This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Bansi Delwadia
On Thursday, August 21, 2025, cloud enthusiasts, developers, and AI practitioners gathered at the AWS Toronto Office for an exciting evening of learning, networking, and innovation. AWS office was buzzing with energy as attendees explored the latest in AI agent development, cloud databases, and mobile application architecture.
Featured Sessions:
1⃣ Building Intelligent AI Agents with Amazon Bedrock AgentCore
Speaker: Jane Shen – Principal Cloud Architect, AWS
Jane Shen opened the evening with a hands-on, deep-dive workshop on Amazon Bedrock AgentCore. Attendees learned how to design, develop, and deploy intelligent AI agents at scale.
Session Highlights:
- AgentCore Runtime Architecture: Jane walked through how AgentCore manages the lifecycle of AI agents, including task handling, API integration, and dynamic decision-making.
- Live Jupyter Notebook Demo: Attendees followed along as Jane built an AI agent that autonomously retrieved and processed data, made decisions, and executed actions in real-time.
- Interactive Q&A: Participants asked questions about agent customization, scalability, and real-world applications, making the session highly interactive.
- Key Takeaway: AI agents can now be rapidly developed and deployed using Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, helping teams automate tasks and improve operational efficiency.
2⃣ Couchbase Mobile – Offline Sync & AWS Integration
Speakers: Marc Brezina – Enterprise Sales, Canada East, Couchbase | Matt O’Sullivan – Solutions Engineer, Canada, Couchbase
Marc and Matt delivered a deep dive into Couchbase Mobile, focusing on building offline-first, scalable mobile applications.
Session Highlights:
- Couchbase Architecture: Explored Couchbase’s distributed NoSQL database architecture and its replication and synchronization features.
- Live Offline Sync Demo: Demonstrated how mobile applications remain functional offline, automatically syncing data when reconnected.
- AWS Integration: Covered real-world integrations with AWS Lambda, S3, and DynamoDB for serverless, cloud-backed mobile apps.
- Use Cases: Showcased applications in retail, healthcare, and logistics where offline-first functionality is critical.
- Key Takeaway: Couchbase Mobile + AWS enables developers to build robust, responsive apps that handle data reliably, even in intermittent network conditions.
Networking and Community
After the sessions, attendees mingled, shared ideas, and exchanged contact information. Many participants discussed their own projects, brainstormed solutions, and connected over shared interests in AI, mobile development, and cloud architecture. The meetup highlighted the value of a community-driven environment where knowledge and experiences are freely shared.
Key Takeaways
- Hands-on experience building intelligent AI agents using Amazon Bedrock AgentCore
- Understanding Couchbase Mobile’s offline sync capabilities and AWS integrations
- Exposure to real-world applications and architectural best practices
- Opportunities to connect with fellow cloud enthusiasts and industry experts
The August 21 meetup was a perfect blend of technical depth and community engagement, reinforcing why the AWS User Group Toronto continues to be a hub for learning, collaboration, and cloud innovation.
What’s Next?
We’re already planning future sessions with more hands-on content, startup showcases, and AWS innovations.
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Until next time, keep experimenting and exploring! 
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Bansi Delwadia