VMware Inc., an innovator in enterprise software, announced the general session keynote speakers and the conference sponsors for its global multi-cloud event, VMware Explore 2022 US taking place Aug. 29-Sept. 1, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. VMware Explore is the center of the multi-cloud universe and evolution of the company’s flagship conference, VMworld.
The re-imagined event, in person again after two years, is focused on the evolution of today’s multi-cloud era and will highlight technologies, ecosystems, industry experts and developer communities that are shaping the future.
At 9 a.m. (PT), Aug. 30, VMware CEO Raghu Raghuram will provide a behind-the-scenes look at how multi-cloud enables and enhances an always-on, digital world. He will showcase VMware’s strategic partner ecosystem, which helps customers scale their business, drive innovation and transform customer experiences.
The session also will feature VMware President Sumit Dhawan and CVS Health CIO, Roshan Navagamuwa, to discuss the U.S. health care leader’s customer-centric approach, as it puts multi-cloud into action. Additionally, VMware leaders CTO Kit Colbert and CTO of Americas Amanda Blevins, along with DevOps guru and Google principal engineer Kelsey Hightower, McLaren Racing head of commercial technology Ed Green, and best-selling author and professionally trained futurist Jacob Morgan, will discuss multi-cloud leadership, cloud-native platforms, cloud and edge transformation and the hybrid workforce.
In addition to the general session, VMware Explore 2022 US features sessions spanning key technology themes and industries, including:
- Explore VMware Cross-Cloud Services – In this session, attendees will learn how to navigate the opportunities of multi-cloud environments by embracing the world of modern application development and Kubernetes, modernizing infrastructure, and enabling hybrid workforces.
- vSphere+ and vSAN+: The Next Evolution of VMware Enterprise Workload Platform – This session will introduce new product innovations in vSphere+ and vSAN+ that help customers improve workload performance, enhance operational efficiency, and increase time to value for DevOps.
- Are Your Networking and Security Cloud Smart? – Learn how VMware is enabling customers to implement Zero Trust across multi-cloud environments with zero appliances, zero tickets, zero taps and zero disruptions.
VMware’s annual conference will feature more than 800 unique breakout sessions, tutorials, and keynotes from VMware and its community of customers and partners. Notable sponsors for VMware Explore 2022 US include Amazon Web Services (AWS), Dell Technologies, Google Cloud, Intel, Microsoft, and NVIDIA. View the full list of VMware Explore 2022 US sponsors and exhibitors here.
Beginning Aug. 29, VMware Explore will deliver rich technical content in-person and on-demand. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about multi-cloud and edge architectures from the perspective of VMware product experts and industry thought leaders. Additionally, attendees will learn how to streamline developer experiences and DevOps practices across applications.
The US General Session will be available live via webcast on the VMware Explore US homepage at 9 a.m. (PT) Aug. 30 at https://www.vmware.com/explore/us.html
To register to attend VMware Explore 2022, visit: https://www.vmware.com/explore
