✨2 DAYS LEFT!

Ever wondered what comes after learning the basics of AWS and cloud computing? 🤔
In just 2 days, we're bringing you a conversation about turning that knowledge into real skills, projects, certifications, and opportunities.

🎙 We'll explore:

☁️ Starting a journey in cloud computing
🏆 Preparing for AWS certifications
💻 Building projects that actually matter
🌱 Advice for students finding their way in tech
💬 Interactive Q&A

📅 Sunday, August 23, 2026
🕗 8:00 PM EAT | 2:00 LT
💻 Google Meet | Online
🎟 Register here

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✨ 1 DAYS LEFT!

That's right ..... tomorrow is the day! 🎉
Our 2nd AWS SBG AASTU Community Event is almost here

🎙 We'll be talking about:

☁️ Cloud computing journeys
🏆 AWS certifications
💻 Real-world projects
🌱 Getting started in tech
💬 And an interactive Q&A

📅 Sunday, August 23, 2026
🕗 8:00 PM EAT | 2:00 LT
💻 Google Meet | Online
🎟 Register here

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☀️ TODAY IS THE DAY! 🚀

The wait is over! 🎉

Our 2nd AWS SBG AASTU Community Event is happening TODAY, and we’re excited to have you join us!

🎙 What we’ll explore:
☁️ Cloud & AWS journeys
🏆 AWS certifications
💻 Building real-world projects
🌱 Getting started in tech
💬 Interactive Q&A

And of course, we’ll be learning from the journey of our guest speaker, Gedion Daniel ... AWS Community Builder, Full-Stack Developer, and Co-founder

Don’t just learn about the journey. Start building your own

📅 Today | Sunday, August 23, 2026
🕗 8:00 PM EAT | 2:00 LT
💻 Google Meet | Online
🎟 Register here

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🚀 We're Live!

Our 2nd AWS SBG AASTU Community Event has officially started! 🎉

If you haven't joined yet, there's still time!

Register through the Meetup link below and join us for an exciting conversation on Cloud, AWS, certifications, real-world projects, and getting started in tech. 💻

See you there!

🎟 Register here

🚀 AWS COMMUNITY DAY ADDIS ABABA 2026 ☁️

Get ready for a full day of learning, building, networking, and connecting with the AWS community in Addis Ababa!

📅 September 6, 2026 | ጳጉሜ 1, 2018 E.C.
📍 Addis Ababa

WHAT TO EXPECT

🔥 2 Technical Tracks | Theory + Hands-on Learning
💻 Hands-on Workshop led by Simon Gebreselassie
🎤 AWS Community Leaders, Community Builders & Cloud Experts
🎓 AWS Student Builder Groups from AASTU & AAU
🤝 Networking & Community Connections
🍽 Food & Refreshments

🎟 REGISTRATION HERE

Learn. Build. Connect. Share. 🚀

🍿 DID YOU KNOW NETFLIX USES AWS?

Netflix and Amazon Prime Video may compete in streaming, but there’s an interesting connection behind the scenes 👀

Netflix relies heavily on AWS (Amazon Web Services) to support its platform at massive global scale ☁️

And AWS is owned by Amazon

So, while Amazon competes with Netflix through Prime Video, its cloud business also provides infrastructure that helps Netflix serve millions of viewers worldwide

Competition and collaboration can exist at the same time

It’s a great example of a simple business principle:
Use the best tool for the job ... even when it comes from a competitor

💬 What would you do?
Use your competitor’s infrastructure if it’s the best option, or avoid it?

Need help? Contact us: @AWSSBGC_bot

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🙏 Thank You for Joining Our 2nd AWS SBG AASTU Community Event!

We had an amazing time learning, sharing, and connecting with our community!

A huge thank you to Gedion Daniel for taking the time to share his journey into tech and cloud computing, his experience as an AWS Community Builder, his lessons from building real-world projects, and his advice for students starting out💜

And to everyone who joined us thank you for being there, asking questions, and making the session interactive! 🙌

Your curiosity and participation are what make our community special ✨

This is just the beginning

Stay connected with AWS SBG AASTU for more events, opportunities, and community updates

Need help or have questions? @AWSSBGC_bot

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✨ HOW WAS OUR 2ND AWS SBG AASTU COMMUNITY EVENT?

We want to hear from you! 💜

Now that our session with Gedion Daniel is over, we’d love to know what you thought and how we can make our next events even better

📝 Tell us:

⭐️ How was the event overall?
💡 What did you find most valuable?
➕ What should we add next time?
🎙 What topics or speakers would you like to see?
❓ Is there anything you’d like us to improve or do differently?

Your feedback helps us create better events, better learning experiences, and a stronger AWS community at AASTU 🚀

Share your feedback here : @AWSSBGC_bot

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⛓️ WEB3 & BLOCKCHAIN MENTOR APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!

Are you passionate about Web3 and Blockchain and enjoy helping others learn?

We're looking for students who are ready to share their knowledge, support fellow learners, and help build a stronger Web3 community at AASTU.

As a mentor, you'll get the chance to:

⛓️ Share your knowledge
💡 Guide students exploring Web3
🤝 Collaborate with fellow builders
🚀 Make an impact in the community

📅 Deadline: August 30, 2026
⏰ 11:59 PM (GMT+3)

🚀 Ready to apply? 👉 Link

Don't wait until the deadline; apply and be part of the team!

Need help or have questions? @AWSSBGC_bot

Stay connected with us:
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FROM CURIOSITY TO CLOUD ☁️

What does curiosity look like when you actually follow it?

During our 2nd AWS SBG AASTU Community Event, Gedion Daniel shared how his journey into cloud and AWS started.

He was self-taught, tried different learning opportunities, and most importantly, kept building.

One of his early projects, Abe Garage, taught him something important: writing code is one thing, but building something that actually needs to work is completely different

Then came AWS 🚀

He launched a server using Amazon EC2 and saw his work running in the cloud for the first time

That first experience turned curiosity into something bigger

💡 You don't need to know everything before you start

Start curious
Start building
Learn as you go

And who knows where that first project might take you ✊

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⏰ ONLY A FEW MINUTES LEFT!

⛓️ Web3 & Blockchain Mentor Applications close tonight at 11:59 PM (GMT+3)!

This is your last chance to apply! ✨

👉 Link

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✨ MONDAY CLOUD TIP

🎮 Learn AWS Like You’re Playing an RPG

Learning cloud doesn’t always have to mean reading pages of documentation or sitting through hours of tutorials.

What if you could learn AWS by actually playing a game?

Meet AWS Cloud Quest: a free, 3D, hands-on learning experience from AWS

🦸 Create your avatar and explore a virtual city.
🏙 Take on real cloud challenges from characters around the city.
🛠 Build and practice with AWS through hands-on labs.
🏆 Earn digital badges as you complete your learning journey.

And the best part? It’s free to get started 🎉

If you're someone who learns better by building, exploring, and trying things yourself, this might be worth checking out.

☁️ Start your Cloud Quest: Here

Need help or have questions? @AWSSBGC_bot

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✨ AWS STUDENT REWARDS ARE HERE! ☁️

Are you a university student? You can now unlock FREE AWS benefits through AWS Builder Center, including 12 months of Premium Skill Builder, AWS Credits, and a Certification exam voucher.

HOW TO GET STARTED

1️⃣ Join AWS Builder Center
Create an account or sign in here

2️⃣ Verify Your Student Status
Go here
Complete verification through SheerID using your name, institution, and student email.

3️⃣ Complete Your Profile
Upload a profile photo and complete your About section.
You’ll unlock 12 months of Premium Skill Builder with 900+ courses, hands-on labs, and certification prep.

4️⃣ Earn Badges & Unlock More Rewards 🏆
Stay active by publishing articles, commenting, and engaging on Builder Center:
🏅 7 badges → $10 AWS Credits
🏅 14 badges → another $20 AWS Credits
🏅 21 badges → AWS Foundational Certification Exam Voucher ($100)

IN SHORT, YOU CAN GET:

12 months Premium Skill Builder
$30 in AWS Credits
AWS Certification exam voucher
900+ courses & hands-on labs

📌 Eligibility: Students 18+ enrolled at accredited higher-education institutions worldwide, subject to verification.

👉 Start here

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🤖 OUR AWS SBG COMMUNITY BOT JUST GOT AN UPDATE!

Remember our support bot? 👀
We’ve added some new features to make it even more useful for the community.

You can now:
🎯 Take weekly AWS challenges
🏆 Check the leaderboard
📢 Get community announcements
📊 Generate monthly reports
💬 Send feedback & support requests

We’d love for you to give it a try! 💜

Found a bug or have an idea? Let us know; your feedback helps us make it better.

👉 Try it now: @AWSSBGBOT

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🏆 INTRODUCING THE AWS WEEKLY CHALLENGE!

Ready to test your AWS knowledge? ✨
Every week, you’ll get a new challenge to learn, practice, compete, and improve.

NEXT CHALLENGE

📚 AWS Foundations → AWS Products
📅 Sunday
⏰ 2:00–2:30 PM

Your scores will accumulate throughout the month, with the Top 3 Builders recognized as Builders of the Month 🥇🥈🥉

🤖 Join through: @AWSSBGBOT

Think you know AWS? Let's see where you rank. 🔥

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📊 HOW DOES THE AWS WEEKLY CHALLENGE REALLY WORK?

Your score is based on:
🎯 70% — Your performance
⚡️ 30% — Your completion time

Scores accumulate throughout the month, and the leaderboard updates after every submission.

🏆 Top 3 each month → Builders of the Month + prizes

📚 Want to prepare?

🤖 Useful commands:
/challenge — Take the active challenge
/archive — Practice previous challenges
/leaderboard — Check rankings
/rules — View the rules
/feedback — Send feedback

Join through: @AWSSBGBOT

Follow us for more AWS tips, stories, and learning resources that the challenges are based on.

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