VMworld 2017 is a few weeks away! And VMworld and its list of sponsors are bringing the party to Las Vegas.
In addition to all the great education and networking that will take place at VMworld, attendees have also become accustomed to having fun as well. So far, things are shaping up quite nicely on that front. There are plenty of opportunities to have a good time, and the list is growing.
NOTE: Most events require you to take some signup action. Yes, even if the event is free so that they can get a head count or shut things down once the list grows too big. These things are first come, first served.
If I’m missing an event, drop me an email or send me a Tweet (@vmblog) and I’ll get it added.
** LAST UPDATED 08/22/17 **
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vBOXing – Catch the ‘May-Gregor’ fight before VMworld 2017
WHEN: Saturday, Aug 26, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: TBD
Cost: $
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#vGolf 2017
WHEN: Sunday, Aug 27, 6:30am
Location: Bali Hai Golf Club, 5160 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Cost: $
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6th Annual #vBreakfast Las Vegas
WHEN: Sunday, Aug 27, 8:00am – 10:00 am
Location: House Of Blues Restaurant & Bar, Mandalay Bay, 3950 South Las Vegas Boulevard Las Vegas, NV 89119
Cost: $
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#VMunderground Opening Acts
WHEN: Sunday, Aug 27, 11:00am -11:00pm
Location: Liberty Loft
Cost: FREE
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#vd0dgeball Tournament
WHEN: Sunday, Aug 27, 2:30pm – 5:00pm
Location: University of Nevada, 4505 S Maryland Pkwy
Charity event benefiting Wounded Warriors Project
Cost: Goal for each team, $1,000 donation
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VMworld Welcome Reception
WHEN: Sunday, Aug 27, 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Location: VMworld Solutions Exchange
Cost: FREE to attendees
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#vBeers
WHEN: Sunday, Aug 27, 6:30pm – ??
Location: Ri Ra Irish Pub at Mandalay Bay
Cost: $
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2017 VMUG Member Party
WHEN: Sunday, Aug 27, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: House of Blues, Mandalay Bay, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd
Cost: FREE to VMUG Members
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2nd Annual #vHoldem 2017
WHEN: Sunday, Aug 27, 9:30pm – 12:30am
Location: Excalibur Hotel & Casino 3850 South Las Vegas Boulevard
Cost: $
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11th Annual #VMunderground Party
WHEN: Sunday, Aug 27
Location: Beerhaus (at The Park) 3782 S Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
Cost: $
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Veeam User Group Las Vegas
WHEN: Monday, Aug 28, 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Topgolf at the MGM Grand Hotel, 4627 Koval Lane Las Vegas, NV 89109
Cost: FREE to Veeam User Group Members
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CONVERGED Meeting at VMworld 2017
WHEN: Monday, Aug 28, 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Location: StripSteak in Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Cost: FREE to Dell Technology User Community
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#BigSwitchBreak for vExperts
WHEN: Monday, Aug 28, 5:00pm – 7:00pm and/or Tuesday, Aug 29, 3pm – 5:30pm
Location: Vista suite at Mandalay Bay, 3950 South Las Vegas Boulevard
vExperts, need a drink? snack? place to charge of work?
vExperts can RSVP to receive the Suite number.
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Faction + CoreSite Happy Hour
WHEN: Monday, Aug 28, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: Border Grill, Mandalay Bay, 3950 South Las Vegas Boulevard
Cost: FREE
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IGEL, Login VSI & Nutanix Exclusive Happy Hour at VMworld 2017
WHEN: Monday, Aug 28, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Border Grill, Mandalay Bay, 3950 South Las Vegas Boulevard
Cost: FREE
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Cohesity VMworld Kickoff Party
WHEN: Monday, Aug 28, 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Topgolf at the MGM Grand Hotel, 4627 Koval Lane Las Vegas, NV 89109
Cost: FREE
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Lenovo Data Center Group Party
WHEN: Monday, Aug 28, 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: LIGHT Nightclub, Mandalay Bay
Cost: FREE.
Invite Only. Go to booth #314 for a wristband and details.
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Zerto’s “Journey to the Cloud” Party
WHEN: Monday, Aug 28, 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Location: House of Blues Las Vegas
Voyage (Journey Cover Band) & Chick Jagger
Cost: FREE to Attendees
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#CXIParty
WHEN: Monday, Aug 28, 7:00pm – 11:59pm
Location: Metropolitan
Cost: FREE
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VMware {Code} Hackathon
WHEN: Monday, Aug 28, 8:00pm – 11:59pm
Location: Egyptian G, Level 1, Luxor
Cost: FREE to Attendees
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Tintri VIP Party
WHEN: Monday, August 29th, 2016 @ 8:00PM – Midnight
Location: Drai’s Beach Club & Nightclub, 3595 S. Las Vegas Blvd (at the Cromwell Hotel)
Cost: FREE.
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Trace3 After Party
WHEN: Monday, Aug 28, 9:30pm – 12:30am
Location: Topgolf at the MGM Grand Hotel, 4627 Koval Lane Las Vegas, NV 89109
Cost: FREE
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VMworld Hall Crawl
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug 29, 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Location: VMworld Solutions Exchange
Cost: FREE to Attendees
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SolarWinds – Monitoring Morning!
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug 29, 7:00am – 8:30am
Location: Border Grill, inside Mandalay Bay
Cost: FREE
Enjoy coffee, breakfast tacos, and have all your monitoring questions answered. The first 100 attendees will receive a souvenir tumbler!
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HyTrust Networking Event
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug 29, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: House of Blues, Mandalay Bay
Cost: FREE
Enjoy cocktails, nibbles and drinks.
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Night of the vNerds
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug 29, 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Ri Ra Irish Pub, 3930 S Las Vegas Blvd.
Cost: FREE
A unique networking experience w/ drinks, heavy appetizers and magician Nick Ivory
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HPE and Intel. VIP All Access: Rockstar Karaoke
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug 29, 6:30pm – 10:30pm
Location: The House of Blues – Mandalay Bay
Cost: FREE
Enjoy food, drinks and Rockstar Karaoke Contest
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2017 vExpert Party
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug 29, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Pinball Hall of Fame, 1610 E. Tropicana Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89119
Cost: FREE to 2017 vExperts, Invite Only.
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Veeam’s Annual VMworld Party
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug 29, 8:00pm – Midnight
Location: Hakkasan Las Vegas Nightclub, 3799 South Las Vegas Boulevard
Cost: FREE. Bring your Eventbrite ticket and VMworld badge for admission.
Rubrik VIP VMworld Party
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug 29, 9:00pm – 1:00am
Location: Marquee Nightclub @ The Cosmo, 3708 South Las Vegas Boulevard
Featuring Ice Cube
Cost: FREE.
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Exclusive Breakfast with the Godfathers of Virtualization
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug 30, 8:30am – 10:30am
Location: Foundation Room, Mandalay Bay, 3950 South Las Vegas Boulevard
Breakfast with the Godfathers of Virtualization – Ian Pratt and Simon Crosby
Cost: FREE
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IGEL Tesla Giveaway
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug 30, 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Location: The LIGHT Vegas, Mandalay Bay, 3950 South Las Vegas Boulevard
Cost: FREE
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IBM Customer Appreciation Party
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug 30, 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Location: Skyfall Lounge @ Delano
Cost: FREE
Visit IBM Booth #506 or IBM Storage Booth #1225 for more information
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VMworld #UNparty 2017
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug 30, 7:00pm – Close (1am)
Location: Yard House (Town Center) in Las Vegas.
Cost: $
A self funded alternative to the official VMworld party.
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VMworld Party (Customer Appreciation Party)
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug 30, 7:00pm – 10:30pm
Location: T-Mobile Arena featuring Blink-182
Cost: FREE to Attendees. Must bring your full conference VMworld badge
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Am I missing anything? If so, send me the links and details to get added.
Enjoy the show and the events!
