The energy from Las Vegas has taken the global stage. Explore on Tour is bringing technical training, expert access, and certification opportunities directly to regional tech hubs across the world.
Designed for IT practitioners seeking practical knowledge, each tour stop offers direct access to the VMware software architects behind today’s private cloud solutions. Read on for the latest updates from each city on the schedule.
Mumbai | 29 – 30 September 2026
The global tour kicked off at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai with an incredible turnout of Broadcom customers and IT specialists. Attendees dove into deep technical content focused on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platform management, network security, and app modernization.
Key highlights included a packed plenary session with standing room only, consistently full VMware Hands-on Labs stations, and practitioners earning onsite certifications where every exam seat was claimed. Add in some dynamic networking and exhibitor interactions on top of that, and attendees fast tracked on their way to private cloud and modern workload success.
Singapore | 1 – 2 October 2026
The humidity outside was high, but the energy and enthusiasm inside the Raffles City Convention Centre was higher as Explore on Tour touched down in Singapore. Hundreds of attendees converged to swap stories, troubleshoot infrastructure challenges, and master private cloud operations.
VMware software experts in Singapore led packed breakout sessions focused on optimizing VCF environments, while Hands-on Labs ran continuously, providing interactive scenarios for attendees to run through complex deployment simulations without the usual trial-by-fire. Add in a wave of newly earned onsite certifications (with demand so high that the exam center had planned to stay open an extra hour on Friday afternoon) and it is safe to say the local community came ready to level up!
Frankfurt | 13 – 14 October 2026
Advanced engineering met private cloud mastery as Explore on Tour landed in Frankfurt. IT architects, system administrators, and Broadcom customers packed the Kap Europa to exchange strategies, explore new platform capabilities, and refine their operations during two days of technical training and peer networking, with an extension specifically for partners wrapping up the week.
Security stole the show during the plenary session with the introduction of VMware HyperArmor. Engineered to protect the ESX hypervisor component of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), VMware HyperArmor closes exposure windows against AI-accelerated threats without disrupting running workloads. Working in concert with VMware vDefend and VMware Avi Load Balancer, it delivers integrated defense in depth across the private cloud stack. Attendees paired the news with test drives in VMware Hands-on Labs and earning credentials at the certification exam center, making Frankfurt a showcase for focused learning and immediate impact.
Tokyo | 20 – 21 October 2026
Explore on Tour landed in Tokyo with an energized crowd of IT architects and Broadcom customers ready to level up their private cloud skills. Attendees filled the venue to master cloud operations, swap stories, and eliminate infrastructure friction.
Customer reference sessions cut straight through the noise during breakouts, demonstrating actionable guidance on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and governing private AI at scale. Inside the VMware Hands-on Labs, engineers tackled real-world deployment challenges alongside VMware software experts. Backed by spirited peer-to-peer discussions and a packed certification exam center on Day 2, Tokyo set an impressive benchmark for technical excellence and hands-on execution.
Track the Global Tour
As Explore on Tour continues its journey, each city will deliver tailored technical content, interactive demos, and local networking opportunities. Bookmark this post and check back after each stop for fresh updates, key learnings, and event photography.
Full Tour Schedule:
- Mumbai | 29 – 30 September 2026 | Concluded
- Singapore | 1 – 2 October 2026 | Concluded
- Frankfurt | 13 – 14 October 2026 | Concluded
- Tokyo | 20 – 21 October 2026 | Concluded
- London | 18 – 19 November 2026
- Washington, D.C. | 8 December 2026 | Public Sector
- Sydney | 3 – 4 March 2027
One stop down, many more yet to go—VMware Explore on Tour 2026 is delivering knowledge, skills, and connections city by city.
If we’re coming to your region, secure your pass and prepare to get inspired, immerse in the latest tech innovation, and find your people. Learn more about each upcoming event through the Explore Website and reserve your spot.
If you missed our flagship gathering in Nevada, catch up on our previous coverage in the VMware Explore 2026 in Las Vegas recaps.
