VMware announced some details of the second annual VMworld Europe 2009 conference to be held on 24-26 February 2009 at the Palais des Festivals et des Congres, Cannes, France. VMworld Europe 2009 will build on the success of the first VMworld Europe conference, which became the largest virtualization event in Europe in its inaugural event on February 2008. Held in the same venue as last February, which saw an attendance of 4,500, early indications show the event is on track for an increase to over 5,000 attendees.
"Our first VMworld Europe was a defining moment for the company," said Paul Maritz, president and chief executive officer, VMware. "This event allows customers in one of the most advanced markets in the world, to get their hands on the best virtualization technology on the planet."
He added, "European customers are advanced in their adoption of virtualization. This is allowing them to adapt their IT infrastructures rapidly in today's global economy. For this reason, VMworld remains Europe's leading virtualization conference."
VMworld 2008 Europe garnered very high customer satisfaction with 97% saying they would recommend attending to others, 85% likely to travel to VMworld Europe 2009 and 63% of respondents rating VMworld 2008 Europe higher than any other virtualization conference in 2008. VMworld Europe 2009 will feature:
-- Keynotes from senior VMware executives and industry thought
leaders on the latest trends and developments in
virtualization
-- A significant breakout programme including solution tracks,
hands-on labs, 'genius bars', product and technology
demonstrations and specific sessions for partners, developers,
press and analysts
-- A Solutions Exchange showcasing new products and technology
innovations from the leading European players in the
virtualization market covering Enterprises through to Small
and Medium Businesses
-- A comprehensive Press and Analyst Track, offering exclusive
one-on-one access to executives and in-depth briefings on the
key show announcements
-- VMware Partner Day dedicated to educating global and European
partners looking to build their business around virtual
infrastructure.
For more information on VMworld Europe 2009 please visit www.vmworld.com/europe. Registration for Europe's largest virtualization event is now open, while physical space lasts.
