📍 Las Vegas | The Venetian
📅 August 25 – 28, 2025
VMware Explore 2025 starts today, and whether you’re joining in Las Vegas or tuning in virtually, this guide will help you make the most of every session, networking opportunity, and announcement.
📋 Before You Go: Planning & Resources
- Official Explore Blogs → Get started by checking out the official blogs below:
- Mobile App → Download the VMware Explore 2025 Mobile App to personalize your agenda, navigate the show floor, and receive live updates.
- Know Before You Go → Watch the Welcome Session and download the session presentation PDF.
- Official Evening Events and Activities →
- Explore Activities
- Welcome Reception → Monday, August 25th → 5:00 – 7:00 PM PDT in The Hub, Hall C
- The Party → Wednesday, August 27th → 8:00 – 10:00 PM PDT at the Palazzo Pool Deck
🎶 Stay Connected & Informed
- LinkedIn Showcase Page → Join the VMware Explore LinkedIn Showcase for live coverage, run-of-show updates, and social sharing.
- Hashtags → Use and follow #VMwareExplore to join the global conversation.
🕹 Onsite Experience
- Certification Exam Center → Don’t miss the opportunity to schedule a certification exam onsite. Your full event pass includes a complimentary exam voucher, a fantastic way to validate your expertise while you’re at Explore.
- Hands-on Labs → A signature of VMware Explore, HOLs give you direct access to VMware technology in guided lab environments.
- The Party & Giveaways → Don’t skip the legendary Explore party or booth giveaways, both are designed to connect, celebrate, and bring the community together.
- Badge Pickup and Registration → Head to Level 2, Venetian Ballroom D, to pick up your badge. For faster check-in, have your Print Badge QR Code ready from the mobile app along with a valid photo ID.
- Coat and Bag Drop → Found at the registration area on Level 2, below are the hours:
- Sunday, August 24 → 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM PDT
- Monday, August 25 → 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM PDT
- Tuesday, August 26 → 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM PDT
- Wednesday, August 27 → 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM PDT
- Thursday, August 28 → 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM PDT
🎥 Sessions & Recordings
- General Session → Attend live on Tuesday, August 26, from 9:00 – 10:00 AM PDT. If you can’t join, a replay will be available on-demand.
- Breakout Sessions → Explore the session catalog to plan your days strategically.
- Post Event Access → All session recordings available starting October 1, 2025 in the VMware Explore Video Library.
📅 Official Explore Agenda Calendar
You can access the Explore Agenda Calendar here or from your Explore 2025 Mobile App.
🌐 Joining Virtually
If you can’t make it to Vegas, you can still engage:
- Watch Live Broadcasts → Catch the general session live or on-demand.
- Social Engagement → Share your perspective on LinkedIn, repost highlights, and keep the conversation active.
- Follow-Up → Use the momentum to schedule check-ins with your VMware by Broadcom Account Team.
🔑 Pro Tips for Maximizing VMware Explore
- Plan Ahead → Use the mobile app to mark must-attend sessions and networking events.
- Balance Learning & Networking → Schedule time for both breakout sessions and one-on-one meetings.
- Engage Online → Even if you’re onsite, amplify your reach by posting and engaging on LinkedIn with #VMwareExplore.
- Get Certified → Take advantage of the complimentary exam voucher, don’t let it go to waste.
- Stay After Hours → Some of the best networking happens during evening events and informal meetups.
✨ Final Thoughts
VMware Explore 2025 promises to be one of the biggest moments of the year for IT professionals, architects, and customers exploring what’s next in private cloud, networking, AI, and security. Whether you’re walking the halls of The Venetian or tuning in from your home office, this guide should help you maximize every moment.