AWS User Group Armenia

Hey people jan 🤗 AWS just got a brand-new serverless compute primitive that is going to completely change how we build agentic and multi-tenant applications: AWS Lambda MicroVMs! 🚀 Powered by Firecracker the exact same underlying virtualization technology that powers AWS Lambda – Lambda MicroVMs give you the best of all worlds: • VM-Level Isolation: Every user or session gets its own strongly isolated environment. • Near-Instant Startup: Snap-based boot times that resume in sub-seconds to single-digit seconds. • Stateful Duration: Keep state (memory, disk, packages) alive for up to 8 hours per session, pausing to low idle costs when inactive. • Full Developer Control: Package your custom environments easily from a Dockerfile and connect via dedicated HTTPS URLs supporting HTTP/2, gRPC, and WebSockets. It is truly a game-changer. 📖 Read all the deep-dive details on the official AWS blog: https://aws.amazon.com/lambda/lambda-microvms/ What do you think of this release? How are you planning to use MicroVMs in your next project? Let's chat in the comments! 👇🏻

Exciting news! 🚀 AWS just announced a brand new update: Kiro Crew.  It introduces a team-based approach for AI agents within the Kiro ecosystem, allowing multiple specialized agents to coordinate and work together on tasks rather than operating as a single isolated assistant. Check out all the details and dive into what's new right here: https://kiro.dev/blog/introducing-kiro-crew/

Hey people jan! You asked, and we listened! We have received so many wonderful messages and requests for a little extra time, so we are thrilled to announce that the Call for Speakers deadline for AWS Community Day Armenia 2026 has officially been extended! 🇦🇲 You now have until August 15th to submit your talk proposals and secure your spot on our stage. Whether you want to share a complex cloud architecture you successfully deployed, a real-world GenAI and machine learning experiment, or an honest builder story about a deployment that went completely sideways: your unique experience is exactly what our community wants to learn from. Remember, the magic of our community happens when we share our real, unfiltered builder journeys. You don't need a corporate pitch; you just need your authentic story! 🗓️ New Speaker Deadline: August 15, 2026 🌐 Apply now through our website: https://shorturl.at/9YnXF 📅 Event Date: October 10, 2026 𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐮𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐬𝐭.💌

🎉 Some great news from our friends: AWS Community Members have 30% discount code to get tickets to PyData & PyCon Yerevan 2026! See the discount code below and use it during checkout: PYDATA26

📥 Message from PyDaya & PyCon team: 🚀 PyData & PyCon Yerevan 2026 is almost here! On July 24–25, PyData & PyCon Yerevan 2026 will bring together the Python and data community for two days of talks, discussions, and networking at the American University of Armenia. The conference features local and international speakers who will share practical insights on Python, data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, software engineering, data engineering, cloud technologies, and more. Whether you're a student, researcher, developer, or industry professional, it's a great opportunity to learn, exchange ideas, and connect with the community. 📅 Explore the agenda: https://pretalx.pycon.am/pydata-pycon-2026/schedule/ 🎟 Ticket options: • Individual Ticket • Individual Ticket + Conference T-shirt • Corporate Ticket 🎫 Register here: https://eventhub.am/en/other/event/pydata-pycon-yerevan-2026-88ac846d-98d1-484b-9779-7405835da7c1 We look forward to seeing you at PyData & PyCon Yerevan 2026!

🎉 IT'S OFFICIAL — save the date! AWS Community Day Armenia 2026 📅 October 10 📍 Yerevan The biggest technical cloud conference in the country is back: a full day of sessions, hands-on labs, and the kind of connections that only happen when this community is in one room. And it's the only community event in Armenia officially sponsored by AWS. 🎟️ Tickets are FREE, but Registration is must. Head to our website and grab your spot through the "Get tickets" button: https://aws-community-day.am/ See you on October 10. Let's keep building. ☁️

What would you build if you had 61 hours and $200 in AWS credits? 🤔 AWS Builder Center is running a Weekend Challenge from July 10 to 13! Your goal is to build a personal Al productivity tool, deploy it on at least one AWS service, and write up what you learned. It doesn't need to be overly complex, you could build a bot that preps you for meetings based on your calendar, a task prioritizer that weighs urgency against impact or an email summarizer that pulls action items out of your inbox. Use services like Bedrock, Lambda, DynamoDB, and Amplify, all available through Free Tier credits. Also, the first 50 qualifying submissions earn an AWS Builder Jacket!🧥 Find the full details on Builder Center → https://go.aws/ 3R2z2eQ

From Viktor Vedmich, with Love 💌 AWS is covering half your AI certification exam. Our team built this program for Central and Eastern Europe, so here's the deal. We launched the AWS AI Get Certified Challenge for Central and Eastern Europe. Free. For developers who want an AWS AI cert without paying full price for prep and the exam. What you get: ✅ 3 months of AWS Skill Builder Team: 2,500+ courses, 150+ labs ✅ 50% off your exam fee ✅ Live sessions with AWS specialists ✅ In-person study groups via local AWS User Groups Pick one of three certs: 🎯 AI Practitioner, if AI is new to you 🎯 Machine Learning Engineer Associate, if you build and run ML 🎯 GenAI Developer Professional, if you work with Bedrock, RAG, and agents. Brand new. The goal is big: 5,000 certified developers across 19 countries, with study groups running through 42 User Groups at the same time. Registration is open until August 15. The program starts September 1. You don't need to be an ML expert. If you write code and you're curious about AI, this is for you. All details and registration: https://s12d.com/vbaau5g

Some absolutely incredible news to end the workweek with! 🤩 When it’s time for the renewal, instead of going through a stressful, high-stakes exam day at a testing center, you can now maintain your active AWS certification for an additional year simply by completing curated training and hands-on labs directly on AWS Skill Builder. 🚀 These labs are built and maintained by the exact same AWS experts who develop the services. It is such a beautiful way to keep your skills sharp and your credentials active through continuous learning! This amazing new option is currently in Open Beta. 🔗 Check your eligibility here: https://skillbuilder.aws/certification/recertification 📖 Read all the details in the new blog post: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/training-and-certification/a-new-way-to-keep-your-aws-certification-current/ Keep building! ☁️

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐖𝐒 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐢𝐬 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍! 🥳✈️ Ever dreamed of experiencing the biggest cloud and AI event of the year live in Las Vegas, NV, USA? This is your chance to attend AWS re:Invent 2026 (November 30 to December 4) for Free! The All Builders Welcome Grant covers EVERYTHING: • Full AWS re:Invent 2026 conference pass 🎟 • Round-trip airfare to the USA ✈️ • 5 nights of hotel accommodations right in Las Vegas 🏨 • Exclusive mentorship and networking events and so much more Deadline: July 14, 2026 Apply here: https://shorturl.at/9BhAc How to apply: Here you can read all details, tips, and guidance based on Kristine’s experience to help you prepare, stand out, and maximize your chances of winning this trip! 👇 🔗https://shorturl.at/Za1vx

Barev, LADIES ~🌼 The 2026 AWS She Builds Mentorship Program applications are now open! Are you new to the technology industry or looking to level up? This is your time to shine and take your career to new heights! This FREE 12-week program is crafted to pair you up with an experienced AWS professional who will guide you with personalized advice, career coaching, and provide a peek into the world of AWS. Key dates: 🗓️ Applications close: July 1st, 10:59am AMT (Armenia Time), 2026 ✔️ Notification of outcome: by August 21st, 2026 ✔️Program runs: September 1st - November 30th, 2026 🔗 Apply Here: https://shorturl.at/iEZJY Onward and upward, AWS UG Armenia team! 💌