As the CEO of Bedrock Security, I had the privilege of attending AWS re:Invent 2024 (just as I did every re:invent that preceded it). I had a chance to meet many enterprises, partners, and thought leaders that are looking to begin, continue, or accelerate the current secular shift of migration to the cloud and participate in the next secular shift of generative AI. As with previous re:Invent conferences, this year’s event was a hive of activity. The scale and energy of the conference are truly impressive, though its sheer size can make it difficult to experience everything on offer. That said, the vibrancy of the event and the diverse opportunities for learning and networking are undeniable, and I was able to pick up on a number of common threads from participants.