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MicroLED technology is a light engine technology powering the future AR and VR vision systems. It outperforms many existing micro-display solutions including on brightness and power efficiency, and yet not all its technology and manufacturing issues are fully addressed.
Interestingly, MicroLED technology is a fundamentally different technology to existing display technologies, transforming all aspects from materials to manufacturing to the entire value chain.
MicroLED Connect is a conference and exhibition dedicated to all aspects and applications of MicroLED technology. It brings the entire global ecosystem together - including end users including AR/VR companies, display makers, semiconductor and photonics companies, equipment makers, researchers, material innovators, and others.
The MicroLED Connect is a MUST-ATTEND event - including for the AR/VR community. Register today!
VRARA Minneapolis and Dr. Masson from eXeX to discuss how XR & Ai are revolutionizing surgery to improve outcomes and patient care. Register Today!
Join us for a discussion on how XR and Ai are being used to optimize surgery with Dr. Robert Masson from eXeX. Started in 2022, the company recently raised $5.8m in seed funding to bring increased efficiency to surgical rooms and reduce complications arising from prolonged surgery. This online event is a great opportunity to learn how XR and Ai are shaping the future of healthcare.
Join us for the exciting launch of the VRARA San Diego Chapter - an XR Industry event you won't want to miss!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of XR innovation and networking! Immerse yourself in the exciting world of spatial collaboration as you connect with industry leaders, explore emerging trends, and discover new business opportunities.
Discover the latest advancements in XR technology and learn how it's transforming industries from manufacturing, to defense, healthcare, and beyond.
Network with like-minded professionals, investors, and startups to build valuable relationships and explore potential collaborations.
Industry Insights: Hear from experts in the emerging tech industry
Networking Opportunities: Connect with investors, startups, and market leaders
Engaging Presentations: Gain valuable insights from fascinating panel discussions
Exclusive Demos: Explore immersive experiences unlike anything you’ve tried before
Networking Reception: Enjoy appetizers and beverages while mingling with fellow XR enthusiasts
Nathan Pettyjohn: Founder & President, VRARA
Sven Brunner: CEO, Sphere
Panel Speakers from Qualcomm, Globant, Interlock Capital, EvoNexus, and UCSD Center for Cyber-Archaeology.
Sphere
Qualcomm
Globant
TAP Systems
UCSD XR Lab
Address: The Qualcomm Institute is located in Atkinson Hall on the UC San Diego campus at the corner of Voigt Drive and Equality Lane; the building address is 3195 Voigt Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093.
Parking: Visitor parking is available in UC San Diego’s Hopkins Parking Structure (for more on visitor parking, see UC San Diego Transportation Services).
Maps: https://qi.ucsd.edu/contact/
VRARA is proud to be a media partner of AR/VR Display Forum 2024. Our members receive $100 off their ticket price; email info@thevrara.com to obtain.
AR/VR is the fastest growing application for the display industry and is expected to be a multi-billion dollar opportunity for suppliers. Many companies in the supply chain are developing technologies and components that will enable more immersive VR headsets and AR smart glasses.
DSCC will be hosting this in-person event fully dedicated to the emerging display technologies for Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. The conference will be held in-person for the first time in the Silicon Valley, gathering leading companies and experts to discuss the latest innovations in display technologies for Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality.
All attendees will also have access to recordings of the presentations after the event.
An exhibition area will be provided to showcase new products and prototypes. Space is limited so please get in touch to reserve a spot now. Sponsorship is also available: contact us for more information on the benefits of becoming a sponsor.
The AR/VR Display Forum will take place on October 1st at the Fremont Marriott Silicon Valley (Fremont, CA). The following day, DSCC and Counterpoint Research will hold the Tech Market Research Conference to present the latest insights and market analysis. This makes it simple and cost-effective to attend both events.
The VRARA Orlando Chapter is pleased to invite you to the next VRARA Central Florida Chapter event on Oct 2nd from 5:30-7:30 at the Orlando Tech Hub.
Our theme is "The Intersection of XR and AI" and we have 2 speakers that will share their insights and lead some panel discussions with other experts! Dr. Brian Stensrud, Technical Fellow at CAE USA and Dr. Robert Masson, CEO of eXeX a medtech startup here in Orlando.
Sheena Fowler, Vice President of Red 6 will be our Panel Moderator and Ariane Fikki is our event manager!
Come join us for an evening of learning and business networking!
We are proud to promote the R-Con Conference from our Strategic Partner Reality Capture Network . VRARA Members receive 20% ticket prices! Email info@thevrara.com to obtain.
R-CON 2024 is the premier event for built environment professionals.
With the brightest minds and most daring innovators in architecture, engineering, construction, surveying, and mapping, you are guaranteed to have an impactful experience.
Inspire.
R-CON puts you in the front seat of today's leading technology with current industry leaders. Hear from well-known speakers who are leading the charge in the built environment. Learn from the best. Connect with the brightest. Meet the decision-makers shaping industries.
Inform.
Looking for the next biggest built environment solution? Learn how to advance your skills with the most knowledgeable experts in reality capture. Every hour of R-CON is another opportunity to gain deep insights on how to sharpen your skills. Unlock cutting-edge reality capture knowledge and discover the latest in reality capture technology.
Empower.
The conference to elevate your network. Connect with innovators in numerous industries and build lasting relationships in an environment that truly values professional associations. Find new clients, create new partnerships, and land new opportunities.
R-CON is more than a conference; it’s a catalyst for transformative change and valuable relationships. R-CON is committed to equipping you with the knowledge and insights needed to make a tangible difference in your company and industry.
October 8-10 in Boise, Idaho. Register Now!
VRARA Members Receive 15% discount on tickets—email info@thevrara.com to obtain.
XRUK is a two day XR conference on the 14 and 15th Oct in Birmingham at the ICC!
This event brings together industry, academia and healthcare professionals including keynote speakers of Professor Sylvia Pan, Professor Marco Gillies, Professor George Papagiannakis (OramaVR), Dr Madeleine Keehner, Professor Timothy Jung, Professor Jag Dhanda (VRiMS) and Floris Van Der Breggen (SyncVR), Rob Periera (Pico), Azize Naji (Googleminds), Joe Varrasso (Apoqlar), Aromi Ibrahim (Immersive Tech Africa).
The Dallas Chapter President, Greg Ladd from Gamedriver, is pleased to announce that the Dallas Chapter will be hosting a VRARA Business Networking Event on the 14th October at the Hyatt Regency Dallas, Monduels Restaurant from 6-8pm.
This event is sponsored by HTC Vive and Virtualware. Come meet with HTC Vive North America President Dan O'brien and his leadership team, Virtualware CEO Unai Extremo and Virtualware USA President John Cunningham and enjoy a drink and hor d'oeuvres and learn about exciting new products from both companies while meeting with other senior executives from the industry.
We have reserved 25 free seats for VRARA Members on a first come first serve basis.
So if you are planning to attend the Augmented Enterprise Summit that starts on the 15th of October in the same hotel then you might want to register for a ticket.
Visit the event site for more information and to register (Note: VRARA members must have a code to register. Please email john@thevrara.com for the registration code.)
Join us on October 15, 2024 for the inaugural Nationwide Children’s XR Symposium to connect, collaborate and invigorate technological advancement, research discovery, talent development and impact of extended reality (XR) in the Midwest and beyond.
The conference will highlight emerging technology, research findings, innovative applications, and create partnerships in the field of extended reality across a number of industries. Our goal in hosting this conference is to bring together XR enthusiasts from across the Midwest to share exciting XR projects, happenings and lessons learned, generate new ideas, stimulate collaboration and foster a multi-industry XR community in the region.
VRARA Members receive 10% discount on their ticket; email info@thevrara.com to obtain and register today!
VRARA is proud to sponsor with AWE EU 2024. VRARA members receive 20% off their ticket; email info@thevrara.com to obtain code.
Join the AWE EU in Vienna, Austria on October 29-30th to make your mark on this breakthrough year in XR and spatial computing. AWE is the largest global XR event, with 2 days of expert conference sessions, hands-on demos of leading technologies, and the most welcoming tech community; we promise it will be a very special event!
Additional opportunities for VRARA Members:
Apply to Speak: Yes, you! AWE is always seeking informative presentation proposals from the global XR community. If you’ve ever wondered “Would my talk idea be a good fit,” please apply!
Apply for AWE Playground: Our AR+VR experience center featuring jaw-dropping, highly immersive and interactive demos not seen under one roof anywhere else (think more Theme Park than Trade show Expo).
Apply for the Start up Pitch Competition: Select AR and VR start-ups will be selected to pitch in front of the judges - all experienced XR investors. The winning startup will be honored on the main stage at AWE EU 2024 and go home with the Auggie Award for the “Start-up to Watch”.
Don’t Miss AWE EU happening October 29-30 in Vienna, Austria!
The VRARA Houston Chapter is proud to be a exhibitor and media sponsor of the 2024 Tech Fest Expo at University of Houston Tech Bridge! Tech Fest Live is a non-profit educational technology events company that is connecting the youth of today for a better tomorrow through technology opportunities.
VRARA Members receive 30% ticket prices; email info@thevrara.com to obtain. Contact Chapter President Ryn Delpapa for additional information if you are interested in more involvement opportunities!
Based on the success for our previous LinkedIn Live events, we are doing our Healthcare Summit using LinkedIn Live! Fyi, our past LinkedIn Live summits had up to 3260+ registrations - Europe (3260+ registrations) and Enterprise (2500+ registrations) and generated 1000+ LIVE audience during prime time speaking spots - - see examples below)
Our event will have about 30+ speakers and 1000s attendees.
The date for our event is TBD (based on sponsor’s availability/preference)
CALL FOR SPONSORS & SPEAKERS:
Sponsors get the best speaking spot, registration list of 1000+ attendees, and promotion to our 60k emails global mailing list. Plus, promotion by LinkedIn. LinkedIn has 1 Billion users and 57M orgs are listed on LinkedIn, and our event will help elevate your brand and get you established as an authority in the industry!
If interested to speak or sponsor, email kris@thevrara.com
These screenshots show 1000+ LIVE audience during prime time speaking spots.
VRARA is a proud media sponsor of Oil and Gas Automation and Technology Week 2024 in Houston, Texas Febrary 11-12, 2025.
Members receive 15% discount, email info@thevrara.com to obtain!
The VRARA University and Colleges Committee is pleased to offer this online presentation on September 20th which explores the innovative use of virtual and augmented reality in tourism education, drawing from the 'My Hometown Project' and related research conducted at Kyoto University of Foreign Studies. We'll discuss how immersive technologies are being utilized to address real-world challenges in the tourism industry, such as over-tourism in popular destinations, while simultaneously providing students with valuable hands-on experience.
The talk will showcase a custom-built VR platform that allows students to create, curate, and share virtual tours of their hometowns and other locations. We'll examine how this technology, combined with a specially designed immersive learning environment, enables students to simulate real-world tour experiences. The presentation will highlight key findings on the impact of these simulations on students' sense of presence, motivation, and preparation for careers in tourism. By demonstrating the practical applications of VR/AR in vocational education, this talk aims to inspire new thinking about the potential of immersive technologies in training the next generation of tourism professionals and reshaping the future of the industry.
Mark your Calendars and Join on September 20th!
Speaker Bio: Eric Hawkinson
Eric is a learning futurist, tinkering with and designing technologies that may better inform the future of teaching and learning. Eric's projects have included augmented tourism rallies, AR community art exhibitions, mixed reality escape rooms, and other experiments in immersive technology. Full listing of research and projects at https://erichawkinson.com
Roles
Professor - Kyoto University of Foreign Studies
Research Coordinator - MAVR Research Group
Founder - Together Learning
Developer - Reality Labo
Community Leader - Team Teachers
Chair - World Learning Labs
No advance registration required; Mark your calendars and join us!
VRARA Member Cañada College invites you to campus on Friday, September 20th at 11am, for an introduction to our team, full review of all things apprenticeship, and open dialog about how we can collaborate to best meet your hiring needs. If you have questions please feel free to reach out!
Event hours: 11am-2pm EST
PROGRAM:
30+ speakers and 1000s of attendees.
Rob Pereira from PICO
PICO's Vision for Transforming Edu with VR:
Discover how PICO is revolutionizing classrooms & scaling immersive learning across edu institutions of all sizes. We’ll showcase real-world deployments with a tangible impact on edu globally, offering valuable insights on integrating this cutting-edge tech into your school or institution.
Haifa Maamar from Full Sail University
Innovating Edu: AI, Immersive Tech, and EdTech at Full Sail
How AI is revolutionizing personalized learning, how immersive tech is creating hands-on, interactive educational experiences, and the innovations driving the next generation of EdTech. Real-world examples where students are immersed in cutting-edge projects. From AI-driven creative tools to VR labs that simulate professional environments, Full Sail is leading the way in integrating the tech into edu. At Full Sail, students are not just being prepared for the future—they're actively shaping it.
Sean Fenton from Lifecache
Empowering Educators with AR: Unlocking Immersive Learning with No-Code using Lifecache:
Lifecache removes barriers to managing and deploying AR experiences at scale using no code. As a Location-Based AR platform with a SaaS model, Lifecache enhances the user experience providing organizations with an easy to use scalable AR platform allowing the deployment of content agnostically across Mobile and XR Devices.
Carlos Ochoa & Colleen Bielitz, VRARA Co-Chairs
New Challenges & Opportunities in Building Edu Community:
The VRARA Education Committee has been building one of the largest global communities of experts, exploring new tech advancements, use cases, immersive spaces, roundtables, expert debates, research studies, and much more.
Ana Ilievska, Warp VR & Elizabeth Stoner, Bentley Univ
Empirical Results from VR Scenarios in Higher Ed
We’ll explore 360-degree video scenarios in higher ed & highlight how VR can bring certain locations into the classroom that are either too remote or outside the budget. How VR scenarios enhance student engagement & learning.
Kimberly Workum, Univ of Manitoba
Use of VR in Assessing & Developing Competencies for Internationally Educated Nurses
How VR enables evaluating & improving foreign nurses skills, knowledge, & judgment. Learn about the integration of VR into the competency assessment process & its role in professional development, ensuring that foreign nurses meet rigorous standards.
Khodaei Dolouei, Samira, RWTH Aachen University
XR Literacy: Enabling Future Educators for Immersive Learning
Key qualifications educators need to integrate XR into their teaching. Whether you're an XR enthusiast, a veteran educator, or just starting out in the field, this session invites you to reflect on and share the skills you've already applied in crafting immersive learning experiences.
Dan Munnerley, Arizona State Univ
AI, Spatial & Game Tech Convergence at ASU's Next Lab:
Univ of the Future, a radical version of self-determined learning that puts learners in control of learning, a new era of self-directed learning by offering personalized, immersive & engaging edu experiences.
Alex Dzyuba, CEO, Lucid Reality Labs & Daniel Daugherty, American Red Cross
Designing for Scale–Upskilling & Certifying 300,000 Lifeguards Annually with VR:
Award-winning training program demonstrating real-world impact.
Jim Chaffee, Univ of Iowa (panel)
Through the Eyes of the Next Generation–MBA Student Perspectives on XR in Industry:
Hear from current & past MBA students who have explored XR as they share their perspectives on the relevance, effectiveness, & future.
Rubén Durán, Houston Community College
HCC Reality Collab: A Collaborative Incubator for Immersive Tech & Edu Innovation:
How the incubator is pioneering the future of edu through collaboration that brings together students, faculty, departments & fosters creativity, innovation, empowering participants to transform edu practices & develop new solutions.
Elisabetta Porta, Hevolus
Inclusion, Multilingualism & Immersive Learning–Innovating Edu with Gen AI & Mixed Reality:
How gen AI offers on-demand access to edu content, eliminating language barriers, making edu resources accessible to a global audience. How MR can convert any environment into an iimmersive edu experiences, using common devices like smartphones & tablets.
Carly Brady, Madison College
XR Across the Curriculum: A Two-Year Technical College's Innovative Approach:
Institution's XR Center and their strategic adoption of XR across a wide range of academic programs. Challenges & opportunities encountered in developing & implementing XR experiences, focusing on real-world apps with the potential to impact student learning & outcomes.
Wallace Judd, Authentic Testing
Translating VR Learning Games into VR Certifications:
A 2-hour VR course turned into the first ANAB-Accredited VR Certification, which satisfied OSHA requirements.
Rob Theriault, Dr. Paula MacDowell, others (panel)
When XR meets AI in Edu:
Schools are faced with the threat to academic integrity & the potentially transformative nature of GenAI impact on how students might learn & how learning will be assessed in the near future. Is this a Wesley Crusher moment in edu?
Lucky Gobindram & Ohio State Univ (panel)
AI as a Beachhead for XR: Transforming Edu through Predictive & Adaptive Learning:
How AI serves as a critical entry point for the adoption of XR in edu, emphasizing AI's role in enabling personalized learning experiences, predictive analytics, & adaptive content delivery.
Max Rakov, Yorkville Univ
Demystifying XR & Metaverse: Bridging the Gap for Non-Tech Background Students:
How to effectively introduce & integrate tech programs for students from non-technical backgrounds. Strategies for making complex concepts accessible & engaging.
See program details here
CALL FOR SPONSORS & SPEAKERS:
Sponsors get the best speaking spot, registration list of 2000+ attendees, and promotion to our 60k emails global mailing list. Plus, promotion by LinkedIn. LinkedIn has 1 Billion users and 57M orgs are listed on LinkedIn, and our event will help elevate your brand and get you established as an authority in the industry!
Our past LinkedIn Live summits had up to 3260+ registrations - Europe (3260+ registrations) and Enterprise (2500+ registrations) and generated 1000+ LIVE audience during prime time speaking spots - see examples below)
If interested to speak or sponsor, email kris@thevrara.com
VRARA Members Receive 20% discount; Email info@thevrara.com to obtain.
IBC2024 is now open for registration, with the global media and entertainment (M&E) industry set to converge on the RAI Amsterdam on 13-16 September. The event will bring the content and technology community together to showcase game-changing innovations, address media’s most pressing trends, and enable collaboration during the four-day exhibition and three-day IBC Conference.
The IBC Conference, the ultimate knowledge and networking experience, will feature keynotes, presentations and panels with thought leaders from across the globe, who will be taking a deep dive into the issues, challenges and opportunities transforming media, entertainment and technology. At the same time, delegates will be able to make valuable connections and share more direct industry conversations through access to the private Delegate Lounge, where exclusive networking breakfasts, roundtables and other events will take place.
IBC2024 will feature the return of leading global media technology brands including AWS, Blackmagic, Canon, LG, LTN, Panasonic, Ross Video, Samsung, Sony, and Zixi. The exhibition space contracted by participating companies has already exceeded last year's total of 44,500 square meters. Furthermore, IBC2024 has expanded its venue with the inclusion of Hall 14, marking the addition of a second Content Everywhere area and housing the new AI Tech Zone.
IBC2024 will also offer a show-floor content programme throughout its four days, with presentations, panels, masterclasses, and demonstrations focused on core topics, including AI, 5G, Cloud, Esports, Immersive Experiences, OTT & Streaming, AdTech and Connected Technologies. These will take place across the show in the Showcase Theatre, the Innovation Stage, two Content Everywhere Stages, and the AI Tech Zone Stage. The Innovation Stage will also feature demonstrations from the Accelerator Media Innovation Programme, with many of the most inventive players in M&E and technology demonstrating how they are collaborating to fast-track projects that take on real-world challenges the industry faces today.
To register for IBC2024, click here!
Discount code available for VRARA members, email info@thevrara.com to obtain.
MetaGate Summit is set in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 10 to 12 September 2024. Organized by EUMENA Events & Etisal, in collaboration with our esteemed Associations Partners: VRARA, Metaverse Fashion Council, and World Metaverse Council, MetaGate delves into the business aspects of the metaverse.
Join us at this innovative summit, uniting experts, tech professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders. Explore the metaverse's potential to enhance business processes, competitiveness, and marketing efforts.
MetaGate Summit will showcase cutting-edge immersive tech innovations in an exhibition, feature expert-led panels in the Conference discussing the metaverse's role in enterprise architecture, development tips, and successful industry use cases. Engage in Networking & Live Experiences using VR, AR, AI, XR. The summit will be globally accessible through a livestream on our metaverse event platform, setting a precedent for virtual event organization.
Join the VRARA LA Chapter for our next and upcoming LinkedIn Event covering XR in the enterprise!
Sven Brunner CEO and Co-Founder of Sphere , Colin Yao CTO of Sphere and Jason J. Lee Global Sales of Sphere will be discussing many different aspects of enterprise XR solutions.
Learn how Sphere has unlocked the secrets to scaling spatial collaboration projects for Fortune 500 clients like Volkswagen, Pfizer, and Micron. We'll explore the essential elements and actionable strategies for overcoming common XR implementation challenges and maximizing your bottom line.
Hosted by Vahé Karamian CTO of Noorcon Inc. and VRAR Association - Los Angeles Chapter President.
🚀 VRARA Swedish Chapter invites you to ioin us for a groundbreaking event! 🚀
Neuro-Cardiac Insights in VR: Reducing Stress and Enhancing Resilience with VR-Based Biofeedback
Discover the transformative power of virtual reality in health and wellness at our upcoming event.
"Neuro-Cardiac Insights in VR" will explore how VR-based biofeedback is being used to reduce stress and enhance resilience by providing real-time insights into our neuro-cardiac systems.
What You’ll Learn:
VR-Based Biofeedback: Understand how VR technology offers real-time feedback on physiological responses to manage stress effectively.
Neuro-Cardiac Connections: Gain insights into the interplay between the brain and heart, and its impact on overall health.
Stress Reduction Techniques: Explore VR techniques designed to foster relaxation and improve mental well-being.
Building Resilience: Discover how VR can help build psychological resilience, equipping you to handle life's challenges better.
Why Attend?
Innovative Insights: Stay ahead of the curve with the latest advancements in VR health applications.
Practical Applications: Learn how to integrate VR-based biofeedback into daily life for stress management and resilience building.
Networking: Connect with professionals and enthusiasts from neuroscience, cardiology, and VR technology fields.
Interactive Demos: Experience live demonstrations of VR-based biofeedback systems.
Who Should Attend?
Healthcare professionals
VR developers and technologists
Mental health practitioners
Students and researchers in neuroscience and cardiology
Anyone interested in improving mental health and resilience through technology
Register Now!
On August 22nd join Detroit's XR and Digital Twin thought leaders for a full day of education, discussions, and networking. This event will present a rare opportunity to learn from and network with some of the region's leading voices in reality tech - centered around XR, Digital Twins, and Smart City experiences that are shaping our future. It will also provide a glimpse behind the curtain into the business value driving investment in XR and how those investments are underpinning a new generation of experiences.
The Agenda - August 22nd
8:30 Kickoff
Opening Kickoff
Morning Keynote
10:00 - 10:15 (stretch)
Morning Presenters
12:00 - 1:00 Networking Lunch Provided
Afternoon Presenters
2:30 - 2:45 (stretch)
Afternoon Keynote and Panel Discussion
4:30 Wrap up
5:30 Post Event Networking
'The Breakman'
22 John R Street
Registration
The registration fee for the event is $30 which includes lunch and refreshments. The event has limited seating with first come first serve ticketing. Register Today!
The Location
The summit will take place at Detroit's Urban Tech Xchange, 1520 Woodward Ave, Suite 300.
Post Event Networking
Open networking will take place at The Brakeman @ 22 John R St, Detroit, MI 48226 at 5:00.
VRARA members receive 20% discount; email info@thevrara.com to obtain.
MUTEK Forum, the international gathering and marketplace of ideas for digital culture, art, technology, and society unveils an ambitious and expanded full programme for its 10th edition, taking place from August 20th to August 23rd at the Monument-National and the Society for Arts and Technology (SAT).
The Forum will present new projects, collaborations and critical perspectives on the role of technology in artistic practice through 60 talks, provocations, workshops, and labs with over 90 international experts. This year’s theme, Utopia or Oblivion: Crafting Human-Centered Technological Futures, calls for a critical reflection of what it means to be human in a hyper-connected world. Named after the celebrated architect, engineer, and futurist Buckminster Fuller's 1969 book Utopia or Oblivion, the 10th edition of the MUTEK Forum brings together artists, digital experts, researchers, innovators, and technology professionals in artificial intelligence (AI), extended reality (XR), sustainability, music, architecture, and gaming to explore the shifting role of technology in current sociocultural transformations.
Learn more about the schedule, then email info@thevrara.com to obtain you 20% off!
The Seattle VR/AR Association has secured space for an AR Creation Station Pop Up at the prestigious Seattle Design Festival. We are looking for volunteers with experience in Adobe Aero, Snap Lens Studio, Spark AR, and/or Unity to guide participants in creating their own AR or VR experiences.
Volunteer Details:
Role: Help first-time creators develop and publish simple VR/AR experiences
Time Commitment: 15-30 minute sessions between 4 PM and 7 PM
Requirements: Experience with Adobe Aero, Snap Lens Studio, Spark AR, and/or Unity
Volunteers will work primarily on laptops provided at the event, assisting participants in crafting and sharing their own immersive experiences. This is an excellent opportunity to share your expertise, inspire new creators, and contribute to the vibrant AR/VR community in Seattle.
Join Us:
Roberto Haza, Seattle VRARA President and CEO of Xtended Reality Advisory, and Julia Beabout, Seattle VRARA Programs Chair and CEO of Novaby Studio, invite you to learn, grow, and connect by helping the audience create their very own AR/VR experience.
For more information or to volunteer, please fill out this form or contact Roberto or Julia directly at roberto@thevrara.com or julia@thevrara.com
WHAT IF we could improve how we communally talk about and shape our past, present and future with AR/VR?
Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are expanding the ways we can interact with our world and each other.What are these technologies really capable of? And how are they changing how we collectively talk about and design our shared past, present, and future?
Join the Seattle VR/AR Association for a walk through AR/VR experiences that are hidden in plain sight right here in our City and are already shaping these conversations. Hear from an expert panel of speakers, including Julia Beabout, CEO of Novaby Studios, Erik Horn, CEO of Fair World, and Yolanda Barton, CEO of RevereXR answering questions like: What lessons can we learn from these experiences? And how are they designed and created?
Roberto Haza, Seattle VRARA President and CEO of Xtended Reality Advisory will moderate the panel and invites you to learn, grow and connect. Register here!
Welcome to the VRARA DC Chapter August Networking Event! Join us for an evening of networking and collaboration in the world of XR at WHINO. Connect with industry professionals, enthusiasts, and innovators in a casual and friendly atmostphere.
Mark your calendar for Tue, Aug13,2024, at 5:00 PM. Expand your network, learn from others, and be part of the VRARA community in DC!
Don't miss our featured speaker: Hugh Hayden, Director at Niantic, sharing his journey from national security at the DoD to leading partnerships and GTM strategy at a Silicon Valley tech company.
Tickets are limited, Register Now!
Appetizers included. Additional food and beverages available for purchase.
Interested in prommoting your attendance or seeking sponsorships for appetizers, drinks, or name tags? Contact Trista Pierce at trista@thevrara.com for details.
OffChain Vancouver and VRARA Vancouver are excited to announce this joint event. OffChain Vancouver is one of 70+ chapters within OffChain Global, which is renowned for fostering a vibrant community around blockchain technology, bringing together innovators, developers, and enthusiasts to explore the latest trends and advancements. The VRARA is a leading global organization dedicated to accelerating growth and innovation within the virtual and augmented reality industries. Together, these organizations are creating a unique platform for knowledge sharing at the intersection of AR, AI, and blockchain. This joint event addresses innovations at the convergence of technologies such as AI, AR and blockchain.
The event will feature a panel of esteemed speakers who are pioneers in their respective fields, including Charles Adelman, the CEO of the US-based XRDNA (XRDNA.io). XRDNA is a spatial computing platform that enhances navigation and search across real and virtual worlds. It uses blockchain through its elastic vector addressing (eVa) system, which provides a secure network infrastructure connecting various realities while ensuring user data control and ownership. The platform features the Map of Everything (MoE), an AI-driven spatial assistant that integrates AI, security, and user experiences. Users can control their interactions and data through personalized containers called Spheres of Influence, offering a zero-trust security layer for user-defined access and experiences.
This event is made possible by the support of:Aleo: is zero-knowledge by design— the only full-stack Layer 1 blockchain integrating ZK at every level to build an actually secure internet. Aleo provides a zero-knowledge technology platform with uncompromising speed and privacy, allowing developers to build full-stack, private applications with the power of ZK on L1.
VirgoCX: is a leading Canadian regulated cryptocurrency trading platform dedicated to empowering Canadians with safe, secure, and reliable access to digital assets. With a focus on providing a user-friendly experience, VirgoCX offers a robust and intuitive platform where individuals can buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies with confidence. As a trusted industry leader, VirgoCX is committed to fostering innovation, ensuring compliance, and supporting the growth of the Canadian cryptocurrency ecosystem.
This exclusive event is free for members of VRARA and Offchain Global, with pizza and drinks provided. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with industry leaders and peers, gaining valuable perspectives on how cutting-edge technologies can transform enterprise operations. Sponsorship details will be announced soon. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in thought-provoking discussions and expand your professional network in an evening of innovation and collaboration.
Sponsorship opportunity for a 2-day XR gaming developer event in San Diego on July 26-27 to be held at UCSD Park & Market. Event participants already include: Meta, Lenovo, Epic Games, Qualcomm.
Developers will learn the building blocks on how to build an XR game for the Meta Quest 3 and Snapdragon Spaces Lenovo headsets.
Sponsors get:
Logos and Branding on all flyers and communications sent out to the 150K+ Comic-Con Attendees and to VRARA’s 55K emails mailing list.
Logos/Promotional Videos leading up to and during event on all Displays on Park & Market (Includes Powerwall that faces street and seen by all visitors passing by to San Diego Convention Center)
eBlast to VIPs invited to the event from Comic-Con, UCSD, Quacomm etc
Dedicated sponsor/demo table at event (free entrance for any representatives that want to run a promotional table and any software/hardware they want to promote,etc)
Exposure on site and online/LinkedIn (During talks sponsors get acknowledgments, logos displayed
Acknowledgments in press releases after event
Email kris@thevrara.com if you’re interested to sponsor!
Join this webinar led by Vahé Karamian (CTO at Noorcon Inc. and VRAR Association - Los Angeles Chapter President) and Guido Gioioso – CEO and Co-Founder of WEART Haptics – will go through 5 successful use cases where haptic technology transforms the XR experience.
Haptics introduces a new interaction paradigm in XR applications by enhancing user experience through touch, deepening immersion and cognitive engagement. Without haptics, XR lacks physical sensation, breaking the illusion and preventing perception of virtual objects' properties like shape, texture, and weight. Visual and auditory cues are often used as substitutes, but they can overwhelm these senses and reduce realism. In this talk, Guido Gioioso – CEO and Co-Founder of WEART – will go through 5 successful use cases where haptic technology transforms the XR experience.
Join us for our annual Enterprise Summit on XR, Digital Twin, and AI with speakers from Boeing, UPS, Lenovo, Amazon AWS, Eastman, Merck, Duke Energy, Unity, and 30+ others! This will be a virtual LinkedIn Live event that will bring together 1000s of attendees and lots of engagement.
Register here
LinkedIn has 1 Billion users and more than 57M businesses are listed on LinkedIn, and our event will help elevate your brand and get you established as an authority in the industry. Our last virtual event on LinkedIn Live, Best of Europe was very successful with lots of engagement; we had 3200+ attendees and 30+ speakers. Plus, 100’s more watched the recordings!
PROGRAM/AGENDA:
Jack Strongitharm, Unity
Unity Cloud - Data Streaming to VR:
With projects and CAD/BIM models getting more detailed and complex, we then try to push all this to one built application, but it is not generally possible without manual intervention. Learn how you can use the Unity Cloud and the Asset Manager to overcome this limitation of delivering 3D Data Streaming via 3D tiles of any CAD or Meshed models.
Damon Shackelford, Eastman Chemical Co. Plus, Amy Peck (Panel)
Enterprise XR Trend Spotting:Top 5 XR technology trends
Ashish Kulkarni, Bell Immersive Technology Solutions
XR + AI for organizations that are BUILT-TO-LAST:
Get an insight into successful implementation of XR + AI in Large Organizations (10K+ employees). Know about XR + AI solutions in the Energy, Aviation, Ports, Healthcare and Defence Sectors. Learn about design XR + AI solutions to increase revenue, improve project schedule, enhance workforce skills, improve safety, and build crisis and emergency readiness.
Kevin O'Donovan with others from Siemens & Dassault Systems (Panel)
Digital Twin's - From the ‘art of the possible’ to today's Industrial reality
Industry experts will explore how Digital Twin tech is reshaping how we design, built, operate and maintain Industrial facilities, breaking down the silo’s within organizations, democratizing access to data, providing for a wide range of immersive experiences, while enabling all sorts of ‘what if’ scenario planning via simulation. And all at a scale we have never seen before.
Vi Kellersohn, Oberon Technologies
Leveraging VR to Enhance Workforce Training in Nuclear Facilities:
See how industry leaders are using immersive virtual experience to safely onboard and train workers. Hear how they are using the latest tools including Apple Vision Pro, HTC, Meta, 3DI and more. Learn about the innovative solutions to keep workers safe and more proficient in the field.
Cindy Mallory, ATS. Plus, others from Amazon AWS, Duke Energy (Panel)
Frontier Technologies - The New Enterprise Paradigm:
We will explore how advanced tools and systems create highly engaging and interactive experiences that blend possibilities across the physical and digital. Learn how these emerging tech are being developed, deployed, and scaled for enterprise use, and discover their transformative potential across various sectors by providing new ways to visualize, interact with, and manipulate info.
Mark Gröb, UPS
Strategies for Immersive Tech Adoption in your Large Corporate Entity:
Blunt, common-sense strategies for Large Enterprise looking to deploy / integrate XR for their Business. From common use-cases that are "no brainers", to how should you view risks in adopting this new "force multiplier" tech.
Leslie Shannon, Nokia
XR + AI = Your New Enterprise Superpower:
XR, Digital Twins, and AI have each already proved their individual worth in Enterprise settings – so what do you get when you combine them? Join Nokia’s Head of Trend and Innovation Scouting for a look at the deep insights we’ll be able to access in the very near future.
Jason McGuigan, Lenovo
XR gets personal:
XR is growing, and we’re seeing incredible new ways for the tech to work for you and with you. The introduction of accessible GAI has opened new routes for XR to be tailored for your own personal strengths and weaknesses. On this path, GAI will entirely reshape what ‘software’ means. Jason will share his perspective on how we’re going to get there and how in the very near future, every XR user will have dynamic, unique, and highly personal experiences.
Sofía Fracaro, Merck
VR Training in the Chemical Industry — a deep dive into Employee Impact:
As VR takes center stage in the domain of industrial training methodologies, stakeholders and decision makers are increasingly asking: Is it well-received by employees? Recognizing the importance of addressing these concerns, Merck and the CHARMING project joined forces to undertake an in-depth exploration. Uncover valuable insights about acceptance of VR training.
Jeremy Joseph, Bluedrop. Plus, others (Panel)
Digital Twins and XR in Aerospace - What are they and how do you use them:
We will dive into what an acceptable definition of Digital Twin is and how Digital Twins and XR can be used effectively in Aerospace. Common misconceptions, approached, and challenges.
Patrice Anderson, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Elite Enterprise Technology Inc
Bridging Realities: Innovation, Leadership, and Empowerment in Tech:
Patrice will share her remarkable journey from a visionary entrepreneur to a pioneering leader in the tech industry. She will introduce Virtual Access, an innovative VR app that revolutionizes virtual meetings and social interactions, set to launch this fall.
Lucky Gobindram, CXR Agency. Plus, others from Boeing, Richemont Americas, ShapesXR (Panel)
XR - The Next Frontier in Enterprise Innovation:
Learn about the strategic implementation of XR in operations, training, and customer service, emphasizing the tech's role in enhancing decision-making, reducing errors, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Dan Cotting, Amazon AWS
Scaling Enterprise Spatial Experiences in the Cloud:
Spatial experiences often rely on significant amounts of complex and large 3D data sets. Unfortunately, many enterprise IT organizations are not well-equipped to manage and distribute this data at scale, which limits overall business value. This session will explore how to incorporate a spatial data plane strategy into your organization and use cloud services to scale.
Jennifer Fields, UL
An overview of UL 8400, the industry standard for XR Tech Equipment:
A brief overview of UL 8400 (the industry standard for XR Tech Equipment) including the development, requirements, and updates including how to stay informed or become involved in the process.
Carolina Salazar. Plus, others (Panel)
VR Horizons - Advancing Human-Centric Technology:
Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of VR as we discuss how this tech is redefining the human experience and paving the way for a future centered around humanity.
Summary & Top Highlights
Join the VRARA Mexico Chapter on July 23rd at 10am PST for their latest webinar, featuring Rodrigo Blanco of ARVORE Immersive Experiences and Andrei Speridiao of MIT Senseable City Lab. Register today!
The VRARA Atlanta Chapter and Marietta XR welcome you to join us for a greater #ATL ecosystem round table discussion (and the latest demos of course!) with local XR leaders, industry experts, and fellow enthusiasts!!
Free entry for VRARA members and nonmembers. Enjoy incredible food and refreshments - available for purchase from nearly 30 local restaurants - and even better company.
About our venue - Chattahoochee Food Works is located at 1235 Chattahoochee Ave NW Suite 130, Atlanta, GA 30318. When you arrive, parking is free for the first two hours.
Don't miss out on this opportunity be part of impactful collaboration toward the future of spatial computing and emerging technology in the Southeast. See you there!
- The VRARA Atlanta Chapter & Marietta XR
Join us at Snap's Seattle HQ for an evening filled with fun, food and the latest Snap news - fresh out of AWE! Raag Harshavat, Developer Relations at Snap, will reveal exciting new updates including new 3D AI capabilties to the Snap AR ecosystem and provide insight into new tools available for creators , agencies, and businesses that can drive engagement, impact, and revenues.
Local Snap AR experts and Snap Lens Network (SLN) partners Dustin Kochensparger and Blake Gross of DB Creations and Julia Beabout, CEO and Creative Director of NOVABY will share their best tips and how they help drive success for their clients.
Come early to try out the latest AR games and demos including Snap's next generation AR glasses.
Thanks to Snap AR's generosity, this event is FREE for VRARA and Non-VRARA members alike. Advanced registration required for security purposes.
Welcome to the First VRARA Finland Chapter Event!
Come join us at the Helsinki XR Center for an exciting gathering of VR and AR enthusiasts. This in-person event will be packed with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and cutting-edge demos from industry leaders. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just curious about the world of virtual and augmented reality, this event is perfect for you. Don't miss out on this unique chance to connect with like-minded individuals and stay ahead of the curve in the immersive technology space. See you there!
VRARA Members receive 20% discount. Email info@thevrara.com to obtain.
The 18th annual TNW Conference, happening on June 20 & 21, 2024 in Amsterdam, will bring together 10,000+ industry leaders and tech enthusiasts to reclaim the future and uncover the next big ideas in tech. Be in the same room as corporates, government officials, startups & scaleups and investors to see how they will shape the world of tomorrow.
Let us work towards a future where technology is a beacon of hope once again all while getting all of the benefits of a conference with the energy of a festival - do business, get inspired, meet industry peers, and enjoy every minute of it.
TNW Conference offers unmatched networking opportunities through roundtable discussions, 1:1 meeting areas, workshops, and throughout the Business Hall. Meet with like-minded people from 80+ countries as you build out your international network. The casual conference environment provides you all of the opportunities to meet with the right people through its onsite activities such as padel, ping pong and much more!
Future proof your next big idea with seven industry leading themes through Ren-AI-ssance, Pixels & Profit, Sustainable Futures, Venture and much more. Get excited about the amazing speaker lineup and agenda with powerhouse speakers such as the CEO of Vinted Thomas Plantega, the CEO of Booking.com Glenn Fogel, the CFO of OnlyFans Lee Taylor, the Chief of Global Brand and Communications of Tony's Chocolonely Sadira Furlow, Formula E Porsche Race Driver Antonio Felix da Costa and much more!
At TNW Conference we want to set your startups and investors for success through expertly designed packages. TNW for Startups packages - Bootstrap or Scale-up and TNW for Investor Program are designed to maximize your time before, during and after the event. TNW works closely with you to ensure you have all the right meetings set up before you step foot on the conference grounds.
Equal opportunity and equal access to the tech scene is vital for a better and brighter future. Although the progress of achieving greater diversity is slow, TNW wants to ensure that the voices of the underrepresented are heard. Through the Women in Tech and Under 30s tickets, TNW hopes to facilitate access to world-class events.
Don’t miss out on the most innovative and thought-provoking tech event in Europe. Let’s come together and build towards a more sustainable, equitable, and inclusive future at TNW Conference today!
Join the VRARA Orange County Chapter for an unforgettable night of food, drinks, networking and most importantly, fun! Our bioluminescent beach-themed event will put the "AR" in PARTY!
There will be a DJ, photo booth, AR trivia, thrist-quenching drinks, delicious food and best of all, it is a five minute walk from the Long Beach Convention Center / AWE. Come dance, chat, network, eat, drink and socialize with the rest of the AR world at AWE!
The 15th annual AWE will be in Long Beach this year and with over 6,500 expected in attendance, we are ready to celebrate and pARty!
This event is co-hosted by the VRARA Los Angeles Chapter and together we are planning this to be a night not soon forgotten.
The many worlds of R’s are both converging and taking their distinctive turns. VR/AR/MR/xR. We have reached a point where XR is an industry on its own, akin to the Gemini stage before full on Apollo and the hardware has been the solid backbone that has been driving the “face-on” approach. We will be exploring everything from consumer headsets to industry use cases, input systems, authoring tools, and as much as we can fit in between.
Join this webinar hosted by Vahé Karamian President of VRAR Association - Los Angeles and CTO of Noorcon Inc. and Taron Khachatryan (founder at Knoxlabs) to learn about the state of XR hardware, the undercurrents of the ecosystem, what is working and not, and where it’s heading.
Once again VRARA Madrid will be at DES 2024 - June 11/13 in Malaga!
This year marks our fifth consecutive year of attendance, with a high level of acceptance, making the VRARA space a benchmark at DES.
We lead the VRARA track, and this year, we will make a strong commitment to immersive technologies, AI, and Spatial Computing. Are you in?
Among some of the references from past editions, we must mention Cathy Hackl, Amy Peck, Jenna Seiden, Elizabeth Baron, Alex Gibson, Christian Rouffaer, Pere Perez, Daniel Wishnia, Andy Fidel, David Moreno, Daniel Rocafort, Heitor Bravi, Monica Ares, Carlos J. Ochoa and many more (Pico, Vysion, Virtualware, One Digital Consulting, ESRSofia, ).
VRARA Members can receive free passes, a 40 m² VRARA stand to welcome you and introduce ourselves, and the opportunity to participate in networking activities with all visitors to our space .
We are at your disposal and look forward to seeing you and having you join us in all the activities we will be hosting at VRARA's Immersive Planet.Please, don't hesitate to connect asap.
More info: carlos@thevrara.com
VRARA Members receive 20% discount on tickets; email info@thevrara.com to obtain direct link for discount.
About the 2024 Symposium
The XR Access Symposium is our annual conference for leaders in industry, academia, and advocacy to come together and solve the most pressing problems in extended reality accessibility. This year our focus is on Insights from XR Assistive Technology: how can we learn from technologies aimed at assisting disabled people in order to make mainstream XR more accessible?
This 2 day conference will take place on June 6-7, 2024, at the Verizon Executive Education Center on Cornell Tech campus in New York City, with sessions broadcasted online. It is hosted by Cornell University. Previous years have included presentations from industry titans such as Accenture, Meta, Microsoft, and Adobe, as well as cutting edge research from NYU, Carnegie Mellon, Columbia University, and many others.
We welcome all researchers, advocates, content creators, and accessibility practitioners to join us in pushing forward the state of the art of XR accessibility!
Watching Online
If you can't make it to New York, no worries! You can register for the Zoom stream of the main stage.
Scholarships and Volunteering
If registration fees or travel to New York is a hardship for you, you can apply for a scholarship to attend or apply to volunteer. If so, please wait to register until we send you a discount code.
VRARA is proud to be a media sponsor, and will be participating with a booth. Members can contact Dr. Sana Farid mena@thevrara.com directly if they like to be part of the booth. Register today!
The Saudi Healthcare Transformation Summit is a groundbreaking event dedicated to charting the course toward a dynamic and innovative future for healthcare in Saudi Arabia,
The summit is a celebration of Saudi Arabia’s remarkable healthcare journey, with a spotlight on the visionary goals outlined in Vision 2030 and the significant investments fueling progress in the healthcare sector. Across three days, we’ll examine how privatization and digitalization are revolutionizing the healthcare landscape, while also addressing the challenges and opportunities inherent in this ambitious vision.
This summit catalyzes action, providing a platform for visionaries, policymakers, and healthcare enthusiasts to collaborate in shaping the trajectory of healthcare transformation. Join us in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as we embark on a journey poised to redefine the boundaries of healthcare transformation, leveraging data, guided by vision, and inspired by the brilliance of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
Please join us...
Rsvp by emailing montreal@thevrara.com
The talk will be in French. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Come join our two part workshop session where you will learn about AR Gaming and monetization!!!
Today, users seek active engagement over passive ad consumption. Brands and advertisers are embracing new formats by blending gaming, advertisements, and AR to drive engagement and combat ad fatigue.
These virtual workshops teach you how to pitch, design and build AR games using Facebook’s Spark AR platform.
As a participant, you’ll have access to individual and small group coaching, plus helpful resources to help move your own AR game ideas from concept to completion.
Join the workshop led by co-founders of AREYES Studio, Alexander Surnin and Ivan Pavliuchenko to learn how to onboard clients and create your first commercial AR game, from concept to development and implementation!
Hosted by Vahé Karamian VR/AR Association (VRARA) Los Angeles Chapter.
VRARA is proud to be a media sponsor, and will be participating with a booth. Members can contact Dr. Sana Farid mena@thevrara.com directly if they like to be part of the booth. Register today!
Aligned with the vision of "2024 emerging as the year of Patient Experience” the 2024 edition of this event, will be rotating around the central theme of “Transformative Empathy: Where Care Meets Innovation” and aim to redefine healthcare experiences with effective knowledge-sharing and collaborative opportunities from global leaders in patient experience and healthcare sector, who are working compassionately towards shaping the future of healthcare.
Joined by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) and Emirates Nursing Association (ENA) as the Strategic Partners and Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) as the Presenting Partner, the event will be engaging relevant knowledge-sharing sessions and exclusive pre-event workshops with certification and accreditations, solution and technology showcase, live poster-presentation competition and exclusive networking sessions.
