2026 VMware Explore

VMware Explore 2026 features technical sessions, Hands-on Labs, certification opportunities, and expert-led learning focused on private cloud, application modernization, security, and innovation. Explore event details below.

OVERVIEW

Make your VMware environment ready for what’s next.

VMware Explore is the place to turn private-cloud strategy into practical action. Whether you are evaluating VMware Cloud Foundation, planning for AI-ready infrastructure, managing licensing changes, or looking to reduce operational complexity, this is where the right conversations begin.
Lightedge helps organizations get more from their VMware investments with dedicated private cloud infrastructure, managed VMware operations, hybrid-cloud enablement, and resiliency services. As a VMware Cloud Service Provider Pinnacle Partner, we help teams move forward with confidence—without forcing a one-size-fits-all architecture.

AGENDA

Build your VMware roadmap, one expert conversation at a time.

VMware Explore offers a full week of hands-on learning, technical deep dives, expert access, and community connection. Build your agenda around the sessions and experiences most relevant to your environment, then meet with Lightedge to translate what you learn into a practical next step.

**Schedule a tour to meet with one of our experts and have real working sessions.

  • Monday, August 31st: Registration, technical breakout sessions, Hands-on Labs, The Hub, the main plenary, welcome reception, and Hackathon.
  • Tuesday, September 1: Continue your learning with breakout sessions, labs, expert conversations, certification exams, and networking.
  • Wednesday, September 2: Dive deeper into cloud infrastructure, application modernization, security, and innovation through technical content and hands-on experiences.
  • Thursday, September 3: Wrap up your Explore experience with final sessions, certifications, and conversations that help shape your next move.

MORE ABOUT LIGHTEDGE

Turn VMware complexity into a clear path forward.

Your VMware environment is too important for generic guidance. Lightedge combines VMware expertise, secure private cloud infrastructure, and 24/7 managed operations to help you protect critical workloads while evolving at your own pace.
From VMware Cloud Foundation planning and deployment to hybrid connectivity, compliance, disaster recovery, and day-to-day management, we help you make infrastructure decisions grounded in your operational realities, not vendor pressure.

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