VMware Explore 2027 is moving to May! After years of taking place in late summer, VMware’s flagship technology conference is getting a major calendar shake-up. The event will return to Las Vegas on May 10–13, 2027, at a brand-new venue: Resorts World Las Vegas.
The move marks a significant change for one of the VMware community’s most anticipated annual events, giving IT professionals, cloud architects, and technology leaders a different opportunity to connect, learn, and explore the future of enterprise infrastructure.
VMware Explore 2027: What’s Changing?
The two biggest changes for VMware Explore 2027 are its timing and location.
Traditionally held in late August or early September, the Las Vegas conference will now take place in the spring. The event is also leaving its previous venue behind in favor of Resorts World Las Vegas.
Here are the key details:
- Event: VMware Explore 2027
- Dates: May 10–13, 2027
- Location: Resorts World Las Vegas, Nevada
- Call for Proposals: November 3 – December 11, 2026
- Registration Opens: January 12, 2027
The new schedule means attendees will experience VMware Explore several months earlier than usual, potentially changing how organizations plan their training, technology evaluations, and infrastructure projects.
Why Is VMware Explore Moving to May?
According to the VMware Explore team, the shift to spring offers several advantages for attendees and their organizations.
First, a May conference gives IT teams more time to apply what they learn before the end of the calendar year. Instead of returning from Las Vegas in September with only a few months remaining, attendees will have approximately seven months to evaluate new technologies, implement improvements, and turn ideas into real projects.
There is also the practical benefit of avoiding the intense Las Vegas summer heat. May generally offers more comfortable weather than late August, making travel and activities outside the conference venue more enjoyable.
Finally, moving the event away from the traditional summer vacation and back-to-school period may make scheduling easier for some attendees.
A New Home at Resorts World Las Vegas
The date change isn’t the only surprise. VMware Explore 2027 will also introduce a new venue.
Resorts World Las Vegas offers modern conference facilities, accommodation, restaurants, and entertainment within a single resort complex.
For attendees, the move could mean shorter distances between conference sessions, meeting areas, and hotel rooms.
The venue also provides access to the Las Vegas Convention Center Loop transportation system, making it easier to travel between connected locations.
While the venue may be different, VMware says attendees can expect the same technical depth and community experience that have become central to VMware Explore.
What to Expect at VMware Explore 2027
Despite the changes in timing and location, the core focus of VMware Explore remains the same: helping IT professionals build, manage, secure, and modernize enterprise infrastructure.
The 2027 conference is expected to feature several major technology areas.
VMware Cloud Foundation and Private Cloud
VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) will remain a central topic, with sessions covering private cloud architecture, infrastructure operations, automation, and modernization.
Organizations navigating VMware’s evolving product portfolio will have opportunities to learn directly from technical experts and better understand how VMware technologies fit into their long-term infrastructure strategies.
Private AI and Modern Applications
Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly important in enterprise infrastructure.
VMware Explore 2027 will feature discussions around private AI, modern applications, AI agents, and infrastructure designed to support emerging workloads.
For organizations looking to deploy AI while retaining greater control over their data and systems, these sessions could provide valuable technical insights.
Security and Infrastructure Protection
Security will also remain a major conference theme, with content addressing workload protection, infrastructure security, and the challenges of securing modern applications and AI environments.
Hands-on Labs and Certifications
One of the highlights of VMware Explore has always been the opportunity to gain practical experience.
Attendees can expect VMware Hands-on Labs, technical training sessions, certification opportunities, and direct interaction with VMware engineers and solution architects.
These activities make the conference particularly valuable for administrators and engineers who want more than product announcements and high-level presentations.
VMware Explore 2027 Call for Proposals Is Open
With the conference moving to May, the speaker submission timeline has also shifted earlier.
The Call for Proposals opened on November 3, 2026, and submissions are accepted until December 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.
VMware is inviting customers, partners, Broadcom employees, and members of the VMware community to submit technical presentations across four content tracks:
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Modern Apps and Agents
- Security
- Innovation
Prospective speakers initially need to submit a session title and abstract.
For VMware professionals who want to share real-world experiences, architectural approaches, lessons learned, or technical innovations, this is an opportunity to contribute to the conference program.
When Does Registration Open?
Official registration for VMware Explore 2027 is scheduled to open on January 12, 2027.
Attendees planning to participate should keep an eye on the official VMware Explore website for registration details, pricing, accommodation information, and the conference agenda.
With the event now taking place in May rather than late summer, organizations may also need to adjust their annual conference and training budgets earlier than usual.
A New Chapter for VMware Explore
The move to May represents a notable change for VMware Explore, but it doesn’t mean the event is abandoning its roots.
Technical education, hands-on learning, product insights, and community networking remain at the heart of the conference.
For VMware administrators, cloud engineers, architects, and IT decision-makers, VMware Explore 2027 promises another opportunity to explore the technologies shaping enterprise infrastructure.
And with a new venue and spring schedule, the event could feel refreshingly different.
Mark your calendars for May 10–13, 2027. VMware Explore is heading to Resorts World Las Vegas, and this time, it’s happening in May.
For updates and registration information, visit the official VMware Explore website.
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