The week after AWS re:Invent builds on the excitement and energy of the event and is a good time to learn more and understand how the recent announcements can help you solve your challenges and unlock new opportunities. As usual, we have you covered with ourtop announcements of AWS re:Invent 2025that you can learn all about here.
For me, one moment stood out above all the technical announcements: watchingRafi (Raphael Francis Quisumbing)from the Philippines receive the Now Go Build Award fromWerner Vogels. Rafi has been an AWS Hero since 2015 and co-lead ofAWS User Group Philippinessince 2013. His dedication to building communities and empowering developers across the region embodies what this award represents. You can read more about Rafi onThe Kernel. Congrats, Rafi!