

Amazon Quick User Group - Detroit
We're excited to welcome you to the inaugural Detroit Area Amazon Quick User Group meetup — focusing on the auto and manufacturing industry and Quick AI innovation!
About this In-Person Meetup
Amazon Quick brings AI-powered business intelligence, research, and automation capabilities into a single experience. Whether you're just getting started or already building with Amazon Quick, this meetup is your chance to connect with AI enthusiasts in the Detroit auto manufacturing industry. Exchange ideas, see live demos, get hands-on experience, and hear real customer stories. Get inspired — and share your voice!
Location
Amazon DTW10 Building
150 W Jefferson Avenue
10th Floor Conference Room
Detroit, MI
Agenda
Welcome — Pedro Ortiz, Senior Customer Solutions Manager, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Intro to Amazon Quick and What's New — Dr. Patience Mudundulu, GTM Auto Manufacturing, Quick
AI Productivity — Rob Boetticher, Director, SA/CSM, Auto & Manufacturing, AWS
Business Value through Amazon Quick — Slalom, AWS Partner
Panel: AI, Amazon Quick and the Auto & Manufacturing landscape —
Farooq Khan — Moderator, Senior Manager, Technical CSM, AWS
Bill Foy — Director - APJ Automotive Leader, AWS
Mike Ostrowski — Director - AI Transformation AWS Practice, Slalom
Dr. Patience Mudundulu — GTM Auto Manufacturing, Quick
Lunch - provided by Slalom
Hands-on Workshop — Asif Khan, Principal Solutions Architect, AWS
Open Forum — "What would you like to see in this user group?" — Cristian Balint, Solution Architect, AWS
Amazon Quick Learning Resources via Community - Kristin Mandia, Sr. Community Manager, Amazon Quick
Next Steps — Vijai Thoppae, Senior Solutions Architect, AWS
Join our LinkedIn Group to stay up to date on future events and discussions!
Visitor Parking & Arrival
Please arrive 15 minutes early. External guests will check in with building security in the lobby, receive a visitor badge, and be escorted to the 10th floor conference room.
Parking Validation
Park your vehicle in the attached garage at 150 W. Jefferson
Important Note: Please make sure you park at P3 level or above (not below)
Pull a ticket
Bring the ticket (or a photo of the ticket) to 10th floor Reception to have it validated
You have until 5pm day of event to have your parking validated
What to Bring
Government-issued ID (required for building entry)
Laptop (for hands-on workshop)
Want to Speak? We're looking for customer speakers and panelists! Email peort@amazon.com if you'd like to present your story.
Space is limited — register early to secure your spot!