Networking Opportunities at VMworld 2008

VMworld 2008—a meeting of the best minds in virtualization technology. What better place to meet and mingle with the experts, VMware staff, peers and other like-minded professionals? VMworld 2008 provides ample time and space to network with other attendees. Make sure you take advantage of every opportunity!

Networking Lounges

The Virtual Plaza—the central hub for the conference—is home to the seven Networking Lounge, designed around the seven VMworld Tracks. Visit any of the lounges to attend Birds-of-a-Feather discussions and talk about the issues most important to your business with other attendees in a relaxed, comfortable setting. Or, drop by and write an idea on the message board to engage others in a more informal conversation.

Birds of a Feather (BOF)

Held in the seven networking lounges, our interactive Birds-of-a-Feather discussions are designed to stimulate ideas and insight into a variety of virtualization topics and expand upon the knowledge you gain during sessions and labs. They include scheduled discussions covering specific topics, as well as more informal topics that you can suggest when you visit the lounges. Become an active part of the discussions about virtualization and share your knowledge and ideas with everyone.

Connect with Buttons!

The Networking Lounge buttons are a simple way to identify people who share your interests. Wear your buttons proudly, and look for others with the same buttons to maximize the value of your interactions with other conference attendees.

Relax with Your Peers

VMworld is a great place to make friends and get to know others who share your professional interests. Sit back and relax for a while to escape the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas, and mingle with other attendees.

Online Networking

Stay connected and network with the VMworld community onsite and online during VMworld 2008. Share conference discussions, keep your agenda with the online calendar and follow the VMworld buzz on Blogs and Twitter. Explore the virtual conference on VMworld.com to find virtual exhibitor booths, community discussions, online sessions, videos, photos and other technical resources. In addition to offering all post-conference sessions and labs online, VMworld.com will continue to be your online virtualization conference year-round.