February

9 — 11, 2027

The Grand America and

Little America Hotel

Salt Lake City

Utah

Join us at VAST Data's global user conference and help shape, build, and scale the future of AI. Last year's event sold out. Be sure to reserve your seat early.

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Preview Sessions

The Experience

Highlights from VAST Forward 2026

Why Attend

Learn, Build, Scale

Core Benefits

Whether you’re just getting started or scaling AI at enterprise levels, VAST Forward is where you’ll expand your knowledge, sharpen your skills, and prepare for what’s next in AI.

Keynotes

Hear from VAST founders and industry luminaries

Expert-Led Sessions

Architect, automate, and optimize AI with real strategies

Hands-On Labs

Test drive VAST in a live environment, with experts by your side

Certifications & Training

Earn your certification and level up with Bootcamp training

Connect & Network

Connect with peers, partners, and the VAST community

Partner Pavilion & Expo

Explore live demos across the VAST partner ecosystem

Call for Speakers

No pitch decks, no vendor spin. Just practitioners telling other practitioners how they're building, running, and pushing AI forward.

Tell Your Story

Agenda

Agenda at a Glance

Tuesday
February 9th

3:00PM – 8:00PM

Registration Desk

1:00PM – 5:30PM

VAST Certified AI Platform Architect & Administrator Bootcamps

5:30PM – 6:30PM

Opening Reception Partner Pavilion

6:30PM – 8:30PM

Customer Appreciation Celebration

Wednesday
February 10th

7:00AM – 9:00AM

Certification Exam

7:00AM – 9:30AM

Breakfast

8:00AM – 5:00PM

Partner Pavilion

9:30AM – 11:30AM

Keynote

11:45AM – 1:00PM

Lunch

1:00PM – 5:30PM

Technical Breakouts & Hands-on Labs

8:00PM – 11:00PM

VAST Forward Celebration

Thursday
February 11th

7:00AM – 9:30AM

Breakfast

7:00AM – 9:00AM

Certification Exam

8:00AM – 3:00PM

Partner Pavilion

9:30AM – 11:30AM

Keynote

11:45AM – 1:00PM

Lunch

1:00PM – 3:00PM

Technical Breakouts, Hands-on Labs, Certification Exam

Pricing

Your Pass to VAST Forward

Conference Pass

$1,299

Full Price

Full Access

Certification training & exams are included in your pass ($600 value). Spots are limited. Register early to reserve your seat.

FAQ

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2026 Recap

Sold out in 2026. Don’t miss 2027

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We're returning to Salt Lake after a sold-out 2026. Don't miss the chance to sponsor VAST Forward 2027 and have direct access to the data and AI decision-makers driving real change.

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Highlights from VAST Forward 2026

Learn, Build, Scale

Core Benefits

Keynotes

Expert-Led Sessions

Hands-On Labs

Certifications & Training

Connect & Network

Partner Pavilion & Expo

Call for Speakers

Call for Speakers

Call for Speakers

Agenda at a Glance

Your Pass to VAST Forward

Conference Pass

$1,299

Full Price

Full Access

Got questions? We’ve Got Answers

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Sold out in 2026. Don’t miss 2027

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