Top 5 reasons to attend VMware Explore 2025

If you’re in the IT industry, whether you’re an operations engineer, solutions architect, or a decision-maker guiding digital transformation, VMware Explore 2025 is the place to be this year!

This isn’t just another conference. VMware Explore has become the definitive event for cloud infrastructure, modern apps, networking, security, and edge innovations. With Broadcom’s new strategic direction and the rapidly changing ecosystem, 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for technology professionals looking to stay ahead of it all!

Reason #1: Face-to-Face Networking with the Brightest Minds
One of the most valuable aspects of VMware Explore is the opportunity to connect in person. You’ll meet fellow technologists, industry experts, and VMware insiders who share your challenges, goals, and passions. Whether it’s over a coffee between sessions or at one of the many evening events, the conversations here lead to insights, partnerships, and friendships you won’t find anywhere else.

Reason #2: Unfiltered Access to VMware and Ecosystem Experts
Where else can you get direct time with the engineers behind the tech? From whiteboard deep dives to roadmap Q&As, you’ll have unprecedented access to the people building and shaping VMware’s platforms. Whether you’re looking to understand what is behind the covers of HCX, design private AI infrastructure, streamline your VCF deployment, or hear about the latest advancements in Tanzu or Aria, there’s a subject matter expert ready to talk shop available at all times.

Reason #3: Hands-On Experience with the Latest Tech
Live demos, test drives, and immersive labs let you explore emerging technologies before they hit general availability. This is your chance to experiment in a no-risk environment and bring operational knowledge back to your organization.

Reason #4: Curated Content That Matches Your Role
Whether you’re focused on infrastructure, cloud-native applications, networking, operations, private AI or security, the sessions are tailored by track to ensure you get exactly what you need. From business strategy keynotes to highly technical breakouts, it’s a content buffet for anyone serious about tech innovation.

Reason #5: Be at the Center of What’s Next
2025 is a landmark year with the Broadcom acquisition setting the stage for massive ecosystem shifts. Attending VMware Explore means you’ll be the first to hear strategic updates, product launches, and future vision straight from the source.

In my opinion, conferences like VMware Explore aren’t just about collecting swag or checking boxes, they are about investing in your skills, your network, and your ability to lead your organization into the future of IT. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the conversation that’s shaping what comes next.

See you in Vegas! I hope…