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VMware Explore 2027 Las Vegas
May 3-6, 2027 · Resorts World Las Vegas
Dates verified date source · Official site
to Thu, May 6, 2027
How full will Vegas be during VMware Explore 2027?
Busy: expect firmer rates near the venue; book private dining and group blocks early.
About 52,905 trade-show attendees are expected in town for VMware Explore 2027 and the 4 other tracked shows that overlap its dates. Week of May 3: see everything in town that week.
1 show(s) in this window have no published attendance, so the real number is higher.
Overlapping shows
- WasteExpo 2027 May 3-6, 2027 · LVCC · ~14,000
- HD Expo + Conference 2027 May 3-5, 2027 · Mandalay Bay Convention Center · ~10,000
- The Car Wash Show 2027 May 3-5, 2027 · LVCC North Hall · ~8,505
- ServiceNow Knowledge 2027 May 4-6, 2027 · TBA (Las Vegas; third parties say The Venetian) · ~20,400
Estimate = sum of the latest sourced attendance of every tracked trade show running on any of the same days. Method.
Suggested book-by dates for VMware Explore 2027
| What | Book by | Rule of thumb | Status (as of Oct 17) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel room block | Nov 3, 2026 | 6 months before opening day | Due within 30 days |
| Celebrity / headline talent | Nov 4, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027 | 120-180 days out | On time |
| Private dining rooms & buyouts | Feb 2, 2027 | 90 days out | On time |
| Ground transport / DMC | Mar 4, 2027 | 60 days out | On time |
Guidance only, counted back from opening day (May 3). In Packed or Sold-out weeks, book at the early end.
VMware Explore 2027 party venues & getting around
Hosting clients after the show floor closes? These spots are reserved for venues and transport partners near Resorts World Las Vegas. We list only sponsors that have confirmed show-week availability, and none are listed yet.
Restaurants with private rooms, nightclubs, rooftops and suites near Resorts World Las Vegas can claim this spot for VMware Explore 2027 week.
$99 per show cycle (Standard show)
Buy this slot → · Ask firstHosting groups during VMware Explore 2027? Feature your buyout, private dining or hospitality suite here.
$99 per show cycle (Standard show)
Buy this slot → · Ask firstBlack car, party bus, shuttle and DMC partners: reach planners moving clients around Resorts World Las Vegas during the show.
$99 per show cycle (Standard show)
Buy this slot → · Ask firstSources 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.
- Dates: https://blogs.vmware.com/explore/save-the-date-2027/
- Attendance: no verified figure, so this is left blank.
- Official site: https://www.vmware.com/explore
Spotted a change? Dates and venues are set by the organizer and can move. Always confirm on the official site.
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