VR/AR GLOBAL SUMMIT
Growth, Knowledge, Connections

Events

 

Events at the Summit

 

Diversity and Inclusion Track

June 2, 3 and 4 - This year at the Summit we will be hosting a series of talks under our Diversity and Inclusion banner.  Building on the success of the Women’s Summit last year, we have grown this track to represent women, BIPOC and LGBTQ+.  This programme will feature session roundtables, awesome talks, networking opportunities and a social event in AltSpace.

Talks and Speakers Highlighted Include:

  • Creating with AR - Sarah Tan

  • Diversity and Inclusion Track: Retelling African Brand Stories Through VR - Albright Tejiri Onodje

  • Interactive Roundtable: Diversity & inclusion Roundtable: Cultural differences and their impact on diversity and inclusion - Hosted by Amal Jomaa and Jennifer Rogers

  • Driving Innovation Through Ally Ship: Mentorship Reimagined - Christopher Lafayette - Emergent Technologist, Black Technology Mentorship Program

  • Pride Event Panel hosted by Christopher Crescitelli - Founder, Dreamland XR hosted  in AltSpace VR

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VR/AR Global Summit After Party

Two stages of DJs and bands. 6pm EST for Global Summit Attendees.

  • Alabama 3

  • Brass Rave Unit

  • Chris Tofu

  • Coldcut 

  • Dub Pistols

  • Henge

  • Hito

  • Kittin

  • My Baby

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Networking Lounge in Engage

June 3rd - Come in to ENGAGE throughout the day and meet with like-minded people for industry-focused networking hours. Participants also have a chance at winning an Oculus Quest 2 during a virtual treasure hunt. Check the Summit website for schedule & details! 

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World Premiere and Epic Closing Party

June 3 - Join the world’s first volumetric AR live performance with Krust on Thursday 3rd June 

"Condense Reality, a volumetric video startup based in Bristol UK, will be showcasing their technology with a first-of-its-kind live holographic Q&A and performance in augmented reality. Using their platform and your smartphone, CEO Nick Fellingham will present in 3D from your coffee table and take questions via Twitter using the hashtag #CondenseRealityLive

Following the Q&A, the critically acclaimed drum and bass superstar, Krust will be performing a live set showcasing the power of volumetric video to blend realities and create mind blowing entertainment experiences for the next generation of consumers. This performance will be visually enhanced by Lost Horizon who bring their unique expertise in virtual event production to this premier.”

 

VRARA Women's Summit

Join us for a 1/2 day event featuring some incredible women in XR. We will connect with the dynamic women working in the space and there will be a ton of networking opportunities throughout the event. More details to be announced soon.

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FRIDAY JUNE 4th

VRARA Diversity Panel: Meet the team behind PrideXR, the world’s first virtual reality Pride event. 

Time: 4pm to 5pm PST
Location: Altspace VR
Moderator: Christopher Crescitelli, Founder DreamlandXR
Panelists:
Tricia Costello, Founder/Fresh Wata/PrideXR
Damian Pelliccione, Founder/Revry.TV
Vanessa "V" Fuñe, Producer/PrideXR

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XR Jobs

XR Jobs, hosted by Joanna Popper, will return to the Global Summit again this year. Featuring top talent in recruiting, leadership, training and education, we will cover what skills you need to break through in the world of XR and how to progress in the industry. Join and listen to industry leaders and recruiters and learn where the industry is headed and how you can be a part of it!

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