WELCOME TO THE LA CHAPTER OF THE GLOBAL VR/AR ASSOCIATION
Bright lights, big city--it’s no wonder the Greater Los Angeles area is the home of all that is innovative and creative. With Hollywood in its backyard, LA is the meeting ground for original content, disruptive technology and experiential ideas.
The LA Chapter of the VR/AR Association is no different. Our chapter is a place for disruptive technology enthusiasts to join forces. The entertainment and gaming industries have given the public an introduction to VR/AR and now major developments are coming onto the scene as immersive experiences become more of a reality.
As we enter this next phase of technology history, I am honored and humbled to serve as your leader in the LA Chapter. With your involvement, I look forward to aligning LA with the action and the definitive growth of VR/AR globally.
NETWORK
Connect and build strong relationships with key players in the VR/AR ecosystem through VRARA or partner-hosted events in LA and beyond.
COLLABORATE
Work with innovators in the VR/AR ecosystem across all verticals, from original content creators to innovative hardware companies.
RESEARCH
Gain unlimited, exclusive access to VRARA research and publications. When applicable, receive discounts to third-party reports.
FEATURED EVENTS
This panel walks you through what to consider when building an VR/AR experience with inclusive design in mind. We discuss a key element that Inclusive Design brings: Ease of Use. Inclusive design not only makes your product available to the accessibility community, but enhances the overall customer experience to make your product scale.
MEET OUR TEAM
Chapter President: Vahé Karamian- la@thevrara.com
Vahé Karamian is an accomplished Technical Lead and Product Architect whose expertise has led him to seamlessly embrace the role of Chief Technology Officer. With a career marked by notable achievements, Vahé has been instrumental in advancing client technical and product roadmaps to new heights. His leadership has been pivotal in establishing and nurturing highly skilled, multicultural, cross-functional engineering teams across diverse time zones and countries. Under his guidance, these teams have played a critical role in shaping and architecting platforms and ecosystems for specialized domains such as Healthcare, Education, and Industrial Applications.
Vahé's focus on leveraging emerging technologies, including Mixed Reality (spatial computing) and Artificial Intelligence frameworks, has been key in designing and developing Digital Twins that push boundaries and drive innovation in various industries. Vahé also runs a design-build consulting firm named Noorcon Inc., located in Los Angeles.
As an author, he has written several books on game programming and Unity, showcasing his commitment to sharing knowledge and expertise with the broader community. Additionally, Vahé dedicates his time to educating future generations of tech professionals by lecturing on computer science courses at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) whenever his schedule allows.
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