Registration & Hospitality Desk
Worldwide Kickoff 2020 AMER registration will take place at the MGM Grand Convention Center, Main Lobby. A government issued ID or your corporate ID is required at check-in.
MGM Grand Convention Center Registration & Hospitality Desk Hours
Location: MGM Convention Center, Main Lobby
Monday, March 2: 8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, March 3: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, March 4: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday, March 5: 6:30 am - 4:00 pm
Badges
You are required to wear your badge at all times for all conference related activities, including evening events, breakfast and all shuttle transfers.
Forgotten Badge -
If your badge was left in your hotel room you will be asked to retrieve it.
Lost Badge -
If you have lost your badge please go to the Registration/Hospitality Desk OR visit Security.
Transportation
Airport to Hotel Transportation
UBER is the official transportation provider for Worldwide Kickoff 2020 AMER. Visit UBER set up to activate your VMware Business Profile today.
On-site Transfers
Transfers will be available between all hotels and venues based on the WWKO agenda. WWKO badge credentials are required to board transportation.
Transfers To/From MGM Convention Center
Monday
Park MGM & Bellagio 3:45 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuesday
Park MGM 6:00 am - 7:30 am
Bellagio 7:00 am - 7:30 am
Park MGM & Bellagio 5:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Park MGM & Bellagio 9:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Wednesday
Park MGM 6:00 am - 7:30 am
Bellagio 7:00 am - 7:30 am
Park MGM & Bellagio 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday
Park MGM 6:30 am - 8:00 am
Bellagio 7:30 am - 8:00 am
Airport Departures & Transfers
Thursday MGM Sales 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
MGM TechSummit 3:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Airline Departure Terminals
Terminal 1
Allegiant Air
American Airlines
Contour Airlines
Delta Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Spirit Airlines
Terminal 3
AeroMexico
Air Canada
Alaska
British Airways
Condor
CopaAirlines
Edelweiss
El Al
Eurowings
Frontier
Hawaiian Airlines
Interjet
jetBlue
KLM
Korean Air
Level
OAI
Sun Country Airlines
Swoop
United
Virgin Atlantic
Viva Aerobus
Volaris
WestJet
Headshots
Headshots are being offered to all WWKO attendees. To confirm an appointment go to the Menu > Headshot Appointments. Walk-ups will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis.
Headshot Appointment Hours
Grand Ballroom Foyer, Level 1
Monday, March 2
4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Premier Ballroom Foyer, Level 3
Tuesday, March 3
6:00 am – 7:45 am
11:45 am – 1:15 pm
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Wednesday, March 4
6:00 am – 7:45 am
12:15 pm – 1:30 pm
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursday, March 5
6:30 am – 8:00 am
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
WiFi
SSID: WWKO2020
Password: Campuswifi
Expense Guidelines
All VMware employees must follow the Global Travel and Expense Policy. For complete details read the VMware Global Travel and Expense Policy available here.
Following WWKO expense reports should be completed as follows:
• Any additional cost incurred during WWKO should be submitted to your department’s own cost center and expensed by April 10, 2020.
• Travel and Expense questions go to: travel@vmware.com
Onsite Technical Support
Oasis Refresh Room
Location: MGM Grand Convention Center, Level 1 Rooms 106-107
Oasis Help Desk Hours
Location: MGM Grand Convention Center, Level 3 Premier Foyer
| Monday, March 2 | 8:30 am - 8:00 pm |
| Tuesday, March 3 | 6:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Wednesday, March 4 | 6:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Thursday, March 5 | 6:30 am - 4:00 pm |
Security & Safety
Travel Security
It is always a top company priority to keep our employees safe and our corporate information secure. Please familiarize yourself with the Travel Security information provided here.
Medical Coverage While Traveling for Business Purposes
VMware provides employees worldwide with international medical and travel assistance, managed and administered by GeoBlue Traveler.
Prior to your trip, we encourage you to complete the following 3 steps:
- Visit the Medical Benefits Abroad Page
- Review the GeoBlue Member Guide
- Download the GeoBlue Smartphone App (Access Code is QHG99999VMWE).
In Case of Emergency
If you are involved in an accident or become ill while traveling please notify VMware Physical Security Operations Center.
International Number: +1-866-889-4483
Your name badge will have local emergency numbers to use while visiting Las Vegas. To report an emergency, please use the number for the location you are at. Please also email physicalsecurity@vmware.com and copy VMwareAMER@streamlinevents.com
Ancillary Meetings
Meetings in Las Vegas either before or after Worldwide Kickoff are prohibited due to additional cost and logistic challenges. Any expenses submitted for dates on either side of Worldwide Kickoff must only be for pre-approved expenses. Questions can be directed to VMwareAMER@streamlinevents.com.
Meals
All attendees are expected to participate in WWKO sponsored meal functions. The following meals will be provided:
• Monday, March 2: Heavy Reception
• Tuesday, March 3: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Wednesday, March 4: Breakfast, 100% Plant Based Lunch*, and Heavy Reception
• Thursday, March 5: Breakfast and Lunch; Dinner is on own and may be expensed within the corporate meal guidelines.
All group meals accommodate dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian, vegan and preferences. Halal options are available at lunches and group evening events.
If you have allergies that may not be accommodated with the group meals, have requested a Kosher meal or are on a doctor prescribed diet, you will be provided with a special meal for lunch and group evening events.
*Wednesday’s lunch will be 100% plant based. By choosing to go meatless for just 1 meal per week you are saving 3.6K gallons of water per year in 2020!
WWKO Hotel Reservations
Attendee Room Charges
As a Worldwide Kickoff 2020 AMER attendee, hotel accommodations (room and tax) are arranged for you and billed directly to VMware for March 2 – March 5. Do not book hotel accommodations on your corporate card. All business incidental charges are billed to your corporate credit card, which is required upon hotel check-in.
Pay On Own Charges
Room and tax are covered for the main event dates. If you are arriving outside of these dates for a personal stay you are responsible for any additional charges. Additional pre or post nights may be paid for by VMware if you require an early arrival or late departure due to flight schedules. Further details can be found on the event website.
Air Travel
AMEX will be on-site and located by the registration/hospitality desks. Flight changes are not permitted. If you encounter a flight delay or cancellation, the airline must provide alternate flight arrangements. You may contact the numbers on your itinerary if you need additional assistance while traveling.
If you experience difficulties passing through customs upon your arrival or are denied entry into the United States, please contact:
- Our U.S.-based Employment Law Group at elg@vmware.com; or
- Our Security Operations Center at +1 (866) 889-4483
You can also refer to the attached list of United States Customs/Travel guidelines.
Should changes to your itinerary include additional overnight accommodations, please email VMwareAMER@streamlinevents.com immediately.
Luggage
Luggage storage will be available on departure day from 6:30 am - 10:00 pm.
Location: MGM Convention Center Departure Lounge, Rooms 152-153
App Guide
Agenda
Go to Agenda to view all WWKO sessions and events. On the agenda page you will find filters and a search bar to quickly access information.
My Schedule
Please tap Sessions & Speakers > My Schedule to see your personal schedule.
A lock icon indicates a pre-registered session. A star icon indicates the ability to self-select a breakout. Please note that favoriting reflects your interest and does add the session to your personal agenda.
Networking
All attendees that have opted-in will be visible in the Attendees tab of the Networking module. Tapping the top filter 'Recommendations' will generate other attendees with similar interests.
For other questions please visit the Mobile App Help Desk located next to Registration in the MGM Convention Center, Main Lobby during posted registration hours.