Extended Reality is one of the most exciting new technologies in the current landscape, promising a future where distance will no longer be a barrier to great communication and collaboration. Through Extended reality, users can access useful information in real-time, interact with immersive experiences like never before, and unlock new collaborative opportunities.
XR Events are hubs of innovation and transformation, where companies come together to showcase the latest developments in XR technology. Some focus heavily on one aspect of Extended Reality, like Virtual or Augmented experiences. Others cover the entire XR ecosystem, looking at everything from AR smart glasses to MR holograms.
Here are some of the most exciting events you should add to your calendar right now.
1. Asia VR & AR Summit
Hosted in China, the Asia VR & AR Fair and Summit is a fantastic global event that welcomes enterprise customers and vendors from all over the landscape. Attendees at this event will have an opportunity to explore some of the most impressive technologies and tools in the world, produced by market leaders in immersive solutions.
The VR/AR Asia summit frequently showcases products from the cutting edge of virtual and augmented reality. You don’t have long to get involved if you want to visit, as the event is scheduled for the 10th to 12th of May 2021.
2. XR Summit ISE 2021
Get the ultimate overview of all things XR from the XR Summit ISE 2021. This event promises a behind-the-scenes look at some of the AR, MR, and VR offerings that are set to shape the future of immersive technology. The Summit will explore the latest developments in spatial audio, brain-computer interfaces, 5G, and more.
This year, the theme for the conference is “acceleration”, inspired by the rapid evolution of technology that happened during 2020. The event will take place between the 1st and 4th of June 2021, as part of ISE (Integrated Systems Europe) in Barcelona.
3. VR/AR Global Summit 2021 (North America)
One of the best XR events for those taking advantage of the virtual conference landscape, the VR/AR Global Summit is available for anyone to attend online. Running on North American time, this Summit promises to connect the best virtual and augmented reality innovators with companies from all around the globe. Last year’s summit housed over 500 speakers, 1000s of interactive 1-on-1s and 15,000+ attendees.
Running between the 2nd and 4th of June online, this is a must-attend event for anyone who loves AR and VR technology. You can visit everything from an online expo to a networking booth environment from the comfort of your home office.
4. AR & VR World Summit
Launched by TECHXLR8, The AR and VR World Summit is the flagship event for London Tech Week. In this conference, more than 17,000 attendees, 4,500+ enterprises, and 60+ keynote speakers will join together to discuss the future of extended reality. There are even more than 300 exhibitors from over 95 different countries to check out if you’re looking to invest in some new solutions.
The event will offer a host of immersive experiences, from in-depth discussions on the latest XR trends to overviews of some of the most exciting new technology coming into the market. This is a must-see event if you want to get ahead of the curve for the future of AR and VR.
5. Laval Virtual 2021
Another must-visit XR event, the Laval Virtual 2021 event promises to blow you away with incredible immersive experiences. This annual event pulls people from around the world into a shared space for discussions on how we can use immersive technologies for the future of work and life. In this free virtual forum, you’ll have an opportunity to connect with market leaders and customers from across the globe.
Every year, Laval Virtual is paced with more than 150 key influencers and speakers ready to share their predictions about the XR industry. You can even check out new opportunities to help you capitalise on your VR or AR investments.
6. AWE Asia 2021
Visit AWE Asia between the 2nd and 3rd of September 2021 for your chance to see behind the scenes of the AR and VR world. This compelling conference, running over two days in China, combines 50 speakers, 60 exhibitors, and more than 2000 XR professionals for an immersive discussion of what’s going on in extended reality.
AWE is a hub for start-ups and corporations keen to show off their latest technology innovations, but it’s also a place where investors, media minds, and developers can come together with tech enthusiasts all over the world. This is the event for you if you’re itching for a taste of some new XR tech.
7. VR/AR Global Summit 2021 – Europe
The European version of the North American VR/AR Global Summit, this event will give you yet another opportunity to catch up with all the latest developments in the XR space. This summit, running between the 29th of September and the 1st of October 2021 will share all of the fantastic experiences promised in the North American version, including networking experiences, interactive exhibitions, and more.
If you loved what you saw at the previous North American Summit and you’re keen for more updates from a European perspective, it’s worth adding this event to your calendar.
8. Enterprise Wearable Technology Summit
Wearable tech is a big part of the VR and AR environment. The EWTS summit pulls attention to the hardware that makes immersive experiences a reality. EWTS is one of the world’s leading events for wearable tech, and this year, it expects to attract at least 1,500 people, as well as 75 exhibitors and more than 100 enterprise presenters.
If you’re lucky enough to attend this virtual event, you’ll have an opportunity to take part in more than 70 educational sessions, as well as endless discussions about XR products, strategies, and solutions for the workplace of tomorrow.
9. AWE USA 2021
The US version of the AWE event mentioned above, AWE USA is an immersive VR and AR event where you can learn things like spatial computing, and XR technology. Industry leaders come together in this environment to discuss the future of AR and VR and showcase the technology that they’re using to drive digital transformation.
This year’s event will focus on the potential of the spatial environment and will run between the 9th and 11th of November 2021, in Santa Clara California.
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