Learn.
Transform.
Connect.
Explore the intersection of agentic AI, distributed data, modern IT, and cloud native innovation—designed to help you meet today’s demands and scale for tomorrow.
April 7-9, 2026
McCormick Place | Chicago, IL
Over three days, get forward-looking guidance from Nutanix leadership and expert practitioners. Dive into immersive AI use cases, hands-on labs, and strategic sessions that map directly to your business goals. Walk away with actionable innovations to solve today’s challenges and build a future-proof architecture for what’s next.
Big Thinkers. Bold Ideas.
Be ignited by the leaders, innovators, and creators redefining what’s possible in business and technology.
Real Experts. Real Solutions.
Everything at .NEXT is designed to help you move faster, operate smarter, and drive real results in your organization—starting the moment you get back to work.
Build Your Roadmap.
Accelerate Your Impact.
AI. Cloud native. Hybrid multicloud. The challenges are big, but so are the opportunities. At .NEXT, you’ll learn from leaders, connect with peers, and leave with the answers—and the confidence—to take on what’s next.
Three days. Real people. Real solutions.
- Grab your badge and skip the lines
- Kick things off with certifications and exam prep
- Download the .NEXT Mobile App to stay connected on the go
- Build your personal agenda around the sessions that matter most to you
- Step in prepared for the event of the year
- Discover where Nutanix is headed—and how it aligns with your roadmap
- Hear directly from customers solving AI, security, and app delivery challenges
- Join breakout tracks built to help you define next steps for your team
- Cap it off with a welcome reception built for genuine connection
- See live demos of the latest capabilities—AI ops, storage innovation, hybrid app management
- Get insights from partners and peers who’ve done it at scale
- Enjoy the legendary .NEXT party (we don’t mess around)
- Take what you’ve learned and apply it: more labs, more certifications, more expert time
- Make sure you fully understand the migration tools and strategies available at your fingertips
- Use the last day to lock in your strategy, test new ideas, and leave with a plan that’s yours
First Come, Best Price.
After registering, you’ll receive official confirmation, followed by an agenda builder so you can choose the perfect sessions for you. Make sure to keep an eye out for it.
Back. Bigger. Bolder.
We’re back in Chicago and treating you right with the most up-to-the-minute venues, the coolest networking soirees. While we plan our comeback, here are a few facts and figures from last year’s event in Washington, D.C.
5K+
Attendees from Around the World
70%
“Very Likely” to Attend Future .NEXT Events
92%
Average Breakout Session Rating
90+
Keynote and Breakout Sessions
What .NEXT 2025 Attendees Are Saying
“I loved the AI presentations.”
"Amazing announcements this year! Great energy overall. Great meeting with end customers who were brand new to Nutanix and hearing their stories."
"The general sessions were very insightful."
"Opportunity to spend time with colleagues and discuss similar challenges and solutions. Venue was fantastic."