AWS Community GameDay Europe 2026 – Cologne

Join us for an intense evening combining learning, collaboration, and competition — all inside the AWS Console.

AWS user groups from Europe, in partnership with AWS, are proud to present AWS Community GameDay Europe. This large-scale, synchronized event is a unique opportunity to test your AWS skills in a fun, engaging, and hands-on environment.

What is an AWS GameDay?
An AWS GameDay is a gamified learning event where participants are challenged to use AWS solutions to solve real-world technical problems as a team. Unlike traditional workshops, GameDays are open-ended and non-prescriptive, giving participants the freedom to explore and think outside the box.

🧩 A custom set of challenges makes this GameDay one of a kind.
Get hands-on with AI, security and cloud-native challenges — no slides, no tutorials.

🔧 Practical information

• Teams: 2 to 4 players — come with your team or we’ll form one on site
• Equipment: Your trusty laptop (internet connection provided)
• Food & drinks: Snacks, beverages, and a light meal available
• AWS account: Provided on site, no personal account required
• Game duration: Around 2 hour of competition between local and international teams
• Timing: This is a synchronized international event connected via a shared live stream across all participating locations. To ensure a smooth experience, the GameDay will start on time.

🎯 Who is this for?
The event is open to anyone with a general knowledge of AWS — no expert level required!

🕒 Agenda

• 17:30 – 18:00: Arrival & team formation
• 18:00 – 18:20: GameDay introduction on the stream
• 18:20 – 20:30: Game play
• 20:30 – 20:45: European closing ceremony — prizes for the top teams
• 20:45: Local closing

Check the participating User Groups here: https://www.awsgameday.eu/

🤝 Join the community
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🎉 Sponsorship
We’re thrilled to be hosted this time at to-be-announced offices, with drinks and an aperitif kindly provided.

🎥 Photo & video recordings
Please note that photos and recordings taken during the event may be used for future promotional purposes.

We look forward to seeing many of you there!
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