We invite both new and experienced speakers to submit proposals for AWS Community Day Australia in Brisbane. Whether you're a first-time presenter eager to share your AWS journey or a seasoned expert with deep technical insights, we want to hear from you!

~~ Session Formats ~~

• Standard Sessions (25 mins): Technical deep dives on AWS topics
• Lightning Talks (10 mins): Perfect for first-time speakers or concise, focused topics

~~ Topic Areas ~~

We welcome submissions on any AWS-related topics, including but not limited to:

Cloud Architecture & Best Practices

• Well-Architected Framework implementation
• Migration strategies
• Multi-account setups
• Cost optimisation techniques

Security & Compliance

• Zero Trust architecture in AWS
• Implementing security guardrails
• Compliance automation
• IAM best practices and security posture management

Serverless

• Event-driven architectures
• Lambda optimisation techniques
• Step Functions for complex workflows
• Real-world serverless case studies

Containers & Orchestration

• ECS vs EKS comparisons and use cases
• Container security
• Automated scaling strategies
• CI/CD for containerised applications

Data & Analytics

• Data lake solutions
• Real-time analytics with Kinesis
• Machine learning workflows
• Data visualisation strategies

Generative AI & Machine Learning

• Practical applications of Amazon Bedrock
• Implementing RAG with AWS services
• Fine-tuning LLMs on AWS infrastructure
• AI/ML operations (MLOps)

DevOps & Infrastructure as Code

• CDK patterns and best practices
• Infrastructure testing strategies
• GitOps workflows with AWS services
• Deployment automation

Networking

• Advanced VPC design
• Hybrid connectivity options
• Global network architecture
• Network security and performance

~~ What We're Looking For ~~

• Real-world case studies and practical demos
• Technical deep dives and advanced implementations
• Lessons learned and best practices
• Emerging trends and innovative AWS solutions

~~ Submission Guidelines ~~

• Provide a clear, concise title
• Include an abstract that clearly describes your talk and its key takeaways
• Indicate your talk type (Standard 25-min or Lightning 10-min)
• Specify your talk's technical level
• Brief speaker bio and headshot

~~ Important Dates ~~

• Submission Deadline: 31 May 2025
• Speaker Notification: 15 June 2025
• Event Date: 15 August 2025

~~ First-Time Speaker Support ~~

New to public speaking? We offer mentoring and guidance to help you prepare. Indicate in your submission if you'd like to be paired with an experienced speaker who can provide feedback on your content and presentation style.