Whether you’re a seasoned IT professional or just starting out in the industry, there’s no better event to attend than VMware Explore in Las Vegas. Specifically, you won’t want to miss these open-invite ancillary events happening throughout the conference week.
Join us at VMware Explore
Las Vegas, Nevada | The Venetian
August 21 – 24, 2023
Ancillary events provide a unique opportunity to connect with peers, attend informative sessions, and learn from some of the most inspiring minds in tech today. But more than that, these happenings offer a chance to feel a sense of community and belonging that is often hard to find in such a fast-paced industry.
VMware {code} Hackathon 2023 – Sign Up Your Team Now
- When: Monday, August 21 from 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Where: The Venetian Convention and Expo Center, Level 1, Hall G
- About the event: Regardless of your coding skills or VMware technologies you know, there are literally thousands of software development possibilities to collaborate on. This year, teams are being led by a team captain who proposed the team’s goal, theme and technology focus. All teams were assembled and started coding a month before the event, culminating at the Hackathon day. But don’t let that keep you from joining a team on the day of the event or from stopping by to be a spectator. The {code} Hackathon will conclude with an awards ceremony at 11:00 PM.
Lunch and Learn Workshop: Explore and Migrate with VMware Cloud on AWS – RSVP Now
- When: Tuesday, August 22 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM
- Where: The Venetian Convention and Expo Center, Level 3, Room 3708
- About the event: Are you thinking of shutting down your existing data center and moving to cloud? Or thinking of extending your on-premises infrastructure to the cloud? Then join this Lunch and Learn. With VMware Cloud on AWS, you will be able to accelerate your cloud migration journey in the simplest, fastest, and cost-effective manner with minimal risk involved.
VMware Cloud on AWS: Customer and Partner Networking Event – RSVP Now
- When: Tuesday, August 22 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM
- Where: The Venetian Convention and Expo Center, Level 3, Room 3708
- About the event: This exclusive event, organized by VMware and AWS, brings customers and partners together across VMware and AWS providing a unique opportunity to connect, share insights, and forge valuable relationships. Enjoy some signature drinks in an open bar with assorted appetizers and have an opportunity to network with fellow customers, partners and VMware and AWS subject matter experts in this informal setting.
Embracing New Horizons: Inspiring Women in Tech, Hosted by Women Allies in Sales – RSVP Now
- When: Wednesday, August 23 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM
- Where: The Venetian Convention and Expo Center, Level 4, Rooms 4701-4703
- About the event: Embracing New Horizons: Inspiring Women in Tech is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements and explore the experiences of influential women in the technology industry. This empowering session aims to inspire and motivate women in tech to pursue their passion for technology, overcome challenges, and embrace the limitless opportunities available in the field. “Embracing New Horizons” welcomes all allies to support this community and learn how to best challenge and empower colleagues to reach their full potential.
Meet the Cloud Economist – RSVP Now
- When: Wednesday, August 23 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM
- Where: Yardbird located in The Venetian Las Vegas
- About the event: Does this cloud transformation initiative make sense for my infrastructure? Will I save costs if I migrate my applications to the cloud? Have a lot of questions about cloud economics? Then join in the opportunity to engage with VMware’s expert Cloud Economists. After having a tiring day, enjoy some drinks and appetizers with us and have a 1:1 discussion with our cloud economists about your current infrastructure and whether it makes sense for you to move to the cloud.