With only two weeks to go, it’s now time to register for the 2021 edition of VMworld “Imagine That” on October 5-7. This year there’s again one VMworld event for Americas, EMEA and APJ…and as you would expect, it’s on-line again…and free to attend!
During VMworld 2021 you will:
- Hear expert perspectives during the general sessions, solutions keynotes and breakout sessions.
- Engage and interact online with colleagues and friends.
- Advance your career through hands-on labs, hands-on-labs guided workshops and round tables.
- Make time for fun through online games, prizes and trivia.
This year VMworld offers: different sessions types at different levels, an extensive content catalog, a lot of on-line activities and the opportunity to meet thought leaders. Check out the VMworld FAQ to learn about the most important facts.
For 48 hours VMworld takes place around the globe: depending the timezone you’re in VMworld will start either October 5th or 6th. Check the on-line agenda for your region specific sessions and time zones.
I’ve included the EMEA agenda in this article:
The content catalog is available on-line, and ready for your to schedule your sessions! This year VMworld includes 8 different tracks: Vision & Innovation, Multi-Cloud, App Modernization, Security, Networking, Edge, End User Services and Inspire Change.
The session in the content catalog are organized according to these 8 tracks. On top of that you can also select sessions based on products discussed, session type, level, industry and primary audience.
For VMworld 2021 there are two entrance options available:
- General Pass….for…free! Yes, you can access the VMworld content for free. On-demand session, demo zone, simulated labs and the fun initiatives. There’s also a 50% discount for VCTA certifications.
- Tech+ Pass for $299 USD. This pass offers all the benefits of the general pass, plus: meet the experts, roundtables, hands-on labs guided workshops, 1:1 meetings with GSS and 50% discount for VCP and VCAP certifications.
Fun & Community @ VMworld
You will find all the VMworld fun events through the Entertainment Zone session type in the content catalog. There are poker, cooking and magician sessions. There’s even a virtual beer & bourbon tasting session, and if you’re into golf you should register for the sesion by PGA golf prof James Oh.
Check out what’s happening in the VMware community:
- Of course VMUG is present at VMworld, check out their VMUG Reunion World Tour. There’s also a “know before you go: VMworld 2021” webinar, you can register here. There’s also a VMUG virtual lounge for day 1 and day 2.
- Check out the Brownbag TechTalks at VMworld by selecting VMTN Techtalk in the content catalog.
- If you’re a vExpert don’t forget to attend the vExpert Celebration party – there’s an invite in your mailbox. Also check this long list of favourite sessions selected by vExperts all over the world.
- This year Slack Channels are integrated into the VMworld event. Learn about this in this webcast by the VMware Community Podcast crew. Don’t forget to opt in for “Would you like to opt into participating in attendee networking and conversations at VMworld through Slack (text chat) and VMware Talk (audio chat)?” if you want to use this feature.
Join these fireside chats
At VMworld 2021 there are three fireside chats you might want to join!
Voices of VMworld: Fireside Chat with Michael J. Fox and VMware CMO Carol Carpenter
Voices of VMworld: A Conversation with Will Smith and Sumit Dhawan
Voices of VMworld: Hear from Mick Ebeling
VMware {Code} Connect
On top of the regular VMworld sessions, you will also find #CodeConnect sessions.
Code Connect is back and better than ever! Join us at our 2021 #CodeConnect for 2 days of learning, coding and connecting with the VMware {code} community in 100% live sessions!
The CodeConnect session are presented by the CodeConnect community and are available in the content catalog.
There’s also another edition of the VMware Code Hackaton taking place during VMworld. More information here, please note that registration is already closed. This is great post to read if you want to learn more about the history of the VMworld Hackaton.
Register today!
So…are you ready for VMworld 2020? Register today and be part of VMworld 2020. Check out the FAQs if you have any remaining questions, also feel free to post a comment below. Hope 2 see you at VMworld 2020!
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