Now Open: Explore 2024 Call for Proposals
VMware Explore is the industry’s essential cloud event that enables attendees to efficiently modernize infrastructure, accelerate app development and protect everything, everywhere.
![Man standing on stage speaking in front of an audience.](http://blogs.vmware.com/explore/files/2023/02/VM22_WEDNESDAY-1.jpg)
The call for proposals to be a presenter has officially launched for both Las Vegas and Barcelona and will close on May 3 for Las Vegas and on June 14 for Barcelona at 5:00 PM PDT, so get those submissions in!
![VMware Explore Clouds](http://blogs.vmware.com/explore/files/2023/11/vmwx-clouds-em-body.jpeg)
Event sessions will fall into one of our five content tracks:
Cloud Infrastructure
Software-Defined Edge
Modern Applications
Networking, Security & Load Balancing
Innovation
FAQs
Who can submit?
- Employees, Customers, Partners, and Community Members
When?
- Las Vegas CFP will open March 26 – May 3
- 1st round of session acceptances sent by June 6
- 2nd round of session acceptances sent by July 11
- Barcelona CFP will open March 26 – June 14
- 1st round of session acceptances sent by July 11
- 2nd round of session acceptances sent by Sep 18
Where do I submit?
CFP link is available on the Explore Website and promoted on Explore social channels.
Not sure you want to submit?
Ask yourself:
- What is my topic?
- Priority is given to submissions that include a customer speaker.
- Got technical content? We want to hear from you.
- Does your topic span multiple products, divisions? Even better!
- Why do Explore attendees care?
- Why should attendees spend their time in your session? Include this in your submission, make it relevant to your audience.
- Would I attend this session?
- Catchy title? Strong abstract? Expert presenters? What would I get for coming?
- What if my session isn’t selected?
- No harm, no foul! But maybe your topic would pair well with another session that was accepted.
![Submission DOs:Consider your topic carefully and include: Compelling title Engaging abstract Attendee value Include accurate product tags - attendees search for sessions based on product relevance Coordinate with your peers to tell a story through your track Get the word out! || Submission DON’Ts: Submit multiple sessions on the same topic with different speakers Get too creative with your title - catchy titles are fun and eye catching but be sure it accurately reflects your content Expect that you will be speaking or attending the event](https://blogs.vmware.com/explore/files/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-22-at-2.31.33 PM.png)
![Man standing on stage speaking in front of an audience.](https://blogs.vmware.com/explore/files/2023/02/VMWare_Tuesday_General-Session_FRK_6397.jpg)
You have nothing to lose by submitting a proposal to speak at VMware Explore and there is so much to gain.
What are you waiting for?
Go ahead and submit a proposal now.