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VRARA Central Florida Immersive Technology Summit 2024
Apr
11
to Apr 12
Florida, Featured, Orlando events

VRARA Central Florida Immersive Technology Summit 2024

In March 2023 we held the inaugural VRARA Central Florida Immersive Technology Summit at Full Sail University and hosted over 800 attendees in an action packed 1 day event. This year the 1st Annual VRARA Central Florida Immersive Technology Summit will be bigger and better and will span over 2 days (April 11 & 12) and plan to host over 1000 attendees. Register Today!

The Summit will bring local and global experts in the area of XR, AI and other immersive technologies together to share and learn about the technologies that are changing the way we play, learn and work and why Central Florida is being recognzied as a leader in Immersive Technologies.


11 April - Conference and after conference reception on the "back lot" at Full Sail

12 April - Exhibition Hall (all day), Career Fair and Women in Technology Breakfast


April 11th Conference - With 7 seperate tracks that bring together industry and technology experts to share use cases, experiences and predictions for the future!

Conference Tracks 9:30am - 5pm

  1. The Future of Immersive Technologies & Central Florida (Auditorium 1 - morning) - This track will focus on the mega trends that we are experiencing in the XR industry from industry experts. Panel discussions which include predictions and forecasts of new technologies along with what is happening today. What capabilities and resources are available in Central Florida that makes the region a recognized leader in immersive technoligies and how can that benefit our community.

  2. Immersive Technologies in Aerospace and Defense (Auditorium 1 afternoon) - This track is going to focus on how XR is being used in the Defense and Aerospace industry. Hear from government leaders, technologists as well as industry leaders how the Aerospace and Defense industry are leveraging immersive technologies and where the opportunities are.

  3. Immersive Technologies in Arts and Entertainment (Auditorium 2 morning) - One of the biggest drivers of XR adoption is the gaming industry. Here from gaming and entertainment experts about what is going on today in the industry and what to expect!

  4. Immersive Technologies in Healthcare - (Auditorium 2 afternoon) - XR technology disrupting the Healthcare industry - Hear from industry and technology experts in the healthcare industry who are transforming patient care using immersive technologies!

  5. Immersive Technologies in Education and Training (Auditorium 3 morning) - Hear from our experts in academia and training to learn the latest trends , tools and case studies of how immersive technologies are improving learning outcomes.

  6. Immersive Technologies in Hospitality (Auditorium 3 afternoon) - The Hospitality industry is an emerging industry for the use of XR tecnologies. Hear from experts in the industry and see examples of how hotels, restaurants and other hospitality organizations are using XR to transfrom internal training and guest experiences.

  7. XR devices hands on workshops (morning and afternoon sessions (Auditorium 4) - This track will be focused on tech talks and getting hands on with the various HMD devices from Apple, HTC, Varjo, Magic Leap and others. Come meet the engineers behind many of these devices!


Post Conference Reception (5pm - 7pm) (open to all registered attendees 21 and over) - Join us on the Full Sail backlot for a reception to network and meet conference speakers and attendees. There will be a cash bar and food trucks available to purchase drinks and food.


April 12th:

Women in Technology Breakfast

  • 8:30am-10:30am - This breakfast event is free but requires a ticket (please register)

Exhibition Hall - open all day

  • 10 am - 1pm - Open to Public WITH Reserved access ticket - Tickets are $25

  • 1pm - 5pm - Open to Public (Free) with ticket. Given the popularity of this event it WILL FILL UP - so get your free ticket now!

Career Fair - More information to Come

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PowerSource Global Summit
Feb
25
to Feb 29
Featured, Orlando events, Florida

PowerSource Global Summit

We are pleased to support the PowerSource Global Summit which will take place on February 25 – 29 at the World Center Marriott Orlando.  VRARA Members can take advantage of a special 30% discount off of the full conference rate.  Email info@thevrara.com to obtain your discount code, register, and don’t forget to visit our exhibitor booth during the event!

Our very own Central Florida Advisory Board member Carol Ann Dykes will be moderating both Cyber Security Breakfast Sessions, covering Enterprise Security and The Future of Nation State Security.

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XR and AI in Healthcare Summit in Miami
Feb
1
9:00 AM09:00
Featured, Florida

XR and AI in Healthcare Summit in Miami

Register Today!

The VR/AR Association (South Florida Chapter) in partnership with the University of Miami Frost Institute of Data Science and Computing are pleased to announce the inaugural XR and AI in Healthcare Summit February 1st 2024 at the University of Miami. The Healthcare industry has been identified as one of the industries that is expected to lead adoption of XR and AI technology. From patient care & medical equipment operations and maintenance, to medical staff training, to improving surgical suite operations, XR and AI technology provides unlimited potential to improve medical staff and facility performance to improve patient outcomes.

This one day conference and technology fair will bring together medical professionals who are currently using XR and AI technologies, medical professionals looking to learn about the technology, Academia and Medical Technology companies that are developing solutions to address needs of the healthcare industry. Our keynote speaker for the conference is Dr. Robert Masson who is a world renowned surgeon and medical innovator. He is the founder and CEO of the Masson Spine Institute and Expanded Existence, (eXeX) a medtech company that is focusing on using XR and AI to improve surgical operations. With over 1500 surgeries in 4 different hospital chains eXeX is leading the XR revolution in surgery!The conference will be limited to 150 attendees to ensure that attendees have a chance to get 1-1 interaction with speakers and attendees.

There will be an expo area to showcase technologies and solutions that are being used to transform the healthcare industry. Admission to the conference is $100 and the expo is FREE to the public.

Agenda - 1 February 2024


9am - Exhibition Hall opens to conference attendees

11am - Start of conference (Exhibition opens to the public)

1 pm - Lunch Break

2 pm - Conference Resumes

5pm - Conference Ends

5:30 pm - Evening Social at the Ratskeller for conference attendees

The Themes of the event are XR and AI in

  • Surgery

  • Nursing Care

  • Mental Health and Aging

  • Education and Training


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Tech Tuesday: Tele-visionaries: A Deep Dive into the AI-Powered Tech Reshaping Television and the Global Media Supply Chain
Jan
23
3:00 PM15:00
Featured, Florida

Tech Tuesday: Tele-visionaries: A Deep Dive into the AI-Powered Tech Reshaping Television and the Global Media Supply Chain

*Participate in VRARA member Full Sail University’s event this coming Tuesday, January 23rd, 3:00 pm ET! *

Join Dr. Haifa Maamar, Executive Director of Emerging Technologies, and Jay Jaxon, VP of Media Operations at BBC, as they delve into the dynamic realm of television and the global media supply chain. Together, they unravel the transformative impact of cutting-edge tools at every stage of the journey, from conceptualization to the living room screen. This engaging discussion will shed light on the intricacies of the global media supply chain, focusing on key elements such as formats, distribution, media preparation, ingest, localization, global distribution, AI advancements, automation, content security, and the revolutionary influence of cloud solutions. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation that provides a comprehensive look at the technological evolution shaping the future of television and media.

Watch LIVE on YouTube!

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VR/AR Pop-up Day {Miami Chapter Event}
Feb
1
2:00 PM14:00
Featured, Florida, Miami events

VR/AR Pop-up Day {Miami Chapter Event}

Register Today!

​Join us at the Niantic 8th Wall Loft on Wednesday, February 1st from 4-6pm for an exclusive event hosted by the VR/AR Association South Florida Chapter.
Come and learn about the world's leading web-based AR platform, 8th Wall, and discover how it empowers developers, agencies, and brands to create extraordinary AR experiences that can be accessed on any smartphone, no app required. 

The VR/AR Association (VRARA) fosters collaboration between solution providers and end-users. Our mission to provide the opportunity for the South Florida community to stay up-to-date with the VR/AR tech and connect like-minded people.

​The event will include:

​- Hands-on demonstrations with VR and AR headsets

​- Networking opportunities with industry professionals

​- Delicious snacks and drinks

Register Today!

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VRARA Central Florida Chapter Event : Orlando and the Metaverse #VRARA #orlando
May
25
6:00 PM18:00
Featured, Orlando events, Florida

VRARA Central Florida Chapter Event : Orlando and the Metaverse #VRARA #orlando

Register today to join us for the VR/AR Association Central Florida Chapter meeting live and virtual hosted by RED 6!

The VR/AR Association Central Florida Chapter will hold our next Chapter meeting on 25 May from 6-8pm at the Red 6 Offices at 300 South Orange Ave Suite 1000 (Industrious Co-working space) in the Bank of America Plaza.

The theme of this event is how Central Florida is becoming a major center for development of the Metaverse and will feature speakers who's organizations are contributing to this!

Daniel Robinson - Founder and CEO of Red 6

David Adelson - Executive Vice President Innovation and Technology from the Orlando Economic Partnership

Charlie Lewis - CEO of Bluewave and President of the Orlando Tech Council

Les Cowie - Founder and CEO of Promising People

Katie Osborne - Client Partner at SoftServe

The event is free and open to registered participants!

Our Host of this event is Red 6!

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Simulation & Training event: “Unlock a world of new possibilities through digital twins" #VRARA @unity
Apr
7
1:00 PM13:00
Florida, Webinars

Simulation & Training event: “Unlock a world of new possibilities through digital twins" #VRARA @unity

Save your spot!

Get ready to unleash the power of your data with our first Simulation & Training event of 2022: “Unlock a world of new possibilities through digital twins.” See firsthand how digital twins are leading digital transformation with renowned organizations such as Tyndall Air Force Base, Orlando Economic Partnership, and Bell Textron. 

Join us to:

  • Learn how Tyndall Air Force Base, in partnership with Booz Allen Hamilton, is accelerating change to become more resilient, operationally effective, and digitally connected.

  • Discover how the Orlando Economic Partnership is advancing forward-thinking economic and community development initiatives through a digital twin of the entire Orlando region.

  • Learn how Bell is using digital twins in innovative ways within the aerospace industry.

 

Can’t make our virtual event? Sign up anyway and we’ll share the recording for you to watch at your convenience.

Featuring special guests from:

Booz Allen Hamilton • Bell Textron • Orlando Economic Partnership • Tyndall Air Force Base 

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Sep
9
6:00 PM18:00
Orlando events, Florida

VRARA Orlando Chapter Event: Defense and Government (Online Event)

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The theme of this event is "XR in Defense and Government" and will feature speakers from the Army and Navy as well as various industry members who are developing XR solutions.

We will also be featuring a technology demonstration showcase in the Tech Grove with 10 or more companies demonstrating some of the latest XR solutions.

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Military Virtual Training & Simulation Summit (Onsite Event)
May
25
to May 26
Orlando events, Florida

Military Virtual Training & Simulation Summit (Onsite Event)

4th Annual Military Virtual Training & Simulation Summit

Lake Mary Events Center, Orlando, FL.

This Summit will explore emerging concepts and capabilities in Virtual Training and Simulation technologies that will improve training and prepare the warfighter for current and future challenges. The Summit will focus on the efforts to leverage M&S technologies across the Military in order to increase warfighter readiness and help train for future multi-domain operations.

VRARA Members get discount on tickets. Email info@thevrara.com for your code!

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Leading VR/AR Device Manufacturers (Online Event)
Apr
21
6:00 PM18:00
Orlando events, Florida

Leading VR/AR Device Manufacturers (Online Event)

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You will not want to miss this event!

We will be showcasing products from Microsoft, Varjo, NuEyes, Magic Leap, Lenovo, and HP. Meet the leaders of these companies and ask questions and learn about how their new technologies are transforming how we work, live and play with XR!

This event can be attending in virtual reality (VR) through the Engage Platform on any device or watched via Livestream.

Register here

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Apr
6
2:00 PM14:00
Florida, Miami events

The Science of Brain Computer Interfaces (BCI) and its Potential for VR/AR (Online Event)

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Join the VRARA Miami Chapter on Tuesday, April 6th from 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST as we dive deep into the science behind Brain Computer Interfaces (BCI) and its potential for AR/VR with some of the industry's leading institutions and researchers.

We'll discuss the latest research surrounding BCI, recent advances in BCI systems, and review the applications of BCI technology in various fields, both present and future.

Kristian Bouw, Chief Scientist at Notiontheory will give a brief 10 minute introduction on the current state of BCI and then moderate a 50 minute BCI panel with:

  • Guillermo Bernal -- Fluid Interfaces Researcher at the MIT Media Lab

  • Sook-Lei Liew -- NPNL Director at the University of Southern California

  • Tim Mullen -- CEO & Research Director at Intheon

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Feb
25
6:00 PM18:00
Florida, Miami events

Which Technology for Which Use Case? A Detailed Look At Successful VR/AR Applications Across Industry (online event)

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Join the VRARA Miami Chapter on Thursday, February 25th from 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST as we cover the spectrum of XR technologies and walk through successful implementations of each technology across various industries. This results-focused event will highlight when and where each XR technology should be used to attain the greatest return on each dollar spent. Just a few of the industries we will cover where XR technologies have made significant impacts include Healthcare, Logistics, Education, Construction, and Retail.

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Training and Education using XR (Online Event)
Feb
24
6:00 PM18:00
Florida, Orlando events

Training and Education using XR (Online Event)

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The VRARA Central Florida February Chapter Event theme is focused on training and education using XR. Our speakers are some of the leading experts in research, development and delivery of XR solutions to enable learning.

This will be a Virtual Event using ZOOM.

They will share their experiences and some new applications that they are working on.

Dilmer Valecillos - Founder of Learn XR which is a learning platform for all things extended reality. This platform focuses on teaching design and development of extended reality experiences.

Dr. Carolina Cruz-Neira - Agere Chair at the Department of Computer Science at University of Central Florida

Dr. Gregory Welch - Professor and AdventHealth Endowed Chair in Simulation at University of Central Florida

Dr. Lisa Dieker - Pegasus Professor and Lockheed Martin Eminent Scholar at University of Central Florida

Dr. Maria Harrington - Assistant Professor at the University of Central Florida

Dr. Ryan McMahaon - Associate Professor at the University of Central Florida

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Oct
28
9:30 AM09:30
Orlando events, Florida

Florida Simulation Summit 2020 (Online Event)

 VRARA Members get free tickets (value $35). Email orlando@thevrara.com with Subject:  RSVP: VRARA FSS Registration.

We have a limited number of free tickets so first come, first serve.

Event website here

A collaborative partnership between the Orange County Government, the National Center for Simulation and the Orlando Economic Partnership, The Florida Simulation Summit highlights the progress, synergy and development of Central Florida’s multibillion-dollar Modeling, Simulation and Training (MS&T) industry.

2020's Florida Simulation Summit will be a fully online event, with keynote speakers and industry experts discussing how Central Florida can harness the region’s MS&T expertise to tackle present and future challenges.

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Sep
10
8:00 PM20:00
Orlando events, Florida

Using VR/AR for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction

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Join us for our next VRARA Orlando-Central Florida Virtual Chapter event where we will hear from companies who are using VR/AR for commercial use in Architecture Engineering and Construction and learn how they have built solutions to help their customers. This event is hosted by the DAVE School based here in Orlando.

We will learn how Walter P Moore (https://www.walterpmoore.com/virtual-reality) has developed their own VR platform right here in Orlando to help their customers to visualize buildings and stadiums to see how changes will impact the final structure.

We will also hear from RiVR out of the UK who are considered one of the world leaders in creating VR photorealistic environments using drone capture. They will demonstrate their fire scene reconstruction solution live!

This event is going to be conducted using the EngageVR platform and attendees can join in VR, Desktop or via web streaming.

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VR/AR Association Central Florida March Event, hosted by AdventHealth during HIMSS in Orlando
Mar
5
7:00 PM19:00
Orlando events, Florida

VR/AR Association Central Florida March Event, hosted by AdventHealth during HIMSS in Orlando

RSVP here


The world's largest Healthcare Exhibition (HIMSS) is coming to Orlando March 9th-13th. As a warm up to HIMSS the VRARA Central Florida and AdventHealth are hosting an event on the 5th of March from 6pm-8pm to showcase how immersive technologies are being used in Healthcare.

Come hear how AdventHealth is using immersive technologies and see demonstrations from some of our local companies:

Design Interactive: https://lnkd.in/ey6X4EN

Syndaver Labs: https://syndaver.com

Virtual Recess Foundation - https://lnkd.in/euD7X6k

Verapy: https://verapytherapy.com

DiSTI: https://disti.com

Bebop Sensors: https://bebopsensors.com

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The 43rd Annual Training 2020 Conference Expo hosted by the Training Magazine. VR/AR Pantry developed in partnership with VRARA - Orlando
Feb
24
to Feb 26
Orlando events, Florida

The 43rd Annual Training 2020 Conference Expo hosted by the Training Magazine. VR/AR Pantry developed in partnership with VRARA - Orlando

Register here

VRARA Members get $250 discount for Conference Pass and a Free Expo pass, email info@thevrara.com for your code

The full retail price for the 3-Day Conference & Expo is $1,695

The training industry's leading professional development event, is produced by Training magazine, and Lakewood Media Group. For more than 40 years, the annual Training Conference has given attendees the very best in skill-building content, covering train-the-trainer essentials (design, development, delivery, management, evaluation and measurement), behavioral analytics, digital learning, emerging technologies, and more. Co-located with the Training Conference are the pre-conference Learning Leaders Summit and the post-conference Innovations in Training field trip event.

Training 2020 has the suppliers to meet your needs. Browse top training products and services from our helpful exhibitors, stop by the Training Technology Test Kitchen, visit the Expo Stage, reserve a spot of the Verizon 5G Experience Bus, and shop at the Conference Bookstore.

VR/AR Pantry

Check out the VR/AR Pantry, developed in partnership with the VR/AR Association. Get hands-on with the latest in virtual and augmented reality! Various companies and technologies will be featured, including demos from Pixvana, Avatar Partners, DiSTI, Altoura.

Immersive Training with VR/AR Track

Explore case studies in virtual and augmented reality, featuring members of the VR/AR Association with track host Jeff Meador, Co-Chair of VRARA’s Training Committee, immersive reality expert and founder of JMXR. Learn how these companies leverage immersive training to improve their employee development programs. And explore the business goals behind their training decisions, how they were achieved, how to foster internal support, about curriculum design, and how they measure results.  See sessions: 104, 504, 604, 704

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VRARA Members get $250 discount, email info@thevrara.com for your code

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I/ITSEC 2019 - Orlando
Dec
2
to Dec 6
Orlando events, Florida

I/ITSEC 2019 - Orlando

The VR/AR Association has a unique partnership with I/ITSEC, the world's largest modeling, simulation and training conference

VIP Exhibition Hall Access for I/ITSEC 2019 - Courtesy of the VRARA

VRARA in partnership with the National Training and Simulation Association (NTSA) is offering complimentary VIP passes for the Exhibition Hall at I/ITSEC 2019 the 2nd - 6th of December.

To register please follow instructions here

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Free Magic Leap Training - Orlando
Sep
30
to Oct 1
Orlando events, Florida

Free Magic Leap Training - Orlando

The VRARA Central Florida-Orlando Chapter is pleased to announce that Magic Leap will be offering a FREE 6 hour training course on the Magic Leap One!

The training will be offered on September 30th and October 1st at Full Sail University. Training will run from 9am-3pm on each day. Magic Leap will provide the Magic Leap One devices and will provide food and refreshments. Students need to have their own laptops and necessary software. Priority will be given to VRARA members.

The Magic Leap One offers unprecedented opportunities in spatial computing, utilizing World Reconstruction, a 6 DoF controller, hand and eye tracking, spatial audio and other bleeding-edge affordances.

In this intensive, hands-on series of workshops, Magic Leap evangelist Tricia Katz will enable participants to get started with the Magic Leap One and their engine or platform of choice.

Starting from scratch, you’ll be walked through setting up your dev environment, learn the many available development tools and how to best use them, and dive into the Lumin SDK to create anything you desire using the device’s powerful feature set. Magic Leap Mentors will be available to assist you every step on the way.

How to Register:

There are only 30 seats available for each class, so request yours today. Class sessions are as follows:

Sep 30th - Intro to Spatial Computing and Magic Leap One

October 1st - Intro to Spatial Computer and Magic Leap One

Fill out the form here to request a seat

Application Link - https://forms.gle/5FzBWzdoAPuYZf1ZA

The training is free, however you will be required to make a deposit to reserve your seat for the class. At the beginning of the class each student will sign in. Upon completion of the class each student will sign out and your reservation fee will be refunded. You must complete the entire class to receive the refund.

For more info please email orlando@thevrara.com

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Technology Showcase with Microsoft: "How Extended Reality is Transform Education and Training Globally"
Sep
25
7:00 PM19:00
Orlando events, Florida

Technology Showcase with Microsoft: "How Extended Reality is Transform Education and Training Globally"

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RSVP here

The Orlando-Central Florida Chapter of the VR/AR Association is pleased to announce our next Chapter Event on September 25th from 6pm – 9pm at the Auditorium of the Orlando Science Center. This event is Open to the Public and is free.

Our theme for this event is “How Extended Reality is Transform Education and Training Globally” and we have 2 acclaimed global experts who will share the latest trends and developments with us.

Dan Ayoub - General Manager, Microsoft Education

Dan oversees initiatives in STEM/CS, Higher Education, SEL, Teacher Resources, and Mixed Reality at Microsoft. He is a passionate advocate for technology that can spark students’ innate creativity, drive deeper engagement in curriculum and make lessons accessible to every type of learner. He currently leads a team of dedicated developers aiming to reshape the future of educational technology together with education thought leaders around the world.

Prior to his current role, Dan was a 20-year veteran in the games industry and a Studio Head for 343 Industries, where he led internal and external development, studio management and product planning for Halo. His rich history in gaming has given him a unique perspective on how to engage and excite young minds to drive better learning outcomes both inside and outside of the classroom.

Alan Smithson – CEO MetaVRSE

Alan is the CEO of MetaVRse, a global Virtual, Augmented & Mixed Reality consulting and product development company. He is co-founder of XR Ignite Hyper-Accelerator, Host of XR For Business podcast and renowned XR thought leader with millions of views of his articles and videos each month.

He is an Independent Global Advisor on the Business of XR to a select group of the world's largest companies, chief investment advisors, and ultra high net worth family offices.

Mr. Smithson is a member of the VR/AR Association, IEEE Mixed Reality Ethics Committee member, Mentor for a youth entrepreneurship program called 'The Knowledge Society' (TKS) and a mentor for Techstars Toronto and is on the SXSW Pitch Advisory Board for XR. He is also a TEDx speaker and a judge for the global Auggie Awards.

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