This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Sebastian Cerquera carvajal
On June 28th, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the AWS Community Day Colombia 2025 in Bogotá, this time not just as an attendee, but as a co-leader of the AWS User Group in Neiva. And let me tell you: the experience was nothing short of amazing. A day packed with knowledge, energy, a passionate tech community, and an unstoppable drive to share and learn.
This wasn’t just another tech event. It was a place where innovation was in the air. Every talk, every booth, every hallway conversation had something new to offer. If you're into cloud computing or simply want to understand how the tech ecosystem moves in Latin America, this is the kind of event that needs to be on your radar.
What is AWS Community Day?
If you haven’t heard about it before, AWS Community Day is an event organized by the community, for the community, with support from Amazon Web Services. It's not a sales pitch or a product fair, it's a space where real users share their experiences, lessons learned, challenges, and best practices using AWS.
This year’s event was held at the Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo Science and Technology Building at the National University in Bogotá, gathering more than 1,200 attendees including developers, solution architects, students, startups, tech leaders, and cloud-curious folks from across the country.
Highlights of the Event
🎤 Unmissable Talks & Virtual Sessions
One of my personal favorites was “Triple Your Professional Value with AWS and GenAI” by [Carlos Zambrano],(https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-zambrano-aws/), where he demonstrated how to create AI agents focused on specific topics to boost productivity and help solve your day-to-day questions.
The event featured dozens of talks happening simultaneously in the main auditorium and five themed rooms named as Colombian cities (Manizales, Medellín, Boyacá, Bogotá, Catleya), plus one room dedicated entirely to virtual sessions because of course, we didn’t want to leave out those who couldn’t attend in person.
🛠️ Tech in Action
The hands-on workshops were a hit. Attendees could put their cloud skills to the test in real-time. I even got to discover Builder Cards through a fun card tournament! I didn’t know they existed before, but now I have my own deck and I’m learning how to play, can’t wait to share more on that soon.
🤝 Community & Networking
One of the best parts of the day? Connecting with amazing people from AWS User Groups in [Medellín],(https://www.meetup.com/awsugmed/), [Bogotá],(https://www.meetup.com/es-ES/aws-colombia-bogota/), AWS Women, and Manizales. We exchanged LinkedIn contacts and ideas to keep building together.
I also got to meet Daniel Vargas, a Golden Jacket and yes, I saw the golden jacket in real life! A truly focused and inspiring individual. I was especially proud to be there not just as an attendee (like I was in 2024), but this year as a volunteer. That gave me a whole new perspective and helped me meet incredible community leaders and passionate tech folks. Seriously impressive people.
🎁 Extra Experiences
It wasn’t all about tech. There were fun moments too! Playing Builder Cards, grabbing lunch from food truck vouchers (amazing idea from the organizers!), enjoying great coffee, and at the end of the day a beautiful dance performance featuring traditional Colombian dances like Sanjuanero and Joropo.
Oh, and I even won a t-shirt with the Lambda logo for dancing, plus a Nequi thermo and a bunch of stickers. Worth it!
5 Key Takeaways from the Event
Serverless is not a buzzword — it’s a powerful, scalable approach when used wisely.
Generative AI is already production-ready — tools like Bedrock are available now.
Our local tech community is thriving — there’s serious talent building big things in Colombia.
Cloud cost optimization is essential — deploying is just the start; efficiency matters.
Sharing knowledge makes a difference — many speakers were from the community, not AWS staff, and that made it even more valuable.
My Personal Reflection
Attending AWS Community Day felt like hitting the reset button on my tech journey. It reconnected me with my passion for learning, building, and sharing. It inspired me to explore more technologies, stay active in the community — and even consider giving a talk next year 😅.
What I appreciated the most was the friendly, collaborative, no-ego atmosphere. Experienced professionals and beginners learning side by side — all supporting one another.
What’s Next?
I’m now diving into the resources shared during the event (yes, the sessions were recorded!) and I’ve joined several AWS User Groups to stay involved with upcoming meetups.
If you’re curious about the cloud or want to grow your AWS knowledge, I highly recommend joining these events or your local user group. You won’t regret it.
Were You There Too?
Let’s chat! I’d love to hear what you learned, which session blew your mind, or just your favorite part of the day. Drop me a comment or connect with me on LinkedIn.
The community grows when we share. 🚀
P.S. A huge thanks to the person who shared this day with me — it meant a lot.
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Sebastian Cerquera carvajal
Sebastian Cerquera carvajal | Sciencx (2025-07-15T00:45:33+00:00) What did I Learn from AWS Community Day Colombia 2025?. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/07/15/what-did-i-learn-from-aws-community-day-colombia-2025/
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