Agenda

Description

Enterprises face common challenges with XR, from overcoming the uncertainty of Metaverse hype to understanding how to start and scale XR implementation and the best products to get you there. Slalom and PIXO VR have partnered to help enterprises cut through the noise and confusion in the XR market. Come learn how we are combining the best XR strategists with the best XR platform and products, plus elite customer care all along the way, to help enterprises run successful XR programs.

Speakers

Sean Hurwitz

CEO, Founder , PIXO VR, Corp

Tamarah Usher

Senior Director, Slalom Strategy + Innovation , Slalom

Description

In this panel discussion, we will talk to three XR champions and leaders who have led successful large-scale deployments at Wal-Mart, Axon, and the Veteran’s Health Administration. While we often are caught up in what the future of XR may be, many need to realize the power that XR is bringing to major organizations today.

You will hear how they are using XR, the results of using VR in their organization, the challenges they faced, and how they scaled their programs. The future is bright for XR, but it is already radically changing how we learn, work, and heal.

Speakers

Robert Murphy

Sr. Director, Virtual Reality , Axon

Jarrad Nagel

Senior Manager - Global Learning Innovations , Walmart

Caitlin Rawlins

Deputy Director, Clinical Tech Innovation , Veterans Affairs

David Burch

Sales Director , ArborXR

Description

In this talk we'll explore the technology stack required for creating generative XR experiences. We'll discuss the various components of the stack, including the XR platform, programming languages, libraries, and frameworks, and explain how they all work together to create immersive and interactive experiences. Our focus will be on selecting the right XR platform, programming language, libraries, and frameworks for your specific generative XR project. We'll also dive into implementing generative techniques such as procedural generation and artificial intelligence to create unique and engaging experiences. Additionally, we'll discuss the current limitations of generative AI in XR development and the potential benefits and challenges of using generative AI in XR. By the end of the talk, listeners will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to start exploring the possibilities of generative XR and be aware of the current limitations and future possibilities.

Speakers

Jasmine Roberts

Research Engineer , Microsoft Research

Description

Are you staying ahead of the curve on the immense potential of VR and Eye Tracking? Join us for a presentation to explore the latest trends and success stories of how these cutting-edge technologies have transformed various industries. Discover how VR and eye tracking are revolutionizing areas such as brain health assessments and therapy, vision care, aviation training, and more with real-world examples and practical applications that deliver accurate and efficient solutions.

Speakers

Robert Malmström

Product Manager , Tobii

Amanda Bentley

Senior Director of Integration Sales Americas , Tobii

Description

Join us to explore the exciting possibilities of the convergence of VR and eye-tracking technologies and discover how they can be harnessed to understand human conditions and develop groundbreaking solutions. Driving or working while impaired by drugs puts lives at risk. With the legalization of cannabis in many states, the need for reliable impairment detection technology has never been more critical. In this presentation, you will learn how Gaize is pushing the boundaries of innovation by using cutting-edge VR and Tobii eye-tracking technologies to develop a non-invasive, automated, and rapid impairment detection device that is significantly more accurate than even the best-trained humans.

Speakers

Johan Bouvin

Senior Director of Sales and Business Development , Tobii

Ken Fichtler

Founder & CEO , Gaize

Description

While AR and VR technologies focus on bringing everything virtual, there are a number of people bringing it back into the real world. This panel will bring together a dynamic, diverse group of trailblazers that create new experiences incorporating robotics and XR technology. There will be a discussion of hardware and software that enables technology, common challenges and how you can think about linking the real world with the virtual world. If you have ever wanted to found a startup, create entertainment on or off stage or develop useful robots you should come to this talk to better understand what it entails.

Speakers

Giulio Corradi

Fellow , AMD

Russell Nickerson

Partnerships Engagement , MassRobotics

Colin Gallacher

President & Co-Founder , Haply Robotics

James Tukpah

PhD Candidate Research Assistant , Northeastern University

Description

svarmony revolutionizes indoor navigation with aryve, the cutting-edge augmented reality platform that is transforming the way we explore and experience indoor spaces.

In this presentation, we will delve into the breakthrough technology behind the aryve and how VPS systems have a high potential for disrupting industries, improving user experiences, and generating new business opportunities.

Join us as we navigate the uncharted territory of AR indoor wayfinding and unveil the possibilities it offers.

Speakers

Sascha Kiener

Founder & Owner , svarmony Technologies Inc.

Description

News organizations were one of the first to embrace 360VR content. Now Paramount’s CBS News Bay Area and CreatorUp have taken immersive storytelling back into the spotlight. In the last 5 months, five customized storytelling projects set engagement and viewership records as Scott Warren from Paramount and Dan Krolczyk from CreatorUp were able to merge teams to remove obstacles. Join the session for an opportunity to see the fifth season finale’ of stories that range from the snowcapped mountains of Tahoe to raging Pacific outside the Golden Gate Bridge. Learn more about how Insta360, HTC Vive and other partners helped along the way.

Speakers

Dan Krolczyk

VP Producer Metaverse Films , CreatorUp

Scott Warren

President & General Mgr of KPIX & KBCW & CBS News Bay Area Stream , Paramount

Description

Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion on the impact of extended reality (XR) on the fashion industry and its implications for brands and user engagement. Our panel of experts will delve into the ways in which XR technology is changing the fashion landscape and how it is being used to enhance the shopping experience for consumers. We will also explore the potential for XR to increase sustainability in the industry by reducing the need for physical products, as well as its impact on supply chain management and production processes. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights and understanding of the future of fashion in the XR era.

Speakers

David Robustelli

Creative Technologist , Beyond

Nelly Mensah

VP of Digital Innovation , LVMH

Skye Featherstone

Head of AR Enterprise Product Strategy , Snap, Inc.

Celine Tricart

President, Co-Founder , Coven

Description

Creating a new reality with Snapdragon Powered Devices: Join Said Bakadir, Sr Director of XR Product Management at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. as he leads a lively discussion with XR OEMs about the challenges they face and the successes they have achieved in XR.

Speakers

Vishal Shah

General Manager, XR & Metaverse , Lenovo

Said Bakadir

Sr. Director, Product Management , Qualcomm

Yi Xu

Director of XR Technology , OPPO

Brian Hamilton

VP, Sales and Marketing , DigiLens

Description

The landscape around us is changing - VPS solutions open possibilities for location-based experiences for tourists, shoppers, sport event visitors - everyone who is out and about. How to tackle that challenge and make those experiences engaging - Juha Lystilä and Pablo Colapinto will discuss this in their presentation.

Speakers

Pablo Colapinto

Head of Immersive , Nexus Studios

Juha Lystila

VP, Sales, Americas , Immersal

Description

The roots of current-day VR & AR technology date back to the pioneers in military, healthcare, and gaming innovation. Those initial steps to allow humans to interact with real-world visualizations drove the development of the technology and architecture that formed the basis of what we now see in movies, games, and the many virtual scenarios in which we engage every day. Milestone movies like Ironman and Minority Report were inspired by these same early innovators, and these movies are now the inspiration for our future interactions with technology. Today, we are on the cusp of a revolution that will redefine how we communicate and interact with others in small and large ways. Data visualization, AI and real time data processing is well on its way to changing our lives. This presentation will explore how VFX artisans, technology, and programmers have influenced and are currently redesigning this future.

Speakers

Ian Dawson

CEO , Augmentive Studio

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

Barry Kaplan

EVP USA , Wearable Devices

Description

Get ready to buckle up and dive into the world of XR with Tim Ventura and Shelley Peterson, who each have over 20 years of experience in the XR and visualization industry.

Tim's experience involves providing XR solutions that change the way a company does business.

Shelley's experience involves pulling XR solutions into the enterprise space to provide incredibly impactful value.

What happens when you mix the two? It's anyone's guess, but the result is likely to return value.

Speakers

Shelley Peterson

Founder | XR Industry Pioneer , Wizard Wells

Tim Ventura

Enterprise Account Executive , Holo-Light

Description

Throughout this interactive session, the moderator will guide expert panelists as they respond to questions and discuss topics related to Web3 and blockchain technology. Following brief speaker introductions, the floor will open to audience questions, providing attendees with a perfect opportunity to understand specific areas of interest related to this topic.

Speakers

Radhakrishna Dasari

Technical Education Lead , Web3 Foundation

Linda Ricci

Business / Emerging Tech Strategy Consultant , Consultant

Description

The Metaverse has been a topic of much discussion recently. While its actual definition and evolution will continue to be hotly debated, the one thing that all invested parties can agree on is the need to have a “critical mass” of people in social worlds, so that the network effects can generate value for individuals and enterprises.

While on the one hand, events such as the live concert hosted by Epic Games in Fortnite for Travis Scott drew more than 27 million viewers in 2020, on the other hand platforms like Decentraland and Sandbox reported less than 1000 daily active users in 2022.

In this talk, we discuss Adeia’s innovations that aid serendipitous interactions between avatars, which facilitates the development of communities or tribes in virtual worlds. In particular, we will discuss server allocation to users that are entering virtual social worlds or events. We will also explore how digital goods of value, such as NFTs, can be associated with users’ 3D personas as a catalyst for trading in the virtual world.

Speakers

Dhananjay Lal

Senior Director, Advanced R&D, Media IP , Adeia

Description

Integrating XR into a learning strategy can be tricky. Knowing where and when to supplement existing and new training with XR is a new skill set for learning professionals. The most effective integration of XR into learning is with a blended approach that mixes traditional learning modalities with XR enhancements. In this session, we will explore what blending XR into learning looks like, how learning teams can jump from traditional to immersive learning modalities, and explore how different XR options fit into an overall learning strategy.

Speakers

Betty Dannewitz

Learning Solutions Architect , The Ken Blanchard Companies

Destery Hildenbrand

XR Solution Architect , Intellezy

Description

Learn how to quickly create real-time cloud-connected 3D/AR/VR apps in a few simple steps. Join to see how you can build apps for the Metaverse for Android, iOs, HoloLens, MagicLeap, Unity, Unreal, and web browsers, all connected to the same cloud. In the session, we will learn how to change 3D content across all platforms simultaneously through the cloud without rebuilding the apps. We will look at why Metaverse developers are looking for new cloud solutions and why 3D-focused cloud infrastructure is needed. Participants are encouraged to either bring their laptops with Unity installed, bring their mobile devices, or can follow the live demonstration.

Speakers

Alon Grinshpoon

CEO , echo3D

Description

As American cities struggle to build housing, improve transit, and otherwise convince a skeptical public that change is good - and necessary! How can AR help win over their critics? This panel will bring together a startup (inCitu) and platform (Snap) engaging the public at massive scale through offering passerby a glimpse of new projects in their actual context. They’ll be joined by a city official to discuss the potential of AR to deliver services, fast-track development, and re-imagine our relationship with the built environment at large.

Speakers

Greg Lindsay

Urban Tech Fellow , Cornell Tech

Ernest Chrappah

Former Director, Dept. of Buildings , DC Goverment

Jasson Crockett

Public Policy Manager , Snap Inc. / Snapchat

Dana Chermesh-Reshef

Founder & CEO , inCitu

Description

This session will explore how haptic feedback can elevate the user experience in XR content.

Beginning with an overview of the benefits of haptic feedback, this session will delve into the science
behind the bHaptics' devices and discuss the design, implementation, and application of haptic
feedback to enhance user engagement, with a special emphasis on real-world case studies that
showcase the technology's capabilities.

The session will provide attendees with practical insights and actionable strategies to maximize the
potential of haptic feedback in their own XR content with bHaptics’ haptic devices.

Speakers

Kiuk Gwak

CEO , bHaptics