re:Invent is the largest gathering of the Amazon Web Services community from across the globe — this year AWS expects more than 24,000 attendees! With registration now open, act fast before tickets

run out. Once that’s said and done, follow our top tips to help you get the most out of your re:Invent experience this November.

Use AWS’s Codes for Hotel/Flight DealsOnce you’ve registered for your tickets, be sure to book your flights well in advance. AWS secured discount rates at several nearby hotels. Additionally, check out the AWS website to get discount codes for airfare.

Know Your Session LevelAWS offers three different levels of sessions so every attendee can get the most out of their experience. You can find more information on sessions and their levels in our blog and on their website.

Plan Your Calendar in AdvanceThe re:Invent catalog is now up! This year, putting a session on your calendar will mean your seat is automatically reserved. Once you’ve figured out your session level, start adding everything that interests you to your calendar.

Plan Your Calendar in AdvanceBe sure not to miss CloudHealthTech’s sponsored session:

DEV306 – How News UK Centralized Cloud Governance Through Policy Management

Learn how the company that distributes the largest daily newspapers in the UK built a world-class cloud management strategy.

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Don’t Miss the KeynotesWednesday and Thursday morning, AWS holds Keynote sessions that you won’t want to miss. They’ll be posting more info on these soon, so be sure to check back in. Attend both to kick off your mornings.

Attend the Pub CrawlWednesday, 11/30 | 5:30PM

After a couple of long days in breakout sessions and keynotes, be sure to attend the pub crawl that spans both the Venetian and Palazzo casinos. Hosted bar and appetizers are included, so you can kick back and unwind.

Stay Hydrated

On that note, while re:Inventcomes with fun events and free drinks, it also comes with Las Vegas heat and long, long days. Be sure to stay hydrated so you can stay alert and not miss a beat.

Wear Comfortable ShoesWhile you may no longer need to stand in the back of breakout sessions, you are still sure to be on your feet for long periods of time. Ditch your fancy footwear for something you won’t kick yourself for wearing by the end of each day.

Make Dinner ReservationsWith 24,000 attendees descending on the Venetian and Palazzo, getting into the casino restaurants can be difficult, especially with a group! Use OpenTable or Reserve to book your table in advance to make sure you get to eat.

End Your Week Right –Attend re:PlayThursday, 12/1 | 8:00PMLINQ Parking Lot

Dubbed world-famous by AWS, it is certainly not a night to miss. Past performances have featured Skrillex, Zedd, and deadmau5.

For more of our expert tricks and #protips to help you get

the most out of your re:Inventexperience, read our blog post:

http://bit.ly/reinvent-survival-guide-2016