What we’re about

# AWS AI User Group

Welcome to the premier AWS AI community in the United Kingdom!

Join fellow AI enthusiasts, machine learning engineers, data scientists, cloud architects, and curious minds as we explore the cutting-edge world of artificial intelligence on AWS. Whether you're building your first ML model or architecting enterprise-scale AI solutions, this is your community.

## What We're About

We're passionate about democratizing AI through AWS technologies. Our community brings together practitioners at every level to share knowledge, learn from real-world implementations, and stay ahead of the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Core Focus Areas:

Amazon SageMaker & ML Ops best practices
Generative AI with Amazon Bedrock
Computer Vision
Natural Language Processing
AI/ML infrastructure
Cost optimisation
Emerging AWS AI services and features
Ethics and responsible AI development

## Event Format

🏢 London In-Person Events (Bi-monthly)

Hands-on workshops and live demos
Expert-led talks from AWS specialists, partners, builders and industry leaders
Networking with the UK AI community
Pizza, drinks, and great conversations!

💻 Online Sessions (Bi-monthly)

Deep-dive technical presentations
Interactive Q&A with AWS AI experts
Global accessibility for remote members
Recorded sessions for later viewing

🌍 Special Events

Occasional events in Manchester, Edinburgh, and other UK cities
AWS re:Invent watch parties
Hackathons and coding challenges
Industry conference viewing parties

## Who Should Join?

ML Engineers building production AI systems
Data Scientists exploring cloud-native ML workflows
Cloud Architects designing AI-powered solutions
Developers integrating AI into applications
CTOs & Tech Leaders evaluating AI strategies
Students & Career Changers breaking into AI
Anyone curious about practical AI implementation

## What You'll Gain

Practical Skills - Real-world AWS AI implementations, not just theory
Industry Insights - Learn from practitioners solving actual business problems
Networking - Connect with the UK's most active AI community
Career Growth - Stay current with in-demand AI skills
Early Access - First to know about new AWS AI features and beta programs
Mentorship - Learn from experienced practitioners and help newcomers

## Community Guidelines

We're committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment where everyone can learn and grow. All experience levels are welcome - from those taking their first steps in AI to seasoned practitioners pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

## Get Involved

Beyond attending events, there are many ways to contribute: