedding into everyday experiences.
AWS Analytics: hands on event
Join use for this interactive event hosted by AWS & Deloitte, there are 3 separate Demos/Presentations within the same session.
AWS community meetup
This month's AWS AKL community Meetup is during Techweek 19, and covering Building a Serverless Application in 1 hour using AWS Amplify.
AWS DeepRacer League
In a New Zealand first, the global AWS DeepRacer league comes to Auckland!
Join us to enjoy this interactive & fun learning experience.
Hands-on AWS Serverless workshop
Join us for this exciting interactive event, there are 3 separate demos & presentations within the same session:
Introduction to AWS Cloud
Learn about the world’s leading cloud infrastructure platform. Free workshop for Business Executives, IT Professionals & Managers.
Introduction to AWS Cloud
Learn about the world’s leading cloud infrastructure platform. Free workshop for Business Executives, IT Professionals & Managers.
Techweek TV: The future of Tech in New Zealand and what AWS is doing about it
AWS leader in NZ, Tim Dacombe-Bird, will discuss why AWS is focused on making the world a better place through technology.
How IoT and Machine Learning on AWS are helping native birds
Learn about how The Department of Conservation is using the Internet of Things and Machine Learning on AWS to help save the kākāpō and kiwi.
Machine Learning Immersion Day with AWS
Join AWS Machine Learning specialist Eric Greene for this unique opportunity to gain in-depth hands-on experience on Machine Learning.
The Amazon Culture of Innovation
In this session we'll share our Amazon culture of innovation, we hope inspiring you to consider how you can apply this to your organisation.
The Amazon Culture of Innovation
In this session we'll share our Amazon culture of innovation, we hope inspiring you to consider how you can apply this to your organisation.
How to Bootstrap a Scalable Start-up
What we wish people told us – 2 years ago!
50 Angels Flying on Lime Scooters
For angel investors, VCs and fund managers to learn more about transport innovation and for better syndication by bonding on Lime scooters.
Keeping your startup DNA as you Grow Your Business
Keeping your startup DNA as you grow your business.