

About us
Welcome to the AWS Brighton User Group!
Are you passionate about Amazon Web Services (AWS) and eager to connect with like-minded professionals in Brighton? Look no further! The AWS Brighton User Group is a vibrant community where AWS enthusiasts come together to network, share knowledge, and stay up-to-date with the latest trends in cloud computing.
Whether you're an experienced AWS practitioner or just starting your cloud journey, our group offers a welcoming environment for everyone. Our meetups provide a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry experts, learn from their experiences, and expand your AWS skill set.
Here's what you can expect from our meetups:
- Engaging Presentations: We host a diverse range of speakers, including AWS-certified professionals, solution architects, and thought leaders from various industries. They will share their expertise, insights, and best practices on AWS services, infrastructure, security, DevOps, serverless computing, artificial intelligence, and much more.
- Hands-on Workshops: We believe in practical learning, so we organize hands-on workshops where you can get your hands dirty with AWS tools and services. You'll have the chance to explore real-world use cases, tackle challenges, and gain practical experience that you can apply in your own projects.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow AWS enthusiasts, network with industry professionals, and build relationships within the local tech community. Our meetups foster collaboration and provide a platform for meaningful discussions, idea exchanges, and potential career opportunities.
- Q&A Sessions: Got burning questions about AWS? Our meetups include interactive Q&A sessions where you can seek guidance, clarify doubts, and get expert advice from experienced practitioners.
- Community Engagement: We encourage active participation and engagement from all members. If you have a topic you'd like to present or discuss, let us know! We believe in the power of shared knowledge and welcome community-driven initiatives.
Whether you're a developer, system administrator, data scientist, business owner, or simply curious about AWS, the AWS Brighton User Group is here to support your learning and professional growth.
Join us in embracing the cloud revolution, shaping the future of technology, and discovering the endless possibilities AWS offers. Connect with fellow AWS enthusiasts and accelerate your cloud journey by joining the AWS Brighton User Group today!
Thank you to our sponsors and facilitators:
Now calling all speakers!
If you (or someone you know) have a talk or an idea that you would like to share with our amazing community, please submit your talk idea via our Call for Papers form here.
Or, if you'd prefer to talk to someone about it first that's fine, you can message us here or come and talk to one of us at a meetup.
Featured event

AWS Brighton User Group Meetup #13 - APIs In The Fast Lane
Join us for Meetup #13 of the AWS Brighton User Group!
We've all been there - your API docs are lying, your SDKs are out of date, and you're drowning in a sprawling mess of WAFs and custom authentication logic. Your teams want to move fast, but your API has become the bottleneck.
In this session, Ryan will share how design-first approaches using tools like Smithy and API Gateway can help keep our code, documentation, and SDKs in sync through code generation. Ways you can centrally manage gateways within clear domain boundaries to limit your attack surface. Finally I'll look at practical strategies for migrating existing endpoints to a governed, managed service - all while enabling teams to move faster than ever before.
Notes: He'll be explicitly talking about API Gateway, Lambda@Edge, Cloudfront Functions, Cloudfront, WAF and the AWS open source tool, Smithy.
Our supporters, Silicon Brighton, will live-stream the event on YouTube.
RSVP now for this free event, where you can network with peers, learn from our distinguished speakers, and enjoy free beer and pizza courtesy of our sponsor, Logicata.
Upcoming events
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AWS Brighton User Group Meetup #13 - APIs In The Fast Lane
Freedom Works Brighton, Barts House, Black Lion St, Brighton BN1 1JE, Brighton, GBJoin us for Meetup #13 of the AWS Brighton User Group!
We've all been there - your API docs are lying, your SDKs are out of date, and you're drowning in a sprawling mess of WAFs and custom authentication logic. Your teams want to move fast, but your API has become the bottleneck.
In this session, Ryan will share how design-first approaches using tools like Smithy and API Gateway can help keep our code, documentation, and SDKs in sync through code generation. Ways you can centrally manage gateways within clear domain boundaries to limit your attack surface. Finally I'll look at practical strategies for migrating existing endpoints to a governed, managed service - all while enabling teams to move faster than ever before.
Notes: He'll be explicitly talking about API Gateway, Lambda@Edge, Cloudfront Functions, Cloudfront, WAF and the AWS open source tool, Smithy.
Our supporters, Silicon Brighton, will live-stream the event on YouTube.
RSVP now for this free event, where you can network with peers, learn from our distinguished speakers, and enjoy free beer and pizza courtesy of our sponsor, Logicata.
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EVOLVE [26]: Shaping Tomorrow
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