AWS Women's User Group Berlin: October Event - Empowering the Future with GenAI

The AWS Women’s User Group Berlin is thrilled to invite you to our upcoming meetup focused on Gen AI and Cloud Careers.

Join us for an inspiring evening where we explore the power of Gen AI on AWS and share strategies to grow in cloud careers. Whether you’re curious about cutting-edge Gen AI technologies or want to learn what it takes to become a cloud solutions architect, this event is for you.

We aim to provide a safe, inclusive, and empowering space for women and FLINTA* (female, lesbian, inter, trans*, non-binary, and agender) to learn, network, and thrive in the AWS cloud community.

🎤 Speaker Info

⚡️Keynote Talk

Speaker: Shirin Khosravi Jam
Position: Senior Data Scientist, Scalable Capital
Talk Title: Getting Started with RAG on AWS
Abstract:
How can AI deliver answers you can trust? This session introduces Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), a powerful AI approach used in research assistance, customer support, compliance, and policy Q&A.

You’ll learn:

• How RAG works in simple terms
• Why it’s essential for businesses today
• How to deploy it in the cloud with AWS
• A short demo and architecture overview for practical insights

If you want to understand how AI can improve trust, accuracy, and efficiency in business processes, this talk is for you.

☁️ Career Growth Talk

Speakers:
Beril Oguz, Solutions Architect, AWS
Dina Hussein, Manager, Solutions Architecture, AWS
Talk Title: Navigating the Journey to Becoming a Cloud Solutions Architect

Abstract:
Are you ready to thrive as a cloud solutions architect and have a meaningful impact on your organization and your career?

This session covers:

• Core skills to succeed as a solutions architect
• How to embrace ambiguity and solve complex technical and business problems
• Designing effective cloud solutions that deliver value to customers and teams

Learn what it takes to grow in this exciting and rewarding career path.

Event Details
🗓️ Date: Thursday, October 17th, 2025
📍Venue: AWS, Amazon, Rocket Tower, Charlottenstraße 4, 10969 Berlin
🕧 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

‼️ Doors open at 6:00 PM

🍕Pizza & drinks will be provided

Program Schedule

• 18:00 – Doors open & networking
• 18:20 – Welcome words by AWS WUG Team
• 18:30 – Keynote: Getting Started with RAG on AWS
  Speaker: Shirin Jamwithai, Senior Data Scientist, Scalable Capital
  A practical introduction to Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and how it’s applied in real-world projects.
• 19:15 – Career Talk: Navigating the Journey to Becoming a Cloud Solutions Architect
  Speakers: Beril Oguz, Solutions Architect, AWS & Dina Hussein, Manager, Solutions Architecture, AWS
  Stories and advice on building a successful career in cloud.
• 20:00 – Q&A and closing remarks
• 20:15 – 21:00 – Networking, food & drinks

🎟️ RSVP
Seats are limited — secure your spot today to connect with Shirin, Beril, Dina, the AWS WUG Team, and a thriving community of cloud professionals.

👉 Please note that this user group is specifically for WOMEN and FLINTA* (female, lesbian, inter, trans*, non-binary, and agender) only.

If you do not identify as one of these, please join the AWS User Group Berlin.

🚨 Venue & Security

This meetup is hosted at Amazon Offices.
All attendees must be registered to pass through building security.
✔️ Bring a valid ID card.
✔️ Register with the name that matches your ID.

📸 Media Consent
Photos and videos will be taken during the event for documentation and promotional purposes by the organizers.

If you prefer not to appear in pictures or videos, please inform the organizers at check-in.

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The AWS Women’s User Group is the very first official women-centric AWS User Group in DACH and EMEA. This group serves as a secure and supportive platform for women who want to share their AWS knowledge, passion for cloud computing and advance their careers through targeted learning opportunities.

We extend a warm invitation to FLINTA* individuals who are interested in being part of our User Group.

Code of Conduct:
At the AWS Women's User Group in Berlin, we have a strong and unequivocal code of conduct in place to create a safe and empowering environment for all.