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VMware Explore 2027 Las Vegas

May 3-6, 2027 · Resorts World Las Vegas

Dates verified date source · Official site · Attendance history

DatesMon, May 3, 2027
to Thu, May 6, 2027
VenueResorts World Las Vegas
Expected attendanceNot published
City fullness (est.)Busy ~53K in town

How full will Vegas be during VMware Explore 2027?

Busy: expect firmer rates near the venue; book private dining and group blocks early.

VMware Explore 2027 falls mostly in the week of May 3, 2027, which we rate Busy on trade-show attendance: about 52,905 trade-show attendees in town (pro-rated), counting VMware Explore 2027 and 4 other tracked shows that overlap its dates.

1 show(s) in this window have no published attendance, so the real number is higher.

Overlapping shows

Each Monday-Sunday week gets one score: the pro-rated attendance of every tracked trade show in town that week. The score sets the week’s trade label. A trade show carries the trade label of the week that holds most of its days (ties go to the busier week), on every tile and page. A week’s headline label can be lifted by the leisure floor (“Busy (leisure)” or “Peak (leisure)”); trade-show tiles never inherit it. Method.

When to book entertainment for VMware Explore 2027

Book entertainment: Plenty of time

Based on typical lead times for headline and booth entertainment (status as of Oct 18). In Packed or Sold-out weeks, book at the early end; private rooms and hotel blocks go fast too.

What is VMware Explore?

VMware Explore is VMware's (Broadcom's) conference for IT practitioners: technical content, product expertise and community.

Who attends: IT practitioners, architects and infrastructure teams.

Attendance trend: No organizer figure. A third party cites 4,700+ for 2026, which we don't use; it may be under our 5,000 bar. Attendance history.

When it usually happens

VMware Explore 2027 runs Monday to Thursday, May 3-6, 2027 at Resorts World Las Vegas. It overlaps WasteExpo 2027, HD Expo + Conference 2027, The Car Wash Show 2027 and ServiceNow Knowledge 2027.

Entertainment ideas for VMware Explore

At the booth
  • A tech-themed magician or mentalist
  • A trivia or speed challenge
  • A caricature artist
Client parties and dinners
  • A DJ or cover band for a partner party
  • A comedian for a customer dinner
  • A casino-night style evening

Ideas, not endorsements. Match the act to the crowd and check the show's exhibitor rules on sound levels and booth activations.

VMware Explore FAQ

When is VMware Explore 2027?

VMware Explore 2027 runs May 3-6, 2027 in Las Vegas.

Where is VMware Explore 2027 held?

At Resorts World Las Vegas, Las Vegas.

How busy will Las Vegas be during VMware Explore 2027?

We rate the week of May 3, 2027 as Busy: about 52,905 trade-show attendees in town (estimate).

When should I book entertainment for VMware Explore 2027?

Our booking meter currently reads “Plenty of time” for headline and booth entertainment, based on typical lead times.

What else is in Las Vegas during VMware Explore 2027?

Overlapping tracked shows: WasteExpo 2027, HD Expo + Conference 2027, The Car Wash Show 2027, ServiceNow Knowledge 2027.

Advertise here Venues, DMCs and transport partners can sponsor the VMware Explore page (party venues, transport and DMC slots). See placements →

Attendance history and past editions

No past edition with a verified attendance figure on file yet.

Sources and notes

Probably under the 5K bar (a third party cites 4,700+ for 2026; no organizer figure, not used). Kept because it shares the week with WasteExpo/HD Expo/Car Wash/ServiceNow.

Spotted a change? Dates and venues are set by the organizer and can move. Always confirm on the official site.