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Join us for an enlightening panel discussion featuring four esteemed NASA scientists who have been at the forefront of integrating virtual reality (VR) technology into space innovation over the past 43 years. Our panelists will share their unique insights and experiences, covering a range of topics, including the early adaptations of VR in the 1980s, significant milestones achieved in VR technology, and the latest advancements that are shaping the future of space exploration. Attendees will have the opportunity to understand how VR contributes to simulating extraterrestrial environments, enhancing mission planning, and facilitating complex space operations with interactive demos.
This session is designed for enthusiasts of both space exploration and emerging technologies, providing a comprehensive overview of how VR has evolved as a critical tool in navigating the challenges of the final frontier. Panelists will include Thomas Diegelman, TJ Mayes, Thomas Duncavage, and Ivan Delgado. The event is sponsored by Ion Prototyping Lab and the Houston Chapter of the National organization, VR/AR Association.
Date & Time: Friday, April 26, 2024 6:30-8:30 PM CST
Location: Ion Prototyping Lab, 4201 Main St., Suite 170, Houston, TX 77002
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Don't miss this chance to hear directly from the pioneers who are blending cutting-edge technology with the boundless possibilities of space. Engage with our experts during the Q&A session that will follow the panel discussion. Whether you're a student, professional in the field, or just a curious mind, this event promises to enrich your understanding of both virtual reality and space exploration.
Register Today!
Discount available for VRARA members, email info@thevrara.com to obtain.
The World Airline Training Summit, WATS, takes place in Orlando next week from the 30th April to 2nd May.
The event offers four conferences covering Flight Schools/Ab Initio, Pilot, Maintenance and Cabin crew training needs. With LATAM, Women in Aviation Training and EVTOL breakouts.
WATS brings together an international community of Airlines, Flight training academies, training providers and simulation manufacturers, plus the Regulators with over 80 exhibitors on the tradeshow floor and 1200 delegates.
VR training has long been established for Maintainers and Cabin Crew and for the past several years has been pushing into Flight training where smaller footprint, lower cost flight training devices offering 24/7, train anywhere capability is seen as a potentially game changer for the immediate future.
With AI and Adaptive Learning, a forecast of a doubling of the world fleet and a new demographic to train these ‘new technologies’ are being actively investigated by FAA, EASA and others and will be demonstrated on the show floor.
Join us for an exclusive event as we introduce ShapesXR, a groundbreaking tool that redefines spatial design and collaboration.
Guest Speaker: Inga Petryaevskaya, CEO of ShapesXR
Hosted by Vahe Karamian - VRARA LA Chapter President
In this immersive experience, we'll explore the evolution of XR content and delve into the innovative product development workflow behind ShapesXR.
XR content transcends the limitations of flat screen 3D by immersing users in a fully interactive and spatial environment. Unlike traditional 3D displays, XR technology offers users a sense of depth, scale, and presence, enhancing their ability to perceive and interact with digital content in a more intuitive and natural manner.
Agenda:
-Introduction
-How does XR content differ from flat screen 3D?
-What does the new product development workflow look like for XR?
-Selected use cases and examples
-Live demo of ShapesXR - the power of truly spatial design and collaboration
-Final remarks
Bio:
Inga Petryaevskaya is the Founder and CEO of ShapesXR. Inga's journey in XR began over seven years ago when she co-founded Tvori, a VR real-time animation software aimed at revolutionizing storytelling and 3D animation. During the development of Tvori, Inga and her team recognized the need for tools that could democratize the creation of immersive content, including VR, AR, and Mixed Reality apps, games, and experiences. Inga's solid vision is that spatial apps need spatial creation tools, you have to be immersed in the medium of your user to build magical and delightful XR experiences.
This realization led to the creation of ShapesXR, a platform with a mission to make spatial design and collaboration accessible to everyone. As a product owner, Inga is dedicated to delivering a seamless user experience that empowers individuals, regardless of their 3D expertise, to collaborate and design spatially, inside 3D.
Prior to starting the journey of an entrepreneur, Inga held a Director role at the office of the CTO at Dell Technologies, responsible for driving internal and external innovation projects, including M&A, and prior to that was a researcher at Siemens Corporate Technology. Inga holds engineering degree and MSc in Computer Science from Hamburg University of Technology. See less
Special discounts for VRARA members! Contact info@thevrara.com to obtain a promo code for a free exhibit hall pass AND a promo code to receive 20% off of symposium conference registration. Click here to register today.
Don't miss out on the chance to get the best rates available for Display Week 2024, hosted by the Society for Information Display (SID)! Register by April 26, before rates go up – and then prepare for a week of unparalleled insights into the future of display and imaging technologies with over 90 symposium sessions and more than 200 industry-leading companies showcasing their latest innovations at the world’s largest symposium and exhibition for emerging display technologies. You’ll also get a first look at the newest developments and products in groundbreaking technologies such as LED, OLED, microLED, AR/VR/XR/MR, and more, that are poised to transform industries from automotive to entertainment. With opportunities to source solutions that are years ahead of the consumer market, Display Week crystallizes the vision for what’s possible — and sets the agenda for what’s to come.
Join us for an exclusive event as we discuss the challenges of Automated Testing for XR Applications.
XR promises a more immersive and connected digital world, where entertainment, education, and work are seamlessly integrated with our daily lives using the magic of immersive technologies. However, these experiences often fail to reach their intended audience or the full potential envisioned by content creators for one reason: Poor Quality.
Guest Speaker: Shane Evans, Co-Founder and CPO of GameDriver
Guest Speaker: Scott Allen, CTO of Oberon Technologies
Hosted by Vahé Karamian - VRARA LA Chapter President
In this talk, we’ll discuss how test automation can save you time and money while helping to improve consistency and quality, ensuring your game or immersive experience is reaching its full potential. You’ll hear from a representative from Oberon Technologies, who are experts in delivering hyper-realistic VR applications for training and simulation, and how they embarked on a journey to improve their time to market, reduce development costs, and ultimately improve the quality of their applications by bringing automated testing into their build-test pipeline.
The upcoming VRARA Greek chapter event is hosted by Moraitis School a leading pre-K to 12th grade school in Athens. Through a combination of tradition and innovation, Moraitis School aims to develop conscientious, active, and socially responsible individuals, well-equipped to thrive in a future world both in Greece and internationally. The event's lineup of speakers comprises highly decorated academics and professionals in the education sector, each with a unique perspective to share about the role of immersive technologies in primary and secondary education. Aligned with VRARA's core mission of Connect, Learn, and Grow, this event serves as a pivotal platform to showcase and promote the remarkable work being undertaken in immersive technologies in the landscape of Greece.
**20% Discount available for VRARA Members. Email info@thevrara.com to obtain your unique URL to secure your ticket!**
VRARA is proud to partner with CONF3RENCE, a premier event bringing together the brightest minds and the most forward-thinking companies when it comes to Blockchain, Web3, Cryptocurrencies, NFTs, Metaverse and AI.
CONF3RENCE is your chance to be a part of the most important conversation in crypto and Web3— Learn more and register today! (VRARA Members, remember to email info@thevrara.com to obtain your 20% discount URL.)
The VRARA is proud to be a Media Partner at the 2nd Edition Emerging Tech Summit - Saudi Arabia & UAE on 22nd & 23rd May 2024 in Habtoor Grand Resort Autograph Collection, Dubai, UAE. VRARA Members receive 30% discount; email info@thevrara.com to obtain.
The Emerging Tech Summit is where the most innovative minds in the tech industry gather to explore the latest trends, emerging technologies, and business opportunities. Our summit provides a unique platform for decision-makers, solution providers, and investors to connect and discover new ways to expand their businesses. With a focus on cutting-edge topics and thought-provoking speakers, our pre-scheduled B2B meetings enable you to explore new collaborations that can transform your organization.
VRARA is proud to be a media sponsor, and will be participating with a booth. Members can contact Dr. Sana Farid sana@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.
VRARA is proud to be a media sponsor, and will be participating with a booth. Members can contact Dr. Sana Farid sana@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.
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, ).
If you want to participate this year, exhibit, and present your solutions, we have very special conditions for all association members: 100 Business Passes, 2 Premium Passes, Free invitations to the Exhibition area, + 50% discount on all sessions, + many extras.
Please, don't hesitate to connect asap.
Only 6 places are still available. Price: 3,500 euros."
More info: carlos@thevrara.com
Join us for our annual Enterprise Summit on XR, Digital Twin, and AI with speakers from Lenovo, Amazon AWS, Booz Allen, Eastman, UL, and many more! This will be a virtual LinkedIn Live event that will bring together 1000s of attendees and 30+ speakers.
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 on X Twitter, and Facebook!
If you would like to sponsor and or speak at this event, please email kris@thevrara.com
Be the first one to know about our Immerse Global Summit 2024! Dates and venue to be announced soon! Sign up here http://immerseglobalsummit.com
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 us on Thursday, April 18 from 6 - 8pm for an exciting night focused on radiance fields, the cutting-edge technology that enables hyper-realistic 3D reconstructions from 2D images. We will be discussing the state of the technology and its use in XR experiences.
We have Jonathan Stephens returning after last year's NeRFs in XR event where he introduced neural radiance fields (NeRFs) and demonstrated rendering a capture in a Meta Quest Pro.
Joining Jonathan virtually, we also have Michael Rubloff, Founder and Managing Editor of RadianceFields.com. Michael has collaborated with some of the most influential and reputable players in the tech world, such as NVIDIA and Shutterstock, to showcase the impact of Radiance Fields. He has also spoken at prestigious events like GTC 2024 and SIGGRAPH 2023. Michael will be helping us get down to where radiance fields, like guassian splatting, are being utilized in different industries.
LINKS:
In-person tickets: https://radiance-fields-xr-24.eventbrite.com
Live stream registration: https://www.crowdcast.io/c/radiance-fields-xr-24
In the fast-moving, ever-evolving spatial computing industry, this event will capture and present a snapshot of how artificial intelligence (AI), generative AI, and machine learning are being fused with spatial computing hardware, platforms, and applications to dramatically accelerate spatial computing capabilities, and where AI in spatial computing is headed.
The event will offer:
Industry Insights: We will explore the latest trends with AI, generative AI, Apple Vision Pro, and upcoming market innovations, as presented and discussed by leading industry luminaries and leading companies
Spatial Computing Hands-On Experiences: Check out the latest VR/AR hardware and software, including Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest Pro, Ray-Ban|Meta, Lenovo A3, and more
Connection and Networking: Seize the opportunity to engage with potential employers and fellow job seekers in the industry. Bring your best self and make meaningful connections!
Refreshments: Enjoy delicious food and drinks while mingling, connecting, and engaging with others during our breaks
See you at what promises to be an interesting, informative event and a great opportunity to network with others in the San Francisco Bay Area VR/AR/Spatial Computing industry/community. Lunch will be served at the beginning of the event and refreshments and light bites will be served during the networking and hands-on demo session at the end of the event.
Agenda:
11:00AM - 12:30PM: Registration, lunch, networking, exhibits/hands-on demos
12:30PM - 12:40PM: Introduction
12:40PM - 1:20PM: Keynote presentations
1:20PM - 1:50PM: Break, networking, exhibits/hands-on demos
1:50PM - 2:40PM: Panel discussion
2:40PM - 3:10PM: Break, networking, exhibits/hands-on demos
3:10PM - 4:00PM: Additional presentations
4:00PM - 4:30PM: Break, networking, hands-on demos
4:30PM - 5:00PM: Fireside chat
5:00PM - 6:00PM: Happy Hour and light bites, networking, exhibits/hands-on demos
Keynote speakers:
Mattney Beck, Sr Manager Product Marketing, Commercial AR/VR Solutions, Lenovo US
Brian Vogelsang, Sr. Director, Product Management - Snapdragon Spaces, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Panelists:
Greg Jones, Director, Global Business Development/Product Management, XR, NVIDIA Corporation
Jai Kumar, Global Head of Emerging Technologies Solutioning, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Amy LaMeyer, Managing Partner, The WXR Fund
Nanea Reeves, CEO & Founder, TRIPP, Inc.
Anshel Sag, Principal Analyst, Moor Insights & Strategy
Moderator: Marv Su, Chapter Co-Vice President, Marketing and Events, VR/AR Association - Silicon Valley Chapter
Speakers:
Jason Marsh, Founder and CEO, Flow Immersive
Feroz Mohummed, Head of ThinkReality xR Services & Industrial Solutions, Lenovo
Neil Smith, Chief Information Officer, FalconViz, and Co-Director of the Center for Cyber-Archaeology and Sustainability, UC San Diego
Moderator: Gordon Bell, Head of Marketing, VR/AR Association Silicon Valley Chapter, and Vice President of Business Development and Marketing, Tests Assured, Inc.
Additional speakers to be added.
Fireside chat speaker:
Avi Bar-Zeev, Founder, President, RealityPrime®
Moderator: Marv Su, Chapter Co-Vice President, Marketing and Events, VR/AR Association - Silicon Valley Chapter
For speaker bios, and to register, click here!
VRARA Vancouver is a core partner of INNOVATEwest: a celebration of the emerging technologies that have the potential to disrupt all sectors. These technologies drive advancements and solve critical challenges within their respective domains. INNOVATEwest is at the Vancouver Convention Centre on April 16-17, 2024!
Forged on Canadian soil as a powerful multi-sector platform for connecting tech and business leaders in the West, INNOVATEwest is your NEW NEXUS.
Break down geographical and industry silos. Connect with startups, investors, and corporate decision-makers.
3000+ attendees, 1000+ emerging & established companies, and 100's of exhibits under one roof. Let's unleash innovation! If you're founding, operating, or investing in the latest tech creating waves and disrupting the ecosystem, then INNOVATEwest is for you.
VRARA Members receive a 20% discount—Email info@thevrara.com to obtain and register today!
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
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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
VRARA is an official partner of IT²EC , Europe’s largest exhibition and conference where technology evolution shapes the defence training of tomorrow. VRARA Members get preference to speak, and discounts, email info@thevrara.com.
Held at the London, ExCeL from 9-11 April 2024, IT²EC is dedicated to bringing together military, government organisations and renowned suppliers of training equipment from across the globe. This year’s technical conference theme ‘Enabling operational advantage through training and simulation’, will discuss the rapid advances in how AI, XR, big data analytics and the Internet of Things is paving the way for more effective and efficient training for the military.
We are thrilled to announce the HarvardXR 2024 Conference spearheaded by the Harvard GSD XR Club! Dive into the exhilarating world of AR/VR/MR, CG/VFX, Blockchain, and Spatial Computing at this revolutionary gathering. This year, the conference will take place on April 6, 2024, at Harvard University. This one-day event consists of three parallel sessions including panel discussions and solo speeches, where numerous industry experts are invited to discuss the intersection of XR (Extended Reality) and AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the field of Extended Intelligence. Get your ticket today!
VR/AR Association (VRARA) members of Alabama, XR startups, technical experts, industry enthusiasts, newcomers, and more — all in partnership with the Central Florida Chapter of the VRARA — are invited to the next big event in our state, Beyond Boundaries: VR & AR in Alabama.
This go-around, it's held in the prestigious University of Alabama at Birmingham, which has one of the top 10 highest ranked hospitals in the United States, with well over 20,000 staff. The university, itself, has 27,000+ students. Folks from both groups will be around for this event. It's gonna be big.
This one-day event is free and open to everyone, including industry leaders, XR startups, technical experts, students, academic professionals, healthcare practitioners, training specialists, community members, and more! Experience a transformative conference hosted collaboratively by UAB Medicine, UAB Collat School of Business, UAB Libraries, and i3, inc., that will focus on the impact of virtual reality and augmented reality across various sectors — as well as what awaits us in this expanding space. Innovating medical professionals, interested in a variety of emerging technologies, will be in attendance.
Immerse yourself in engaging presentations, MindMerge discussions, and insightful panels exploring the transformative potential of VR and AR in business, education, medicine, government, and beyond. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an enthusiast, this event offers abundant opportunities to gain insights, network, and explore cutting-edge technology.
We anticipate participants from across the country and southeast to come, representing a variety of industries. We'll have hardware and software brands showcasing their latest innovations at our vendor expo, as well, providing firsthand experiences with groundbreaking technology.
Don't miss it. Or: at least show up late. Bring friends if you do, OK?
Key art for this event is by regional artist, and senior graphic designer, Leilani Pitts. Visit her site here.
Thanks to Buffalo Rock for providing food and drinks! Also thanks to:
UAB Collat School of Business for providing space and housekeeping
Professional Education within Collat for parking, setup, AV, and the after party
Blenz Smoothie Bar for providing smoothie samples throughout the morning
UAB Libraries for sponsoring half of lunch on-site
UAB Heersink School of Medicine for their ongoing support
UAB Medicine
i3, inc.
Come join us for a fun and interactive evening at Bitter Pops on Wednesday April 3rd at 7:00pm where we will be discussing the latest technology from Apple - the Vision Pro.
The night will feature an open discussion led by Rob Merrilees (co-founder of Get Real XR) and Reza Pahl (Head of US Operations at VRdirect) focusing on early reviews and potential impact this new device could have on the adoption of extended reality (XR) technologies.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy some of Chicago's finest craft beers (free for VRARA members and their guests!) in a unique and relaxed setting for learning and networking with local immersive technology professionals.
Register for this FREE webinar today! Hosted by VRARA Mexico, we will hear from Dr. Miguel Arias as well as time for Q&A.
Join the VRARA Houston chapter as they host John Cunningham, COO of VRARA and VRARA Orlando Chapter President to discuss the intersection of real people interacting in virtual worlds. In addition to being COO of VRARA, John Cunningham is also President of Virtualware USA operations. Prior to joining Virtualware, Cunningham founded and led Unity's Government and Aerospace business. He has a long stint in leadership roles, including at Aruba Networks, Motorola, H.P., and Verizon. His career includes executive leadership roles at Carnegie Global Learning and Carnegie Mellon University, and served in the U.S. Space Force Association (SFA) as the Director of Special Programs.
Join VRARA Seattle for their free online event— register today!
Do you want to experience scenic and cultural heritage locations worldwide but just can't find the time? Join us as we continue discovering how Virtual Reality (VR) gives us an amazing way to experience the world like never before.
Join Eric Hanson, Founder and CEO of Blueplanet VR who will share his captured environments, amazing case studies, and techniques anyone can use.
The VRARA Seattle Chapter team, Roberto Haza, Julia Beabout, and Arian Kulp invite everyone to network, learn and connect as we go behind the scenes to explore this rich collection of volumetric experiences of powerful scenic and cultural heritage locations worldwide. Space is limited. Register today!
Join the VRARA Houston chapter as they host John Cunningham, COO of VRARA to discuss the intersection of real people interacting in virtual worlds. In addition to being COO of VRARA, John Cunningham is also President of Virtualware USA operations.
Prior to joining Virtualware, Cunningham founded and led Unity's Government and Aerospace business. He has a long stint in leadership roles, including at Aruba Networks, Motorola, H.P., and Verizon. His career includes executive leadership roles at Carnegie Global Learning and Carnegie Mellon University, and served in the U.S. Space Force Association (SFA) as the Director of Special Programs.
Join us for our Best of Europe, a virtual event on March 21 using LinkedIn Live; LinkedIn has 1 Billion users and we expect 1000s to participate in our event! Plus, 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.
Participants include Lufthansa, Volvo, Mondelez, Hugo Boss, Airbus, BMW, Bosch, Deutsche Telekom, Merck, Meta, Microsoft, Novo Nordisk, Sony, Volkswagen others!
Register here
Our event will have 30+ speakers and bring together key leaders and innovators in the immersive tech space in Europe, offering unique insights and perspectives on the latest developments in the industry. Join us for best and brightest in VR, AR, and other cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of the digital world.
SPEAKERS:
Gilad Scherpf, Lufthansa Group - Apple Vision Pro: Game Changer for XR Acceptance? An Aviation Use Case
Timmy Ghiurau, Volvo - Snap back to reality, here comes gravity
Gregory Hough & Alison Bingham, Mondelēz - The Consumer and XR: Using XR to Understand Consumer Behavior
Donato De Ieso, Co-Founder & CEO of dilium & Emanuele Airoldi, Apple Enterprise Italy - Spatial Collaboration: Revolutionizing Teamwork with Apple Vision Pro
Kerem Torun, Hugo Boss - Phygital Reality: Enhancing Phygital Experience through XR
Rolf Illenberger, VRdirect - Establishing VR as a Standard Office Tool
Ivan Pavluichenko, Co-Founder, Areyes.studio - The Rise of Playable AR Ads in Brand Advertisement
Danny de Bruijn, Co-Founder and CXO & Ana Ilievska, Warp VR - How to use AI to Create Story-Based Immersive Learning Scenarios
David Burch, ArborXR - Removing Friction From Enterprise: Confidently Managing XR Devices at Scale
Thomas Hoger, Co-Founder, 3spin Learning with TÜV NORD - No-Code & AI: Now Everyone can be an XR Creator
Rahel Lorenzen, Sofatutor & Tom Kolokithas, Tomako - Enabling Meaningful Remote Team Events With VR
Fabio Codebue, Creartivity.io - ArtShell WebXR for Museums
Marcin Klimek - Immersive Communication and Collaboration
Jan Szczyciński, Showtime VR
Antonio Squeo, Co-Founder, Hevolus Innovation & Silvia Arnoldi, WURTH 0 Synergizing AI and XR: Pioneering Future Business Innovations
Carlos Ochoa, ONE Digital Consulting - Beyond the limits of Imagination: Vivaldi 3.0
David Moreno, Virtualware - State of the Art in Enterprise VR
Prof. Tsinakos & Chrysoula Lazou, International Hellenic University - Immersive Educational Ecosystem
TBA, Microsoft
More added soon!
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VRARA is proud to be supporting the 2024 Industrial Immersive Week on March 5-7 at Hyatt Regency West in Houston, Texas. VRARA members receive 25% off ,email info@thevrara.com to obtain your discount code!
For the sixth year in a row, the Industrial XR Forum is returning to bring together industrial, energy & engineering immersive tech leaders, software developers and VR / AR / XR, Spatial Computing, 3D and Digital Twins solution providers to share first-hand experience, insight and advice for implementing and scaling immersive tech programs in enterprise operations.
VRARA President Nathan Pettyjohn will be leading the “Bridging the Industrial Skilled Workforce Gap with XR & AI” session on Wednesday, March 6 at 2:30pm. Save your spot today!
The VR/AR Association is joining forces in partnership with the Poly Awards and we have some amazing sponsorship opportunities so you can align your brand with innovation, connect with industry leaders, and maximize visibility among the XR community! If interested to sponsor, email kris@thevrara.com
Witness excellence on March 3, 2024, at The Polys - 4th Annual WebXR Awards. Immerse yourself in the extraordinary as we honor those who lead, create, and star in the dynamic world of WebXR.
The awards event will showcase the best people and companies in WebXR delivered as a hybrid event showcased to the world and taking place in the Engage XR virtual platform within an immersive custom world build for the event, and broadcast to tens of thousands of people via various media channels.
The event will also include an exclusive in-person VIP tickets (limited 100 people) to attend in NYC at the ZeroSpace Studio where the event will be produced leveraging the most innovative XR production studio technologies (a 50’ convex LED Virtual Production Stage, a Vicon markerless motion capture stage, and Scatter’s Virtual Production Stage).
VRARA Tunisia’s first chapter event is open to the students of Higher Institute of Arts Multimedia of Manouba (ISAMM. Stay tuned for future online events open to the public!
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.
Join us on Thursday, February 22 from 6 - 8pm for a night of discussions, networking and insights into the growth of augmented reality. According to ThreeKit, there are over 1.4 billion AR device users so whether you’re a tech-focused company or not, AR should play a part in your business decisions.
To better understand the broader impact AR is having, we have Takeshi Tawarada from Snap Inc. joining us to share about the research he’s doing to determine the effectiveness of AR advertising. Snapchat has a long history of utilizing AR at scale, which gives Takeshi a perspective that not many have and he will be sharing his research with us.
We will also be introducing our newest member to our chapter, Irvine Valley College, who are working on exciting immersive programs to help educate and prepare the next generation of leaders.
LINK FOR IN PERSON REGISTRATION: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ar-insights-and-beyond-tickets-835594895827?aff=oddtdtcreator.
LINK FOR VIRTUAL/ONLINE REGISTRATION: https://crowdcast.io/c/oc-ar-insights-24
Join us to hear about the future of VRAR in the world of meta possibilities and applications to architecture. Register Today!
The VR/AR Association (VRARA) is an international XR organization. The Kansas City chapter of the VRARA is dedicated to growing the VR/AR industry in the region through connecting, educating, and advocating VR/AR as an innovative platform that will transform industries and contribute to our community and economy.
We'll kick off at 5:00pm with a networking event (food and Drink provided), then start the talks around 5:15.
Agenda:
5:00 Networking and Demo XRs
5:15 Overview of VRARA, KC Chapter and overview of the VRARA industry-committees,
Doug Hohulin, VRARA Chapter President - Kansas City
Jim Starcev, KC Digital Drive, Program Manager
5:25 KC What is happening in XR in KC, Company & University Overviews related to Workforce Development, XR and Generative AI
FlipSwitch, Anthony Carey, Owner: FlipSwitch overview and building a space for game developers.
The Kansas Nursing Workforce Center, Amy Garcia, Director: Experience Building the Healthcare Workforce Through AI/VR: Bridging the Gaps in Nursing Education.
Included Health, Nick Spallitta RVP - Health Plan Solutions: Virtual Primary Care success and challenges at scale alongside the adoption of AI.
StoryTailor, JQ Sirls, Founder: Discussion of the Apple Vision Pro.
Other speakers to be announced
If you are interested in being a speaker or demonstrating XR related product, email: kansas@thevrara.com
Dress is casual. The event is free to registered attendees.
We are raising funds for the KU School of Nursing Scholarships and the Kansas Nursing Workforce Center. Nurses are the backbone of the health care system and your support means more students are able to afford nursing school and Kansans have access to nurses when and where they are needed. Here is the direct link for the School of Nursing if you are interested in providing a donation. Any amount would be appreciated.
Parking Instructions
FlipSwitch is Located at 2021 Washington St Kansas City, MO 64108. Park on the street or north of the building.
Don't miss this VR/AR Association (VRARA) training committee session on Thu Feb 15th 17:00 CET / 08:00 PT.
In this in-person interview live from Hamburg / Germany you will learn why TÜV NORD GROUP – a globally recognized leader in safety, certification, and technical services and a leading provider of professional learning courses – is all in on XR.
Join Melanie Rudolph (Head of Corporate Development @ TÜV NORD Akademie) and Thomas Hoger (3spin Learning Co-Founder and VRARA Co-Chair) next week via the link in the comments.
Join the VRARA Atlanta Chapter for 'Shaping ATL XR' - a premier panel symposium. Meet local AR/VR experts, enjoy live demos, and network! Register Today!
The VRARA Atlanta Chapter and KSU invite you to join us for Shaping ATL XR, a premier panel symposium focused on the strategic intersection of spatial computing and other emerging technologies.
Learn from local AR/VR experts at global experiential agencies, innovative government contractors, and enterprise technology labs about the latest real world use cases and cutting edge industry/career opportunities!
Upon arrival and after our discussion, network with thought leaders, developers, and enthusiasts who share your passion. Discover the latest hands-on immersive demos, strategic client features, and be part of shaping Atlanta's thriving VR/AR community!
Admission includes pizza and nonalcoholic beverages. Free entry for VRARA members and KSU students-faculty, discounted entry for XR Atlanta and Marietta XR members. General admission tickets are limited.
About our venue - KSU Center is located at 3333 Busbee Drive Northwest, Kennesaw, GA 30144. When you arrive, parking is free.
Here's a rough agenda, so you have a good idea of what to expect:
5:00 - 6:00 - Arrival/Networking/Demos
6:00 - 7:00 - Shaping ATL XR Panel Discussion + Q&A
7:00 - 7:30 - More Networking/Demos/Future Event Topic Requests
7:30 - 7:40 - Thank You/Wrap-Up
Don't miss out on this opportunity to help shape the future of XR. See you there!
- The VRARA Atlanta Chapter & KSU
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Do you love to explore fascinating places around the world, but can’t always find the time or money to get away? Are you interested in exploring cultural heritage and the arts across cultures and time? Virtual reality (VR) gives us an amazing way to experience the world like never before. Join the conversation about how you too can use VR to explore the world virtually.
Join Arian Kulp, Founder and CEO of VR Voyaging who will discuss the opportunities for expanding our horizons in VR. Learn about their articles, app reviews, the VR Voyaging World Map, and the calendar of immersive events, all finely curated at vrvoyaging.com
Roberto Haza, CEO of Xtended Reality Advisory and VRARA Seattle President, and Julia Beabout, CEO of Novaby and VRARA Seattle Programs Chair invite everyone to network, learn and connect with favorite VR experiences that combine a sense of immersion with cleverly conveyed commentary.
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NOTE: THERE IS NOW A VIRTUAL OPTION TO ATTEND FROM PHONE, TABLET< DESKTOP AND VR ON THE ENGAGE PLATFORM. Register today!
Join us for an exciting 1 day only in-person event at The Helix, Booz Allen’s Center for Innovation in Washington, DC, USA. The VRARA DC Chapter National Security Summit is a must-attend gathering for anyone interested in the intersection of virtual reality, augmented reality, and national security. Discover the latest advancements, network with industry leaders, and gain valuable insights into the future of this dynamic field. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and explore the cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of national security!
Topics covered:
Extended Reality (XR) technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Digital Twins (DT)
Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS)
We will feature a technology exposition, please email us at john@thevrara.com if you are interested in exhibiting your technology/products.
This event is FREE and open to the public however space is limited and you must register in advance.
If interested to sponsor and exhibit, email Kris Kolo at kris@thevrara.com . Sponsors get the best speaking spots and promotion to our 60K emails mailing list.
This 1 day conference will bring together experts in XR, AI, Digital Twins and Electromagnetic Spectrum to explore how these technologies are shaping our nations defense.
This is a must-attend gathering for anyone interested in the intersection of XR and national security. Discover the latest advancements, network with industry leaders, and gain valuable insights into the future of this dynamic field. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and explore the cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of national security!
Topics covered:
Extended Reality (XR) technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Digital Twins (DT)
Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS)
If interested to sponsor and exhibit, email Kris Kolo at kris@thevrara.com . Sponsors get the best speaking spots and promotion to our 60K emails mailing list.
This is a free in-person event, Register here!
VRARA Seattle is excited to be joining Revere XR to help build bridges between community, tech and academia through AR. Over two days, teams of UW students, community elders, AR/VR creators, professionals and enthusiasts, will be working together to bring the stories of local elders to life. Come watch the results of this amazing gathering.
Revere XR is changing up the hackathon game. Dive into a once-in-a-lifetime hackathon experience that bridges community, tech, and academia! We’re crafting a future roadmap for immersive storytelling and historic preservation through extended reality, augmented reality, and AI. Who’s Invited? Everyone from elders, storytellers, high school undergrad graduate students, and tech leaders. Let’s shape the future together! What’s Our Goal? Transforming tech-hesitant communities into XR enthusiasts, thrilled about the endless possibilities of XR for preservation and Inclusive collaboration that births innovation.
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
CALL FOR SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS for our Healthcare Summit at the University of Miami on Feb 1, 2024! If interested, please email info@thevrara.com
*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!
Register today! VRARA Members receive 20% off any registration price; email info@thevrara.com to obtain code.
Collocated with the 2024 Electronic Imaging Symposium, attendees can take advantage of registering for EI or any of the EI Short Courses to expand their knowledge—EI registration includes Imaging for XR—as well as enjoy EI hotel room rates. Attendees may also just register for Imaging for XR.
For schedule, speaker information, and to register, please visit the event website!
