Attending VMware Explore: A Community-Focused Event
As a long-time attendee of the in-person VMworld Europe events, I am eagerly awaiting the upcoming VMware Explore event. For me, VMware Explore represents the same spirit and community-focused atmosphere that has made VMworld such an integral part of my professional development and networking. While the branding has changed, I hope that the core elements that make this event special remain unchanged.
The primary reason for attending VMware Explore is to meet and catch up with the members of my beloved VMware community. The “VM Village” (or whatever it’s called that year) is always the place to be, as all the cool kids gather there in the mornings and in between sessions. This is where I end my event and am often one of the last attendees to leave the venue. I also make it a point to deliver a session and support my colleagues during their presentations.
Another crucial aspect of VMware Explore for me is visiting the Solutions Exchange, where vendors showcase their current and upcoming products. This provides me with an opportunity to get in-depth information beyond what is available in sales and marketing collateral. Additionally, I make it a point to attend the vRockstar party and VMUnderground events, which serve as warm-up events before the main event.
VMware Explore offers numerous opportunities for attendees to mingle with each other in a relaxed atmosphere. The vBreakfast and VMworld party are always highlights, and there are also many vendor parties in between every night. These events allow attendees to develop deep relationships and even form friendships, which has a positive impact on one’s career. I have personally benefited from this community-driven approach and have also tried to help colleagues whenever possible.
The close-knit and helpful community that VMware Explore embodies is something that I highly value. Everyone knows each other, and the event provides a platform for attendees to put faces to names and form meaningful connections. This has a major positive impact on one’s career, as people are willing to help each other out in tough times. I have seen this firsthand on Twitter, Slack, LinkedIn, and other platforms, where everyone has each other’s back.
While the branding of VMworld has changed to VMware Explore, I hope that the general format of the event remains the same. The community-focused atmosphere is what makes this event special, and I am confident that the hardcore attendees will try to keep it the same. In fact, VMunderground is planning to be there for the US event, which is a testament to the event’s enduring popularity.
If you haven’t made up your mind yet, I highly recommend attending VMware Explore if you can. It may be your first time, but the close-knit community and relaxed atmosphere will make it feel like a reunion of sorts. Whether or not I will be there, rest assured that the event will be the same experience as it has been for me and everyone who values the community-driven approach to this event. So, save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email.