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Tech Tuesday: TEAMS of Tomorrow: The NASA Horizons Story
Join us for a special Tech Tuesday as we spotlight the bold ideas from the Horizons Challenge Hackathon and Game Jam at Full Sail University—powered by xFoundry and NASA. Over three days, student teams raced to develop visionary solutions to NASA’s 2040 mission, blending tech, entrepreneurship, arts, athletics, marketing, and science through the TEAMS framework. We’ll showcase standout projects, explore how game design meets space innovation, hear behind-the-scenes stories, and preview what’s next as teams head to the NEXPLORE Summit and beyond. Whether you're a tech fan or future-forward thinker, don’t miss this launch into tomorrow’s solutions—today.
May 20, 2025, at 3 pm ET
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The VR/AR Association - Central Florida Chapter has been requested to share this opportunity with our community to see if there is any interest. Please contact John A. Cunningham at orlando@thevrara.com or Sascha Goto at Orlando-ops@thevrara.com if you would like more information. Please note that the submission date is 24 May.
Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) is pleased to collaborate with the VR/AR Association (VRARA) to announce an opportunity for its members!
The Commercial Capabilities Integration and Transition (CCIT) division of AFGSC is hosting a Commercial Capabilities Showcase on July 30-31, 2025. The solutions they are looking for are below. $3,000,000 is marked to deploy for any technologies that AFGSC chooses from submissions to this Showcase.
TOPIC #1: Integrated Augmented and Extended Reality(AR/XR) Solutions for Mission Readiness in AFGSC Maintenance Operations
TOPIC #2: Additive Manufacturing Solutions for Rapid Sustainment of AFGSC Weapon Systems (to include parts obsolescence and aging fleet availability)
TOPIC #3: Advanced Swarm Detection and Defeat Technologies for AFGSC Base and Missile Field Security
TOPIC #4: Miniaturized Portable 2-way HF System
TOPIC #5: Modular Tracking/Targeting Platform for Integration of Systems
TOPIC #6: Miniature/Portable Laser Detector for Aircraft
The website and application button can be found here: https://www.smallbcc.com/2025-afgsc-showcase. Companies must complete their submission by May 24, 2025. Submissions will be evaluated by Subject Matter Experts at AFGSC and the top 15-18 companies will be chosen to present their technology in person on July 30-31, 2025. If you are chosen as a finalist, you will meet, pitch to, and dialogue with AFGSC decision makers at the event as well as at the 2 hour collider planned for the evening of July 30th. This is a rare opportunity to build relationships within the Department of Defense and pitch to the government in areas in which they are actively looking for help from commercial industry. Even if your solution only solves part of the problem of the chosen topic, we strongly urge you to submit. AFGSC may want to hire you to partner with another company to create a full solution.
For all of the details, see the website link above, and consider attending the next AMA on May 21 at 11am ET. The AMA link is HERE:
The website also has links to two prior AMA’s held recently.
Welcome to the Michigan VRARA Event - Barton Malow XR Solutions for Construction! Join us for an exciting evening on Thu, Jun 05, 2025 at 5:30 PM at 26500 American Dr. Come learn about the latest XR solutions for the construction industry from Barton Malow Business Innovation Manager, Alex Tanguary. Get hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology and network with area experts. Don't miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve in construction innovation!
You don't need to be a VRARA member to attend, and the registration is free!
Seattle VRARA Presents: Call for Volunteers — Jane's Walk Seattle AR Experience
📅 Event Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
TIME: 10 am – 2 pm
📍 Where: Downtown Seattle – Five Activation Locations
📩 Contact: Roberto (roberto@thevrara.com) or Julia (julia@thevrara.com)
Help Bring Seattle’s First Jane’s Walk Mobile AR Experience to Life!
The Seattle Chapter of the VR/AR Association is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking new initiative— Jane’s Walk Seattle! In partnership with the Downtown Community Council and inCitu, we will be creating Seattle’s first-ever Jane’s Walk with augmented reality—and we want YOU to be part of it.
Jane’s Walk is a global movement that encourages people to explore their neighborhoods, share untold stories, and use walking as a tool for connection. This June, we’ll transform downtown Seattle into an immersive experience that brings Seattle’s future to life.
Call for Volunteers
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help in two ways:
1. Be Part of the Creation Team (Now–June 7):
Join our weekly working sessions leading up to the event. You’ll collaborate with creatives, technologists, and urban storytellers to shape the AR experience at each location.
2. Event Day Guides (June 7):
Join us on the day of the walk to help guide attendees as they use their mobile devices to access and explore the AR experiences along the route. You'll help people engage with the stories and the tech on-site, one city block at a time.
Why Volunteer?
- Be part of a first-of-its-kind AR initiative in Seattle
- Work alongside top creators from Athr, inCitu, and the VRARA Seattle Chapter
- Share stories and tech with the public in a meaningful, community-centered way
- Network and build your experience in immersive tech, urban planning, and community design
Whether you’re an AR/VR enthusiast, community advocate, or someone who just loves storytelling and tech, there’s a role for you.
To get involved, reach out directly to:
📧 Roberto Haza – roberto@thevrara.com
📧 Julia Beabout – julia@thevrara.com
Let’s make history—block by block, story by story.
Join us for an unforgettable night of delicious food, thirst-quenching drinks and networking with enterprise-focused XR professionals!
There will be music, a photo booth, trivia, drinks, food and last but not least, a breathtaking view of the bay. Come chat, network, eat, drink and socialize with like-minded XR professionals! Your future business will be there, will you?
This event is presented by HTC Vive (https://www.vive.com/us/) and sponsored by Virtualware (https://www.virtualwareco.com/), Magicgate (https://magicgate.com/) and XR Association (https://xra.org/).
Complimentary gourmet appetizers will be served continuously throughout the evening. General Admission ticket holders will receive one drink ticket and VIP ticket holders will receive 3 drink tickets.
Register HERE
Level Up Your Immersive Skills: Join MIAT XR STORYTELLING & GEN AI MASTERCLASS in Milan
From June 30 to July 6, 2025, MIAT is hosting the 5th edition of its flagship XR STORYTELLING & GEN AI MASTERCLASS tailored for visionaries across filmmaking, technology, and innovation.
This premier program offers an intensive 60-hour, project-driven experience led by global award-winning immersive creators, filmmakers, Directors, Lead XR Designers, Commissioners, Immersive Sound Designers, and Creative and Executive Producers. You will work with cutting-edge immersive and emerging technologies — XR, Generative AI, Web3, 360° filming, 3D objects, human and location capture, virtual production, and immersive sound, pitching and public speaking workshops.
Why join?
• Create and pitch your immersive project to top-tier commissioners, including Venice Immersive curators and executive producers from leading global festivals
• Get the chance to be selected for personalised coaching and prototype development guided by globally renowned creators
• Connect with the MIAT global community of creatives and companies and unlock real collaboration opportunities
The final output? You will be able to develop your own immersive pitch, mentored by top notch immersive professionals and present it to MIAT’s internal jury, including top international commissioners.
No prior technical experience required — only bold vision and creative drive.
Don’t miss this opportunity to turn your ideas into impactful, future-ready immersive experiences.
Spots are limited. Apply now
Contact: miat@miat.tech
VRARA Members Receive a Special Discount!
Email info@thevrara.com for your special code!
STACKxDays will bring together senior developers, imagineers, architects, and engineers at UC San Diego Park & Market to explore the future of AI and XR.
This is not just another tech event—it is an immersive, hands-on experience designed to spark innovation, collaboration, and meaningful discussions.
What to expect:
🔹 Cutting-edge AI & XR workshops led by top developers
🔹 Thought-provoking talks on the Mindset Stage and technical panels
🔹 Art+Code installations showcasing the intersection of creativity and technology
🔹 Concierge Networking & Braindates to connect with industry leaders
🔹 The Night Summit—San Diego’s best tacos, mezcal tastings, and a GenAI film night
STACKxDays is built for those shaping the future of AI & XR—the leaders, builders, and visionaries driving enterprise innovation and launching groundbreaking products.
See our website stackxdays.com and please contact kris@thevrara.com if you are interested in our Workshops, Talks, Brain Date Networking, and or Nite Summit Fun!
Dr. Stylianos Mystakidis
Lecturer on Immersive Learning, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece
Learning Innovation Expert, Science and Technology Museum, School of Natural Sciences, University of Patras, Greece
This presentation contains two parts. First, it will describe briefly the concept of grand challenges and specifically the importance of Multimodal Literacies as a grand challenge in a global context. It will focus specifically on Cultural literacy as a critical aspect for international cooperation. Next, specific examples of applications for this purpose will be presented using a) Immersive technologies such as VR, AR and the Metaverse and b) storytelling, playful and gameful design. STEAM applications produced at the Science and Technology Museum of the University of Patras will be presented to provide starting points for discussion. The presentation will conclude with a call to action and suggestions for additional exploration.
Bio
Dr. Stylianos Mystakidis is an innovator, expert and researcher at the University of Patras, Greece, Adjunct Faculty member at the Democritus University of Thrace, the Hellenic Open University, Open University of Cyprus and Visiting Professor at the International Telematic University UNINETTUNO, Italy. He has published over 120 works in peer-reviewed international journals, conferences and books on Immersive Learning, Metaverse, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Playful Design, Gamification, Storytelling, Serious Games, Instructional Design, Artificial Intelligence, Open and Distance Education. His works have generated considerable impact as he is included in the world’s top 2% most influential scientists (Elsevier & University of Stanford’s list, 2023 & 2024) and has received several academic awards. He has international academic teaching experience for universities in Spain, United Kingdom, Greece, Cyprus, Italy and USA. He has participated as a researcher and project manager (PMI/PMP) in 14 international and European projects. His formal studies include a Ph.D. in Cognitive Science at the Faculty of Information Technology, University of Jyväskylä (Finland), MA in Education in Virtual Worlds at the University of West of England Bristol (UK), MSc in Mechanical Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens (Greece) and Postgraduate Certificate at the Open University of Catalonia (Spain).
The Digital Transformation Center invites you to attend our Happy Hour and Networking Event immediately following the Dayton Digital Transformation Summit.
📅 Wednesday, May 7
⏰ 4:45 PM – 7 PM
📍 Digital Transformation Center | 1520 S. Main St. Dayton, OH
Enjoy drinks, light bites, and great conversation with fellow summit attendees, industry leaders, and digital innovators. Whether you’re looking to continue the day's discussions or make new connections, this is the perfect opportunity to network in a relaxed, collaborative environment.
RSVP today — we look forward to seeing you there!
🚨 You're Invited! 🚨
Join us on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 as the VR/AR Association Silicon Valley Chapter hosts an OPEN HOUSE at San Francisco State University to celebrate the launch of the Reality Experience Design Lab (RED Lab), led by the incredible Dr. Sanika Doolani 💫.
Located in Thornton Hall 218, the RED Lab will be a new creative and tech-forward space welcoming #SFSU students this fall — focused on bringing the latest #VR and #AR innovations to life! 🙌
📍 Location: San Francisco State University – RED Lab, Thornton Hall 218
📅 Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📧 RSVP: SV@TheVRARA.com
Come network, explore emerging immersive tech, and experience firsthand the next generation of spatial computing and design. Let’s build the future—together! 🚀
#VRARA #REDLab #ImmersiveTech #SpatialComputing #XRInnovation #VR #AR #SFSU #SiliconValley
Learn how enterprise teams could accelerate HMI design and validation using View R, an XR validation tool developed by South Korean startup Byond R, now optimized for Apple Vision Pro. In this session, William Sohn walks through practical automotive use cases, immersive UX workflows, and explains how View R bridges the gap between creative design, precise development, and confident decision-making using XR.
Industrial Use Case 1: Automotive HMI Validation
Show how HMI is used to simulate and test in-vehicle UI experiences with simple tools in XR
Stakeholder collaboration in cockpit mockups using AVP
Industrial Use Case 2: Virtual Early Validation of UX & HMI Concepts
Enable design and engineering teams to validate interface logic, layout, and user flow early in the process
Reduce costly prototyping cycles by catching issues before physical implementation
Support multi-stakeholder review in shared immersive cockpit environments
Powered by a built-in middleware layer, View R automates the conversion of 3D formats like FBX, USD, and STEP—enabling teams to rapidly import and validate 3D files.
Core Layer:
Apple Vision Pro-based prototyping
How View R runs as a portable tool for UI/UX teams and design stakeholders
Speakers:
William Sohn: U.S. Director of, Byond R. William leads Byond R’s U.S. expansion, connecting immersive XR technology to practical enterprise adoption. While not a developer himself, William A firm believer in the transformative potential of virtual and augmented spaces, William’s focus is on empowering businesses to seamlessly integrate XR into their workflows—bridging vision, usability, and impact.
BrightTalk Webinar
You into AI? You into immersive tech? You into the intersections of AI, immersive tech, and how they relate to Teaching & Learning, Research, and Tools?
Conveniently, those are all the speaking tracks for this Auburn AUX + VRARA event, happening May 1, in Auburn, AL!
Do you go Auburn? Did you go to Auburn? Heck, do you have kids who go to Auburn? Are you totally not even a fan of Auburn and into some other school?
A happy War Dang Eagle to all those who celebrate, to be sure -- but spread the word, regardless of your affiliation. Why?
Because this EVENT IS FREE. And, if you're a student, it's after all those big end-of-semester tests, to boot.
We'll have some amazing experts speaking about the intersections all this emerging tech and:
MedicalAviationEducation & PedagogyCity PlanningHapticsArchitectureEnvironmental SciencesInterior DesignNetwork AnalyticsRFIDPhysical TherapyLeadershipFood safetyand more!
Go get ya' VRARA on, friends. Come on out. War Dang Eagle. This is gonna be a blast.
Register here, y'all.
Event Details
Auburn University, in partnership with the VR/AR Association, invites you to the XR Summit 2025, an event dedicated to exploring the impact and potential of Extended Reality (XR) in education, research, and technology.
The event will take place on Auburn University’s campus on May 1, 2025, providing an opportunity for researchers, educators, and industry professionals to engage in discussions on the latest advancements, theoretical frameworks, and challenges within the field of XR. Through presentations, panels, interactive sessions, and a dedicated showcase featuring vendor booths and demonstrations, attendees will have the opportunity to explore how immersive technologies are shaping education, research methodologies, and technological innovation.
This will be an interesting session providing great insight from a commercially successful company migrating a product from the consumer and enterprise space into Defense. Many companies start the opposite, transitioning from grant or SBIR federal funding out into the commercial sector.
BrightTalk Webinar - WATCH HERE
About Jan Goetgeluk
Jan Goetgeluk is the founder and CEO of Virtuix and the inventor of the Omni, the world’s first omni-directional treadmill that lets users walk and run in 360 degrees inside videogames and other virtualreality worlds. To date, Virtuix has shipped over $20 million worth of products, primarily to commercial entertainment customers including Dave & Buster’s, and they’ve built a fast-growing community of over 400,000 registered players. In 2025, Virtuix unveiled Omni Mission Trainer (OMT), a mixed-reality training system that lets 12+ soldiers move around freely and without boundaries inside a virtual training environment while seeing and using their actual weapons and equipment. Virtuix has raised more than $40MM from private and institutional investors, including Mark Cuban, twelve venture capital funds, and two strategic investors.
Prior to founding Virtuix, Jan was an Investment Banking Associate with JP Morgan in Houston and New York. He holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Ghent in Belgium, and an MBA from Rice University in Houston, Texas.
Tech Tuesday: Industry Experts Review Game Design Masters Students' Projects
April 29, 2025, at 3 pm ET
Join expert instructors from Full Sail University’s Game Design master’s program as they present exemplary student projects in this special showcase session. Featuring standout work that blends innovative mechanics, compelling narratives, and strategic design, this live event highlights the creativity and skill of graduate students. With insights from seasoned professionals, viewers will gain a deeper understanding of the design process and the high standards shaping the next wave of game designers.
Watch on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook
Panelists:
-Roy Papp - Full Sail Course Director, Asset Management & Indie Games Track manager
- Gerard Merritt - Full Sail Course Director, Advanced Production Techniques & Serious Games Track manager
Host:
Rob Catto, Full Sail Program Director, Game Design & Simulation
Link: https://youtu.be/j44Jt_WQa4c
VRARA NYC
We’re hosting a creative XR Industry gathering celebrating immersive storytelling, design & emotionally resonant production.
This is an intimate, in-person evening bringing together a curated group of VR/AR creatives: directors, designers, developers, performers, and producers exploring the depth of narrative and worldbuilding in immersive media.
Whether you’re showcasing a project or experiencing it, this night is built for creative exchange.
Register HERE
RealTime AR is proud to announce its participation in GITEX Asia 2025, the region’s most anticipated tech showcase, taking place from April 23–25, 2025 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. As a leading provider of AR solutions, we’ll be exhibiting at Pod HB-S166, where attendees can experience firsthand how our wearable AR technology is transforming frontline industries through real-time collaboration, guided workflows, and enhanced productivity.
GITEX Asia, powered by the 44-year legacy of GITEX GLOBAL, is a powerhouse platform for cutting-edge advancements in AI, cybersecurity, health tech, quantum computing, and beyond. With over 700+ global tech companies and startups, 25,000+ buyers, and 250+ investors converging in one space, RealTime AR is seizing this opportunity to connect with decision-makers, explore strategic partnerships, and unlock new markets across Asia’s booming digital economy.
We’re not just exhibiting — we’re showcasing ROI in action. From reducing downtime and training costs to improving operational safety and efficiency, our AR solutions are built for real-world results. Join us at GITEX Asia and see how we’re enabling the future of work, today.
Get your FREE Visitor Pass: https://bit.ly/4l0fWAe
Your Website URL: http://realtimear.com
The VRARA Atlanta Chapter and KSU invite you to the 2nd Annual Shaping ATL XR Symposium!
Join us for an exciting evening featuring a real-world enterprise Metaverse case study, interactive fireside chat, and live demos highlighting spatial computing and emerging technologies.
Network with Atlanta’s top AR/VR experts from industry-leading government contractors, experiential agencies, and enterprise tech labs. Discover innovative use cases, explore exciting career opportunities, and help shape the future of XR in Atlanta!
Engage with hands-on demos, strategic client showcases, and a community of XR thought leaders, developers, and enthusiasts.
Admission includes complimentary pizza and non-alcoholic beverages. Entry is free for VRARA members and KSU students/faculty, with discounted entry available to XR Atlanta and Marietta XR members. General admission tickets are limited—reserve your spot early!
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 pm - Arrival/Networking/Demos
6 - 6:15 pm - Opening comments from Aaron French (Assistant Professor, KSU) and Adam Kornuth (President, VR/AR Association Atlanta Chapter & Senior Lead Technologist, Booz Allen Hamilton)
6:15 - 6:30 pm - KSU and ATL XR Spotlight with Aaron French, Drew Pearson (CEO, XR Dojo), Brannan Vitek (Founder, Apex Innovations), and Mary Hamzi (Immersion Lab, KSU)
6:30 - 7:00 pm - Fireside Chat + Q&A with Adam Kornuth, Kevin Sellors (CEO, Soapbox), Andrew Jamison (GM Special Projects, Immersive Display Solutions), Gustavo Sanabria (CEO, Captivatar), and Ricardo Olivo (Digital Capability Lead, North America, WPP)
7:00 - 7:45 pm - More Networking/Demos/Future Event Topic Requests
7:45 - 8:00 pm - 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
In a rapidly evolving digital world, how can we preserve and pass down cultural heritage—not just for future generations but also for ourselves? AR/VR offers a powerful way to bridge the past and the future, transforming how we experience, interact with, and safeguard traditional culture. Through immersive interactive experiences, cultural heritage becomes more accessible, engaging, and dynamic—no longer confined to museums or textbooks but a living, evolving part of our daily lives.
Event Registration HERE
🙌 A huge shoutout to the incredible team making the 3rd Annual VR/AR Association (VRARA) Central Florida Immersive Technology Summit a reality!
These dedicated individuals are working hard behind the scenes to uphold this summit’s reputation as one of the best XR-focused conferences in the state — and maybe even in the industry. Their passion for immersive tech and building a thriving ecosystem is what makes this event so special.
We’re immensely grateful for the months of planning they’ve already poured into this. If you're attending, be sure to thank them in person!
🎉 Core Planning Team:
Candace Croughwell (TEKsystems) – Conference Chair
Ariane Fikki (VR/AR Association) – 2x Past Conference Chair
Carol Ann Dykes Logue (University of Central Florida)
Dr. Chris M. Libutti (Central Florida Tech Grove)
Fraser Bowie 🕶️ (Spatial Synergy)
Scot Kramarich – Producer
Sascha Goto – Product Manager
Camille Eldridge – Content Creator
🙏 And a very special thank you to our Chapter Advisory Board for helping guide both the chapter and this event:
David Stargel – Air Force Agency for Modeling & Simulation (AFAMS)
John Meyers – Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division
Paul A. Sohl – Florida High Tech Corridor
Neal Finkelstein – National Center For Simulation (NCS)
Sheena Fowler – InnovateOrlando.io
Kevin Carpenter, MBA – Siemens Energy
Haifa Raja Maamar, PhD – Full Sail University
Carol Ann Dykes Logue – University of Central Florida
Fraser Bowie – Spatial Synergy
Brett Ulander – Bluedrop USA, Inc
Tim Hill – Design Interactive, Inc.
Charlie Lewis – BlueWave Resource Partners
Robert Masson, MD – eXeX
Andy Smith – Halldale Group
Luis E. Garcia – PETE Learning
🎟️ REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/ey6c3t8t
Let’s make this year’s summit the best one yet!
#XR #VRARA #CentralFlorida #ImmersiveTech #Conference #Leadership #ThankYou #Volunteers #VR #AR #TechCommunity
Technology as a Force for Sustainability
The world is at a tipping point, and emerging technologies are redefining how we tackle climate challenges. How can AI, XR, and blockchain accelerate the transition to a more sustainable future?
Link: https://www.linkedin.com/events/technologyfortheplanet-ai-xrare7297982815424462848/
The world is at a tipping point, and emerging technologies are redefining how we tackle climate challenges. **How can AI, XR, and blockchain accelerate the transition to a more sustainable future?**
Join us for a thought-provoking Master Class where industry experts will unveil how mobility, energy, and education are evolving through sustainability-driven innovation.
What’s in it for you?
- Cutting-edge insights from experts
- Real-world success stories from leading industries
- Actionable strategies for businesses & entrepreneurs
- A chance to connect with changemakers and industry leaders
Let’s shape a greener, more sustainable world together!
The Master Class:
- AI for Sustainability – How artificial intelligence optimizes energy, waste management, and climate monitoring.
- XR & the Green Revolution – The role of extended reality (VR/AR) in sustainable education, remote work, and eco-friendly innovation.
- Blockchain & Transparency – Leveraging blockchain for carbon tracking, sustainable supply chains, and ethical business practices.
- Future of Green Mobility – Smart transportation, electrification, and AI-driven urban planning for a carbon-neutral future.
- Building a Climate-Resilient Economy – Strategies for businesses and entrepreneurs to integrate sustainability into their operations.
Apr 2, 2025, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CET / Sweden | 11AM EST
BrightTalk Webinar Here
#Sustainability #AI #XR #Blockchain #Innovation #ClimateTech #GreenFuture
SPEAKERS and PROGRAM:
Ben Widdowson, Head of Marketing Immersive Engineering, Siemens - How XR will Enable the Future of Design and Manufacturing through Immersive Engineering. Discover how XR technologies are finally ready to revolutionize how we design and manufacture the products of the future. We'll explore real-world use cases across the automotive, aerospace, and consumer products industries, showcasing how XR is enhancing the design process and driving efficiency, innovation and collaboration. Join us to see how XR is reshaping these sectors and enabling the future through Immersive Engineering.
European Space Agency (ESA) - Space for XR: Learn how the European Space Agency is supporting XR technology in the domain of 5G/6G and non-terrestrial networks for a variety of use cases—from the energy sector, to medical, Industrial metaverse. Find out how your company could also benefit from ESA funding opportunities in the XR domain!
Silvio Ballerini, CEO, S-iBA Vision - Learn about the VIRTRACON, an interactive VR/AI learning platform that provides innovative, efficient and sustainable skill-building.
Olga Resnik , JOYA Team - Learn about is their optical systems development and engineering specializing in tailored XR solutions for smart glasses and experience in the development of more than 20 AR/VR headsets.
Matthew Connors, Volvo - No Truck, No Problem: Overcoming Distance with VR in the Volvo FH Aero New Product Launch.
Gabriele Zocchi, Hololight - Harnessing XR to Enhance Digital Twins for Greater Efficiency and Performance.
Sara Boss, VRdirect, and Johannes Buchmann, Siemens EHS - Innovate, Collaborate, Learn: Combining the Real and Digital Worlds with VR (360°)
Thijs de Vries, CEO, WarpVR - How agencies can benefit from an VR authoring platform.
Daniel Landau, CEO, AVRIS - Transforming Management Education with Immersive AI
Fabio Codebue, P-Soft – ARtego: AR Made Easy with a platform designed to simplify the creation and deployment of AR experiences.
Alberto Carlier, Virtualware - Scaling XR: Why Companies Need an Enterprise Software Platform
Carlos Ochoa, ONE Digital - Reimagining Immersive Edu: The Symphony of Senses, an innovative educational initiative launching in 2025 in Spanish schools. -
Pau Guardiola, UCAM - Spatial Education
Elisabetta Rotolo, MIAT - Creative Intelligence: The New Renaissance of Arts, Creativity, and Immersive Storytelling.
LUIS MANUEL FERNANDEZ POLA, Alvearium - Tourism 4.0: Technological Innovation at the Service of the Traveler
Tomas Sluka, CREAL -- It’s all about vision: Vision Care in the core of AR AR glasses are the next evolutionary stage of traditional eyewear.
ABOUT OUR EVENT
This will be a virtual LinkedIn Live event, duration three to four hours. . 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. To speak and or sponsor, please email kris@thevrara.com
Our event last year, Best of Europe 2024 on LinkedIn Live was very successful with 3200+ total attendees and 1000+ LIVE audience during prime time speaking spots - see examples below) and lots of engagement. Plus, 100’s watched the recordings! We had 30+ speakers from Lufthansa, Volvo, Mondelēz, Sofatutor, Hugo Boss, and many others.
These screenshots show 1000+ LIVE audience during prime time speaking spots.
Our event last year had 3,258+ attendees
The Future of Speech Therapy: How VR and AI Empower Clinicians and Transform Developmental Learning
Meet the next-generation immersive platform by VIZQ, showcasing unprecedented skill acquisition among children with speech and language delays. This solution also addresses critical issues that speech-language pathologists (SLPs) face while working with schoolchildren with limited time and large caseloads. Join the presentation by Benjamin Albaum, Co-Founder & CEO of VIZQ, hosted by Alex Dzyuba, Co-chair of VRARA Healthcare Committee at the Healthcare Monthly Meeting of the VR/AR Association (VRARA) on March 25.
The Urgent Challenge in Pediatric Speech Therapy
Over 6.5 million school-aged children in the U.S. require speech therapy annually, while 45% of those in need either receive insufficient or no therapy at all due to staffing limitations and high costs. This gap leaves thousands of children struggling to make meaningful progress throughout the school year.
The Solution
VIZQ transforms traditional therapy into an engaging, real-world experience, leveraging adaptive XR to significantly boost child engagement and skill acquisition while reducing therapist overload. At the current stage, a solution offers and deep-tests a single “brush your teeth” activity to demonstrate how the system uses a proprietary, patented methodology to teach daily routines, hygiene, vocabulary, sequencing, and instruction-following.
“Invented by speech therapists, the platform delivers therapeutic sessions between direct therapist visits, enabling children to get unlimited, fun, and personalized practice. Although initially designed for mild-to-moderate autism, a moderate-to-severe child successfully used it, indicating broader potential reach. More user tests are ongoing,” says Benjamin Albaum.
Further Impact
According to Benjamin Albaum, the solution extends the reach of therapists, allowing each professional to oversee hundreds of children a month instead of just a few dozen. Nextly, the platform will feature 40+ targeted activities covering pragmatics, receptive language, and expressive language, allowing therapists to personalize each session to individual needs.
Based on the future AI integration, the platform will offer real-time analytics and deeper insights for SLP’s to track progress and spot emerging challenges quickly. Such personalized therapy pathways will ensure each child’s unique developmental needs are met efficiently.
To learn more about the VIZQ platform and its impact, register for “The Future of Speech Therapy: How VR and AI Empower Clinicians and Transform Developmental Learning” at the VRARA Healthcare Monthly Meeting: 15:15-16:00 London time/11:15PM EST on Tuesday, March 25.
Watch Here:
VRARA Universities and Colleges Metaverse in Action
"Co-Chairs of the VRARA Universities and Colleges Committee, Prof. Avgoustos Tsinakos and Chrysoula Lazou, MDE, MSc, will demonstrate the new Metaverse space designed for hosting VRARA Universities and Colleges events, along with various xR Educational Technologies for K-12 and Higher Education."
Collective Superintelligence: Using AI to turn Large Human Teams into a Personified Collective Expert
A huge shoutout to Mariam B. for organizing this impactful discussion as Co-Chair of the Aerospace Committee! It was an honor to feature Louis Rosenberg, a key partner in our patented AI ecosystem, driving the future of AI and aerospace technology.
The most valuable asset of any large organization are the teams of talented people who possess expert-level knowledge, wisdom, insights and skills across a diverse range of disciplines. Using a new AI technology modeled on the biological principle of Swarm Intelligence, we can connect these large teams together into superintelligence systems that can deliberate on complex problems and quickly converge on optimized solutions. We call this Collective Superintelligence.
Louis Rosenberg, PhD is an early pioneer of virtual and augmented reality and a longtime AI researcher. His work began in 1991 in VR labs at NASA, Stanford, and the US Air Force. He then founded the early VR company Immersion Corp in 1993, the early AR company Outland Research in 2004, and founded Unanimous AI in 2014
🔗 Learn more about our patented AI ecosystem:
https://lnkd.in/gD47SAcd
Watch Here
Want to start using Virtual Reality in your classroom? Not sure where to start? Come to this session of The Teacher Toolbox, hosted by Full Sail University's Instructional Design & Technology master's program, to learn about the benefits and best practices for implementing Virtual Reality into your curriculum. Dr. Rebecca Meeder will cover the types of VR available for teachers to use, benefits to incorporating VR, and best practices.
We’ll practice real-world implementation, including using YouTube 360 and Google Translate, to help teach students about various subject areas using VR straight from your smartphone or tablet. We will also discuss how students can get started on creating VR modules for their assignments.
Join us Wednesday, March 19, at 4:30 p.m. ET on Zoom.
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Join Andy Cochrane, Ben Hansford, and Nick Roseth as we explore how Generative AI is transforming industries through enhanced creativity, personalization, and interactivity. From entertainment and marketing to healthcare and education, the event will showcase cutting-edge AI tools for text, images, video, avatars, and 3D content. Discussions will also cover industry trends, the impact on XR, cost efficiencies, real-time AI interactions, and strategies to navigate the evolving landscape.
Wednesday, March 19 · 10 - 11am PDT
Register HERE
Tech Tuesday: Exploring the Future of Spatial Computing with Apple Vision Pro
Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 2 pm ET
Discover how spatial computing and the Apple Vision Pro are revolutionizing digital interaction. This panel explores the device’s transformative impact across industries like gaming, education, and healthcare, its role in mixed-reality innovation, and the future of augmented reality.
Live in the Orlando Health Fortress and YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn
GPS Points Available
Panelists:
Marcelo Moyano
Caris Baker
Moderator:
Dr. Haifa Maamar, Executive Director of Emerging Technologies
Link for YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/utvdWEWIH_w
Join us as we celebrate the transformative power of XR in enterprise, research, and industry— with a special focus on cognitive enhancement in the public sector.
Hosted by the VR/AR Association, Austin, in partnership with UT Austin’s Department of Arts and Entertainment Technologies (AET), this event features dynamic showcases and thought-provoking panels exploring how XR is shaping training.
Connect with industry leaders, researchers, and educators as we build a vibrant XR community in Austin. Don't miss this opportunity to network, collaborate, and shape the future of mixed reality!
📅 Date: Monday, March 10th, 5:00 - 7:30 PM UT
📍 Location:
The University of Texas at Austin
Doty Fine Arts Building
2301 Trinity St., Suite 3.200 (Foundry)
Austin, TX 78712
Register Here
Are you a #startup, #entrepreneur, or an organization with an XR product or service looking to scale? This event is for you! Jumpstarting XR in Your #Business is designed to help innovators navigate the immersive technology landscape, explore opportunities, and take their XR ventures to the next level.
💡 Expect a one-hour panel discussion with a Q&A session, followed by
networking.
🥗 Food and drinks provided! Limited to 50 attendees.
📩 RSVP to sv@thevrara.com
📅 March 5, 6-8pm PST
📍 Tests Assured
2728 Orchard Parkway
San Jose 95134
Let’s shape the future of XR together! Who’s in? 🚀
VR/AR Association (VRARA) Tests Assured
Gordon Bell Dr. Sanika Doolani 💫 Yogini Joglekar Arghavan Harirchian-Saei
#VRARA #MixedReality #ExtendedReality #VirtualReality #AugmentedReality #SpatialC
VR/AR Association Business Networking Event at Industrial IMMERSIVE Conference in Houston March 3rd
Houston is often called the "Energy Capital of the World." The city is home to over 4,600 energy-related firms, including major oil and gas companies, renewable energy startups, and engineering firms. It serves as the headquarters for industry giants like ExxonMobil, SLB, ConocoPhillips, and Shell's U.S. operations.
XR and Digital Twin technologies are becoming increasingly important in the energy industry to enable and train workers, improve operations and reduce costs and Houston is becoming an important hub for the global XR industry.
The Industrial IMMERSIVE Conference is one of the leading conferences that is focused on using immersive technologies in the energy sector and the broader industrial sector and is taking place at the Westin in Memorial City on 3 & 4 March.
The VR/AR Association is partnering with the Industrial IMMERSIVE conference and will be hosting a business networking event at the Haywire Restaurant (next door to the Westin) on 3 March from 7pm - 9pm.
We will also be welcoming our 4 new VRARA Houston Chapter Advisory Board Members Chad Modad, Kyle Daughtry, Susan Spark and Sean Guerre who are all respected members of the XR and Digital Twins industry who reside in Houston! So please come meet them and hear how the VRARA is helping to connect and grow the XR industry with our partners!
This networking event is free but you must register to guarantee access. Please register at https://tinyurl.com/vrarahouston.
If you have questions please email john@thevrara.com
KITE Creates and the Toronto Chapter of the VRAR Association will host a webinar on Feb 19 to explore how VR/AR technology is reimagining healthcare.
Join Marion Surgical CEO, Ben Sainsbury, and Haply Robotics Cofounder & President, Colin Gallacher, as they discuss how their companies are improving patient outcomes in this session.
Register now: https://bit.ly/412xSlx
If you're passionate about virtual reality, XR and Digital Twins this is a great opportunity to meet up with one of the most influential tech communities in Michigan for some technology previews and after work networking. The attendance is limited for this event so register asap. Tickets are free - Donation is optional. Membership to the VR/AR Association is not required for this event.
Register Here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/michigan-vrar-association-winter-meeting-tickets-1217350711749?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios
Welcome to the VRARA DC Chapter February Event! Join us for an exciting in-person gathering at Patsy's American. This event will bring together XR and AI enthusiasts, professionals, and innovators for an evening of networking, discussions, and fun.
We are preparing for our upcoming VRARA Public Sector Roadshow event and want to hear from you! What topics would you like to hear about? Learn how to get involved. Would you like to demo?
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals in the industry and stay updated on the latest trends and developments in emerging technology. Mark your calendars and get ready for an evening filled with insights and inspiration!
Linkedin Event Page
Eventbrite Registration Page
Tech Tuesday: Gaming Student Projects Reviewed by Industry Experts
February 11, 2025, at 3 pm ET
LIVE on YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn
Link: https://youtu.be/u7b1EcTyxg4
Get an inside look at the world of gaming as Full Sail University instructors with backgrounds in game development, game design, and game art showcase standout student projects. This live episode features creative works from students in gaming-focused programs, highlighting their unique concepts, technical achievements, and design challenges.
Panelists:
Phoebe Elefante, Program Director, Interactive Technology & Game Design
Shawn Kendall, Program Director, Game Development
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!
Geo Week, February 10-12, 2025 in Denver, is the learning and networking nexus of the geospatial and built worlds. It includes collocated user meetings (ASPRS, MAPPS, USIDB, WGIC) and special content from new strategic partners (e.g. Reality Capture Network, USGIF). The 2024 event had 3,400+ registrants, and hosted a record 2,976 actual delegates onsite from 45+ nations. Geo Week 2025 will convene 200 exhibitors, 150 speakers and 3,000+ attendees from 6 continents.
Email info@thevrara.com to get the code
. www.geo-week.com
Experience Vision, taking place on February 6, 2025, at the iconic Grand Rex in Paris, is a landmark event celebrating the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and immersive technologies. The program features six thematic cinema rooms, each dedicated to an industry—Manufacturing, Luxury, Education, Culture & Entertainment, Healthcare, and Retail—where leading companies will share their success stories. These sessions will showcase how businesses are leveraging AI and extended reality (XR) to drive innovation, highlighting real-world impacts through practical case studies. On the mainstage, inspiring keynotes and panel discussions will delve into the economic and human implications of innovation across sectors. Combining these elements, Experience Vision aims to foster meaningful connections and redefine innovation and collaboration for industries of today and tomorrow.
Time: 9am - 7pm CET
VRARA Members get exclusive discounts! Email info@thevrara.com to redeem!
For more information:
www.experiencevision.io
