VMUG Czech Republic – Autumn Community Event on 20.11.2025

A quick recap of the VMUGCZ meetup on 20.11.2025 — packed sessions, 100+ attendees, Broadcom Knights community talks, Veeam Q4 updates, networking, and the closing raffle. Photos included at the end of the post.

The Czech VMware community met again on 20 November 2025 for another packed VMUGCZ event. With 100+ attendees, great speakers, and a day full of networking, it turned into one of the strongest meetups yet.

Morning Kickoff

The day started with registration and a warm cup of coffee, followed by a short welcome from the VMUGCZ leaders. From there, we jumped straight into the tech.

Agenda & Session Highlights

NSX VPC a Little Bit Deeper

Speaker: Jiří Viktorín (Arrow Electronics)

A solid deep dive into NSX VPC with practical insights for real deployments.


Veeam – Q4/2025 Update Edition

Speaker: Martin Beran (Veeam)

Martin walked through what’s new in the latest Veeam update. Backup folks had plenty to take home.


Absolute Immutability with Veeam and Object First!

Speaker: Roman Mazharov, Miroslav Hlúbik (Object First)

A strong session focused on modern immutability strategies using Veeam + Object First.


VCF 9 Architecture Whiteboard

Speaker: Karel Novák (Community Session)

Whiteboard-style, visual and easy to follow — a great explainer on what’s coming with VCF 9 design.


Lunch Break

A full hour to recharge, chat, and meet people from all corners of the Czech VMware ecosystem.


Afternoon Sessions

VCF Automation & Supervisor Services – Self-Service Consumption

Speakers: František Ferenčík, Marek Ištok (TD Synnex / VMware by Broadcom)

A look at automation workflows and how to deliver true self-service inside VCF.


Homelab Meets SAM2: Fine-Tune Like a Pro

Speaker: Dan Mičánek, Eva Mičánková (Community Session)

A fun, practical session about tuning your homelab. Dan joined the event with his daughter, which added a great personal moment.


Upgrade to VCF 9

Speaker: Jakub Sojka (Community Session)

A clear guide through the VCF 9 upgrade path, including tips and gotchas.


AI (Actually Impressive)

Speaker: Josef Zach (Community Session)

A light but useful take on AI for infrastructure engineers — and yes, it was actually impressive.


Broadcom Knights

The last three community sessions were proudly delivered by the Broadcom Knights, bringing lots of expertise and real-world insights.


Closing, Roundtable & Raffle

The day wrapped up with a relaxed roundtable featuring VMUG leaders and speakers.

Plenty of open discussion, questions, and final networking — and then the traditional raffle, which closed the event with good energy.


Huge Thanks to Our Sponsors

This event wouldn’t happen without great partners.

Thank you to:

OKsystem, Arrow, TD Synnex, Veeam, Object First and Broadcom


See you next time…


Mark your calendars! The next VMUGCZ meetup is coming on 21.5.2026. Don’t miss it! 😉

My VMUG Leader Summit 2025 Experience in Saint Louis!

I recently had the fantastic opportunity to travel from the Czech Republic to Saint Louis, USA, for the 2025 VMUG Leader Summit. As a proud Czech Republic VMUG Leader, this journey was particularly exciting for me—filled with long flights, amazing people, and tons of great insights.

My trip began in Prague, with stopovers in Amsterdam and Minneapolis before finally landing in Saint Louis. Traveling halfway across the globe was an adventure itself, and despite the long hours, the excitement of attending the Summit made it more than worth it.

The Summit was held at the Hilton at the Ballpark, right in the heart of Saint Louis, which made it convenient to explore and attend the planned events. From the moment I arrived, it was clear that this was going to be a special experience. VMUG had everything meticulously organized—from airport transportation (thanks to handy Uber vouchers) to welcoming receptions at iconic local spot like the Cardinals Stadium.

The two days of the event were packed with insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and interactive workshops. The Workshops were highlights for me, providing practical ideas and tools that I’m excited to implement back home. It was incredibly inspiring to see VMUG leaders from six continents sharing their experiences, challenges, and visions for the future.

A standout part of the Summit was reconnecting with old friends and making new ones from all over the world. The community spirit was genuinely heartwarming. It reminded me once again why I’m passionate about VMUG—it’s more than just technology; it’s about the people and the impact we create together.

Another exciting part of the Summit was celebrating the outstanding achievements of our peers at the VMUG Service Awards. Congratulations again to all the winners:

Stephen Wagner (Calgary VMUG)- President’s Award
Alejandro Padilla (Ecuador VMUG)- President’s Award
Jens Klasen (Kaiserslautern VMUG)- Innovation in Leadership Award
Sweta Sharma (Bangalore VMUG)- Innovation in Leadership Award
Pedro Acosta (Myrtle Beach/Charlotte/Columbia VMUG)- Collaboration Excellence Award
Barcelona VMUG– Collaboration Excellence Award
Galicia VMUG- Collaboration Excellence Award
Vali Cyber- Partnership Award
Franky Barragan– Outstanding VMware Support Award
Joe Graziano (Philidelphia VMUG)- Newcomer Award

Plus, the city itself was vibrant, welcoming, and full of history and entertainment, making our stay even more enjoyable.


I returned home energized, motivated, and loaded with great ideas and insights.


Thanks to everyone who made this experience unforgettable. Until next time, keep connecting and growing! Cheers!

#VMUGLeaderSummit2025

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