What’s in store for VMware Explore 2025? From hands-on learning and certifications to endless networking opportunities, there’s no shortage of ways to stay busy at Explore.
Content is always top-of-mind for attendees, and we are thrilled to present more than 400 technical sessions this year. From the popular VMware Explore 2025 General Session to deep dives into the new VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0, here’s a sneak peek of a few featured sessions. Be sure to add these to your agenda!
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Shaping the Future of Private Cloud and AI Innovation [GEN2027LV]
Tuesday, August 26, 9:00 AM PDT
Get ready to explore the latest in private cloud and AI innovation. Kicking off the most anticipated enterprise tech event of the year, the VMware Explore 2025 General Session will showcase exciting new advancements in private cloud, AI, and app delivery. Hear directly from Broadcom leaders, VMware experts, and trailblazing customers as they share real-world insights on how to better run, scale, and secure your enterprise workloads. Join us to discover how you can accelerate your cloud transformation.
Can’t join us in person? Pencil in the live broadcast.
Tuesday, August 26, 9:00 AM PDT
We’re bringing the general session to you with our live broadcast on Tuesday, August 26. Tune it live to see all of the exciting news and announcements from the comfort of your home or office. Add a reminder to your calendar or join Explore Insiders for broadcast reminders, video library updates, and more.
Modern-Day Explorer Showcase: Exploring Unknown Territories—From Space to Sentience [INVB2030LV]
Monday, August 24, 4:00 PM PDT
What do fixing the Hubble telescope in orbit, teaching robots to be our companions, and creating AI that thinks beyond human limits have in common? They’re all journeys into the ultimate unknown territories of our time.
Join former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino, MIT robotics pioneer Dr. Kate Darling, and AI visionary Hod Lipson as they reveal how exploring uncharted frontiers—whether in the vacuum of space, the complexity of human-robot relationships, or the depths of machine intelligence—requires the same fearless mindset that drives breakthrough innovation.
From Virtualization to Modern Private Cloud – Learn How VCF 9.0 is the new vSphere [CLOB1160LV]
Tuesday, August 26, 2:15 PM PDT
Modern businesses demand a private cloud platform that delivers agility, resilience, and cost control. With 81% of IT leaders shifting to platform strategies, VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 offers the clearest path forward from traditional virtualization to modern private cloud. The time to act is now.
In this session, learn how VCF is the new vSphere and how your IT team can accomplish far more while spending far less with VCF 9.0: Accelerate innovation by letting developers focus on apps, not infrastructure Optimize costs with clear visibility into usage and TCO Enforce sovereignty and security with built-in controls for data, access, and compliance. Hear how customers like you got started, the impact they achieved, and how your team can begin the journey—delivering private cloud the way it should be with VCF 9.0.
More Ways to Explore—Check out the Full Content Catalog
There’s so much more in store. Be sure to visit the full content catalog for a rundown of all event sessions. This is available online or in the official Explore mobile app.
Not sure where to get started? Dive into one of our event tracks to start searching:
- Cloud Infrastructure Sessions
- Modern Applications Sessions
- Networking, Security, and Load Balancing Sessions
- Innovation Sessions
- 2025 Featured Sessions
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