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A Two-Day Event Filled with the Latest AWS Insights

The biggest cloud computing conference on the planet, AWS re:Invent, is now over, but if you haven’t been there – we’ve got you covered.

Join us for an exciting two-day event to learn about the latest announcements, cutting-edge technologies, and innovations brought to you from Las Vegas, directly to Belval. But that's not all. On Day 1, we'll also be showcasing our own local AWS-powered projects, demonstrating how we're leveraging the power of AWS to drive success and innovation in the Greater Region. On Day 2, you’ll immerse yourself in a “Generative AI” workshop, getting hands-on experience to successfully kickstart your Gen AI journey.

Who Should Attend?

This event is designed for anyone interested in the latest AWS innovations and applications. Whether you're a business leader looking to understand how AWS can drive your organization's success, a technical professional eager to dive deep into AWS technologies, a Cloud Officer looking for the right Exit Strategy or simply curious about cloud computing, there's something for you!

Day 1: Suitable for both business and technical audiences, with sessions focused on:

  • Innovating securely at scale on AWS
  • Reducing operational overhead and costs with embracing LessOps/NoOps principles
  • Leveraging your data and generative AI responsibly, confidentially, and anywhere

Day 2: Perfect for technical enthusiasts, featuring a hands-on Gen AI workshop, led by an AWS expert to apply the theory learned during Day 1.


Join us for a comprehensive and engaging experience that bridges business and technology, offering valuable insights for all attendees.

Practical details

  • Date

    Thursday, January 23, 2025
    From 09:00 to 17:30
    Friday, January 24, 2025
    From 09:00 to 14:30
    Check-in & breakfast starts at 8:30 each day

  • Location

    Arηs Group Building
    Boulevard du jazz 13
    L-4370 Belvaux

  • Parking

    Available close to the venue
    Belval Plaza

  • Language

    English

Speakers

Our featured industry experts

Sébastien Stormacq

Principal Developer Advocate
at Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Amauri Sousa

Senior ML/AI Specialist Solutions Architect
at Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Dori Paris

Senior Data Lake Officer
at European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group)

Julien Boule

Cloud Architect / CCOE Program Lead
at European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group)

PhD. Adeline Decuyper

Responsible AI Lead France & Benelux at Accenture

Benjamin Dié

Project Manager, GenAI consultant at Accenture Song Geneva

Arnaud Koster

Entity Director
at Arηs Group

Niccolo Giulianelli

Senior Cloud Architect
at Arηs Group

Sébastien Kalbusch

Cloud Engineer
at Arηs Group

Dimitri Appriou

Cloud Engineer
at Arηs Group

Yohan Beschi

Senior Cloud Architect
at Arηs Group

Arnaud Charlier

Cloud Engineering Expert
at Arηs Group

Nicolas Ferré

Data Science Expert
at Arηs Group

Gilles Habran

Cloud Architect
at Arηs Group

Schedule

    Day 1: Suitable for both business and technical audiences.
  1. 08:30 - 09:00
    Check-in & Breakfast
  2. 09:00 – 09:15
    Introduction Keynote Arnaud Koster (Entity Director at Arηs Group)
  3. 09:15 – 10:15
    AWS re:Invent re:Cap Sébastien Stormacq (Principal Developer Advocate at Amazon Web Services (AWS))

    AWS re:Invent 2024 unveiled updates across the AWS cloud, evolving how we manage,

    analyze, and build in the cloud. In this session, we'll delve into the major announcements,

    particularly focusing on advancements in analytics, generative AI, databases, and developer tools.

    Discover the latest enhancements to Amazon S3, but also a revolutionary innovation

    in distributed databases with Amazon Aurora DSQL, and we'll explore how the newest developer tools

    streamline app development, facilitating the deployment and monitoring of your solutions.

    Join us to gain practical insights and actionable takeaways that will drive innovation in your projects,

    regardless of your role as a developer, data engineer, or decision-maker.

    Together, let's redefine the future with AWS!

  4. 10:15 – 11:00
    Innovate and Scale Securely: AWS Secure Landing Zone with AWS Control Tower Account Factory (AFT) Julien Boule (Cloud Architect / CCOE Program Lead at EIB Group)
    Niccolo Giulianelli (Senior Cloud Architect at Arηs Group)
    Sébastien Kalbusch (Cloud Engineer at Arηs Group)

    An automated, scalable, and secure framework for provisioning and

    managing AWS accounts, with customizable workflows to standardize governance,

    security, and compliance across multi-account environments.

  5. 11:00 - 11:15
    Break (Chatventure with Gen AI chatbot!)
  6. 11:15 - 11:45
    Navigating the Cloud Container Maze. Portability and Exit with Amazon EKS, Simplicity with Amazon ECS Niccolo Giulianelli (Senior Cloud Architect at Arηs Group)
    Arnaud Charlier (Cloud Engineering Expert at Arηs Group)

    Amazon EKS and ECS each bring unique strengths and trade-offs to container orchestration.

    This talk delves into EKS’s multi-cloud flexibility and ECS’s seamless AWS-native design

  7. 11:45 - 12:30
    Serverless Containers: Embrace LessOps, Achieve NoOps Yohan Beschi (Senior Cloud Architect at Arηs Group)

    Explore how AWS ECS enables serverless container orchestration by integrating with AWS Fargate

    for seamless scalability, cost efficiency, and simplified operations.

    Learn best practices for running serverless microservices, batch processing,

    and event-driven workloads with ECS, unlocking the full potential of containerized applications.

  8. 12:30 - 13:45
    Lunch
  9. 13:45 - 14:15
    Chaos Engineering: Enhancing Application/Service Resilience with AWS Fault Injection Service (Live Demo) Sébastien Kalbusch (Cloud Engineer at Arηs Group)
    Dimitri Appriou (Cloud Engineer at Arηs Group)

    Enter the world of AWS Fault Injection Simulator (FIS),

    a powerful tool designed to help us intentionally introduce

    faults into our systems to increase their resilience.

  10. 14:15 - 14:45
    Build a Secure Data Analytics Platform Dori Paris (Senior Data Lake Officer at EIB Group)
    Gilles Habran (Cloud Architect at Arηs Group)

    Join us for an exciting discussion on the challenges faced and solutions implemented while building a secure Data Analytics Platform on AWS. From data ingestion to consumption, discover the full journey!

  11. 14:45 - 15:00
    Break (Chatventure with Gen AI chatbot!)
  12. 15:00 - 15:45
    Responsible AI as a Strategic Imperative PhD. Adeline Decuyper (Responsible AI Lead France & Benelux at Accenture)

    This session will explore the transformative power of Generative AI and its role

    in driving business value as part of Accenture's reinvention agenda.

    The presentation will cover key developments in the EU AI Act,

    the evolution of Responsible AI into a strategic business imperative,

    and the latest insights from joint research by Accenture and AWS, unveiled at AWS re:Invent.

  13. 15:45 - 16:30
    Transforming a Foundation Model into a Domain Expert Sébastien Stormacq (Principal Developer Advocate at Amazon Web Services (AWS))

    Standard foundation models possess general knowledge across various domains but lack specific domain expertise.

    This guide will equip you with the skills to customize these models to become domain experts in your field.

    Through interactive demonstrations, you'll gain hands-on experience in fine-tuning,

    employing the RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) technique, and utilizing transactional agents.

    Additionally, you'll learn to evaluate the pros and cons of each approach to select the most suitable solution for your specific needs.

  14. 16:30 - 16:45
    Break (Chatventure with Gen AI chatbot!)
  15. 16:45 - 17:15
    Innovate Anywhere: Deploy Confidential yet IoT-Enabled Language Models Anywhere with NVIDIA Jetson (Live Demo) Nicolas Ferré (Data Science Expert at Arηs Group)

    Experience a live demonstration where we'll highlight the use of on-premises language models to keep

    your sensitive data secure within your organization. Dive into the world of AWS IoT Core and discover how

    to seamlessly deploy NVIDIA Jetson devices on this powerful platform. This session is a must-attend for

    anyone striving to create confidential large language models.

  16. 17:15 - 17:45
    Supercharge Developer Productivity with Amazon Q (Live Demo) Daniel Priplata (Senior Cloud Architect at Arηs Group)

    No slides! Pure live demo showcasing Amazon Q's capabilities in action.

    Explore real-world applications that help developers code smarter, innovate faster, and boost productivity.

  17. 17:45 - 19:00
    Cocktail & Networking
    Day 2: Hands-on workshop, perfect for technical enthusiasts. Take your laptop (and if needed a charger).
    Guided by Amauri Sousa, Senior ML/AI Specialist Solutions Architect at AWS
  1. AWS Bedrock Bootcamp: Learn how to build an intelligent Mortgage Chatbot

    Join us for an engaging hands-on workshop where you'll learn to build intelligent chatbots using Amazon Bedrock's Knowledge Base and Agents. We'll guide you through creating a virtual assistant that simplifies the mortgage application process, making it more efficient and user-friendly.


    In this session, you'll:


    • Develop a comprehensive Knowledge Base to store essential mortgage information.
    • Create an intelligent agent to answer natural language queries and perform tasks.
    • Design a seamless workflow to guide users through the mortgage application steps.


    While this workshop focuses on the mortgage application use case, the skills and solutions you develop can be extended to other areas of the financial services industry, such as personal banking, investment advisory, or insurance claims processing. You'll also explore how to integrate these solutions with existing CRM systems or other enterprise applications, creating a unified and intelligent platform for customer interactions.

  2. 08.30 - 09.00
    Check-in & Breakfast
  3. 09.00 - 09.30
    Introduction and quick reCap on AWS ML/AI services;
    Demonstration on "Art of Possible" with ML/AI, HeyBuddy Multi-Modal Assistant
  4. 09.30 - 10.30
    Workshop part 1
  5. 10.30 - 10.45
    Break
  6. 10.45 - 12.00
    Workshop part 2
  7. 12:00 - 13:15
    Lunch
  8. 13.15 - 14.00
    Workshop part 3
  9. 14.00 - 14.30
    Q&A, discussions and wrap-up

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