This week, the XR Summit kicks off, taking place on September 20th – 22nd. The online event lets attendees learn about the latest tech topics, connect with industry leaders, and enjoy a fully immersive virtual experience.
Today’s keynotes start at 4:00 PM BST. Joining the event will be numerous XR representatives speaking at roundtables about emerging technologies such as the Metaverse, immersive collaboration, Web3, and XR funding opportunities.
Today’s sessions include:
- Unlock your Potential with XR
- Transitioning your Bussiness to the Metaverse
- Web3 – The New Internet Age
- XR Bootcamps and the Upskilling Challenge
Register today for the first-ever XR Summit on September 20-22 to gain access to 11 insightful online sessions with participation from global XR thought leaders.
Unlock your Potential with XR
Speaking at XR Today’s very first online panel, Elizabeth Hyman, the President and COO of the XR Association, and Lee Kebler, the Director of Journey, will discuss the impact of immersive technologies on businesses.
The panel’s speakers will explore methods for unlocking business potential with XR, discussing how the US Government assists immersive technology research and development (R&D) with the recently implemented CHIPS Act.
Hyman and Kebler also discuss how XR technologies are gaining the support and funding required to create inoperable Web3 B2B solutions that place the user front and centre.
The Unlock your Potential with XR panel starts at 4:00 PM BST on September 20th.
Transitioning your Bussiness to the Metaverse
With the current popularity boom of the Metaverse, many businesses are taking note and working on roadmaps to secure places in the Web3 digital landscape.
Many immersive XR technology firms are fighting fierce competition to establish a presence in the spatial communications marketplace.
In today’s XR Summit panel, Vishal Shah, General Manager of XR and Metaverse for Lenovo, and Sol Rogers, Global Director of Innovation for Magnopus, spoke on developing enterprise-ready immersive solutions.
Panel experts will also discuss the benefits of immersive remote communication solutions. Including how B2B XR products can assist with the ongoing global labour shortage and provide fresh return on investment (ROI) solutions to meet modern workplace demands.
The Transitioning your Bussiness to the Metaverse panel starts at 4:30 PM BST on September 20th.
Web3 – The New Internet Age
In addition to the rise of B2B immersive software and hardware, firms must consider the importance of smart technologies that support Web3 infrastructures.
To bring together contextual real-time 3D (RT3D) information, XR pioneers must also consider elements such as the internet of things (IoT), 5G, and machine learning that power Web3 services.
The CEO and Co-Founder of Poplar Studios, David Rippert and Connor Borrego, Founder and Chief Product Officer, UniPro, will provide insight into the smart technologies behind Web3, the Next Stage of the internet.
Additionally, participants will explore how verticals are adopting smart technologies today, including city developers, manufacturing, industry, healthcare, and the tourism sector, where countless opportunities exist for Metaverse services.
The Web3 – The New Internet Age panel starts at 5:00 PM BST on September 20th.
UPWorlds, XR Bootcamp Back Upskilling for Future Coders
The ongoing global XR talent challenge poses a significant obstacle to the continued development of new immersive technologies and XR innovation.
In a roundtable discussion, Sonya Seddarasan, Founder of UPWorlds, joined Ferhan Ozkan and Rahel Demant, Co-Founders of XR Bootcamp, to speak about tackling the ongoing XR skills crisis for startups and global tech giants.
Also, the discussion will highlight the methods for assisting XR talent by providing insight into upskilling opportunities.
The XR Bootcamp and the Upskilling Challenge panel starts at 5:30 PM BST on September 20th.
- Tune in for the first-ever XR Summit event by registering and linking on social media.
