AWS North Community Conference 2026

AWS North Community Conference returns for 2026, bringing together the vibrant and growing cloud and technology community from across the North of England and beyond.

Powered by Leighton, this one-day event is designed to connect developers, engineers, architects, founders, students and tech leaders who are building, innovating and scaling with AWS.

Following a highly successful inaugural event, the conference continues its mission to create a space for the regional tech community to come together, share knowledge and explore the future of cloud computing, without needing to travel outside the North.

What to expect

While full details of the 2026 agenda are still to be announced, attendees can expect a day focused on:

· Learning and knowledge sharing across AWS and cloud technologies

· Real-world insights from practitioners and technical experts

· Opportunities to connect with the wider tech community

· A collaborative environment designed to inspire innovation

More information on speakers, sessions and themes will be released soon.

Who should attend?

This event is open to anyone with an interest in AWS and cloud technology, including:

· Developers and engineers

· Solutions architects and technical specialists

· Startups, SMEs and enterprise teams

· Students and those early in their careers

· Technology leaders

· Anyone passionate about building and scaling with AWS

Track Themes

Build: Focused on building modern, cloud-native applications.

Architect: Focused on system design, architecture, and technical decision-making.

Run: Focused on running systems reliably, securely, and efficiently in production.

Lead: Focused on leadership, strategy, and organisational capability.

We’ll be sharing further updates over the coming months, including speaker line up and track information. Stay tuned through the website or by following us on LinkedIn or X.