AWS User Group Kolkata Meetup: Building AI Web Apps with Amazon Bedrock

Relive the amazing AWS User Group Kolkata Meetup on Amazon Bedrock! From a super hot 36°C Sunday to building AI web apps, see how 60+ folks made this event a huge success.

Soumyadeep Mandal

Founder & Director @ OmniAi Global Solutions | AWS UG Kolkata Leader, AWS Community Builder

Published Jun 1, 2026

Last modified Jun 1, 2026

TL;DR / Key Takeaways

Massive Turnout: Despite a crazy hot Sunday at 36°C (96.8°F), over 60 people showed up (beating our 39 RSVP count) to learn and network.
Hands-on AI & Massive Collaboration: AWS Container Hero Sandip Das taught us how to build AIO web apps, supported by an incredible partnership of 9 local tech communities and OmniAI TechX.
Great Food and Good Times: We wrapped up with community swags, sufficient snacks from our venue partner, and a solid biryani lunch near Nicco Park with Sandip, Arnab, and Priyanshu.

Introduction

We all know how intense Kolkata summers get. It’s Sunday, May 24th, 2026. The temperature hit a peak of about 36°C (96.8°F). Usually, on a hot weekend like this, people just want to relax at home with their families because Monday work is right around the corner.

Since our meetup was scheduled for 10:00 AM, a lot of us, including me, had to start our journey without even having breakfast. It took me 3 hours to reach the venue. Honestly, on the way there, I wondered how many folks would actually turn up in this heat.

Soumyadeep Mandal as a Speaker (Myself) — Uploaded by Soumyadeep Mandal

But the Kolkata tech crowd proved their dedication. When the topic is Generative AI and you have a great speaker, people show up. Here is a complete look at how our AWS Kolkata Meetup on Amazon Bedrock became an absolute success, proving that our city's tech ecosystem is highly energetic and always ready to learn.

Table of Contents

The What: A Huge Community Collaboration
The Why: Choosing AI Over a Lazy Sunday
The How: The Agenda, Swags, and Lunch
Social Media Highlights
Frequently Asked Questions
Conclusion

The What: A Huge Community Collaboration

This event wasn't a standard tech talk. I hosted this meetup as a special collaboration between AWS User Group Kolkata and the OmniAi TechX Community

Social Media Poster designed by Soumyadeep Mandal

To bring real value to the attendees, we invited Sandip Das, Senior Cloud, DevOps & MLOps Engineer and AWS Container Hero. He took the stage to speak on a highly practical topic: "Build AI Enabled AIO Web Application with Amazon Bedrock."

We also managed to bring together 9 fantastic tech communities as partners. I was able to contact and feature:

Global Azure Kolkata
AWS User Group Kolkata
Cloud Native Kolkata
CraftyEdge
Open Source Con India
Slack Community Kolkata
Indian Data Club Kolkata
Grafana Labs Community Kolkata
CMX Connect Kolkata

Venue partner & Community Partners — Screenshot by Soumyadeep Mandal

A big thanks to our venue partner, Workmates Core2Cloud, for providing a comfortable space for all of us to gather.

The Why: Choosing AI Over a Lazy Sunday

So, why did people travel 2 to 3 hours for this? Because AI is booming everywhere, and developers want to know how to actually implement it.

We had 39 RSVPs on our Meetup page. Normally, you expect fewer people to show up on a hot Sunday morning. But we saw more than 60 people attend the event.

"Seeing 60+ people skip their Sunday morning sleep and breakfast to travel in 36-degree heat just to learn about Amazon Bedrock shows how passionate the Kolkata tech community really is."

Preparing for Amazon Bedrock workshop — Uploaded by Soumyadeep Mandal

The energy in the room was highly positive. Everyone wanted to network, connect with each other, and learn how to build real-world AI applications.

The How: The Agenda, Swags, and Lunch

We kept the day highly structured so everyone got the most out of their time. Here is exactly how the meetup flowed:

Registration Desk — Uploaded by Soumyadeep Mandal

Step 1: Registration & Welcome (10:00 AM – 10:30 AM)

People arrived early, got checked in, and grabbed their seats. Since many traveled from far away, this 30-minute window was perfect for attendees to settle down and network with fellow tech enthusiasts before we kicked things off.

Sandip Das as Speaker — Uploaded by Soumyadeep Mandal

Step 2: Main Speaker Session (10:30 AM – 12:00 PM)

Sandip Das delivered a fantastic technical walkthrough. He guided the audience through the architecture and practical steps of building an All-in-One (AIO) Web Application powered by AI. He showed us how to seamlessly integrate Amazon Bedrock's foundation models to turn AI ideas into reality.

Soumyadeep Mandal as Speaker (Myself) — Uploaded by Soumyadeep Mandal

Step 3: Community Spotlights (12:00 PM – 12:30 PM)

We featured rapid-fire introductory talks from our 9 collaborating communities. This was a great way for attendees to discover what these groups do, what tech trends they are exploring, and how they can join them.

Soumyadeep Mandal as a Speaker — Uploaded by Soumyadeep Mandal

Step 4: Q&A and Wrap-up (12:30 PM – 01:00 PM)

We opened the floor for questions. Attendees asked their queries directly to Sandip and the community leaders. We wrapped up an amazing day of learning right on time.

Post-Meetup Group Photo — Uploaded by Soumyadeep Mandal

Step 5: Post-Meetup Fun and Swags

After the session ended, Workmates Core2Cloud provided sufficient snacks, which was a lifesaver since many of us hadn't eaten since morning. We distributed a lot of swags from the multiple communities, including the popular AWS UG Kolkata Kiro keyrings.

Once the venue cleared, Sandip, Arnab, Priyanshu, and I went for lunch near Nicco Park. We had some amazing chicken starters and followed it up with chicken and mutton biryani. Finally, Sandip drove me home. Since it was a Sunday afternoon with less traffic, my 3-hour morning journey turned into a very comfortable 1.5-hour ride back.

After Lunch Selfie — Captured by Soumyadeep Mandal

Bonus: Check Out the Social Media Updates

Want to see the photos and updates from the attendees? Here are the social media posts I shared regarding this meetup:

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amazon Bedrock used for?

Amazon Bedrock is a fully managed AWS service that provides easy access to high-performing foundation models (FMs) from leading AI companies. Developers use it to build and scale generative AI applications without having to manage the backend infrastructure.

How can I join the AWS User Group Kolkata?

Joining is completely free and simple! You can become a part of our community by visiting our Meetup page, clicking the "Join" button, and RSVPing to our next events.

Are these Kolkata tech meetups free to attend?

Yes, community meetups like this AWS Kolkata Meetup are entirely free. They are organized by local volunteers to help tech enthusiasts learn new skills and network with peers.

Conclusion

From traveling on an empty stomach in 36°C heat to learning how to build smart AI apps with Amazon Bedrock, this AWS Kolkata Meetup was a huge success.

Every single person loved the session. We all learned something new, connected with each other, and saw how AI is truly changing the way we build software. If you missed this event, don't worry. Our community is always planning something new.

Let’s keep learning and growing together!

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About the Author:

Hi, I'm a Cloud Enthusiast, AWS Community Builder, and an active Organizer for AWS User Group Kolkata. For the past 6+ years, he has been passionate about hosting tech events, connecting developers, and helping beginners scale their cloud careers.