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AWS Imagine Education, State and Local Government

July 29 - 30, 2025 | Chicago, IL

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Why attend?

Imagine what’s possible tomorrow, today.

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Connect and collaborate

The e.Republic expo is the hub of Imagine - a space to connect, create, and envision what AWS and AWS partners can help your organization bring to life. Explore how organizations like yours are working with partners to revolutionize constituent and student services for education and state and local government. Dive deeper with hands-on-demos, explore cutting edge tech, and connect with industry leaders.

Are you a partner who is interested in participating? Email us at aws-imagine-slgedu@amazon.com.

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Hear from leaders like you

With more than 20 breakout sessions featuring customer and partner stories highlighting real world solutions and transformative strategies, Imagine allows you to envision what’s possible for your organization. Explore four tracks: Modernization and Transformation, Generative AI, Data Security and Privacy, and Constituent and Student Services. Hear from peers who are embracing technological transformation, focusing on efficiency, tackling the challenge of change, and driving innovation within local and global communities that are revolutionizing technology landscapes.

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Envision what’s possible together

On the 2024 Imagine keynote stage, Kim Majerus, Vice President of Global Education and US State and Local Government, invited the audience to think big, together. With nearly 1,000 leaders in attendance, her message was clear: Learn and Be Curious. Imagine is more than a conference—it is a blueprint for the future. Discover how to unleash AI's endless opportunities, leverage Amazon Q and Amazon Bedrock, and accelerate innovation with data-driven insights. You are invited to do more than just dream, but rather to imagine what's possible as you write your next chapter. Transform potential into reality.

Accomodations

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Hotel

The historic Hilton Chicago, opened in 1927 and at the time was the largest hotel in the world with 3,000 guest rooms, 27 chair barber shop, a pharmacy, a candy shop, a five-lane bowling alley, 1,200 seat movie theatre and an 18 hole miniature golf course atop the hotel.

Step into the legendary Hilton Chicago, a landmark of architectural marvel since 1927. Once the world's largest hotel, this historic venue has witnessed nearly a century of transformation—much like the technological evolution we'll explore at Imagine. When first opened, the Hilton Chicago boasted 3,000 guest rooms, a 27 chair barber shop, an on-site pharmacy, a candy shop, a five-lane bowling alley, a 1,200-Seat Movie theater, and an 18-Hole Rooftop Miniature Golf Course. Today, this iconic venue continues to be a backdrop for groundbreaking conversations, now hosting AWS leaders and innovators who are reshaping technology's future.

Parking
Parking is available at the hotel for $70/day in the self-park garage. Valet parking is unavailable. Explore nearby parking at SpotHero. 

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Room Block

We invite you to stay at the Hilton by utilizing the reserved room block. You can reserve your room via this booking link. The group code for access is AWS. Reservations can also be made by calling (877) 865-5320 and referring to the AWS Imagine Conference and/or the Group Code: AWS. Rooms must be booked by July 5, 2025.

Confirmation numbers will be emailed to each attendee once a reservation has been made. Reservations can be canceled up to 24 hrs. prior to arrival without penalty. No-show reservations will be charged a late cancellation fee equating to one night’s room and tax. In addition, any reservations not checked in on its scheduled date of arrival will be considered a No-Show, and reservations will automatically be cancelled. Please be sure to communicate any very late arrivals or last minute arrival date changes to the hotel at your earliest opportunity to avoid a No-Show charge.

Agenda at a glance

Overview

Imagine will take place over one and a half days, Tuesday, July 29th and Wednesday, July 30th. We encourage attendees to arrive in Chicago on Monday, July 28th.

Programming will kick off on Tuesday, with registration open at 8:00AM CST. From 8:00AM - 9:00AM, explore the Expo over coffee and breakfast. Day one will feature the main keynote, breakouts, panels, chalk talks, and opportunities to engage with AWS experts. Dive deeper with hands-on demos, explore cutting-edge products and innovative solutions from AWS partners, and network with peers utilizing the cloud to move their missions forward.

Wednesday, July 30th will be a half day of programming, with breakout sessions and expo. Ancillary events and 1:1 executive engagements may run later into the day. 

Tuesday, July 29

8:00AM - 9:00AM CST: Registration, breakfast, expo
9:00AM - 4:30PM CST: Keynote, breakout sessions, meals
4:30PM - 5:30PM CST: Day one reception

Wednesday, July 30

8:00AM - 9:00AM CST: Registration, breakfast, expo
9:00AM - 12:00PM CST: Breakout sessions
12:00PM CST: Main conference programming close, expo close

Agenda is subject to change.

FAQ

Imagine for education, state, and local government is designed for leaders who are eager to learn how they can better achieve their institution or organizational mission, improve the efficiency and operations of their organization, and be inspired by the “art of the possible” through cloud technology. Technical cloud experience is not required, and there will be content offerings ranging from introductory to advanced. The event is not intended for builders looking to dive deeper on their technical skills. We encourage developers, engineers, architects and other end users to attend other AWS events or explore our Learning Days series tailored for an education, state, and local government audience. 

Please register with your .org, .edu, or .gov email address, as the event is tailored for the public sector audience.

No, lmagine takes place in-person and will not be live streamed. Some sessions will be recorded and available on-demand post-event. 

No, the event is no-cost. 

To change or cancel your registration, or contact the team with questions, email aws-imagine@amazon.com.

There will be assistive listening devices available in the keynote and all breakouts, as well as American Sign Language (ASL) in the keynote. Designated accessible seating will be available at the front of the keynote and all breakouts. Many services can be made available upon advance request. To inquire about any of these services or to request a service you don't see listed, please reach out to aws-imagine@amazon.com.