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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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.

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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

The Cosmos: Innovation Showcase

Explore live demos across the VAST partner ecosystem
AGENDA

Agenda at a Glance

Tuesday February 9th

10:00AM – 3:30PM
VAST Certified AI Platform Architect & Administrator Bootcamps
3:00PM – 8:00PM
Registration Desk
5:30PM – 6:30PM
Opening Reception The Cosmos: Innovation Showcase
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Customer Appreciation Celebration

Wednesday February 10th

7:00AM – 9:00AM
Certification Exam
7:00AM – 9:30AM
Breakfast
Time
Registration
8:00AM - 5:00PM
The Cosmos: Innovation Showcase
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 – 9:30AM
Certification Exam
8:00AM - 3:00PM
The Cosmos: Innovation Showcase
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
Until Nov 14
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Certification training & exams are included in your pass ($600 value). Spots are limited. Register early to reserve your seat.

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Speaker presenting on stage at VAST Forward next to a humanoid robot
FAQs

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What is VAST Forward?

VAST Forward is an immersive experience designed for the architects, engineers, and visionaries advancing the future of AI.

When and where is VAST Forward 2027?

February 9–11, 2027 at The Grand America and Little America Hotel, Salt Lake City, Utah.

What is the cost of a conference pass?

The full conference pass is $1,299.

How do I register for VAST Forward?

Visit vastdata.com/vast-forward and click “Register Now” to register and book your hotel.

Where do I stay during the conference?

During registration, you'll be able to link directly to the available room blocks at The Grand America and Little America Hotel to easily secure your reservation.

What if VAST Forward 2027 sells out?

2026 sold out weeks in advance. If registration closes, join the waitlist and we'll notify you the moment a seat opens.

2026 RECAP

Sold out in 2026. Don’t miss 2027

Outdoor scene at night with large illuminated letters spelling 'VAST' on wet tiled ground, surrounded by trees decorated with string lights and a building with many windows in the background.
Event registration desk with a large backdrop reading 'Registration VAST FORWARD,' attended by three staff members assisting three people standing across the counters, under a crystal chandelier in an ornate room.
Five people smiling and posing closely together at an indoor event with a background sign that reads 'AI in Action.' Two hold drinks and all wear conference badges on lanyards in a warmly lit room.
A white robotic barista with the label 'VAST' is pouring a beverage from a metallic container into a clear cup on a counter in a well-lit indoor setting.
Man with a beard wearing a dark blazer and light pants speaking and gesturing on stage with a large screen behind him displaying a magnified image of himself in front of a red background with large black letters.
Two men stand on a stage with large curved screens behind them displaying an image and text that reads 'Renen Hallak FOUNDER' and 'VAST FWD', with an audience seated in front watching.
Man in glasses, black sweater, and jeans presenting on stage in front of a large digital screen showing a schematic diagram of interconnected circuits or computer chips with logos of HSBC and Intel faintly visible in the background, and a blue circle with '2016'. Audience is seated in the foreground under blue lighting.
A man wearing glasses and a headset microphone stands on stage during a presentation with a large screen behind him showing humanoid robots and computer code related to AI behavior and speech recognition.
Large conference room filled with seated attendees watching a wide, curved multi-screen display showing numerous colorful images and the text 'VAST FWD' under purple lighting.
A man wearing glasses, a black long-sleeve shirt, and jeans stands on stage with arms open wide, speaking in front of a dark background with a white stylized logo.
Three people seated at a white table with logos 'VAST FORWARD', 'theCUBE', and 'Solidigm' engaged in a discussion at an indoor event, with professional lighting and camera equipment visible.
Several groups of people sitting at round tables with white tablecloths under a large transparent tent in an urban setting, eating and conversing during a daytime event.
Spacious conference hall with ornate ceiling and chandelier, filled with audience seated in rows, watching a speaker on stage shown on two large screens with colorful lighting effects.
Two men presenting in front of a large screen showing a neural network diagram with labeled 'Hidden Layers' and 'Output Layer' nodes connected by arrows, one man speaking while the other stands beside a round table with a laptop.
Outdoor scene at night with large illuminated letters spelling 'VAST' on wet tiled ground, surrounded by trees decorated with string lights and a building with many windows in the background.
Event registration desk with a large backdrop reading 'Registration VAST FORWARD,' attended by three staff members assisting three people standing across the counters, under a crystal chandelier in an ornate room.
Five people smiling and posing closely together at an indoor event with a background sign that reads 'AI in Action.' Two hold drinks and all wear conference badges on lanyards in a warmly lit room.
A white robotic barista with the label 'VAST' is pouring a beverage from a metallic container into a clear cup on a counter in a well-lit indoor setting.
Man with a beard wearing a dark blazer and light pants speaking and gesturing on stage with a large screen behind him displaying a magnified image of himself in front of a red background with large black letters.
Two men stand on a stage with large curved screens behind them displaying an image and text that reads 'Renen Hallak FOUNDER' and 'VAST FWD', with an audience seated in front watching.
Man in glasses, black sweater, and jeans presenting on stage in front of a large digital screen showing a schematic diagram of interconnected circuits or computer chips with logos of HSBC and Intel faintly visible in the background, and a blue circle with '2016'. Audience is seated in the foreground under blue lighting.
A man wearing glasses and a headset microphone stands on stage during a presentation with a large screen behind him showing humanoid robots and computer code related to AI behavior and speech recognition.
Large conference room filled with seated attendees watching a wide, curved multi-screen display showing numerous colorful images and the text 'VAST FWD' under purple lighting.
A man wearing glasses, a black long-sleeve shirt, and jeans stands on stage with arms open wide, speaking in front of a dark background with a white stylized logo.
Three people seated at a white table with logos 'VAST FORWARD', 'theCUBE', and 'Solidigm' engaged in a discussion at an indoor event, with professional lighting and camera equipment visible.
Several groups of people sitting at round tables with white tablecloths under a large transparent tent in an urban setting, eating and conversing during a daytime event.
Spacious conference hall with ornate ceiling and chandelier, filled with audience seated in rows, watching a speaker on stage shown on two large screens with colorful lighting effects.
Two men presenting in front of a large screen showing a neural network diagram with labeled 'Hidden Layers' and 'Output Layer' nodes connected by arrows, one man speaking while the other stands beside a round table with a laptop.

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors

Starfish
Komprise
Computacenter
Commvault
Viadex
HPE
Monks
Lambda
Neuron Group logo
CoreWeave
Pellera
AIC
Cambridge Computer
Cisco
Supermicro
Ahead logo
Arrow
Crusoe
Avnet company logo
Starfish
Komprise
Computacenter
Commvault
Viadex
HPE
Monks
Lambda
Neuron Group logo
CoreWeave
Pellera
AIC
Cambridge Computer
Cisco
Supermicro
Ahead logo
Arrow
Crusoe
Avnet company logo

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