XR & Energy, Sponsored by TEKsystems {Alberta Chapter Event}
Sponsored by TEKsystems, The VR/AR Association's Alberta Chapter is proud to present this session exploring the applications of eXtended Reality (XR) technologies within the energy sector. Register Today!
Building on the work of the VR/AR Associations (VRARA) recently published Whitepaper: VR/AR to Address Staffing Challenges of the Energy Sector (https://www.thevrara.com/blog2/2023/8/24/vrar-to-address-staffing-challenges-of-the-energy-sectornbspdownload-our-new-whitepaper) – we’ll share experiences and insights via discussions, demonstrations, and networking.
We’re thrilled to be hosting the event at the Open Learning Lab, a LearningCITY Collective initiative. Advancing where, when and how Calgary learns.
Join us for an educational afternoon with food, drinks, and amazing people!
XR & Energy's Expert Panel:
Jeff LaFrenz, VizworX
Brent Baier, Iron Will Innovations Canada (Peregrine Glove)
Lee Ackerman, LearningCITY Collective
David Ducasses, VRARA AB Chapter
Marc Smith, TEKsystems
Agenda:
3:00: Introductions - VRARA AB Chapter and Learning City Collective
3:10: Panel discussion on how XR is being used to impact energy sector operations and challenges with integration
3:40: Networking and demonstrations of XR technologies used in the energy sector
Sign up for free today and join us for an inspiring afternoon.
Circuit Stream Presents Unity Bootcamp Pitch Day
Circuit Stream is excited to invite you to their virtual Unity Bootcamp Pitch Day, on November
3rd at 1:00pm Pacific Time.
Pitch Day is Circuit Stream's Bootcamp graduate project showcase. It's an opportunity to
witness graduates pitch their capstone projects after six months of arduous work!
Designed to connect you with career-ready talent, the event is an opportunity for graduates to
pitch their final projects to those hiring now or in the future.
During the event you'll meet and network with skilled developers from the Unity Development
Bootcamp program.
Join Circuit Stream as they celebrate the next generation of Unity Developers and our future
workforce!
Register Here: https://circuitstream.com/workshop/circuit-streams-pitch-day/
XR and Education in Alberta
This event will explore the innovative ways Alberta's educational institutions starting with Bow Valley College has embraced XR technology.
Register Today!
About this event
The VRARA Alberta Chapter is excited to welcome Maria Manese from Bow Vally College to share the ways that they are utilizing virtual and augmented reality. Maria Manese, Program Chair – Nursing in Bow Valley College, is passionate about the use of technology to elevate learning experiences beyond textbooks in the classroom. In her work with nursing faculty and students using Virtual Reality in adult health assessment, she has seen an increase in digital literacy and mastery in health assessments.
The event will include a presentation followed by a structured Q&A, demos and networking.
Food and Soft-drinks will be provided free of charge to those that show up in time
Agenda:
4:30pm: Doors open
5:00pm: Event start/Introductions
6:00pm: Event ends
VRARA Alberta online event: XREALITY
Lloyd Summers from Calgary based Red Iron Labs will be sharing how Red Iron uses video game design to develop high-quality custom VR Safety Training simulations, which increase health and safety for industrial based organizations and workers. There will be a short presentation followed by a Q&A open to the audience.
Lloyd Summers is Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Red Iron Labs. Lloyd is currently focused on multimedia and creative technologies (such as Video Games, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality). Previous experience areas include Mobile Development, Project Management, IoT and Technical Analysis. Lloyd has been primarily self-taught, starting at the age of 10 and has since created and published over 200 mobile titles and games, and currently leads a development team that has executed over 30 immersive application projects for companies across various sectors including Healthcare, Energy, Defense, Transportation & Logistics, Real Estate, Marketing and Video Games.
Star Wars Day: The Library Strikes Back (VR & AR demos!) - Calgary
More info here
On Saturday, December 2, three Calgary Public Library locations will be transformed for Star Wars Day: The Library Strikes Back.
This fun one-day event — a free all-ages celebration of all things Star Wars — is your chance to celebrate the upcoming launch of the movie Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Come complete with costume because family-friendly cosplay is strongly encouraged!
Whether you choose the dark side or the light, the Library will have fun activities for all Star Wars fans:
- Explore craft stations to create a Star Wars snowflake, build a papercraft porg, or colour an ewok ornament;
- Pose for a picture with the stormtroopers of the 501st Legion;
- Meet a life-size R2-D2 at the following times and locations
- 12-12:30 pm at Saddletowne Library
- 1:30-2 pm at Central Library
- 3-3:30 pm at Shawnessy Library
- Learn to program mini versions of the movie droids: R2-D2, BB-8, R2-Q5, and BB-9E;
- Discover our awesome Star Wars collections including books, graphic novels, and movies;
- Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality demonstrations hosted by VizworX and the VR/AR Association.