About us
The groups purpose is to increase gender diversity in the cloud technology space. Empowered by the new Amazon Leadership Principle “Success and Scale Bring Broad Responsibility” the community aims to build a safe space for women and under-represented groups to share knowledge, acquire new skills, network and seek support.
This community will run monthly events that will be suggested by the community members. We will have hands on training events, networking events, panel events, and discussions on whatever is important to the people that come to the events.
We want every AWS Cloud Women Manchester event to offer a positive and safe space for all our attendees.
We need diverse teams for successful organisations and we know that diverse representation at our events ultimately creates a stronger community. Be respectful of the people and the views around you.
Upcoming events
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Wiggly Career Paths
AWS Offices - Hanover Building, Hanover St, Manchester, GBDiverse by Design: Career Paths That Power
We’re buzzing to announce that AWS Women in Cloud Manchester is back, and we are continuing our brand new 2026 events series in the best way we know how: with brilliant people, big conversations, and a whole lot of community spirit. We are pleased to announce this event is sponsored by Zuhlke.We're opening up opportunities for members to join the organising team and to show just what's possible, this event will be hosted by Amy and Prerna.
What’s the evening all about?
Two talks exploring how non-linear careers create stronger professionals and how intentional design powers daily impactA panel discussion: "No Two Paths Are the Same — And That's the Point" featuring women across technical, strategic, data, creative, and community roles. There's no single route into tech — and that's our greatest strength.
Speaker bios coming soon!!!
The Plan for the Evening
17:30 – 18:00 | Food, Drinks & Networking
18:00 – 18:10 | Welcome from AWS Cloud Women and Zulkhe18:10 – 18:30 | Talk 1: "The Non-Linear Advantage"
Speaker – Surbhi Badhwar (Finance Industry) https://www.linkedin.com/in/surbhi-badhwar-84937713/18:30 – 18:50 | Talk 2: “Defying Decision Paralysis”
Speaker - Ashwaq Salim https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashwaqsalim/
How I created a system to detect when users are overwhelmed and adapt the recommended options to reduce cognitive load.18:50 – 19:10 | Break/Networking
19:10 – 19:45 | Panel ‘"No Two Paths Are the Same - And That's the Point"
Panel members:
Anna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-slastnikova-35a97910b/
Ahana: linkedin.com/in/ahana-d-94345494
Madhavi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhavi-swamy/
Becci Burley Becci Burley | LinkedIn19:45 – 20:30 | Community Co-Creation & Optional Networking
🍕Food & drinks are on us — just bring yourself and your curiosity!Who’s this for?
Everyone! If you’re interested in cloud, AWS, AI, or tech in general, you belong here. Whether you’re a seasoned engineer or someone who just searched up “what is AWS” last week, pull up a chair.Help us shape what comes next
One of the things we’re most excited about this year is building something that is community-led. We want to know what topics light you up, what challenges you’re facing, and what kinds of events would make you genuinely excited to show up. Come along, get involved, and help us co-create the rest of the series. This community is yours as much as it is ours.
It's going to be incredible to see as AWS Cloud Women moves into a new chapter of increased collaboration and diversity.73 attendees
Past events
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