The VMworld Knowledge Experts program are VMware employees who specialize on one specific topic (Technical or Non-Technical) and are available to attendees in One-on-One meetings, Group Discussions or during Breakout Sessions.

Group Discussions allow VMworld attendees to meet with Knowledge Experts in an informative and interactive session to gain insight from like-minded colleagues in similar industries. Topics include: Cloud Security, Storage, Memory Management, Data Protection, Applications Management and Network.

Schedule 15 minute One-on-One Meetings with an expert of your choice in an open dialogue based on your specific questions.

Knowledge Experts include:

Charu Chaubal: Compliance
Kit Colbert: Memory
Chris Colotti: vCloud
Lee Dilworth: Site Recovery Manager
Ford Donald: vCloud and vSEL
George Gerchow: Compliance/vCenter Configuration Manager
Cormac Hogan: Storage
Andrew Johnson: Horizon
Ravi Kumar: Security
Matthew Lodge: Cloud Computing
Kannon Mani: Virtualizing Oracle on VMware
Dave McCrory: Cloud Foundry
David Overbeek: vCenter Operations and vCenter Configuration Manager
Massimo Re Ferre: vSphere and vCloud Director
John Robb: Zimbra
Tom Stephens: vSphere HA and FT
Thomas Walker: VMware View and ThinApp

Don't miss this opportunity by registering for VMworld today.

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New this year, attendees must pre-register for sessions. Without pre-registration, you will not be given access to any breakout sessions.

If you are registered for VMworld Europe, view a full listing of sessions, organize your days, and sign-up for the sessions you want to attend. Most sessions will be repeated at least once and we will be adding additional sessions based on popularity, so if it is full, check back.

If you are not yet registered, what are you waiting for? Register now and build out your schedule.

During VMworld, you will be able to add a session to your schedule up to 30 minutes prior to the start. Session rooms will open approximately 25 minutes before the start of a session and close 3 minutes to the start of the session. Only attendees who have pre-registered for the session will be allowed in the room. There will be NO stand-by line, so please make sure to register for the sessions you plan on attending.

Hands-on Labs will be available on-demand and can be taken at any time throughout the event. You can add Lab time to your personal schedule, but will need to visit the Labs at VMworld to sign-up.

Lab Hours:
Tuesday   09.00 – 14.30
Wednesday   10.30 – 18.00
Thursday   10.30 – 16.30

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There are some great events and locations for attendees to take advantage of at VMworld. Here are just a few of the special activities taking place, plus a location for you to lay back and relax during your time in Las Vegas.

Welcome Reception
Monday, August 29, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Start your time at the conference with good food and good conversation. Catch up with colleagues, talk to technology partners, bump into Knowledge Experts and enjoy some down time with professionals in your field in the Solutions Exchange. Plus, don't miss Elastic Sky in the Hang Space from 4:30pm - 5:30pm.

Hall Crawl
Tuesday, August 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Enjoy a refreshing beverage while you see the latest products and services from over 250 exhibitors in the Solutions Exchange.

VMworld 2011 Party  Wednesday, August 31, 7:00pm - 11:00pm This year’s party is so big we have to hold it in 3 Locations - Hall A, Hang Space, and The Pools at Venetian and Palazzo! Start the evening in the Hang Space, enjoying a variety of great food, complimented with wine, beer and cocktails. Wander into Hall A, the rock party, complete with lighted teepees, roving entertainment, and an opening act that will set the tone for the rest of the evening. At 8:00, our special guests take the stage in what will be a sound, light and sensory experience you won’t believe. But the night isn’t over after the concert. Head up to the pools at the Venetian and Palazzo at 9:00pm where signature drinks and world-renowned DJs and VJs close out a night you won’t forget!

Hang Space
Take a break from the VMworld action for a bit in the Hang Space, just in front of the Solutions Exchange (Halls B & C). We will create a truly relaxing park, complete with trees, plants, benches and fun diversions. Play a game of volleyball, chill out with a snack on a blanket on the grass (that’s right, we said grass!), or socialize with friends. It’s like being outside without leaving the building! You will also find stations to send email, recharge your cell phones, and be as productive as you like, all in a relaxed atmosphere.

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Were you wanting to attend VMworld, but couldn’t get the budget for a full conference rate approved; don’t worry as we just launched our Expo Only pass for the Las Vegas event. This pass provides you access to the Solutions Exchange, attend General Sessions and network with thousands of peers during the 4-day event.

The Solutions Exchange features more than 250 companies showcasing the latest virtualization and cloud infrastructure products, services and solutions. You'll be able to talk with experts from the leading companies in the virtualization industry and get hands on experience with the newest tools and technologies. It's the perfect place to network, learn and explore. The Solutions Exchange hours are:
Monday, August 29 - 5:00pm-7:30pm
Tuesday, August 30 – 9:30am-5:30pm
Wednesday, August 31  - 9:00am-4:00pm
Thursday, September 1 – 10:00am-2:00pm

General Sessions are a great opportunity to get inspired by speakers who are changing the future of how we interact with computers. VMworld offers a great line-up that will set a clear vision for where the technologies of virtualization and cloud computing can take us today and where they will go in the future. General Sessions will be held:
Monday, August 29 – 3:30pm-5:00pm
Tuesday, August 30 – 8:00am-9:30am
Thursday, September 1 – 9:00am-10:00am

Take advantage of special 5% airline discounts:
American Airlines
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Valid for travel dates between August 20 – September 8
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Valid Dates: August 26 – September 4
Off all Main Cabin Nonrefundable fares
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We look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas.

---The VMworld Team---

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VMworld 2011 is only 10 weeks away and you don’t want miss out.

“Why?”

For many reasons, including the ability to learn about the latest VMware offerings and see solutions from over 200 exhibitors in the Solutions Exchange.

Here are just some of the other reasons why you should register today for VMworld:

1) Hear from VMware visionaries and cutting edge customers at the General Sessions.

2) Content Catalog is live - learn about the over 175 unique breakout sessions and 23 labs—featuring topics that will cover everything from virtualizing business critical applications, to scaling virtual desktop infrastructure, to unifying private and public cloud resources with consistent security, compliance and management.

3) Schedule Builder goes live mid-July - by registering now for VMworld 2011, you will be notified first. Build your conference schedule and reserve your spot in the breakout sessions you care about most.

4) Participate in the “Refer Your Colleagues” program and receive an Apple iPad 2. Simply tell your friends and colleagues the value of VMworld and invite them to attend. See details of the program here.

5) Save $600 - Early Bird rate ends Friday, June 24. Don’t miss the chance to save your company some money.

VMworld offers the tools to deliver unprecedented IT simplicity, agility, flexibility and cost efficiency. You’ll define owning the Cloud as something that will do more than just support your business. It will set it free.

This is VMworld 2011. This is your Cloud. Own it.