Strands Agents Hands-On: Build Your First Agent

About this event

Join the Charleston AWS User Group in partnership with the College of Charleston on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 , at the College of Charleston (Harborwalk East 204) for an interactive, hands-on AWS workshop led by Jonathan Vogel, Developer Advocate at Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Jonathan works at the intersection of cloud technology, developer tools, and practical software development, helping developers better understand how to build, troubleshoot, optimize, and work effectively in the cloud.

This session is designed to go beyond presentations and give attendees an opportunity to learn by doing. Participants will work through a guided AWS workshop, explore real-world technical concepts, and gain practical experience they can apply to their own projects, studies, and careers.

What to Expect

• A guided, hands-on AWS workshop

• Practical experience using AWS services and developer tools

• Real-world technical insights from an AWS Developer Advocate

• Opportunities to ask questions and build alongside other attendees

• Networking with students, developers, cloud professionals, and members of the Charleston technology community

Whether you're a College of Charleston student, an aspiring cloud professional, a developer looking to expand your AWS skills, or an experienced technologist interested in continuing to learn, this session is for you.

📅 Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. 📍 College of Charleston - Harborwalk East 204 in the CS Innovation Center 🎤 Speaker: Jonathan Vogel — Developer Advocate, AWS 💻 Format: Hands-on Workshop

Please bring your laptop and come ready to build, learn, and connect. All skill levels are welcome.

Learn. Build. Connect. Grow with the Charleston AWS community.

From Charleston Amazon Web Services (AWS)