In the dynamic environment of modern enterprise IT, access to the cloud has undergone significant evolution, with countless trends coming and going. However, the current confluence of factors—the relentless pace of AI development, escalating geopolitical concerns, and the ever-present demand for data control—has led to a much more sophisticated understanding beyond elasticity, agility, and scale.
The private cloud has evolved into a critical foundation for strategic innovation and resilience. This development is a direct response to fundamental changes in our operating environment.
Both for cloud customers and cloud service providers VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) It can be the foundation of a cloud strategy will be the focus of VMware Explore 2025. Attendees will learn how VCF offers a unified, software-defined infrastructure that spans compute, storage and networking, providing a consistent operating model across cloud environments. This consistency is critical to managing the complexities of data sovereignty, the demands of AI workloads, and building a secure, resilient infrastructure.
VMware private cloud solutions are uniquely positioned to address these challenges. VMware Explore 2025 will focus on the tools, strategies and innovations that will enable you to navigate the complex terrain of enterprise IT.

What to expect at VMware Explore 2025
The event will be packed with experts delivering transformational seminars across the spectrum of IT practice, from thought leadership to business strategy to hands-on sessions focused on practitioners. While the entire agenda is extensive, below are the sessions that I anticipate will be of particular importance to our cloud service providers and customers looking to leverage VCF:
- Explore How VMware’s Cloud Service Provider Strategy Enables You to Drive Growth and Innovation (CLOB1466LV)
Wednesday, August 27, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM PDT - Unlocking Innovation in Regulated Industries: Sovereign Clouds and Private AI
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Monday, August 25, 3:15 – 4:00 PM PDT - Accelerate your application modernization with VMware cloud service providers
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Tuesday, August 26, 2:15 – 3:00 PM PDT - Launch and scale a multi-tenant private cloud with VCF 9.0
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Tuesday, August 26, 2:15 – 3:00 PM PDT - Unlock new revenue with VCF 9.0: Deliver AI, applications and DBaaS with ease
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Monday, August 25, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM PDT - An inside look at partner VIEWS: Finding the right service partner
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Monday, August 25, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM PDT - Maximize cloud agility with VMware Cloud Foundation license portability
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Tuesday, August 26, 3:30 – 4:15 PM PDT - Leveraging VMware Cloud Foundation: Innovation at the Edge
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Monday, August 25, 9:00am – 9:45am PDT - Leveraging VCF Role Based Learning, tools and programs to accelerate customer adoption and unlock value
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Monday, August 25, 10:15am – 11:00am PDT
VMware Explore isn’t just about hearing from vendors; it’s about learning from peers, understanding strategic shifts in the market and equipping yourself with the knowledge to make informed decisions. In an age where data is power and control is paramount, your presence at this event will be an investment in your organization’s future resilience and innovation.
Register today and join us in Las Vegas to learn how the VMware Cloud Foundation and VMware cloud service providers can help you achieve a consistent cloud environment and move your business forward. We look forward to seeing you!