May 31
09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Description
Ori Inbar, CEO and cofounder of AWE, will welcome attendees to the 14th annual AWE USA 2023 event with the theme: XR is Everywhere!
He will kick off with his annual update about the state of the XR industry and where it's headed, and will follow up with "Metaverse Unplugged" - a super-fan conversation with Neal Stephenson - the legendary author who coined the term Metaverse.
Speakers
Co-Founder
,
Lamina1
Co-Founder
,
AWE and Super Ventures
May 31
09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Description
Ori Inbar, CEO and cofounder of AWE, will welcome attendees to the 14th annual AWE USA 2023 event with the theme: XR is Everywhere!
He will kick off with his annual update about the state of the XR industry and where it's headed, and will follow up with "Metaverse Unplugged" - a super-fan conversation with Neal Stephenson - the legendary author who coined the term Metaverse.
Speakers
Co-Founder
,
Lamina1
Co-Founder
,
AWE and Super Ventures
May 31
09:50 AM - 10:15 AM
Description
Qualcomm Technologies Inc., is excited to be at the forefront of accelerating the XR industry. Our efforts to build an open XR ecosystem have helped drive innovation that make the XR industry successful for all. At AWE 2023, Hugo Swart, VP & GM of XR at Qualcomm will reveal the latest developments with our Snapdragon XR platforms and Snapdragon Spaces developer SDK and how they are shaping the next generation of AR, VR, and MR experiences.
Speakers
Director of XR Technology
,
OPPO
Chief Product Officer
,
Kittch
VP/Head of Digital Products North America
,
Red Bull Media House
VP & GM, XR
,
Qualcomm
May 31
09:50 AM - 10:15 AM
Description
Qualcomm Technologies Inc., is excited to be at the forefront of accelerating the XR industry. Our efforts to build an open XR ecosystem have helped drive innovation that make the XR industry successful for all. At AWE 2023, Hugo Swart, VP & GM of XR at Qualcomm will reveal the latest developments with our Snapdragon XR platforms and Snapdragon Spaces developer SDK and how they are shaping the next generation of AR, VR, and MR experiences.
Speakers
Director of XR Technology
,
OPPO
Chief Product Officer
,
Kittch
VP/Head of Digital Products North America
,
Red Bull Media House
VP & GM, XR
,
Qualcomm
May 31
10:20 AM - 10:45 AM
May 31
10:20 AM - 10:45 AM
May 31
10:50 AM - 11:15 AM
Description
A fireside chat with Rony Abovitz, CEO of Sun and Thunder (founder of Magic Leap and MAKO Surgical), and his podcast co-host, Forbes tech columnist Charlie Fink. Rony will discuss why he thinks we're in a difficult but necessary middle "Gemini" phase (Mercury-Gemini-Apollo) before a deeper convergence of multiple technologies enables a full flowering of the XR seeds we have been planting for the past ten years, and the five decades before that.
Speakers
Founder & CEO
,
Sun and Thunder
Consultant, Columnist, Author, Adjunct
,
Forbes
May 31
10:50 AM - 11:15 AM
Description
A fireside chat with Rony Abovitz, CEO of Sun and Thunder (founder of Magic Leap and MAKO Surgical), and his podcast co-host, Forbes tech columnist Charlie Fink. Rony will discuss why he thinks we're in a difficult but necessary middle "Gemini" phase (Mercury-Gemini-Apollo) before a deeper convergence of multiple technologies enables a full flowering of the XR seeds we have been planting for the past ten years, and the five decades before that.
Speakers
Founder & CEO
,
Sun and Thunder
Consultant, Columnist, Author, Adjunct
,
Forbes
May 31
11:00 AM - 11:25 AM
Description
Get ready for a look into the world of spatial computing with AWS! Join us as we dive into how AWS is transforming the way 3D models are brought to life in the cloud. We'll be showcasing the latest spatial computing services on AWS that enable you to build, deliver, and manage your 3D workloads with ease and efficiency.
But that's not all - via an on stage demonstration you'll get to see how we paired a Magic Leap 2 with a Boston Dynamics Spot Robot to showcase how AWS's cutting-edge technology can help users visualize live robot telemetry and control the robot in even the most challenging and remote environments.
This session and the session following it is a must-attend for professionals who are interested in exploring the full potential of spatial computing on AWS. Join us for a captivating and informative presentation that is sure to inspire and inform!
Speakers
Sr. Strategic Architect
,
AWS
Senior Manager, Spatial Computing
,
AWS
May 31
11:00 AM - 11:25 AM
Description
Get ready for a look into the world of spatial computing with AWS! Join us as we dive into how AWS is transforming the way 3D models are brought to life in the cloud. We'll be showcasing the latest spatial computing services on AWS that enable you to build, deliver, and manage your 3D workloads with ease and efficiency.
But that's not all - via an on stage demonstration you'll get to see how we paired a Magic Leap 2 with a Boston Dynamics Spot Robot to showcase how AWS's cutting-edge technology can help users visualize live robot telemetry and control the robot in even the most challenging and remote environments.
This session and the session following it is a must-attend for professionals who are interested in exploring the full potential of spatial computing on AWS. Join us for a captivating and informative presentation that is sure to inspire and inform!
Speakers
Sr. Strategic Architect
,
AWS
Senior Manager, Spatial Computing
,
AWS
May 31
11:00 AM - 11:25 AM
Description
Soon, we will be able to use 5G and visual positioning system (VPS) technology to create immersive applications in a city-scale environment. Such dynamic XR applications on city scale will rely on extreme wireless performance and network awareness. Jasmeet and Matias will emphasize and explain how Ericsson is collaborating with the XR startup ecosystem and players like Immersal via its Startup5G program to help creators and brands understand wireless network capabilities and to scale up these applications and create a vibrant XR ecosystem that can drive economic growth and enhance the user experience for everyone. They will also describe the interesting business potential of technology like 5G and VPS for location-based services, such as navigation and advertising in real world metaverse.
Speakers
CEO
,
Immersal
Head of Ericsson ConsumerLab
,
Ericsson
May 31
11:00 AM - 11:25 AM
Description
Soon, we will be able to use 5G and visual positioning system (VPS) technology to create immersive applications in a city-scale environment. Such dynamic XR applications on city scale will rely on extreme wireless performance and network awareness. Jasmeet and Matias will emphasize and explain how Ericsson is collaborating with the XR startup ecosystem and players like Immersal via its Startup5G program to help creators and brands understand wireless network capabilities and to scale up these applications and create a vibrant XR ecosystem that can drive economic growth and enhance the user experience for everyone. They will also describe the interesting business potential of technology like 5G and VPS for location-based services, such as navigation and advertising in real world metaverse.
Speakers
CEO
,
Immersal
Head of Ericsson ConsumerLab
,
Ericsson
May 31
11:00 AM - 11:25 AM
Description
In this presentation, Barry Kaplan will discuss why AR/VR has not yet exploded in the market, and introduce a game-changing wearable technology. The MudraBand from Wearable Devices, is the world's first SNC (surface nerve conductance) wristband that reads neural signals generated by simple hand gestures and translates them into Bluetooth actions.
Barry will explore how MudraBand allows for more natural and intuitive interactions in AR/VR, and discuss how SNC technology reads the bio potentials of the user, registers tiny changes in electrical output, and extrapolates the intended gesture using deep learning models. Finally, Barry will showcase how MudraBand is revolutionizing the way we interact with digital content, bringing a new level of realism to immersive experiences.
Speakers
EVP USA
,
Wearable Devices
May 31
11:00 AM - 11:25 AM
Description
In this presentation, Barry Kaplan will discuss why AR/VR has not yet exploded in the market, and introduce a game-changing wearable technology. The MudraBand from Wearable Devices, is the world's first SNC (surface nerve conductance) wristband that reads neural signals generated by simple hand gestures and translates them into Bluetooth actions.
Barry will explore how MudraBand allows for more natural and intuitive interactions in AR/VR, and discuss how SNC technology reads the bio potentials of the user, registers tiny changes in electrical output, and extrapolates the intended gesture using deep learning models. Finally, Barry will showcase how MudraBand is revolutionizing the way we interact with digital content, bringing a new level of realism to immersive experiences.
Speakers
EVP USA
,
Wearable Devices
May 31
11:00 AM - 11:25 AM
Description
Are you looking to pilot an XR training program? Are you ready to scale from pilot to widespread adoption? This presentation will share tools, strategies, and real-world examples to help you build an effective XR training program at your organization.
We’ll share practical, real-world stories from the biggest companies in the world and how they went from getting early buy-in to running a successful pilot to scaling up to hundreds of locations.
Speakers
Sales Director
,
ArborXR
May 31
11:00 AM - 11:25 AM
Description
Are you looking to pilot an XR training program? Are you ready to scale from pilot to widespread adoption? This presentation will share tools, strategies, and real-world examples to help you build an effective XR training program at your organization.
We’ll share practical, real-world stories from the biggest companies in the world and how they went from getting early buy-in to running a successful pilot to scaling up to hundreds of locations.
Speakers
Sales Director
,
ArborXR
May 31
11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
Description
We take a deeper look at how large brands are leveraging immersive technology, metaverse communities, and budding AI to establish meaningful connections with their customers and also their teams.
Speakers
Sr. Dir. Design & Innovation HUB
,
PepsiCo
Director
,
Journey
Sr. Director, Innovation Labs Ecosystem
,
Lowe's Companies
Learning & Development, Digital Learning
,
Chick-fil-A
May 31
11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
Description
We take a deeper look at how large brands are leveraging immersive technology, metaverse communities, and budding AI to establish meaningful connections with their customers and also their teams.
Speakers
Sr. Dir. Design & Innovation HUB
,
PepsiCo
Director
,
Journey
Sr. Director, Innovation Labs Ecosystem
,
Lowe's Companies
Learning & Development, Digital Learning
,
Chick-fil-A
May 31
11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
Description
AR, VR, and mixed reality (MR) are already having a positive impact on the next generation of healthcare, including mental health. While some applications focus on education or training, others are helping patients directly, bringing comfort to the healing process. Every day, creators and companies are building real-time 3D projects that push the boundaries of the real world into the virtual and develop applications with the potential to change lives for the better.
Unity’s Vice President of Social Impact, Jessica Lindl will interview three creators about how their work is making a positive impact on individuals and patients dealing with challenging issues. Specifically, hear from:
Lindsay Watson Co-founder of Augment Therapy, an AR experience that turns children’s physical therapy into a game. Augment Therapy makes physical therapy software that is both fun for kids and effective for clinicians. The AR experience is designed to help children in hospitals, often those with cancer and intense pain, get out of bed to conduct physical therapy and ultimately become well enough to go home. https://augmenttherapy.com/
Dr. Joanneke Weerdmeester, a behavioral scientist working with Explore Deep, the company behind DEEP - a meditative VR experience controlled by breathing. DEEP has been created as an intervention tool for people with anxiety and research is now being expanded to explore how DEEP can support people with trauma, PTSD, functional disorders, long COVID, and youth in forensic care.
Carrie Shaw, MS, is a medical illustrator, public health educator, and CEO & Founder of Embodied Labs, an immersive caregiver training platform for students, healthcare workforce and informal caregivers who are caring for the aging population. Carrie's mission is to accelerate global behavior change for healthier aging at scale by positively impacting the health of self and others through immersive learning experiences. https://www.embodiedlabs.com/
Speakers
Behavioral Scientist
,
Explore Deep
CEO & Founder
,
Embodied Labs
Co-Founder / CEO
,
Augment Therapy
VP of Social Impact
,
Unity
May 31
11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
Description
AR, VR, and mixed reality (MR) are already having a positive impact on the next generation of healthcare, including mental health. While some applications focus on education or training, others are helping patients directly, bringing comfort to the healing process. Every day, creators and companies are building real-time 3D projects that push the boundaries of the real world into the virtual and develop applications with the potential to change lives for the better.
Unity’s Vice President of Social Impact, Jessica Lindl will interview three creators about how their work is making a positive impact on individuals and patients dealing with challenging issues. Specifically, hear from:
Lindsay Watson Co-founder of Augment Therapy, an AR experience that turns children’s physical therapy into a game. Augment Therapy makes physical therapy software that is both fun for kids and effective for clinicians. The AR experience is designed to help children in hospitals, often those with cancer and intense pain, get out of bed to conduct physical therapy and ultimately become well enough to go home. https://augmenttherapy.com/
Dr. Joanneke Weerdmeester, a behavioral scientist working with Explore Deep, the company behind DEEP - a meditative VR experience controlled by breathing. DEEP has been created as an intervention tool for people with anxiety and research is now being expanded to explore how DEEP can support people with trauma, PTSD, functional disorders, long COVID, and youth in forensic care.
Carrie Shaw, MS, is a medical illustrator, public health educator, and CEO & Founder of Embodied Labs, an immersive caregiver training platform for students, healthcare workforce and informal caregivers who are caring for the aging population. Carrie's mission is to accelerate global behavior change for healthier aging at scale by positively impacting the health of self and others through immersive learning experiences. https://www.embodiedlabs.com/
Speakers
Behavioral Scientist
,
Explore Deep
CEO & Founder
,
Embodied Labs
Co-Founder / CEO
,
Augment Therapy
VP of Social Impact
,
Unity