Let’s cut through the complexity: you’ve spent the last year streamlining the cloud lifecycle and architecting your organization’s future. Now, it’s time to move from the server room to the spotlight.
The Stage is Set: Call for Proposals (CFP) Now Open for VMware Explore 2026
Whether you’re a private AI pioneer or a VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) veteran, we want to hear how you’re driving meaningful impact. This is your community powerhouse, and your collective expertise is what makes it run.
The Logistics: Mark Your Calendars
- Submission Window: March 11 – April 24, 2026 (closing at 5:00 PM PT).
- Event Dates: August 31 – September 3, 2026.
- Location: The Venetian Convention and Expo Center, Las Vegas, NV.
- Who Should Apply?: Employees, Customers, Partners, and Community Members of the Broadcom ecosystem.
The Content Tracks
Your sessions should align with one of our four core pillars:
- Cloud Infrastructure: Modernize infrastructure, operating models, and applications.
- App Modernization: Accelerate application development and delivery.
- Security: Deliver seamless, secure app experiences through intelligent network automation.
- Innovation: Gain fresh perspectives to ignite innovation and professional growth.
3 Reasons to Step Up to the Mic
- Build Your Personal Brand: Adding “VMware Explore 2026 Speaker” to your resume isn’t just a flex; it’s a career catalyst that builds credibility within the IT ecosystem.
- Celebrate Your Successes: Last year, we saw how VCF 9.0 started reshaping private cloud. Tell us how you actually implemented it. Real-world customer journeys are the highest-rated sessions for a reason.
- Expand Your Network: Presenting at a flagship event with over 300 technical sessions means connecting with the best minds in the industry.
Submission Tips for the Win
- Prioritize Customer Use Cases: We (and the attendees) love technical deep dives backed by real-world data.
- Craft a Compelling Title: Think of it as your session’s “elevator pitch.” Make it clear, catchy, and relevant.
- Address the “So What?”: Explicitly state what value attendees will take back to their desks after the event.
Pro Tip: Don’t forget to check out our previous Explore Blog recaps for inspiration on the sessions and topics that resonated most with last year’s crowd.
You have nothing to lose by submitting a proposal to speak at Explore and there is so much to gain.
What are you waiting for?
Go ahead and submit a proposal now.
