OpenNebula Systems joined the Cloud Expo Europe Madrid 2025, the Cloud & AI Infrastructure event that formed part of Madrid Tech Show 2025—a vibrant meeting point for the technology ecosystem that brought together cloud innovators, AI pioneers, and digital infrastructure leaders from across Europe.

This year’s edition was one of the busiest yet, with packed halls and non-stop conversations. Our team was at the event connecting with professionals eager to explore how OpenNebula can help them modernize their cloud environments and reduce dependency on legacy virtualization solutions.

The Big Interest: Moving Beyond VMware

One of the main themes we heard throughout the event was the growing urgency to migrate from VMware and seek alternatives that offer greater flexibility, scalability, and cost control.

Visitors to our booth were particularly interested in how OpenNebula provides a seamless path for organizations transitioning from VMware—offering an open, efficient, and sovereign cloud platform that fits perfectly within hybrid and multi-cloud strategies.

Optimizing the Multi-Cloud Experience

In today’s distributed IT landscape, many companies are managing multiple environments across different providers. Our discussions in Madrid confirmed that multi-cloud optimization remains a top priority for organizations seeking better performance and reduced operational complexity. The OpenNebula platform—covering on-premises, edge, and public cloud resources—continues to resonate as a practical and future-ready solution.

A Glimpse into What’s Next

While the spotlight was on VMware migration and multi-cloud management, other strategic topics such as AI Factories, sovereign cloud, and cost-efficiency also sparked strong interest among attendees looking to stay ahead of the curve. It’s clear that enterprises are seeking not just tools, but partners that empower their long-term cloud strategy.

Wrapping Up Two Intense Days

With a notable presence of IT professionals and industry peers, Cloud Expo Europe Madrid 2025 offered a valuable opportunity to exchange insights and perspectives on the evolving cloud landscape. Our team appreciated the discussions around open, flexible, and sovereign cloud solutions, which continue to shape enterprise strategies across Europe.

We’d like to thank everyone who visited our booth to discover OpenNebula’s latest developments and our vision for redefining cloud infrastructure. If we missed you in Madrid, feel free to get in touch—we’d be glad to show how OpenNebula can support your cloud transformation journey.