The annual VMware event returns to Las Vegas with a renewed experience that promises more hands-on content, expanded certification opportunities, and strong integration with the VMUG community
VMware has announced significant updates for the 2025 edition of VMware Explore, its main annual conference for IT professionals. Under the theme “simplifying the cloud and designing the future,” this year’s event in Las Vegas promises to be more personalized, technical, and community-focused than ever.
🎟 New passes to experience VMware Explore your way
This edition will offer attendees the choice of three types of passes:
- Full Event Pass: complete access to all sessions, hands-on labs, the social event “The Party,” and a free voucher for the VMware Cloud Foundation certification exam. It includes the official collectible backpack.
- Essentials Pass: access to selected sessions, business meetings, keynotes, and the full experience of “The Hub.”
- Meetings+ Pass: designed for professionals focused on networking and business, it offers priority access to meetings and full access to Hub activities.
Early registration is available until June 16, with discounts of up to $200.
🔍 More technical content, curated by the community
VMware has partnered with leaders from VMUG (VMware User Group) to ensure that the content meets the real needs of users. This translates to:
- More in-depth technical sessions
- Expansion of the certification program with more slots available
- Inclusion of new hands-on labs
- Direct curation with product leaders from Broadcom and VMUG
Additionally, the complete content catalog will be published on June 17, a key moment for planning the event.
🌐 “The Hub”: community, innovation, and networking in one space
One of the most notable changes is the merging of “The Expo” and “The Hub” into a single dynamic environment, which will be the hub of the event. There attendees will find:
- Partner and sponsor booths
- Stages with live sessions
- The most relevant communities: VMUG, VMware {code}, vExperts, Broadcom Rewards
- The welcome reception on Monday, August 26
All pass types will have access to “The Hub” throughout the week.
🤝 Expanded focus on community and shared experiences
VMware Explore 2025 strongly supports technical communities, which will have:
- Dedicated spaces in “The Hub”
- Theaters for live community talks
- The anticipated Hackathon competition
- Interactive gaming zone with Broadcom Rewards
Session proposals for community members are also open, with a deadline of April 25.
📅 Why attend?
Explore 2025 is designed for professionals seeking to:
- Optimize private cloud environments
- Explore the potential of private AI
- Strengthen their IT security
- Connect with other industry leaders
- Obtain certifications at no additional cost
In VMware’s words: “It’s not just another tech conference. It’s where the architects of the future come to build their next professional step”.
Registration opens on April 29
More information and registration at: explore.vmware.com
VMware Explore 2025 will be held from August 26 to 29 at The Venetian, Las Vegas.