Get ready for the VMware Horizon breakout sessions coming up at VMware Explore 2023 Las Vegas! Join our Horizon subject matter experts and special guest speakers as they gear up to equip you with actionable learnings and best practices for all things Horizon. Here are the top sessions we have in store for you.
“What’s New in Horizon 8 and How to Upgrade Today [EUSB2168LV]”
Get ready for the ultimate Horizon session! Join us to discover the latest enhancements in Horizon 8, including improved host density and expanded options for secure VM deployments on private and public clouds. Witness how Horizon 8 seamlessly supports public cloud vendors like Amazon WorkSpaces for our joint customers and integrates with partner solutions like HP Anyware. And if you’re still on Horizon 7, fear not! We’ll guide you through the smooth process of upgrading to Horizon 8. We’ll even take into account infrastructure updates and legacy technology considerations. Don’t miss this session to unlock the full potential of Horizon 8 and to elevate your virtual desktop and app experience. Click here for more information.
Speakers: Kristina De Nike (Director of Product Management, VMware), Angela Ge (Director of Product Management, VMware), and Shashi Kant (Product Line Manager, VMware).
When: Wednesday, August 23, 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
“Help, My VDI Is Slow — Boost Productivity with Digital Employee Experience for Horizon [EUSB1227LV]”
Do you want a good employee experience but are frustrated with how your VDI and apps environment is performing? Join us for a day in the life of a VDI admin, where we’ll uncover the secret sauce to enhance your digital employee experience (DEX). With DEX for VMware Horizon, we’ll empower you with knowledge, insights, and automation to tackle root causes for subpar performance, like slow Wi-Fi or dodgy connections. Discover the power of Workspace ONE Intelligence for Horizon, DEEM for Horizon, OS and Blast optimizations, and more — all geared toward keeping your employees productive and smiling. Find out more here.
Speakers: Cris Lau (Product Manager, VMware) and Kristina De Nike (Director of Product Management, VMware).
When: Thursday, August 24, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
“Radically Simplify Your Published App Architecture with Apps on Demand [EUSB1317LV]”
Running Citrix or VMware Horizon published apps? Say goodbye to complexity and hello to simplicity with Apps on Demand, powered by VMware App Volumes. In this session, we’ll show you how to streamline your app publishing architecture and slash management costs. Imagine collapsing your environment to one farm, one OS image, and delivering just one app copy. It’s not too good to be true! Join us and experience the power of Apps on Demand firsthand. Simplify, save, and elevate your app delivery game like never before. Click here to learn more.
Speakers: Jeff Ulatoski (Product Line Manager, VMware), James Kelly (Senior Staff Solution Engineer, VMware), and Tom Wildt (Product Technical Lead, American Airlines Inc.).
When: Wednesday, August 23, from 12:45 PM to 1:30 PM
“App Volumes 4: Changing the App Delivery Game [EUSB2733LV]”
Discover the game-changing power of VMware App Volumes 4! In this deep-dive session, you’ll learn how to revolutionize your app delivery process for VDI and published app environments. Explore why we made the shift away from AppStacks and an app layering model, and how we’re expanding on exciting partnerships with app management vendors to modernize app delivery. Leave this session equipped with the knowledge to truly own and manage applications. Read more details here.
Speakers: Jeff Ulatoski (Product Line Manager, VMware), Roxanne Valies (Manager Technology, Baptist Health), and LeRoy Vanek (Senior Enterprise Architect, Baptist Health).
When: Tuesday, August 22, 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
“Horizon DaaS and Microsoft Virtualization Solutions: The Path to the Cloud [EUSB2734LV]”
If you’ve been running VMware Horizon on premises, it’s time to explore how to take advantage of the cloud! Don’t miss this session where we’ll team up with Microsoft to offer you flexibility in deploying desktop-as-a-service (DaaS) to fit your needs. Join our panel of experts to discover how Horizon brings added value to Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365. We’ll provide insights, use cases, and technical know-how to use Horizon and Azure to your advantage. Join us for an exciting journey into the future of virtual desktops and apps! Click here for more information.
Speakers: Shikha Mittal (Senior Director of Product Management, VMware) and external speakers.
When: Tuesday, August 22, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
“Consolidating Your VDI and App Platform from Citrix to Horizon [EUSB2732LV]”
Still running Citrix, thinking about moving off, or already made the switch to VMware Horizon? Discover the key architectural differences and uncover the unique capabilities in Horizon that can reduce costs and turn IT admins into heroes. Explore why customers are leveraging Horizon as their go-to VDI, DaaS, and published app platform for the future. See more information here.
Speakers: Rob Beekmans (Senior Competitive Technical Manager, VMware) and an external speaker.
When: Wednesday, August 23, from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM PDT
“Horizon Cloud Service – Next-Gen Deep Dive: Everything You Need to Know [EUSB1373LV]”
Get ready for a deep dive into the VMware Horizon Cloud Service next-gen platform. Join us as we uncover the cutting-edge features of the new platform. Gain knowledge of the next-gen technical architecture, service details, and integrations with other VMware products. Brace yourself for exciting demos displaying the sleek new user interface, step-by-step deployment walkthroughs, capacity expansion tips, and resource building for desktops and applications. You’ll learn valuable insights from real customer deployments to ensure a successful implementation of the latest VMware DaaS platform. Click here for more details.
Speakers: Richard Terlep (Staff Architect of Technical Marketing, VMware) and Graeme Gordon (Senior Staff Architect of Technical Marketing, VMware).
When: Wednesday, August 23, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
“Troubleshooting Your Horizon Deployment [EUST2685LV]”
Discover the art of troubleshooting with seasoned VMware Horizon experts! In this session, we’ll focus on common deployment and operational challenges, exploring key issues and the best methods and tools to solve them. From network connectivity to performance stats, we’ve got you covered — including log analysis for swift issue identification. Don’t miss out on one of our most sought-after technical sessions, live and in person. Join us and become a Horizon troubleshooting pro! Find more details here.
Speakers: John Kramer (Staff Solution Engineer, VMware) and Jim Yanik (Director of Technical Marketing, VMware)
When: Monday, August 21, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
We look forward to seeing you at VMware Explore. If you haven’t signed up yet, register here.
For more VMware Explore news, see our Anywhere Workspace blog and check out Horizon Hybrid Workforce session in the content catalog.
