Agenda

Description

The XR industry needs to become more diverse. The XR moms initiative addresses mothers in parental leave in order to excite them about XR related topics. Through industry cooperation, the initiative opens career paths in the industry for mothers. The talk will explain how a female and parental perspective enhances current development challenges in the industry.

Speakers

Alexandra Weiss

Expert Fullstack Developer AR/XR , Vodafone Group Services GmbH

Description

Collaboration between creative technologists, film, TV, game, and creative arts is an ever evolving indie scene but as the industry grows so do the players and corporations in this space. With the inevitable development of 3D worlds, Web3, AI eventually being part of a global future, this talk will openly discuss the production and skills required for the evolution of emergent technology storyworld entertainment.

Speakers

Lou Doye

Executive producer , Lou Doye Presents

Description

Step into a visionary world where architecture and design transcend traditional boundaries. Sahar Fikouhi will explore how augmented reality is poised to revolutionize the way we conceive, create, and experience built environments. Discover how AR blurs the lines between the physical and digital realms, enhancing the creative process and enabling architects and designers to dream bigger and bolder.

Speakers

Sahar Fikouhi

Founder , ARki App

Description

In this talk from XR developer Lee Vermeulen, he’ll go through a year of AR prototypes. What worked and didn’t in a year of experimenting with the future of augmented reality – including liquid physics interactions, AI NPCs, and portals.

Speakers

Lee Vermeulen

CEO , Alientrap Games

Description

Join us for an overview of how policymakers around the world are making sense of the metaverse, virtual worlds, and their enabling technologies. The session will consider how best to approach the development of the metaverse, and it will inform the audience about ongoing government initiatives, current areas of focus, and what to look out for in the future.

Speakers

Patrick Grady

Editor , Metaverse EU

Joan V. O'Hara

Vice President of Public Policy , XR Association

Juliana Koza

Senior Manager Government Affairs , Qualcomm

Juan Bossicard

Strategic Campaign Manager Metaverse Europe , Meta

Isabella Williamson

Associate Director , Consulum

Anne Bajart

Deputy Head of Unit , European Commission

Description

Join this panel discussion of how immersive arts, languages and new jobs are reshaped by immersive, emerging technologies and Web3.

Speakers

Liz Rosenthal

Curator & Executive Producer , Venice International Film Festival

Alexandra Payne

Head of Creative , Outernet Global Ltd

Elisabetta Rotolo

CEO & Founder , MIAT

Fabien Barati

CEO , Emissive / Excurio

Description

As XR tech is more and more convenient it is a matter of time til it is an integrative part of our everyday products. This is where virtual and reality need to merge seamlessly into each other.

Simulation and XR technologies are already used in nowadays product development but what are the enablers for the development of future products and how to deliver added value for your customers?

Lukas and Jan will discuss the needs and approaches to enable solutions for tomorrow.

Speakers

Jan Pflüger

Founder , AdvisXR

Lukas Stranger

CEO , NXRT

Description

Coming Soon!

Speakers

Daniel Wagner

Director, Spectacles , Snap

Description

The Metaverse hype came and went, Web 3.0 seems to have been frozen by the Crypto Winter and AI is both thrilling and terrifying. Many companies are challenged by what technologies can bring the most value in the short-, mid- and long term. How do we start and where can we go?

Some of the most exciting advancements are in the realm of AI-powered simulation, optimization, digital twins, virtual humans and sensor technology. The best strategies bring a human-centric approach to leveraging these technologies.

In this talk, we will share how this digital evolution will be the enabler not only of business optimization and simulation, but will also lay the foundation for the products and services of the future. We will combine human capital with visionary practices and pave the path to the future with technology and vision.

We will review:

• What Spatial Computing, the 3D Internet and Web 3.0 really mean for companies
• Augmenting Human Performance
• Digital Twins and Simulation – visualizing and optimizing processes
• Building parallel innovations paths

Speakers

Amy Peck

Founder/CEO , EndeavorXR

Description

Ori Inbar, CEO and cofounder of AWE, will welcome attendees to the annual AWE EU 2023 event with the theme: XR is Everywhere!

He'll kick off his annual update with the state of the XR industry and where it's headed.

Speakers

Ori Inbar

Co-Founder , AWE and Super Ventures

Description

Join AWE Co-Founder, Ori Inbar for a quick summary of the event and for the announcement of the AWE EU 2023 Best in Show winners!

Speakers

Ori Inbar

Co-Founder , AWE and Super Ventures

Description

Standardisation is of enormous economic importance: its main objectives are cost savings and work simplification. Standardisation leads to an increase in market transparency and a reduction in costs. By using standards, manufacturers can concentrate on the truly innovative aspects of their products and also gain important aspects of legal certainty. All these advantages naturally also apply to computer graphics and XR. VDC has established a global monitor for XR norms, standards, guidelines and recommendations. This monitor also records current standardisation projects and active working groups. Christoph's presentation gives an overview of the status quo of the XR standards monitor.

Speakers

Christoph Runde

General Manager , Virtual Dimension Center Fellbach w.V.

Description

How can we create value with technology? We will look at the Artivive use case, a 250k creators platform that uses AR to blend traditional and digital art, elevating both art forms and adding genuine value.

Speakers

Michaela Konrad

Director Strategic Partnerships & Future Labs , Creator

Sergiu Ardelean

Founder , Artivive

Description

The panel discussion on "Immersive Technology as a Tool for Empowerment in Emerging Economies" aims to explore the dynamic intersection of technology and socioeconomic development in regions that are undergoing rapid transformation.

As emerging economies strive to bridge the gap between traditional practices and modern advancements, immersive technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are emerging as powerful tools for empowerment. This panel will bring together experts from various disciplines engaged across bodies of the European Union and the World Economic Forum to dissect the multifaceted impact of immersive technology on knowledge transfer, entrepreneurship, policy regulations and social inclusion.

Speakers

Patricia Paulina Karrer

XKIC SRI Manager , EIT Manufacturing

Jennifer Bettinger

Responsible Tech Innovation Strategy , Accenture

Gianluigi Vona

Web3 Advisor , Acumen Public Affairs

Elena Bascone

Executive Officer , XR4Europe

Description

Social AR, or Augmented Reality on Social Media platforms, has evolved tremendously in the last 5 years. What started with simple filters (like the famous Snapchat dog ears) have now become advanced immersive experiences reaching billions, with features far beyond what most would expect.

The advances made by social media giants like Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram have been significant, with their tools now resembling sophisticated game engines.

We will share examples of our work, and demonstrate currently available features you would never think possible on a mobile device!

Think VPS, Physics, LiDAR World Meshing, advanced particle systems, custom-built Machine Learning models, and much more, all in real-time.

Our work has utilized such advanced features, allowing us to create complex visuals and interactive experiences seen by millions.

We believe social AR is democratizing the field of XR with these accessible and powerful tools, which we will be discussing in more detail.

Speakers

Arthur Bouffard

Creative Technologist , Creator

Max van Leeuwen

Creative Technologist , Creator

Description

Can Virtual Reality trigger a paradigm shift in how we tackle climate change, racial biases, and intergroup conflicts? To answer this question, Alina Nikolaou, PhD analyzed over thirty years of empirical research about the effect of VR experiences on social attitudes and behavior. The findings reveal critical and surprising insights about the roles of immersive modality, embodiment and perspective-taking;and they inform XR technologists, policy-makers and activists alike about the bold opportunities, and formidable risks, of using VR to change how people think about complex social topics.

Speakers

Alina Nikolaou

Media Scholar , University of Vienna

Description

The fusion of humans and technology provides a unique opportunity to create new tools to solve some of the world's most pressing problems, including those in education. This talk offers a visionary perspective on how the convergence of Artificial Intelligence, Immersive Technologies, and brain-computer interfaces will revolutionize the way we teach, assess and learn. We will journey the spectrum of what’s possible, from the transformative potential of AI-driven adaptive learning systems that cater to the individual's unique learning style, to an adaptive, and deeply personalized AI learning management system that will deepen the learning experience by fostering the development of crucial skills in learners.
However, no transformation comes without challenges. As we navigate the inevitable job displacement resulting from technological advancement, it's vital to ensure that education equips individuals with the skills needed for the emerging job landscape. Moreover, the commitment to making education accessible, inclusive, and equitable is non-negotiable. This talk invites you to envision and shape an educational future that's not only technologically advanced but also responsible and spectacularly beneficial for all. Don't miss this exciting journey into the next era of learning.

Speakers

Monica Arés

Founder , Th3 Third Door

Description

The XR industry needs to become more diverse. The XR moms initiative addresses mothers in parental leave in order to excite them about XR related topics. Through industry cooperation, the initiative opens career paths in the industry for mothers. The talk will explain how a female and parental perspective enhances current development challenges in the industry.

Speakers

Alexandra Weiss

Expert Fullstack Developer AR/XR , Vodafone Group Services GmbH

Description

Collaboration between creative technologists, film, TV, game, and creative arts is an ever evolving indie scene but as the industry grows so do the players and corporations in this space. With the inevitable development of 3D worlds, Web3, AI eventually being part of a global future, this talk will openly discuss the production and skills required for the evolution of emergent technology storyworld entertainment.

Speakers

Lou Doye

Executive producer , Lou Doye Presents

Description

In this talk from XR developer Lee Vermeulen, he’ll go through a year of AR prototypes. What worked and didn’t in a year of experimenting with the future of augmented reality – including liquid physics interactions, AI NPCs, and portals.

Speakers

Lee Vermeulen

CEO , Alientrap Games