VMware Explore 2027

VMware Explore (formerly VMworld) is Broadcom's conference for IT professionals working with VMware private cloud technology, held in Las Vegas with Explore on Tour regional events afterwards. It offers technical sessions, Hands-on Labs and certification opportunities focused on building and running a private cloud and private AI while keeping data local and secure.

VMware Explore 2027

VMware Explore 2027 takes place May 3–6, 2027 at Resorts World Las Vegas, 3000 South Las Vegas Boulevard, in Las Vegas, Nevada. It moves from the late-summer dates of 2026 (August 31–September 3 at The Venetian) to spring and a new venue; Broadcom bills it as "New Spring Dates.

Brand-New Venue. Same Top-Tier Learning."

What it is

VMware Explore is Broadcom's conference for IT professionals who work with VMware private cloud technology. The organizer describes it as a place to advance skills and credentials through technical sessions, Hands-on Labs and certification opportunities, with a focus on running a private cloud and private AI while keeping data local and secure. Broadcom says the programming, sessions, networking and training will stay the same despite the new dates and venue, and an agenda-at-a-glance is still to come.

Key dates and what to know

• The call for proposals for sessions opens November 3, 2026.
• Registration opens January 12, 2027. Broadcom has run a pre-registration list for attendees who want the lowest rate once registration opens; current pass types and pricing are on the organizer's pricing page.
• At the 2026 Las Vegas event, the Full Event Pass included the plenary session, session pre-scheduling and one complimentary VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) certification exam voucher, while the Meetings+ pass was limited to The Hub. Check the 2027 pass inclusions when they are published.
• Sessions and labs in Las Vegas are presented in English, and attendees must be at least 21.

Explore on Tour

After Las Vegas, Broadcom runs Explore on Tour regional events with a curated subset of sessions and Hands-on Labs, a meetings program and networking. The current tour runs through Sydney on March 3–4, 2027 at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.