AWS for Startups Prague

Building a startup is exciting, but it’s also about making the right decisions early on. What to build, how to scale and where to invest time and money.
Cloud can accelerate all of that. But only if it’s done right.
AWS for Startups Prague is a one-day event for founders, engineers, and investors who want a clearer view on how startups actually build and scale today.
You’ll hear real stories from startups, learn how teams approach infrastructure & AI, and get a better understanding of what works when you’re growing fast. Along the way, you’ll also see how the right setup, support, and funding options can help you move faster without unnecessary overhead.
A few realities shaping today’s startup world:
What works for your first 100 users won’t hold for 10,000
Cloud costs scale fast, especially if you’re not tracking them early
Teams lose momentum when engineers spend more time on infrastructure than product
This event is about making sense of that and turning it into practical advantage.

Who Should Attend
Founders raising capital and trying to move faster without burning cash
CTOs, engineers and platform teams scaling infrastructure under real pressure
VCs and ecosystem players looking to connect with startups that are actually building

Why Attend
Hear how startups actually build and scale on AWS
Learn where teams lose time and money in cloud and how to avoid it
Get a clear view on funding, expectations and what VCs look for in 2026
Meet people who are solving the same problems you are
Talk directly to engineers, founders and AWS experts

Agenda
09:30 – 10:00 Registration
10:00 – 10:30 Opening & Welcome
10:30 – 11:00 Rocket-fuel for Startups [credit programs and various types of support]
11:00 – 12:00 How to Go Global Using Cloud?We'll talk about how startups can scale internationally with the help of cloud. When your setup in Europe is solid, expanding into new regions can be fast and smooth. We’ll also share real stories from our own clients.
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch Break
13:00 – 14:00 AI Discovered: Accelerating Startup Innovation at ScaleA practical walkthrough of the modern AI stack that helps startups move from prototype to production. The session covers AI-powered development with Kiro, open-source agent orchestration using Strands, scalable managed infrastructure with AgentCore, foundation models on Bedrock, and AI-driven approaches to security and DevOps.
14:00 – 14:50 VC Panel: How to secure funding in 2026? [new trends, tips and best practices from VC investors]
14:50 – 15:15 Coffee Break
15:15 – 15:45 Fireside chat with a client [with Macaly]
15:45 – 16:00 Wrap-Up, Open Q&A & Next Steps [networking]

Afterparty
We’re not ending at 16:00. From 16:00 to 18:00, join us for beer & networking with space to connect, continue discussions and meet the community in a more informal setting.
The event continues in the evening in collaboration with Startup Kitchen, TRUESDAYS & Technology Incubation
Time: ~18:00 onwards
• Startup Grilling session led by the community
• Speed Mentoring with VC investors & mentors
• Short presentations from Labyrinth Labs & AWS & partners of the event
• Networking with startups, investors and ecosystem partners
Attendees from the daytime event will receive badges granting free access to the evening program, creating one connected experience across both parts of the event.

Speakers