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Broadcom Community Programs for 2026

The VMware ecosystem (now VMware by Broadcom) thrives on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and grassroots enthusiasm—fueled by community programs, recognition initiatives, content platforms, advocacy tools, and active social channels. These efforts connect professionals globally, amplify contributions, and drive engagement across forums, events, blogs, podcasts, and social media.

As of February 2026, the landscape includes the unified Broadcom Community (evolving from VMTN), flagship programs like vExpert and VMware {code}, local extensions via VMUG, podcasts, official blogs with RSS feeds, influencer-style advocacy, and dedicated social channels for staying in the loop.

Quick Start Links to Community Programs

Broadcom Community (Formerly VMTN): The Core Hub

The Broadcom Community at community.broadcom.com/vmware is the central online platform—hosting product forums, technical docs, ideas, betas/Flings, blogs, and rewards for participation. It’s the go-to for daily troubleshooting, peer support, and contributions that feed into vExpert recognition.

vExpert Program: Celebrating Community Champions

vExpert recognizes global advocates for sharing expertise through blogging, speaking, podcasting, forum help (Broadcom Community), scripting, VMUG leadership, videos, and more. It’s about impact, not certifications.

Benefits include:

  • Networking with 1,025+ members
  • Exclusive betas, webinars, briefings, and private channels
  • 3-year VCF/VVF lab licenses (with relevant VCP)
  • Exam discounts, content amplification, logo usage, and often complimentary VMUG Advantage membership

Applications open periodically; strong entries highlight Broadcom Community activity, blogs, podcasts, or VMUG involvement. Apply at vexpert.vmware.com.

VMware {code}: For Developers and Automation Enthusiasts

VMware {code} empowers coders with APIs, PowerCLI, GitHub samples, labs, challenges, {code} Coaches, study groups, and hackathons—covering vSphere, VCF, Aria, Tanzu, Private AI, and more.

Join at community.broadcom.com/vmware-code. Technical contributions here often boost vExpert profiles.

Blogs.vmware.com: Official Insights and RSS Feeds

blogs.vmware.com delivers technical articles, announcements (e.g., VCF updates, Tanzu integrations, automation guides), and community features. It’s a key resource for learning and inspiration—many vExperts contribute or get featured.

Subscribe via RSS feeds for real-time updates:

  • Main VMware blogs RSS (available in the site footer or archives)
  • Affiliate blogs RSS feed streams content from 1,000+ community bloggers sharing VMware-related posts

Join the affiliate program (via forms on vExpert or blog pages) to syndicate your content and increase visibility.

Advocacy.broadcom.com: Influencer and Traffic Amplification

advocacy.broadcom.com lets members become influencers by sharing vetted content, promoting VMware/Broadcom solutions on social media, and driving traffic to official channels, products, and news. It’s ideal for vExperts, bloggers, podcasters, or anyone amplifying the ecosystem—earn perks while boosting engagement.

VMware Community Podcasts: Audio Discussions

The VMware Communities Roundtable (live Wednesdays, noon PT/CA time) covers news, deep dives, interviews, and banter on VCF, automation, VMUG Connect, security, and trends. Listen on major platforms or blogs.vmware.com/podcasts.

VMUG’s Collective Podcast adds innovation-focused talks. Guesting or referencing episodes counts toward vExpert.

If you have a podcast on VMware topics, you can email eric.nielsen@broadcom.com and he can add your podcast to the page.

VMUG: Local and In-Person Extension

VMUG (vmug.com) runs 230+ chapters with meetups, webcasts, and VMUG Connect events (multi-day tech conferences in cities like Amsterdam, Minneapolis). Perks include exam discounts and Advantage membership (often free for vExperts).

Leading or presenting at VMUG strengthens vExpert apps and local adoption.

Broadcom Rewards: Incentivizing Community Contributions

Broadcom Rewards serves as a thank-you program for active participants in the VMware by Broadcom ecosystem, allowing members to earn points through qualifying activities such as completing education challenges, sharing feedback in forums, participating in surveys, social shares via advocacy platforms, and other engagements on the Broadcom Community. These points can be redeemed for a variety of rewards, including charitable donations, certification vouchers, branded swag, high-tech gadgets, and items from the Broadcom store. Community champions—whether VMware {code} contributors sharing scripts and automation tools, vExperts amplifying knowledge through blogs/podcasts/speaking, or advocates driving traffic via advocacy.broadcom.com—often leverage this program to gain extra perks for their giving back.

By joining Broadcom Rewards, you turn everyday community involvement into tangible benefits while helping shape product direction through early access, leader interactions, and feedback opportunities. Register or log in here: https://broadcomrewards.customershome.com (or start via the Broadcom Community Rewards page at community.broadcom.com/broadcom-rewards).

Social Channels: Stay Connected and Engage

Follow these official channels for announcements, spotlights, events, and community highlights:

  • X (formerly Twitter): @VMwareCommunity — Posts community activities, vExpert news, program updates, and engagement opportunities.
  • LinkedIn: VMware Community Showcase Page — Shares knowledge, collaborations, podcasts, VMUG events, and IT professional discussions.

These channels tie everything together—follow for real-time updates, tag them in your contributions (e.g., #VMwareCommunity), and use them to network or promote your work.

The Full Picture in 2026

These elements create a powerful, interconnected cycle: Engage daily in the Broadcom Community, innovate with {code}, share via blogs (and RSS), advocate through advocacy.broadcom.com, connect locally via VMUG, discuss on podcasts, follow social channels for visibility, and earn vExpert recognition.

Check your local VMUG chapter for meetups or events—it’s a great starting point. Contribute today—post, blog, share on social, podcast, or advocate—and help grow the ecosystem.

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Your participation makes the VMware by Broadcom community stronger—jump in!

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