The VRARA Orlando Chapter is pleased to invite you to the next VRARA Central Florida Chapter event on Oct 2nd from 5:30-7:30 at the Orlando Tech Hub.

Our theme is "The Intersection of XR and AI" and we have 2 speakers that will share their insights and lead some panel discussions with other experts!  Dr. Brian Stensrud, Technical Fellow at CAE USA and Dr. Robert Masson, CEO of eXeX a medtech startup here in Orlando.  

Sheena Fowler, Vice President of Red 6 will be our Panel Moderator and Ariane Fikki is our event manager! 

Come join us for an evening of learning and business networking!

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

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

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

Agenda - 1 February 2024

9am - Exhibition Hall opens to conference attendees

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

1 pm - Lunch Break

2 pm - Conference Resumes

5pm - Conference Ends

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

The Themes of the event are XR and AI in

• Surgery

• Nursing Care

• Mental Health and Aging

• Education and Training

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

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

Watch LIVE on YouTube!

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

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

​The event will include:

​- Hands-on demonstrations with VR and AR headsets

​- Networking opportunities with industry professionals

​- Delicious snacks and drinks

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

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

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

Daniel Robinson - Founder and CEO of Red 6

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

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

Les Cowie - Founder and CEO of Promising People

Katie Osborne - Client Partner at SoftServe

The event is free and open to registered participants!

Our Host of this event is Red 6!

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

Join us to:

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

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

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

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

Featuring special guests from:

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

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You will not want to miss this event!

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

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

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

This will be a Virtual Event using ZOOM.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Syndaver Labs: https://syndaver.com

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

Verapy: https://verapytherapy.com

DiSTI: https://disti.com

Bebop Sensors: https://bebopsensors.com

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

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

Dan Ayoub - General Manager, Microsoft Education

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

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

Alan Smithson – CEO MetaVRSE

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

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

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