Your Go-to Guide for Swag Success at VMware Explore Las Vegas

Join us at VMware Explore

Las Vegas, Nevada | The Venetian
August 21 – 24, 2023

Are you excited to add some swag to your collection? Then you’ve come to the right place! This complete guide will give you all the information you need about the giveaways happening at VMware Explore Las Vegas. From t-shirts to stickers and beyond, you’ll find out what’s up for grabs and where you need to be to snag it. Whether you’re looking to add to your collection or simply grab a few goodies for friends and co-workers, there will be plenty of opportunities to score!

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Let’s start with the official gear with a full event pass for non-employee attendees: backpack, t-shirt, water bottle and luggage tag sponsored by Google Cloud. Subject to availability, while supplies last. Go to the Swag Station after getting your badge at Registration to pick up your backpack swag kit!

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Check out the other event swag and merch that will be around VMware Explore  

• Registration Badges and Lanyards
  • Where: Registration, Level 2, Venetian Ballroom E

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• $25 VMware Store Gift Cards
  • Where: on the VMware Explore 2023 Mobile App. Complete our survey daily to be entered to win a $25 VMware Store gift card.

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Event Pins

• Event Pins Found in The Hub, Level 2, Venetian Ballroom G 
  • Real Change, DEI Pins – to be provided during most of the vision & innovation track sessions. Hint: Find Iris Polit

• Speaker Pins
  • Where: In Speaker Services for speakers only (Level 2, Belini).

• Meet the Experts Pin
  • Where: For Experts only at the Expert Bar and Roundtables.

• VMware Explore Pin
  • Where: Anywhere in the event. Get your image captured by one of the official camera crews and sign the enhanced photo release with your badge scan to get the pin.

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• VMware Rewards Swag
  • Where: Rewards Lounge (The Hub, Level 2, Venetian Ballroom G).  
  • What: stickers, plant-able pencils, shoe charms, shoelaces, sustainable snack bags, insulated outdoor blankets, OnCloud sneakers
  • How:
    • Customers who activate their Rewards profile receive a plant-able pencil and a Rewards sticker.
    • Attendees can collect 50, 100, and 500-point Rewards Tokens throughout The Hub to exchange for planting a tree in a location of their choice, or redeem for an espresso drink, a shoe charm, custom shoelaces, sustainable snack bag organizer, or an insulated blanket or entry to a daily raffle for a pair of OnCloud sneakers.
      • Play the Rewards game in the VMware Explore 2023 Mobile App under ‘Event Games’ and then ‘VMware Rewards game’. See full instructions in the app or stop by the Rewards space in The Hub with questions on how you can collect tokens.

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Where: The Expo, Level 2, Hall BC, VMware Booth #305

• VMware Tech Case – Attend a in-booth theater session and receive a raffle ticket for a drawing for a VMware tech case. 1 winner per theater session.
• VMware Tote Bags – free handout at booth. Open to all full conference attendees
• Panda Bamboo 5W Wireless Charger with Dual USB Ports – Full conference pass holders only. Eligible after viewing the product demo in the booth and scanning their badge. VMware employees are not eligible. Subject to availability; while supplies last.
  • Where: Oracle Cloud VMware Solution Station CEI3 within the VMware Booth

• Bagito Zip-Em Reusable Storage Bag – Full conference pass holders only. Eligible after viewing the product demo in the booth and scanning their badge. VMware employees are not eligible. Subject to availability; while supplies last.
  • Where: Azure VMware Solution Station CEI4 within the VMware Booth
• Eco-friendly Power Bank/Flashlight – Full conference pass holders only. Eligible after viewing the product demo in the booth and scanning their badge. VMware employees are not eligible. Subject to availability; while supplies last.
  • Where: Google Cloud VMware Engine Solution Station CEI5 within the VMware Booth
• Water Bottles, Hoodies, Jackets, Vests, Socks, Travel Organizers – Full conference pass holders only. Eligible after viewing the product demo in the booth and scanning their badge. VMware employees are not eligible. Subject to availability; while supplies last.
  • Where: VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery within the VMware Booth
• VMware NSX+ Stickers, VMware NSX+ Lanyard Pins, VMware NSX+ Baseball Hats – Full conference pass holders only. Eligible after viewing the product demo in the booth and scanning their badge. VMware employees are not eligible. Subject to availability; while supplies last.
  • Where: Networking and Security Demo Stations within the VMware Booth
• Duffel Bag – Full conference pass holders only. Eligible after viewing the product demo in the booth and scanning their badge. VMware employees are not eligible. Subject to availability; while supplies last.
  • Where: VMware Cloud on AWS Demo Stations within the VMware Booth

• Apple AirPods Max – Sign up for VMware Aria Hub Free Tier during VMware Explore by creating an organization and onboarding a public cloud account.
  • Where: VMware Booth 305, Station MACM11, “Visibility and Policy Control Across Clouds at Scale”

• VMware vSphere custom sneakers, VMware Cloud custom sneakers. – Full conference pass holders only. Subject to posted restrictions. Government Employees, VMware Explore Sponsors, and VMware Employees are not eligible.
  • Where: Participate in the raffle at VMware Booth 305, vSphere kiosk: “Bring Benefits of the Cloud to Your On-Prem Workloads”
  • When the raffle drawings will be: Tuesday at 6:30pm (during the hall crawl); Wednesday at 4:30pm; Thursday at 1:00pm
  • How to obtain a raffle ticket: Pick up a raffle ticket in the locations below, and return with that ticket at the posted time to the VMware Booth kiosk mentioned above for the daily raffle.
    • Visit these kiosks within the VMware Booth:
      • vSphere – Bring Benefits of the Cloud to Your On-Prem Workloads
      • vSphere – Run Business-Critical Apps and K8s Workloads on vSphere
      • VMware Cloud – Simplify and Secure Multi-Cloud Operations at Scale
    • Attend these sessions:
      • Aug. 22 – CEIB1139LV – 10 Big Benefits in vSphere
      • Aug. 22 – CEIB1138LV – 10 Amazing Innovation in vSphere+
      • Aug. 23 – CEIB2642LV – Crafting a Secure, Resilient and Cost-Effective IaaS Across Multi-Cloud
      • Aug. 23 – CEIB2638LV – Easy Lifecycle Mgmt with vSphere/vSphere+
      • Aug. 23 and 24 – CEIM2640LV – Ask me anything about vSphere
      • Aug. 24 – CEIB3051LV – What’s New in VMware+Nvidia AI-Ready Enterprise Platform

*Images shown as illustrative example only. Final design of sneakers provided to winners may be different.

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• VMware Learning Branded Bluetooth Speaker
  • Where: Customer Experience and Success Theater, The Hub, Level 2, Venetian Ballroom G.
  • How: Attend a 25 minute career mapping session to receive an exclusive VMware Learning bluetooth speaker. To learn more and sign up to grab an exclusive spot, click here.

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Attend these engaging sessions and earn some free swag* on your way out!

• Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 – *Full conference pass holders only. Eligible after participating in the majority of the breakout session. 1 winner will be chosen during each of these two breakout sessions. Must be present to win. VMware employees are not eligible.
  • Where: GCVE Session: Supercharge Google Cloud VMware Engine Infrastructure with Native Services [CEIB2548LV]
    • When: Wednesday, Aug. 23, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM session
  • Where: GCVE Session: 10 Innovations to Know About Google Cloud VMware Engine for Cloud Success [CEIB2563LV]
    • When: Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM session
  • Click Here to find more about Google Cloud VMware Engine sessions and activities.

• JBL Go 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker – *Full conference pass holders only. 4 random winners selected for each session VMware employees, public sector, are are not eligible. Subject to availability; while supplies last. Where:
  • NSX+ Security Mindset: The Architect’s Forum Part 2 [NSCT2794LV]
  • Accelerate your Multi-Cloud Journey with the latest NSX+ Innovations [NSCB2088LV]
  • Under the Hood: NSX+ Policy and Intelligence [NSCB1913LV]
  • Deploying at Cloud Speed: 7 Networking and Security Principles [NSCB2382LV]

• Nespresso by Breville PixieEspresso Machine, Bose – QuietComfortEarbuds II True Wireless Noise Cancelling In-Ear – *Full conference pass holders only. Eligible after viewing the session and scanning their badge. Where:
  • Where: Technical Deep Dive – Oracle Cloud VMware Solution [CEIB2550LV]
    • When: Wednesday, Aug. 23, 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM session
  • Where: Elevate Your Cloud Strategy with Oracle Cloud VMware Solution [CEIB2593LV]
    • When: Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM session

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Are you a VMware Partner? Check out these cool partner perks!

• Where: Partner Lounge, Level 4, Marcello
  • Bucket hats, stickers, mint tins, socks – Full conference partner pass holders only. VMware employees are not eligible. Subject to availability, while supplies last.
  • Cloud Verified Socks, Cloud Verified North Face Jacket – Full conference partner pass holders only. Cloud provider partner (preferably Cloud Verified status) eligible. VMware employees are not eligible. Subject to availability, while supplies last.

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• Sticker Sheets
  • Where: to be provided to attendees throughout the event. Where: at Registration, The Hub, and our Community spaces. 

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• Explorer Tech Bag
  • Navigate the event via the VMware Explore Expedition – your gateway to the multi-cloud universe. Spot visual clues in event lounges, signage and more to win an exclusive VMware Explorer tech bag*. Quantities are limited. Use your mobile device to play. Learn more on the VMware Explore 2023 Mobile App.
    • *Employees are welcome to play the game but are ineligible for the prize if they complete.​

 

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Featured Swag from VMware Cloud on AWS

• VMware press book on Building a Feature Ready Strategy and an exciting 7-in-1 Desktop Game Set
  • What: VMware Cloud on AWS- Lunch and Learn Workshop
  • Where: The Venetian Convention and Expo, Level 3, Room 3708
  • When: Aug. 22, 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM
  • How: Available for all attendees, while supplies last
• Duffel bags, Bose Speakers, Xbox consoles, Echo Show, T-shirts
  • What: VMware Cloud on AWS- Customer and Partner Networking Reception
  • Where: The Venetian Convention and Expo, Level 3, Room 3708
  • When: Aug. 22, 7:00 PM
  • How: Available for all attendees who take part in the raffle, while supplies last
• Sony PlayStation 5, Google Nest Hub Max, LEGO Ideas Typewriter Set, Tote Bags – Attend the following sessions for a chance to win some great raffle prizes:
  • 5 Latest Innovations in Action – What’s New in VMware Cloud on AWS [CEIB2530LV]
  • VMware Cloud on AWS: Deep Dive into Architecture and Design [CEIB2558LV]
  • Power of Integration: Leverage AWS Native Services with VMware Cloud on AWS [CEIB2531LV]
  • Customer Panel: Accelerating Cloud Transformation with VMware Cloud on AWS [CEIB2703LV]
  • Tutorial: Easy Migrations and Expansions into VMware Cloud on AWS [CEIT2555LV]
    • ^Tutorial also includes chance to win a VMware press book on Building a Feature Ready Strategy

Find Cool Swag at the VMware Cloud Customer and Partner Networking Event – Organized by VMware and AWS 

• DATE: Tuesday, Aug 22, 2023
  TIME: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  LOCATION: Level 3, Room 3708, The Venetian Convention and Expo
• Catch a lineup of fantastic prizes, including Bose Speakers, Xbox consoles, Echo Show and more. Don’t miss your chance to win these incredible rewards. Stay tuned throughout the event as the prizes are announced, and who knows, you could be the lucky winner!

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• VMware Odyssey Tournament by Hands-on Labs (click for more info)
  • Stop by the Odyssey Arena at the Hands-on Labs room in Level 2, Hall D, and take an Odyssey lab for a chance to earn some amazing prizes:
    • 1st Place: Alienware Aurora R15 Gaming Desktop
    • 2nd Place: ViewSonic X11-4K 2400-Lumen 4K UHD Short-Throw Smart LED Portable Projector
    • 3rd Place: Lego AT-AT Model
    • Participate in the Odyssey Tournament for a chance to win.
    • Where: the Odyssey Arena in the Hands-on Labs room (Level 2, Hall D).
      • Final round tournament happens on Thursday at 11:00 AM.
    • Available Monday – Thursday during Hands-on Labs room hours:
      • Monday              8:00 AM — 6:00 PM
      • Tuesday              10:30 AM — 6:00 PM
      • Wednesday        8:00 AM — 5:00 PM
      • Thursday            8:00 AM — 3:00 PM

• Hands-on Labs Scavenger Hunt (click for more info)
  • Participate in the scavenger hunt in the Hands-on Labs room in Level 2, Hall D
  • Scavenger Hunt Eligibility:
    • 1. Complete the assigned tasks for the specific day(s) you wish to participate.
    • 2. Post 2 separate photos (1 for each task) on Twitter or Facebook with #ExploreHOL and #VMwareExplore, and tag @VMwareHOL.
    • Share your Facebook post on our Hands-on Labs Facebook page (if posting on Facebook).
    • 3. If you don’t have Twitter or Facebook, email both photos to [email protected].
    • 4. Complete and post both tasks for the day to be eligible for a prize the following day and for the grand prize raffle.
    • 5. The first 10 people to check-in at the Hands-on Labs Welcome Desk during event hours the next day will receive a prize. Tell the Welcome Desk “I’m here to see if I made the top 10 check-in for yesterday’s scavenger hunt tasks.
  • Daily prizes if you correctly complete the days’ tasks and are within the first 25 people to check-in the following day
    • Prize For Completing Monday’s Tasks: KODAK Step Wireless Mobile Photo Mini Color Printer
    • Prize For Completing Tuesday’s Tasks: Apple Airtag Tracker
    • Prize For Completing Wednesday’s Tasks: Raspberry Pi Robot Kit
    • Grand Prize Raffle: Everyone who correctly completes the scavenger hunt on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday will be entered in the drawing for the grand prize: a Playstation 5

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With so much on offer, it’s important to plan ahead to ensure that you don’t miss out on any of the must-have items. So, grab your notepad and start planning your swag strategy today!