Attending VMworld is not only attending an IT conference it is also a big networking event where you can talk to vendors, tweeps or bloggers. What will be better for socialising than parties and gatherings at VMworld. I created a small list of parties, gathering and events going on at VMworld EMEA. Some of the parties can be attended with your VMworld full conference or guest pass and for some you need to register because space is limited.

Any Tips & Tricks for attending VMworld EMEA you can check out this post. There you will also find a tip for attending parties.

If you are a vendor or somebody arranging a party or gathering at VMworld please contact me on Twitter (@Fred_vBrain) or by e-mail (fred (at) vbrain (dot) info) so I can add your party/gathering to the list.

Event	When	Time	Where	Registration
Welcome Reception	October 18th, Tuesday	17:30-19:30	Solutions Exchange	Full Conference Pass or Guest Pass
VMworld Party	October 19th, Wednesday	19:00-22:00	General Session room	Full Conference Pass or Guest Pass
Hall Crawl	October 19th, Wednesday	17:00-19:00	Solutions Exchange	Full Conference Pass or Guest Pass
Nutanix Barcelona Nights	October 17th, Monday	20:00 - 00:00	CAFE OCAÑA Plaça Reial 12-15 (Link)	Link
Zerto Sunset Catamaran Trip	October 19th, Wednesday	18:30 - 20:00	Departs from Moll Marina, Port Olympic (Maps)	Link
#vRockstar Party	October 16th, Sunday	20:30 - 00:30	Hard Rock Cafe Barcelona (Maps)	SOLD OUT
#VCDX Workshop	October 17th, Monday	13:00 - 17:00	Porta Fira Hotel North Entrance - Hall 8 Carrer del Foc, 30 Barcelona, Spain (Maps)	Link
Cohesity Rooftop Party	October 17th, Monday	20:00 - 00:00	Hotel Claris Pau Claris, 150 (Maps)	Waiting List Link
#vBreakfast	October 18th, Tuesday	07:00-08:00	La Vid (Maps)	Follow #vBreakfast on Twitter Link
Spousetivities Barcelona Sailing Tour	October 17th, Monday	09:30	Departure from Fira Gran Via Conference Center (more info)	Link
Spousetivities Biking Barcelona	October 17th, Monday	15:00	Departure from Fira Gran Via Conference Center (more info)	Link
Spousetivities Barcelona Walking and Wine	October 17th, Monday	13:30	Departure from Fira Gran Via Conference Center (more info)	Link
Spousetivities Montserrat and Wine	October 18th, Tuesday	08:00	Departure from Fira Gran Via Conference Center (more info)	Link
Spousetivities Two Countries in one day	October 19th, Wednesday	08:00	Departure from Fira Gran Via Conference Center (more info)	Link
Spousetivities Roman Tarragona & Cistercian Monastery	October 20th, Thursday	09:00	Departure from Fira Gran Via Conference Center (more info)	Link
Arrow	October 17th, Monday	20:00 - 01:00	Pez Vela Passeig del Mare Nostrum 19 - 21 (Maps)	Link
VMUG Leader Lunch	October 18th, Tuesday	12:00 - 13:30	Fira Gran Via Conference Center, Room 403
Benelux Village Party	October 18th, Tuesday	19:00 - 00:00	Barcelona Nautic Center P. Juan de Borbón 144-146 Muelle de Levante (Maps)	Link
#vExpert Party	October 18th, Tuesday	19:00 - 22:00	TBD	vExperts invited or contact @vexpert
vTapas Tour - Barcelona Old City (Barcelona VMUG)	October 16th, Sunday	18:00	The George Payne Irish bar 5 Plaça d'Urquinaona (Maps)	Link
DELL EMC Welcome Reception	October 17th, Monday	19:00 - 22:00	Eclipse Located within W Barcelona Plaça de la Rosa dels Vents 1, 26th Floor (Maps)
Veeam Party	October 18th, Tuesday	20:00 - ?	Shoko Club (Maps)	Invitation only, or special registration link for Forum users
SimpliVity	October 18th, Tuesday	18:30 - 00:00	Boo Restaurant & Beach Club C/ Playa Nova de Mar Bella (Maps)	Link
Tech Data Party	October 17th, Monday	19:30 - 00:00	Agua Paseo Marítimo, de la Barceloneta 30 (Maps)	Link
VMUG Member Party	October 17th, Monday	20:00 - 22:00	Catwalk, Ramón Trias Fargas 2-4 (Maps)	Link

Andreas Lesslhumer over www.running-system.com will maintain a list of parties and events for VMworld 2016 in Barcelona too. So check it out! Maybe he knows from a party that is missing here.