Report updated Apr 3, 2026
AWS Events
v8.2.5AWS customers, developers, and industry professionals attending AWS Summits, re:Invent, or re:Inforce.
What Is AWS Events?
Launched Apr 26, 2019
Updated Mar 2026
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Allows users to explore sessions, experts, and services, and add them to a personal planner to resolve scheduling conflicts.
Enables users to find and reserve open seats for specific sessions at supported events.
Provides real-time shuttle estimates to assist with navigation across the event campus.
Delivers real-time notifications regarding new content, speakers, and services added to the catalog.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a frustrated sentiment. Users appreciate basic functionality, but report calendar ux and performance and app stability and crashes.”
What Users Love
all around works great
The AWS Events App is user-friendly and makes it easy to stay on top of important updates.
Pain Points
The calendar scroll is absolutely awful!
dragging around the calendar... randomly stops working
Crashes repeatedly
App stops responding to taps for events until it’s relaunched.
Completely broken. The app shows error unauthorized on start.
Can't sign in - continues to have me reset my password
High confidence · 7.3K reviews available
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Direct integration with AWS event systems
- Unique logistical features (shuttle tracking, reserved seating)
- Strong brand authority and mandatory-use case
Cons
- Severe Android performance issues
- Poor offline data persistence
- Frustrating Calendar UX
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Implement robust offline-first local caching
- AI-driven session recommendations
- Enhanced attendee networking features
Market Threats
- Google Cloud Events providing superior UX
- Third-party platforms (Whova, Cvent) capturing attendee engagement
- Negative brand sentiment from poor Android experience
Who competes with AWS Events?
The Nemesis
Why it's a threat
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Users are happier — sentiment 45/100 vs 25
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Higher rated at 4.8★ vs 4.1★
Peers
Whova - Event & Conference App
Whova Inc.
Leading third-party event app used by many tech summits for networking, session planning, and attendee engagement.
Leading third-party event app used by many tech summits for networking, session planning, and attendee engagement.
Cvent Events
Cvent
The industry-standard platform for enterprise-grade event registration, logistics, and session management.
The industry-standard platform for enterprise-grade event registration, logistics, and session management.
New Kids on the Block
AGRIplot
SharpeTech
AI-powered event matchmaking platform that competes on high-value attendee networking and smart scheduling.
AI-powered event matchmaking platform that competes on high-value attendee networking and smart scheduling.
What are the key takeaways?
AWS Events is a frustrating business app that is completely free. With a 4.1/5 rating from 7.3K reviews, it frustrates many users from users. Users particularly appreciate basic functionality, though calendar ux and performance remains a common concern.
Best for: AWS customers, developers, and industry professionals attending AWS Summits, re:Invent, or re:Inforce.
How much does it cost?
Model: free
The app serves as a utility tool for event logistics and attendee engagement rather than a direct revenue-generating product.
iOS Version
8.2.5
Android Version
8.2.5
Release Date
Apr 26, 2019
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
AMZN Mobile LLC