Partner Keynote with Dr Ruba Borno

Title

AWS re:Invent 2023 - Partner Keynote with Dr. Ruba Borno

Summary

  • Dr. Ruba Borno, Vice President of AWS Worldwide Channels and Alliances, shared her personal story of overcoming adversity and achieving the impossible with the right partners.
  • AWS celebrates its partners' achievements, highlighting the importance of partnerships in accomplishing ambitious goals.
  • AWS introduced new programs and incentives to support partners, including the Customer Engagement Incentive.
  • AWS emphasized the role of generative AI in driving innovation and announced new initiatives to support partners in this area.
  • AWS Marketplace continues to grow, offering partners a platform to reach customers and scale their businesses.
  • AWS is committed to sustainability and encourages partners to join the Climate Pledge and develop solutions that support sustainability goals.

Insights

  • Partnerships are crucial for AWS and its customers, enabling the achievement of goals that may seem impossible individually.
  • AWS is heavily investing in generative AI, recognizing its potential to transform industries and create new opportunities for partners.
  • The AWS Marketplace is a strategic channel for partners, with AWS introducing new features and pricing models to enhance the partner experience.
  • Sustainability is becoming a key consideration for customers and partners, with AWS leading initiatives to promote environmentally responsible practices.
  • AWS is focused on providing partners with the tools, resources, and support needed to innovate, grow their businesses, and address complex global challenges.