This year vExpert application is open now.

Applications for the 2016 vExpert program are now open. Applications will be accepted until December 18th at midnight PDT. The vExpert 2016 announcement will be on February 5th 2016. Current 2015 vExperts need to apply through the fastrack application only. 

Each year, we bring together in the vExpert Program the people who have made some of the most important contributions to the VMware community. These are the bloggers, book authors, VMUG leaders, speakers, tool builders, community leaders and general enthusiasts. They work as IT admins and architects for VMware customers, they act as trusted advisors and implementors for VMware partners or as independent consultants, and some work for VMware itself. All of them have the passion and enthusiasm for technology and applying technology to solve problems. They have contributed to the success of us all by sharing their knowledge and expertise over their days, nights, and weekends.

vExperts who participate in the program have access to private betas, free licenses, early access briefings, exclusive events, free access to VMworld conference materials online, exclusive vExpert parties at VMworld and other opportunities to interact with VMware product teams. They also get access to a private community and networking opportunities.\

Check this blog for more details: https://blogs.vmware.com/vmtn/2015/11/vexpert-2016-applications-are-now-open.html