The Ambient Interface: Designing Human-Centered Spatial Intelligence

As we accelerate into a future of sensor-rich environments, AI agents, and immersive worlds, the interface is evolving — no longer just a screen, but a living conversation between people and their environment.

This panel explores how spatial intelligence, ambient computing, and human-centered design are redefining how we engage with XR and AI — not just to inform or entertain, but to empower, support, and elevate human experience.

We’ll dive into real-world use cases and emerging design principles that help people interact more intuitively with their surroundings, enhance agency through personalized systems, and build more transparent, meaningful relationships between humans and machines.

From stadiums and airports, to hotels, cultural centers, and retail spaces, forward-thinking organizations are moving beyond one-off activations toward sensor-rich, ambient ecosystems that drive engagement, trust, well-being — and long-term loyalty.

Bringing together leaders in spatial design, infrastructure innovation, immersive storytelling, and human-centered AI, this panel will unpack what it takes to design ambient interfaces — systems that prioritize human agency, transparency, and empathy while delivering experiences that engage, entertain, and inspire. Expect forward-looking insights, practical strategies, and a glimpse into how brands, cities, and institutions are building the future through permanent, spatially intelligent environments.