THE VMWARE COMMUNITY
We have the VMware technologists you need.
And the sponsorship opportunities you won't find anywhere else. VMUG is the largest independent user community for VMware and Broadcom technologies, and the place VCF practitioners come to go deep.
150K+ membersLargest independent VMware communityDirect ecosystem access
150K+
Members
187+
Countries represented
336+
Local and global events each year
SPONSORSHIP YOU WON'T FIND ANYWHERE ELSE
The sponsorship opportunities you won't find anywhere else.
VMUG Connect puts your team in front of VCF practitioners for days, not minutes, with technical sessions, hands-on labs and scheduled meetings. Partners also get direct access to Broadcom and other VMware partners, strengthening their position within the VMware ecosystem.
Since 2010, VMUG has been the independent, customer-led home for VMware practitioners. When they need deep VCF expertise, they ask the community first.
In a recent VMUG survey, members told us exactly where partners fit:
65%
have purchased or plan to purchase VCF/VVF
68%
of members report needing partner solutions
45%
need partner support to purchase VMware
42%
need support understanding what's included in VCF
JOB TITLE OVERVIEW
150,000+ Technologists. Every title that touches the stack.
From the administrators keeping production running to the CIOs signing off on what comes next, VMUG reaches the full range of people who choose, build and run infrastructure.
System AdministratorSystems EngineerInfrastructure EngineerNetwork EngineerNetwork AdministratorDatabase AdministratorSolutions ArchitectCloud ArchitectInfrastructure ArchitectChief ArchitectProgrammer / DeveloperIT ManagerInfrastructure ManagerDirector of ITVP of ITCIOCTOCEOConsultantSystems AnalystProduct ManagerProject ManagerPartner / PrincipalOwner
Role mix across our community
Based on stated job titles across VMUG's community database.
Bring your VCF expertise to the community.
Explore VMUG's 2027 programs, or talk it through with our sales team.
HOW OUR PARTNERSHIPS WORK
Whatever Your Goals – We have a Partnership Fit For You.
In-Person Engagement
- VMUG Connect events: Thought leadership sessions in front of VCF practitioners who came to go deep, plus direct access to Broadcom and other VMware partners.
- Local and community events: Show up where members gather in their own cities.
- Executive Experiences: Curated, bespoke in-person events that bring the right member to hear your story or to shape your work.
Global Virtual Experiences
- Virtual Events: Share your VCF expertise with members wherever they work.
- Demo Days: Showcase your technology and stand out.
- Webcasts: Partner-led sessions that reach members wherever they work.
- On-Demand Library: Past Global Virtual Events and partner webcasts stay available, so your content keeps working long after it airs.
Brand Visibility & Member Insights
- Marketing Placements & Content Creation: Strategy messaging, content and takeovers that build brand visibility.
- Content and sponsorship: A place in the Better Technologist content members already read.
- Member insight reports: Survey-backed data on what VCF practitioners need next.
YOUR VMUG SALES TEAM
Meet the people who'll build your program
Our partnerships team designs programs around your goals, from VMUG Connect sponsorships to virtual events, content and member research.
Allen Coker
GLOBAL SALES MANAGER
Your first call for sponsorship packages and partnership programs worldwide.
Jeroen Dellaert
EMEA PARTNER ENGAGEMENT LEAD
Your partner for engagement across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Brad Tompkins
VMUG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Leads VMUG and its global community of 150,000+ members.
FROM OUR PARTNERS
What partners say
"VMUG Connect 2025 was a strong success for our team. The multi-day format enabled meaningful presentation engagement and next-day follow-ups with senior-level VMware users across multiple sectors. We're already tracking an impressive 10:1 ROI from the event — a number we expect to climb even higher as conversations continue to progress."
— Vali Cyber
"We've learned a lot from the community and they've helped us develop our product quite a bit with the technical feedback they've given us, and we've developed a lot of great business relationships and partnerships through VMUG events as well."
— 2026 Diamond Partner
"We've seen huge success since we engaged with the VMUG community. The VMUG team is an absolute pleasure to work with and (our sponsorship) is providing great dividends for us and it's something we look to continue in the future and for many years to come."
— 2026 Diamond Partner
YOU'LL BE IN GOOD COMPANY
OUR GLOBAL FOOTPRINT
A global community, local where it counts.
Members in 187+ countries connect through 336+ local and global events each year: VMUG Connect events in cities like Amsterdam, Dallas, Toronto and Orlando, local chapter meetings, and Global Virtual Events that reach every time zone.
Regional mix based on member locations in VMUG's community database.
Frequently asked questions
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IT professionals at every stage, from those starting their careers to IT executives making critical business decisions. Attendees are actively seeking partner solutions on VCF 9, migration planning and data center modernization.
Packages are built around your goals. Schedule a call with our team to explore the options.
We have the VMware technologists you need.
And the sponsorship opportunities you won't find anywhere else. Let's build yours.
Talk with Allen Coker, Global Sales Manager, or Jeroen Dellaert, EMEA Partner Engagement Lead, about the program that fits your goals.