[EN] re:Invent 2023 - Adam Selipsky Keynote Speech

Keyword: Amazon Web Services re:Invent 2023, Amazon Q, Generative AI, AWS, Cloud Computing, Data, Technology
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Adam Selipsky, CEO of Amazon Web Services, shares his perspective on cloud transformation. He highlights innovations in data, infrastructure, and artificial intelligence and machine learning that are helping AWS customers achieve their goals faster, mine untapped potential, and create a better future.

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The 12th Annual AWS re:Invent Conference Commences, Adam Selipsky, CEO of AWS, warmly welcomed the over 50,000 attendees and 300,000 virtual attendees to the 12th annual AWS re:Invent conference in Las Vegas. He expressed his excitement to be there with so many people, both in-person and online. Selipsky noted that the re:Invent conference has always been focused on learning, with opportunities everywhere to expand one's knowledge - over 2,200 sessions, an incredible array of partners in the expo halls, and many chances to connect with other members of the AWS community.

Selipsky highlighted the great slate of keynotes lined up for the event. The previous evening, Peter DeSantis had given a keynote diving deep into AWS's innovations in serverless technology. Still to come were keynotes by Swami Sivasubramanian on AI and machine learning, the RBAs partner keynote, and Andy Jassy capping off the conference on Thursday. But first, Selipsky was thrilled to share what AWS had in store for the attendees right then and there.

The Sheer Variety of AWS Customers

One of the aspects Selipsky loves about re:Invent is the immense variety of customers in attendance. People from every industry, every region, and every possible use case come together, all relying on AWS to power their businesses and organizations. He cited some examples:

In financial services, AWS works with industry leaders like JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Nasdaq, Fidelity, Allianz, Itaú, UBS, Visa, HSBC, Capital One, S&P Global, NuBank, and more.

In healthcare, AWS partners with companies including Pfizer, Gilead, Medtronic, Novo Nordisk, Roche, Moderna, Illumina, 3M, and various health information systems.

In the automotive space, AWS collaborates with BMW, Toyota, Volkswagen Group, Nissan, Hyundai, Ford Motor Company, Mercedes-Benz, and more.

These are just a sample of the amazing customers and partners using AWS to shape the future of their industries. From global enterprises to the most promising startups, organizations of every kind are choosing AWS for its security, reliability, rapid innovation, and ability to enable growth.

Expanding the AWS and Salesforce Partnership

One customer and partner AWS has been working closely with for years is Salesforce. In 2016, Salesforce selected AWS as its primary cloud provider. Today, Salesforce uses AWS's compute, storage, data services, and more to power key offerings like Salesforce Data Cloud.

Just yesterday, AWS had announced a significant expansion of its partnership with Salesforce. Salesforce will be dramatically increasing its already sizable use of AWS services. AWS will utilize more Salesforce technologies. And by integrating Amazon Bedrock with Salesforce's Einstein platform, the companies aim to make it easier for developers to quickly build and deploy generative AI applications.

The two companies are also working to unify data management by enabling zero-ETL integrations between Salesforce Data Cloud and AWS storage, compute, and data services. This will empower customers to gain insights faster.

Additionally, AWS and Salesforce are building tighter integrations between Salesforce's Service Cloud and Amazon Connect. And for the first time, Salesforce will offer its products on the AWS Marketplace, simplifying procurement for AWS customers.

With this expanded partnership, AWS and Salesforce users will have exciting new ways to innovate and build applications. But the benefits aren't limited to major corporations - fast-growing startups continue to choose AWS as well.

AWS: Home to Over 80% of Unicorns

According to Pitchbook data, there are over 1,000 "unicorn" startups valued at over $1 billion globally. The vast majority - over 80% - are AWS customers. Selipsky cited some examples:
 

• Wiz, a cloud security company and AWS partner, is the world's largest cybersecurity unicorn and the fastest SaaS company ever to reach a $10 billion valuation.
• Genomics One is one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in Biotech. It's revolutionizing DNA sequencing and reducing costs dramatically.
• Plaid provides the fintech infrastructure powering popular apps like Venmo, Acorns, and Robinhood. Millions use it to manage their finances.

AWS powers organizations of every size, industry, and region - even companies you'd never expect to be on the cloud. Selipsky recently learned of Loudon Guitars, a boutique guitar maker in rural Ireland using AWS to create electronic passports that ease musicians' international travels. The possibilities are endless on AWS.

What Makes AWS the Cloud Leader?

Selipsky credited AWS's leadership to its relentless focus on customers' needs and pain points, dating back to its founding. AWS was first to m