About us
This is the official Amazon Web Services user group for Birmingham and the West Midlands in England (for clarification to avoid disappointing those in Alabama). Anyone and everyone with an interest in the cloud is welcome. We frequently feature talks by AWS staff as well as fellow AWS users who share their experience and expertise with the group. We're keen to hear from members what topics they'd like to cover in meetings. Everyone is welcome, regardless of technical level or understanding of AWS. There may be a free bar, always good speakers, and the opportunity to network with like-minded people.
Upcoming events
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AWS Community GameDay Europe 2026 – West Midlands
Bluetel Solutions, 4 Temple Row, Birmingham, GBAWS Community GameDay Europe is coming!
We will join ~50 User Groups across Europe for a unique event: an international, synchronized AWS Community GameDay, powered by the European AWS community.
Join us for an intense evening combining learning, collaboration, and competition — get hands-on with AI, security and cloud-native challenges — no slides, no tutorials.
This large-scale, synchronized event is a unique opportunity to test your AWS skills in a fun, engaging, and hands-on environment.
Come with a friend, a team, or solo - we’ll form teams of 2 to 4 people on site.
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.
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)
- 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/
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!9 attendees
AWS Community Summit - Birmingham
The Bond, 180-182 Fazeley street, Digbeth, B5 5SE, Birmingham, GBAWS Community Summit makes it’s debut in Birmingham on 4th June 2026!
Tickets are only available via the Comsum website.
RSVP'ing here on meetup does not give you a ticket / place at the event!
Hosted at The Bond we'll have 20+ talks and workshops across 2 tracks from leading figures in the AWS community.
Early Bird pricing (£50 per ticket) closes on the 13th April at which point standard tickets will go on sale at £75.
All food and caffeine is included in the price so no need to pack your sandwiches!
Also, we're really keen to remove blockers to ensure as many people as possible can join us, so free tickets are available for students and anyone in the early stages of their careers - email [hello@comsum.co.uk](mailto:hello@comsum.co.uk) to request (just ask and you will receive!)
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Past events
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