Cloud industry conferences, such as those hosted by AWS, can give you insights into current cloud innovations as well as face-to-face contact with industry influencers and vendors. Many of these conferences are free and are scheduled in locations all around the world. Even if you don't live in or near a major city, you might find smaller conferences, summits, or even meetups not so far away that you could attend to help you connect with industry leaders in your area. Some conferences are broadcast online so you can attend virtually. Do some research online to find a cloud or tech conference in your area or one that will be broadcast over the web. Respond to the following questions:

What conference did you choose, and who hosts it? How do you think this conference would be beneficial to you if you attended? What scheduling information did you find that would help your classmates attend if they are also interested?