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

February 24–26, 2026 at the Grand America Hotel, Salt Lake City, Utah.

No, there will not be a live stream of VAST Forward.

Yes. All attendees must be at least 18 years of age by the day they pick up their conference badge to attend the conference.

We encourage everyone to bring a colleague to join them at VAST Forward. All attendees must have a paid conference ticket to join sessions and evening events.

Access to keynotes, 20+ technical sessions, hands-on labs and VAST admin certification exam. Plus peer networking, evening events and meals.

Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be served on full conference days. Evening events will include dinner.

Yes. Vegan, halal and kosher meals will be available. Please indicate your preferences during registration.

The closest airport to the Grand America hotel is the Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).

Taxi and ride share options are available upon arrival, and it is a 15 minute transfer to the Grand America hotel.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities email sponsorships@vastdata.com.

The early bird pass is $850 and is available through November 3, 2025. After November 3rd the conference pass price will be $1200.

No. A full conference pass is required to attend VAST Forward.

During registration you can choose to use your credit card. Work with your VAST representative for options to purchase a pass via SKU.

You would have received a promo code to finalize your attendance at the conference.

Visit https://www.vastdata.com/vast-forward and click "register now" to register and book your hotel.

Yes. You need to be registered for VAST Forward in order to attend any event sessions or functions.

Due to overwhelming demand, VAST Forward is currently at capacity. However, you can still stay involved:

Join the Waitlist: Visit https://www.vastdata.com/vast-forward-updates and and submit the form. We will notify you immediately if a spot becomes available.

Access On-Demand Content: By joining the waitlist, you’ll also be the first to receive links to exclusive post-event content.

Contact us at vastdata@bdi-events.com to edit your registration details. You can also follow the link in your confirmation email to make changes.

Contact us at vastdata@bdi-events.com to transfer your registration.

Yes. VAST will provide a visa invitation letter template. Please personalize the template with your information and submit it as part of your visa application.

Please send an email to vastdata@bdi-events.com. Our team will respond to you within one business day.

Your information will be handled in accordance with our standard Privacy Policy.

Cancellations can be made and refunds will be processed for all requests received by 5:00 PM PT January 30, 2026. Email vastdata@bdi-events.com to request a cancellation.

See the event terms and conditions here.

The VAST Forward group rate at The Grand America Hotel is $279.00 per night + tax. Reservations must be made via the registration process by January 25, 2026 to guarantee this rate.

After completing registration, select book hotel to book directly with the Grand America hotel.

Yes. A one‑night deposit will be charged to your card directly by the hotel prior to the event.

You will receive a hotel confirmation email through the portal after booking.

All reservations made through the VAST Forward block follow the hotel cancellation policy.

Here is a list of recommended nearby hotels:

Hilton Salt Lake City Center (0.6 miles from Grand America) 255 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101, US

Sheraton Salt Lake City (0.6 miles from Grand America) 150 West 500 South, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, 84101

Kimpton Hotel SLC (0.7 miles from Grand America) 15 West 200 South, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101, US

Salt Lake City Marriott City Center(0.7 miles from Grand America) 220 South State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, 84111

Hyatt Regency Salt Lake (0.8 miles from Grand America) 170 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Salt Lake City Marriott Downtown (1.5 miles from Grand America) 75 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, 84101

All attendees will have access to keynotes, 20+ technical sessions, hands-on labs and certifications.

The VAST Forward 2026 event catalog will be available starting in November.

Yes, select keynotes and sessions will be available on demand. Hands-on labs, interactive workshops, and networking are live only—so attending in person is the best way to get the full experience.