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Updated July 2026 — AWS re:Inforce has merged into re:Invent
AWS confirmed there is no standalone re:Inforce event in 2026; the Philadelphia edition has been retired. Security programming now runs inside re:Invent, with a dedicated security day on Thursday, December 3. If you previously attended re:Inforce, Las Vegas in December is now your event.
AWS re:Invent 2026 is Amazon’s annual cloud computing conference — the largest tech event in Las Vegas with 60,000+ developers, architects, and CTOs. Held every December at The Venetian, it sells out hotels citywide. Plan ahead.
Quick answer: AWS re:Invent 2026 runs November 30 to December 4 across five Strip venues — the Venetian Expo (main hub), Caesars Forum, MGM Grand, Wynn and Mandalay Bay. Because sessions spread over a mile of Strip, a central mid-Strip hotel near the Venetian or on the Monorail beats a far property. Rates run 3–4× normal that week, so book 8–12 weeks out. Free AWS shuttles link all venues.
AWS re:Invent by the Numbers
Figures for the 2026 edition, Amazon Web Services’ flagship cloud conference.
The world’s largest cloud computing event, drawing architects, DevOps engineers, CTOs and CISOs. New for 2026, AWS re:Inforce’s security programming folds into the main event.
The five-venue problem: pick your hotel for the campus, not one hall
re:Invent is not held in one building. Sessions run across the Venetian, Caesars Forum, MGM Grand, Wynn and Mandalay Bay — more than a mile of Strip. Attendees who book next to a single venue often find half their sessions are elsewhere. The smarter base is a central mid-Strip property on or near the Monorail, so no single venue is far and the free AWS shuttles fill the gaps. Rates run 3–4× normal that week, and re:Invent lands right after the SEMA/AAPEX and F1 stretch, so December Strip inventory is already tight. The room is the one line you fully control; locking a 30-day-tracked rate 8–12 weeks out is the biggest saving on a re:Invent week.
When and Where Is AWS re:Invent 2026?
re:Invent overlaps MJBizCon and the NFR opening — see our compression calendar for the early-December crunch.
Rates for this show swing hard depending on the exact week. Our Las Vegas Convention Price Index tracks how event weeks push hotel prices up across the year, so you can time your booking.
Price Watch update (October 5, 2026): LVT Price Watch is tracking AWS re:Invent 2026 hotel prices in real time. At J-55, the average on 15 tracked hotels is $145/night — up 6.2% in 8 days and 40% above the February off-season baseline. Strip South properties (Flamingo, Park MGM, NYNY) are leading the move. See the full price data →
Dates: November 30 – December 4, 2026
Main Venue: The Venetian, Caesars Forum, MGM Grand, Wynn, Encore
Who attends: Cloud architects, developers, DevOps engineers, CTOs, startup founders
2026 update: The Venetian has completed its $188 million convention center renovation, with refreshed ballrooms and corridors, new executive lounges and upgraded digital infrastructure.
⚠️ re:Invent uses 6 venues simultaneously. Where you stay changes your daily experience significantly.
Best Hotels for AWS re:Invent 2026
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1. The Venetian Resort — Official Headquarters Hotel
The main venue. Staying here means zero commute to keynotes and most sessions. Sells out within hours of registration opening (usually July). Book the moment you register.
2. Wynn Las Vegas — Best Alternative to The Venetian
5-minute walk from The Venetian. Quieter, world-class amenities, often available when The Venetian is sold out. Popular with senior engineers and architects who prefer a calmer base.
3. Caesars Palace — Best for Caesars Forum Sessions
re:Invent uses Caesars Forum for many breakout sessions. Staying at Caesars Palace puts you directly adjacent. Good choice if your session schedule is heavy on Caesars Forum content.
4. Vdara Hotel — Best for Budget + Quiet
Suite-only, no casino, no crowds. Vdara attracts attendees who need to work evenings. 10-minute walk from Caesars Forum. Significantly cheaper than Venetian/Wynn during re:Invent week.
re:Invent Navigation Strategy
re:Invent shuttles run between all 6 venues every 15 minutes — they’re free and reliable. Most attendees use the app to plan sessions across venues and rely entirely on shuttles. A rental car is rarely needed unless you have off-Strip meetings.
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AWS re:Invent 2026: Quick Facts
| Dates | Nov 30 – Dec 4, 2026 |
| Main venue | The Venetian + 5 other hotels |
| Attendance | tens of thousands of tech professionals (AWS publishes no official count) |
| Industry | Cloud computing, AI, DevOps |
| Book by | July 2026 (when registration opens) |
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Last reviewed: September 27, 2026.