Triumph in Barcelona: Celebrating the VMware Odyssey by Hands-on Labs Winners at VMware Explore 2023

Written by Lindsay Fowkes

The vibrant city of Barcelona served as the backdrop for this year’s VMware Explore conference, and what a journey it has been! Among the highlights of this immersive event was the thrilling VMware Odyssey competition, where the brightest minds in virtualization and cloud technologies converged to display their skills. Today, we are ecstatic to unveil the champions who rose above the challenges and emerged victorious at VMware Odyssey by Hands-on Labs at VMware Explore Barcelona.

The VMware Odyssey competition was a high-stakes arena where participants faced a series of challenges over each day of the event designed to test their technical and problem-solving skills. From navigating complex virtual environments to optimizing cloud architectures, these competitors demonstrated their expertise in real-world scenarios.

A Round of Applause to the Winners:

1^st place: Michael Sennett

ALIENWARE AURORA R15 GAMING DESKTOP

2^nd place: Alessandro Zanotti

ViewSonic X11-4K 2400-Lumen 4K UHD Short Portable Projector

3^rd place: Dominik Steiner

Star Wars AT-AT LEGO Model

VMware Odyssey Content Coming Soon:

VMware Odyssey – vSphere 2409-81

VMware Odyssey – NSX Security 2426-81

VMware Odyssey – Aria operations 2401-81

VMware Odyssey – VMware Cloud Foundation 2446-81

Bonus Sustainability Content:

VMware Odyssey – 2401-89

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Overview from Explore Barcelona:

While the Odyssey winners take center stage for Hands-on Labs, VMware Explore Barcelona was an enriching experience for all attendees. The conference offered a platform for networking, knowledge-sharing, and insights into the latest advancements in virtualization and cloud technologies. From engaging keynotes to interactive workshops, VMware Explore 2023 was a testament to the spirit of innovation that defines the VMware community.

Thank You and Stay Tuned:

As we conclude this year’s VMware Explore conference, we extend our gratitude to all participants, sponsors, and organizers who contributed to the success of the event and an unforgettable experience.

Stay tuned for more exciting challenges and learning opportunities, as we all continue to keep innovating, collaborating, and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the world of IT!