Year over year, the People’s Choice Awards gives the spotlight to sessions that deserve it—and this year, you’re the jury once again. From June 23 to July 10, you get to vote on 15 sessions across four content tracks. The winners will be revealed as of July 21, and will be invited to present on stage at VMware Explore 2026 in Las Vegas. You may only vote once in each category, but your passion will help shape the event agenda!
There’s a new approach for this year. Here’s how it breaks down:
Session Track:
# of Breakout Sessions:
Votes per Track Category:
Cloud Infrastructure
4 nominees
1 vote in each
App Modernization
4 nominees
1 vote in each
Security
4 nominees
1 vote in each
Innovation
3 nominees
1 vote in each
Pick one session per category per track → total = you place up to 4 votes
Sessions were nominated by Content Track Leads → each had a max of 4 sessions per category
Winners = the top voted session in each category → 4 winning sessions total
Voting ends on July 10 at 5:00 PM PDT—no late votes!
These sessions carry high value and impact—but just missed stage time
You’re championing real ideas, speakers, and solutions
Winners gain full visibility in the official content catalog and get a live slot for their presentations at the event
Your vote is your voice—a quick click that shapes the agenda and lifts community voices. So spread the word, back your top sessions, and watch the winners take the spotlight in Las Vegas!
