

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:
- Speak at events - Share your AWS AI journey
- Host us - Host our community in London
- Suggest topics - What would you like to learn about?
- Partner with us - Company sponsorship and venue opportunities
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Ready to join the UK's most vibrant AWS AI community?
Hit that "Join" button and we'll see you at our next event! Whether you're in London or joining online, our community has a place for you.
Questions? Email us at ethan.sumner@communitystack.io - We'd love to hear from you!
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Inaugural event - AWS GEN AI Loft ManchesterCourts Club, Manchester
We are delighted to host our Inaugural event on Wednesday, 3rd of September, in Manchester in collaboration with AWS and the GenAI Loft Program.
Speakers:
- Matheus Guimaraes (Senior Developer Advocate at AWS)
- Ethan Sumner (Engineering Excellence Lead at Barclays)
- Matt Houghton (Data and AI Solutions Architect at CDL Software)
Talks:
- Keynote - Making Generative AI Real: From Prototype to Production by Matheus Guimaraes.
Generative AI has incredible potential, but turning that potential into real-world impact requires more than just a proof of concept. Join Matheus Guimaraes for a journey into what it takes to bring generative AI into production — from adoption and development to testing, deployment, and observability. Along the way, you’ll see how new patterns like agentic AI, open-source frameworks like Strands, and AWS services like AgentCore are reshaping the way we build with AI.
2. AI Coding Assistants in Practice: CDL’s Journey with Amazon Q Developer by Matt Houghton. Learn In this session, we’ll explore how AI is reshaping the software development workflow. We’ll share a detailed look at CDL’s hands-on experience with Amazon Q Developer, including the evaluation process, lessons learned, technical insights and spec driven development with Amazon Kiro.
You’ll leave the session with practical guidance for organisations considering their own adoption journey, with a focus on enablement strategies that go beyond just the tooling.Agenda:
- 17:30 - 18:30 - Arrival and Food
- 18:30 - 19:00 - Keynote - Matheus Guimaraes and Ethan Sumner
- 19:00 - 19:15 - Break
- 19:15 - 19:45 - AI Coding Assistants in Practice: CDL’s Journey with Amazon Q Developer by Matt Houghton
- 19:45 - 20:30 - Networking
If you'd like to speak, sponsor, or host us, please let us know. Please get in touch via LinkedIn
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We are delighted to host our 2nd event on 15th October, in London.
Talks: TBC
Agenda:
- 17:55 - Arrivals and Networking
18:25 - Welcome and introductions
18:30 - First speaker
18:55 - Break
19:10 - Second speaker
19:55 - Close
20:00 - Venue closes
If you'd like to speak, sponsor, or host us. Please get via LinkedIn:
- 17:55 - Arrivals and Networking
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We are delighted to host our 4th event on 4th of December, in London.
Talks: TBC
Agenda:
- 17:55 - Arrivals and Networking
18:25 - Welcome and introductions
18:30 - First speaker
18:55 - Break
19:10 - Second speaker
19:55 - Close
20:00 - Venue closes
If you'd like to speak, sponsor, or host us. Please get via LinkedIn:
- 17:55 - Arrivals and Networking