Tanzu’s VIP Experience at Explore 2024

VMware Tanzu’s VIP Experience at Explore Las Vegas 2024 offers exclusive workshops, exciting social experiences, and executive briefings. Connect with industry experts, enjoy unique networking opportunities, and gain invaluable insights to help you stay ahead in the fast-evolving tech landscape. These VIP experiences are added perks of attending Explore Las Vegas with Tanzu.

EXCLUSIVE WORKSHOPS

Get access to new Tanzu workshops, only available for Tanzu VIPs attending Explore Las Vegas! Each workshop will provide high-impact guidance on pressing challenges faced by you and your teams. Join us for one (or all) workshop sessions on Monday, August 26, and Wednesday, August 28, as we dig into Data management, delivering AI-powered apps, and Platform Engineering and Operations.

WORKSHOP: Trends & Challenges for Data Management in 2024 and Beyond

MONDAY, AUGUST 26 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM  PT
Through interactive discussions we will explore critical shifts in data management strategies, emphasizing a balanced approach across on-premises, colocation facilities, and hybrid cloud environments. Topics include the adoption of distributed data architectures and the complexities of managing diverse data types—big data, fast data, and streaming data.

This workshop will highlight:

• The growing importance of data protection and compliance.
• Strategies for optimizing data performance, scalability, and resilience.
• The role of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping the future of data management.
• The shift towards advanced technologies for challenging workloads and the adoption of open source technologies for commoditized workloads.
• How organizations can better leverage data as a strategic asset in the digital era

Facilitated by: Ivan Novick, Technology Product Manager, VMware Tanzu

WORKSHOP: AI Hazard Mapping

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28
Do you have questions about Generative AI or ML safety related to accuracy, security, and protecting your data and IP? Bring those questions to the Tanzu Labs team as we work together to:

• Structure your collective concerns
• Identify specific risk mitigation strategies and patterns

Facilitated by: Erin Cobb, Client Services Consultant, VMware Tanzu

WORKSHOP: Platform Day 2 Operations

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28
After platform deployment, Day 2, or operationalizing the platform to support production workloads is a critical and sometimes overlooked step: observability, upgrades, patching, monitoring, scaling, application onboarding, etc. During this interactive discussion we will provide perspectives on how to:

• Build a sustainable set of practices
• Adjust to the changing needs of your organization
• Remain focused on stability, reliability and security (just to name a few).

Facilitated by: Ryan Conley and Alex Barbato, VMware Tanzu

IMMERSIVE ART EXPERIENCE WITH THE TANZU SPRING TEAM

MONDAY, AUGUST 26
6:45 PM – 9:00 PM PT | Location: Omega Mart, Meow Wolf, 3215 S. Rancho Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89102

Take a break from the Expo Hall and technical sessions of Explore for a night of fun with Tanzu’s Spring Engineering Team and Developer Advocates. After enjoying the Explore Welcome Reception, head over to Omega Mart, an immersive, maximalist environment that encourages audience-driven experiences. ​​

We’ll start our adventure at the DataMosh Bar for some cocktails and appetizers before we split up for a guided scavenger hunt. You’ll enjoy new worlds and artful revelations, while breathtaking installations from local and international artists offer enchanting spaces to wander.

*We will supply Uber codes in your confirmation email.

EXECUTIVE DINNER WITH TANZU DATA

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM PT | Location: Canaletto, Venetian

Delve into discussions about the latest trends in the industry and learn what’s new with Tanzu Data solutions. Join Tanzu Division GM, Purnima Padmanabhan, and Tanzu’s resident data expert, Ivan Novick, along with the Tanzu executive team for an intimate invite-only roundtable dinner.