VMware Explore 2025 focused on unveiling the transformation of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0 as a unified, private cloud platform natively designed for artificial intelligence (AI), alongside major updates in security, cloud operations, and strategic partnerships.

Major Announcements

• VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0: Introduced as the first truly unified private platform, with native AI integration and streamlined operations.
• Private AI Services: VMware Private AI Services are now standard in VCF 9.0, making secure, scalable AI adoption easy and supporting accelerators like AMD and NVIDIA GPUs.
• Cybersecurity Advances: New features such as Advanced Cyber Compliance, large-scale malware detection, secure container images, and confidential computing were showcased.
• Broadcom–Canonical Partnership: Announced enterprise support for Canonical to strengthen secure and updated container environments and optimize AI data processing.
  
  

Event Experience

• Over 400 expert-led sessions, hands-on labs, and panels focused on cloud infrastructure, modern apps, innovation, and networking/security.
• New registration options, more personalized access, and an expanded offering of certifications and technical experiences.
• “The Hub” served as the event’s central networking space for demos, breakout sessions, and community activities, open to all attendees.
• The general session, “Shaping the Future of Private Cloud and AI Innovation,” featured leaders from Broadcom and VMware discussing trends, customer cases, and the future for cloud sovereignty, AI, and simplified subscription models.

Key Focus Areas

• Infrastructure Modernization: Emphasis on simplification, operational efficiency, and cost control.
• Professional Growth: Certifications, networking, and expanded resources for developers and cloud administrators.
• AI and Cloud Innovation: New technologies and strategic partnerships with industry leaders like AWS, Google Cloud, Dell, Intel, and more.

VMware Explore 2025 established VCF 9.0 as the core of modern private infrastructure, enabling accelerated AI adoption, advanced security, and a thriving enterprise ecosystem.