vExpert 2025 Second-Half Applications Open July 7!
🚨 vExpert 2025 Second-Half Applications Open July 7 – Here’s Your Quick-Start Guide
Are you the go-to person for VMware tips in your circle? If you blog, vlog, speak, mentor, or otherwise champion VMware technologies, now is the perfect time to be recognized.
The vExpert 2025 Second-Half application window runs July 7 – July 24. Although the portal stays open year-round, this official cycle is when nominations get reviewed and voted on—so don’t miss it!
📅 Key Program Milestones
| Phase | Dates (2025) |
|---|---|
| Applications Open | July 7 – July 24 |
| Voting Period | July 25 – August 14 |
| New vExperts Announced | August 15 |
💡 Why Become a vExpert?
- Licenses & NFR Keys for personal labs
- Exclusive briefings and roadmap sessions with VMware/Broadcom product teams
- Invitation-only slack & community channels
- Early access to betas, evals, and event passes
- A globally recognized vExpert badge to amplify your résumé and personal brand
📝 How to Apply (in 3 Steps)
- Prepare Your Contributions
- List blogs, talks, videos, code repos, VMUG or community sessions, forum support, etc. from July 2024 → July 2025.
- Submit on the vExpert Portal
- Head to https://vexpert.vmware.com starting July 7 and complete the form.
- Hit “Submit” & Share the News
- Let peers know you’ve applied—visibility matters!
Tip: First-time applicant? Focus on consistent community impact rather than quantity alone.
🙌 Final Thoughts
Recognition as a vExpert isn’t just a badge—it’s a gateway to deeper community involvement, direct product influence, and lifelong networking. If you’ve been on the fence, make 2025 your year. Good luck, and see you in the vExpert Slack!
Questions or need a peer review of your application? Drop a comment below or ping me on X/LinkedIn—always happy to help future vExperts succeed.