What we’re about
Welcome to AWS User Group Lancashire! This group is for anyone passionate about Amazon Web Services (AWS) and cloud technologies, whether you’re an expert or new to the field.
Our goal is to unite developers, architects, SysOps professionals, business leaders, and enthusiasts to learn, share, and connect with the AWS community. We will visit various cities in Lancashire throughout the year and look forward to meeting you!
We host engaging talks, workshops, and networking opportunities with guest speakers from AWS and the cloud community. Join us to expand your knowledge, explore ideas, and connect with others excited about the cloud!
Code Of Conduct
We value the participation of each and every member and want all attendees to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. Accordingly, all attendees, speakers, organizers, and volunteers are required to conform to the AWS Code of Conduct. Please be respectful and courteous to each other at events and on related social media.
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Do you have an AWS or cloud related story, a recent major project to share your experience of, special expertise in the field or even just some tips to share? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Our Call For Speakers can be found on our Gravatar profile.
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See all- AWS UG Lancashire May 2025: Chorley - EDA & GenAIStrawberry Fields Digital Hub, Chorley
AWS User Group Lancashire welcomes you to Strawberry Fields Digital Hub at Chorley!
We want to make sure we have just the right amount of food and drinks for everyone to enjoy, so please sign up only if you're planning to join us! If your plans happen to change after you've signed up, just let us know by updating your RSVP to 'no'- this way, someone else can take advantage of your spot!
Thank you for your understanding!
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*** Travel ***
- Google Maps: Euxton Lane, Chorley, PR7 1PS
- What3Words: ///modern.logo.mountains
- Moovit public transport directions
While free parking is available on site, please car share or use public transport if possible. There is also a cycle hub and shower facilities.
Venue is 200 yards down from Chorley Hospital on Euxton Lane, through the second set of traffic lights with a set of feeder traffic lights to turn into the car park.
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*** Speakers ***
We are excited to welcome:Chris Dobson has been developing software for longer than he cares to remember. Having worked in healthcare and video streaming, he is currently plying his trade at Trustpilot where he spends most of his time designing and building AWS workloads and implementing good coding and DevOps practices.
He is an AWS Serverless Community Builder, a certified AWS Solutions Architect Professional and Devops Engineer Professional, and an AWS Certification Subject Matter Expert.
Matt Houghton is a Data Architect at CDL_Software, where he undertakes R&D and works with customers and CDL teams on their most challenging and complex data problems. Matt is an AWS Community Builder and holds all 13 AWS certifications. In 2021, Qlik named Matt one of their 50 Global Luminaries for driving measurable impacts from data and sharing with the community.
Thanks for joining us!
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*** Sessions ***
Our sessions are:Chris Dobson: Streamlining An Event-Driven Architecture: A Real World Transformation
"If we are not careful as an event driven architecture matures it can evolve into something resembling the well documented ‘big ball of mud’.
This talk will look at how my team has been transforming a production EDA. It will show how a sparsely documented set of AWS SNS topics used to publish and consume cross-domain events have been transformed into an architecture exhibiting discoverability, governance and observability while continuing to run in production without any data loss."
Matt Houghton: Ensure The Security And Reliability Of Your GenAI Workloads With Amazon Bedrock
"In this session, we will explore emerging risks associated with GenAI-based workloads and discuss strategies for testing, securing and monitoring them using Amazon Bedrock.
We will highlight and demonstrate some of the latest features announced for Amazon Bedrock, showcasing how they can help you create more effective GenAI workloads."
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*** Schedule ***
18:00 - Doors, food, drinks
18:30 - Welcome
18:40 - Matt Houghton
19:10 - Break for refreshments & networking
19:20 - Chris Dobson
19:50 - Open Mic & Community News
20:00 - Close----------------
*** Diversity ***
Our events are free and open to everyone, regardless of background or experience. Please let us know if you require any accommodations, and we will do our best to assist you.----------------
*** Refreshments ***
A selection of food and beverages will be provided. Have dietary requirements? Let us know in advance, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.----------------
*** Photography & Videography Notice ***
By attending, you consent to being photographed and filmed for promotional and educational purposes. Prefer not to be recorded? Just let us know when you arrive.----------------
*** Sponsors ***
AWS User Group Lancashire thanks our generous sponsors:
