VMware Explore Las Vegas | The Venetian | August 26-29, 2024
Agenda – vmware.com/explore/us/attend/agenda
Registration – vmware.com/explore/us
LinkedIn Group – linkedin.com/groups/2028037

VMware Explore 2024 Las Vegas is less than 4 months away and Barcelona is 6 months away. I will focus this article on the Las Vegas event and will write more articles when more details are announced. Registration recently went live and you can take advantage of the discounted event pass. You need to be registered for the event to be able to book the discounted rate of $169/night at the Venetian. You have until July 19th to get the discounted rate.

It’s too early to talk about the specifics of the event, but that will soon change as we get closer to August. In general, I am eager to see how the event will be with Broadcom. Cloud and private AI will surely be the focus of the event. I will spend a lot of time analyzing the breakout sessions when they are released.

My favorite area of Explore is always the expo area. Last year was packed with attendees. I hope there will be more companies in the expo this year because of the great turnout last year. As always, half off VCP and VCAP exams during the event. Even if you are not taking an exam, stop by the exam area. They usually give out certification pins. Instructor led hands on labs are back. These sessions are very useful if you think you may have questions. If you feel confident to do the lab with the provided instructions, you can save the time and do something else during the event. Then do the labs at home.

I highly recommend going to Explore this year. There is no better time to network with our peers. Being there in person always boosts my motivation when I return to work. Also, the event is a lot of fun with nonstop action.