Mackenzie is the Global Startup Evangelist at AWS. His days are spent traveling the globe to meet startups, share their stories, and connect engineering teams together. Every day there are a large number of startups launching on AWS across every imaginable industry. It’s Mackenzie’s mission to find stories of startups that are helping to improve the world and share these stories with a wide audience.
AWS Betting & Gaming Day brings together industry professionals for an insightful half-day program of networking, learning, and fun during re:Invent 2025. Attendees can dive deep into technical and business content tailored exclusively for Betting & Gaming companies, and gain valuable insights from industry leaders including DraftKings, Entain Group, FanDuel, Hub88, IGT, and Sportsbet. The event kicks off with opening remarks from Samira Bakhtiar, GM of Media & Entertainment, Games, and Sports at AWS, setting the stage for a day of transformative discussions and knowledge sharing.
Beyond the formal sessions, participants will have unique opportunities to connect with AWS Betting & Gaming specialists for one-on-one consultations and explore cutting-edge technologies shaping the industry's future. The event will feature an immersive F1 simulator challenge with attractive prizes. A networking cocktail reception will cap off the day where attendees can build meaningful relationships with peers and industry leaders.
You must have a re:Invent badge to attend. Registration will close on Monday, November 24.
