#16 AWS User Group Meetup - 02/2026

Dear AWS User Group Members,
we’re happy to announce our next AWS User Group Bonn meetup!
While we’re still finalizing the second speaker and host location, we already have a great first talk confirmed—and we wanted to get the date on your calendar early. More details will be shared well before the event.

📅 Date: 11.02.2026
📍 Location: Bonn – host location to be announced
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🕕 Agenda (preliminary)
6:00 PM – Doors open
Grab a drink, settle in, and catch up with fellow AWS builders.
6:30 PM – Talk 1 – Vadym Kazulkin
🗣️ Build Modern Applications with Amazon Aurora DSQL
As organizations modernize applications for scalability and agility, database architecture becomes crucial.
In this session, Vadym introduces Amazon Aurora DSQL, a serverless, distributed SQL database designed for next-generation workloads.
You’ll learn how to:
- Build modern serverless applications using Amazon Aurora DSQL, Amazon API Gateway, and AWS Lambda
- Understand performance characteristics, scaling behavior, and cost considerations
- Evaluate current limitations and when Aurora DSQL is the right choice
- Compare Aurora DSQL with alternatives such as Amazon DynamoDB and Amazon Aurora Serverless v2

7:30 PM – Talk 2 – To be announced
We’re currently finalizing a second speaker and topic. Stay tuned—this slot will be announced soon!
8:15 PM – Networking, snacks & drinks
Relax, connect, and exchange ideas with the local AWS community.
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We’re looking forward to another great evening of learning and networking in Bonn.
Keep an eye out for the upcoming update with the confirmed location and second talk.

Best regards,
Andreas & Johannes

P.S. Know someone who might be interested? Bring them along — newcomers are always welcome! 🚀