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Register Today! VRARA Miami Members receive free admission. Email info@thevrara.com to obtain discount code.
Discover the allure of the SOUL VERSE Gala, an integral part of the Art Basel experience in Miami, seamlessly blending with the vibrant art scene. This event, masterminded by Soul Ra & Reject Dreams and co-sponsored by Klik, is not just a complement to Art Basel; it's a highlight in its own right, situated in the pulsating heart of the WYNWOOD ART DISTRICT.
Klik's innovative technology is at the forefront, offering attendees an interactive platform that connects them with both renowned digital and traditional artists. This integration of technology and art elevates the experience, allowing guests to delve into a world where the boundaries between virtual and physical art dissolve.
The gala features a curated auction of exceptional digital and physical art geared for serious collectors. It’s an immersive celebration that extends beyond viewing art to engaging with it, offering exclusive privileges that redefine the Art Basel experience. Join us at the SOUL VERSE Gala for an evening where art, technology, and luxury converge in an unforgettable showcase
Our Miami Chapter will be presenting from 2:30-3:30pm. Come for the entire Open House or for their demonstration. Register today!
Step Inside the Levan Center of Innovation: Join us for an Open House filled with exploration and inspiration. Discover our dynamic coworking spaces, tour our expansive 54,000 sqft facility, immerse yourself in engaging lunch & learn sessions and emerging tech demonstrations, witness a live pitch competition, and conclude the day with a vibrant networking reception. Be a part of the future of innovation at our Open House event!
Email info@thevrara.com to register!
Produced by The Business Innovation & Technology (BIT) Center of Miami Dade College.
This in-person networking event will be held at the Business Innovation & Technology (BIT) Center of Miami Dade College Wolfson campus.
Networking Event: Leadership workshop for women pursuing careers in technologies including Metaverse, VR/AR, AI, and Web3.
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
The ultimate technology and business growth conference
More info and apply here immerseglobalsummit.com
The Magic Leap 2 is here and we will be hosting a developer event on September 20 at the University of Miami Lakeside Village Auditorium. This event will feature customer use case presentations from Magic Leap, Unity, PeakActivity, and others, followed by an AMA (Ask Me Anything Q&A Session) and a networking reception.
Sponsored by the VR/AR Association and Unity, and hosted by the University of Miami Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC), the Magic Leap 2 Developer Event is open to the public and aimed at the Miami tech community, and University of Miami faculty and students. Come and see for yourself how the power of the Magic Leap 2 and Unity will transform how extended reality is used in industries such as Healthcare, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Real Estate development and many others.
Join us on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, in advance of the Magic Leap 2 (ML2) official release date on 9/30!
Doors Open at 5:00 PM
6:00 – 6:30 PM Welcome and presentations from Speakers
6:40 – 7:30 PM Panel (Use Cases with Customers)
7:40 – 8:30 PM Unity + Peak Activity + Magic Leap Panel and/or AMA (Ask Me Anything)
8:30 – 9:00 PM Networking Reception
John Cunningham Head of Government and Aerospace | Unity
Rob Petrosino Head of Innovation Divison, PeakActivity
Nick Tsinoremas Vice Provost for Research Computing and Data | University of Miami, and Founding Director | UM IDSC
Lisa Watts Vice President of Product Marketing and Planning | Magic Leap
The VR/AR Association in partnership with the University of Miami Institute for Data Science and Computing will host the Miami Chapter Launch event on February 17th from 5:30 - 8:30 pm at the Cosford Cinema on the University of Miami Campus. This will be a hybrid in-person and virtual event (for those that want to attend remotely).
The theme of the event is The Intersection of AI and the Metaverse and our speakers will provide presentations and will host discussions with the audience on related topics. There will also be a technology showcase where many of the technologies will be showcased.
Our speakers/panelist for the evening will be:
Amy Peck - CEO Endeavor VR - Amy is one of the leading global experts in the XR industry and works with numerous fortune 500 and emerging technology companies and she is a highly sought after global speaker. Amy will discuss emerging trends in the industry, help to demystify the Metaverse and the role that XR will play.
Lisa Watts - VP Product Marketing & Planning at Magic Leap - The entire industry is anxoulsy awaiting the availability of the Magic Leap 2. Lisa will talk about MagicLeap's vision and plans for the future.
Dr. Miguel Alonso - Engineering Manager for the Behavior Authoring Team at Unity. Miguel is a researacher and technologist that is part of the group that develops Unity's AI and Machine Learning products. Miguel will share insights into the technology and the implications for Digital Twins and the Metaverse.
Kim Grinfeder - Chair of Interactive Studies, University of Miami Institute for Data Science and Computing. Kim and his colleagues will share the current programs and key research being conducted at the University and insights to Metaverse trends they are seeing.
John Cunningham - Head of Government and Aerospace at Unity. John leads Unity's Government and Aerospace business vertical for the Americas and is the President of the VRARA Central Florida Chapter. John is going to present use cases and trends in the area of digitial twins and artificial intelligence.
Tarja Stephens - Metaverse Creative Strategist and President of the VRARA Miami Chapter. The Creator Frontier is working on the future of collective creativity, connection, and social impact in the Metaverse. Tarja will share her work and the plans for the VRARA in Miami.
Join the VRARA Miami Chapter on Tuesday, April 6th from 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST as we dive deep into the science behind Brain Computer Interfaces (BCI) and its potential for AR/VR with some of the industry's leading institutions and researchers.
We'll discuss the latest research surrounding BCI, recent advances in BCI systems, and review the applications of BCI technology in various fields, both present and future.
Kristian Bouw, Chief Scientist at Notiontheory will give a brief 10 minute introduction on the current state of BCI and then moderate a 50 minute BCI panel with:
Guillermo Bernal -- Fluid Interfaces Researcher at the MIT Media Lab
Sook-Lei Liew -- NPNL Director at the University of Southern California
Tim Mullen -- CEO & Research Director at Intheon
Join the VRARA Miami Chapter on Thursday, February 25th from 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST as we cover the spectrum of XR technologies and walk through successful implementations of each technology across various industries. This results-focused event will highlight when and where each XR technology should be used to attain the greatest return on each dollar spent. Just a few of the industries we will cover where XR technologies have made significant impacts include Healthcare, Logistics, Education, Construction, and Retail.
VRARA members: contact sophia@thevrara.com for registration discount!
Merge Americas, the premier technology event connecting Latin America, North America and Europe, is a unique convening of global enterprises, leading startups and government leaders focused on innovative digital solutions transforming industries. Meet with top investors and buyers of innovating technologies. Past speakers and attendees include: Steve Wozniak (co-founder of Apple), Mark Randolph (co-founder of Netflix), Pitbull (rapper/artist and investor), Uri Levigne (co-founder of Waze)
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Interested to present or demo? Email Michelle Mckoy michelle@thevrara.com
