Join us at VMware Explore 2024
Las Vegas, Nevada | The Venetian
August 26 – 29, 2024
Register: Now Open!
Barcelona, Spain | Fira Gran Via
November 4 – 7, 2024
Register: June 25
Here are some great talking points for recruiting your management and company resources to help get you there.
In just four days at Explore, you’ll investigate cloud infrastructure, software-defined edge, and Private AI, while gaining insights, solutions, and business value with top-notch cloud solutions and expert guidance. You’ll have vast opportunities to gain actionable value through:
- An immersive agenda featuring sessions and networking to delve into advanced cloud solutions for infrastructure modernization, faster app development, and comprehensive security.
- Direct interaction with experts for insights tailored to crafting the ideal cloud solution for our organization.
- Learning from successful customer experiences in overcoming challenges like consistency, resilience, and innovation at scale.
- Access to rich technical content, hands-on labs, and peer exchange for knowledge enhancement.
- Connecting with leading cloud partners for fresh perspectives on cloud infrastructure, software-defined edge, and Private AI innovation.
- Opportunities for professional growth through technical sessions and certification exams.
Leverage these talking points in an easy-to-use letter template to your manager.
The Template Includes:
- Talking points above
- Space for additional value propositions specific to your work initiatives
- Budget estimates for travel and expenses
![Convince Your Manager Letter for VMware Explore 2024. To: [Manager] From: [Your Name] Subject: Attending VMware Explore 2024 in Las Vegas Dear [Manager], To uplevel my skill set and discover new ways our team can impact our company’s objectives, I’m requesting your approval to attend VMware Explore the industry’s essential cloud event, taking place at the Venetian Convention and Expo Center in Las Vegas August 26 – 29. In just four days at Explore, I'll investigate cloud infrastructure, software-defined edge, and Private AI, while gaining insights, solutions, and business value with top-notch cloud solutions and expert guidance. Actionable opportunities for me will include:[Pick 3 of the bullets below that are most important to your organization:] • An immersive agenda featuring sessions and networking to delve into advanced cloud solutions for infrastructure modernization, faster app development, and comprehensive security.• Direct interaction with experts for insights tailored to crafting the ideal cloud solution for our organization.• Learning from successful customer experiences in overcoming challenges like consistency, resilience, and innovation at scale.• Access to rich technical content, hands-on labs, and peer exchange for knowledge enhancement.• Connecting with leading cloud partners for fresh perspectives on cloud infrastructure, software-defined edge, and Private AI innovation.• Opportunities for professional growth through technical sessions and certification exams. [Optional – insert your projects below] Additionally, I believe attending Explore 2024 will help us advance these projects: • [add project or initiative] • [add project or initiative] • [add project or initiative] I estimate my attendance will cost [$ insert total here], which I’ve outlined below. • Airfare: [Check for current rates to/from your destination] • Transportation (between airport and hotel): ~$35 • Hotel (4 nights at approx. $169++ [Check for current rates]): $XX • Meals (3 days at $60): $180 (many meals are included with the registration fee) • Registration Fee: $1,995 if I register by June 11, and $2,395 thereafter for regular registration. [Before you share this with your manager, view the VMware Explore pricing page to see if you qualify for any discounts.] If given the chance to attend, I’ll follow up with more information including sessions I plan on attending and the value it’ll bring to our company. Post-Explore, I'll recap best practices, key takeaways, and offer cloud strategy recommendations to optimize our business approach. Thank you, in advance, for considering this request. I eagerly await your reply. With Regards, [Your Name] [Your Title]](https://blogs.vmware.com/explore/files/2024/04/Convince-Your-Manager_Explore-2024-LAS-916x1024.png)
