The annual AWS re:Inforce event gathers security professionals from across the nation to explore the latest in data protection; governance, risk, and compliance (GRC); identity and access management (IAM); network and infrastructure security; threat detection and incident response; and application security. The 2025 event will take place June 16–18 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
Even seasoned conference-goers can find AWS re:Inforce overwhelming. Attendees come for a variety of reasons — some to catch potential AWS product launches, others to pursue training and education, and many to network with partners and explore the latest cloud innovations. To help you make the most of your time in Philadelphia, we’ve gathered our team’s top tips for navigating the event.
Make Time for the AWS re:Inforce Keynote
On Tuesday, June 17, AWS Chief Information Security Officer Chris Betz will take the stage for the annual keynote, unveiling the latest security innovations and highlighting how organizations of all sizes are building secure, resilient, and scalable solutions with AWS. Discover how to leverage AWS security capabilities and best practices to craft a strong, effective security strategy tailored to your business.
Innovation Talks
re:Inforce 2025 Innovation Talks focus on topics critical to AWS users’ business needs and spotlight advancements AWS has taken to meet them. Topics include:
From possibility to production: A strong, flexible foundation for AI security
Learn how AWS simplifies AI security, allowing you to move faster from development to production.
How the AWS obsession with resilience helps customers build for adversity
In this program, there will be a focus at some of the engineering breakthroughs, day-to-day practices, and big-picture lessons we’ve learned from almost 20 years of focusing on resilience.
Scaling AWS threat intelligence to protect customers
This session will explore two essential security functions in depth: Amazon Threat Intelligence and Active Defense. Discover how these capabilities work in tandem to enhance AWS security services and deliver automated protection for your applications.
Security foundations: How AWS designs the cloud to be the most secure for your business
In this session, discover how AWS takes care of the heavy lifting when it comes to security, so you can focus on what matters most — protecting your organization’s most valuable assets.
Explore Even More with Breakout Content
Through AWS re:Inforce Breakout Content, you can increase your knowledge about security, identity, and compliance through these tracks broken into more than 40 sessions:
- Application security
- Data protection
- Governance, risk, and compliance
- Identity and access management
- Network and infrastructure security
- Threat detection and incident response
While in Philadelphia, create the education path that works best for you. Session types in 2025 include:
- Breakout sessions (60 minutes)
- Builders’ sessions (60 minutes)
- Chalk talks (60 minutes)
- Code talks (60 minutes)
- Gamified learning sessions (150 minutes)
- Lightning talks (20 minutes)
- Workshops (120 minutes)
Once you register for re:Inforce, you’ll be given full access to the show catalog available through the Attendee Portal. In the portal, you’ll be able to search and filter sessions and save your favorites.
Walk the AWS re:Inforce Floor
Take a look at the expo map before arriving in Philadelphia to see what companies will be in attendance — Fortra is in booth #527. Consider having your first visit to the exposition as a true walk through, where you take in all that’s at AWS re:Inforce without stopping at any booths. Note exhibitors who look interesting but weren’t on your radar when you were making plans. The expo opens at 8 a.m. on June 11 so you could walk the floor before the keynote address.
Set Your AWS re:Inforce Appointments
Don’t let the opportunity slip by to really connect with potential suppliers or your current partners. Reach out before arriving in Philadelphia to ensure you have time set for some valuable 1:1 interaction.
And we’re hoping to see you at re:Inforce! Set up a meeting with Fortra to see how we can help you break the attack chain and help keep your entire environment secure. Just complete our meeting form, and we’ll get an appointment on the books that works with your schedule.
It’s All About Philly!
Whether you’re planning to take a customer out to dinner, unwind with your team after a full day at re:Inforce, or tack on a little vacation time before or after the event, planning ahead is essential! Philadelphia is a busy and popular destination, and you won’t want to be scrambling for dinner reservations last minute. For great tips on restaurants, attractions, and things to do, check out Visit Philadelphia or the Philadelphia Visitors Guide.
If you’re traveling by air, you’ll be landing at Philadelphia International Airport which is just seven miles from the city center. But air travel is not the only way to get to Philly as the area is served by Amtrak, which provides service along the Northeast Corridor and points west and south.
