AWS GameDay – AI Edition

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400

For the first time, the Orlando AWS User Group is bringing an official AI-focused AWS GameDay experience to UCF Downtown, and you’re invited to compete!

What is AWS GameDay?

AWS GameDay is a hands-on, interactive, team-based learning experience where you solve real-world cloud challenges in a live AWS environment.
You and your team (2–4 people) will:

Deploy and troubleshoot live AWS workloads

Solve architecture and operational challenges

Earn points on a real-time leaderboard

Compete in a friendly but intense cloud showdown

This isn’t a slide deck.
This isn’t a passive workshop.
This is learn-by-doing at full speed.

Who’s Involved?

This inaugural Orlando GameDay is powered by AWS and industry partners, including:

Amazon Web Services

HashiCorp

New Relic

The official AWS GameDay team will stand up and manage the entire environment, provision accounts, and guide the experience. Additionally, we’ll have local volunteers supporting throughout the night.

What to Expect

2–3 hours of immersive, competitive cloud challenges

Real AWS infrastructure (no simulations)

Food & refreshments

Whether you're:

A student exploring cloud,

A developer looking to sharpen your skills,

A DevOps engineer who thrives under pressure,

Or a solutions architect ready to prove it...

This is your arena.

What You Need

Just bring your laptop.

We’ll handle the rest.

Teams can come pre-formed or we’ll help match you up.