VR/AR Global Summit 2019, Nov 1-2

Expected to eclipse almost ten times its current market size to over $160 billion USD by 2023, virtual and augmented reality is changing the game in almost every industry, from the obvious – storytelling, and gaming, to the surprising – military & defence, healthcare, and education.

When: November 1-2 2019

Where: Vancouver, BC (The second largest VR/AR ecosystem in the world)

Keynotes and demos include:

Travis May, Mastercard: The future of workplace training and how a multinational company can harness VR to revolutionize the way their workforce learns.
Charles Bern, Patio: a Toronto-based company that is at the forefront of VR applications to educate and train those in the cannabis industry.
Aubrey Tucker, Etro Construction: Heading the Vancouver-based construction company’s implementation of new technologies across its business.
Archiact Demo: Vancouver-based company debuts Lenovo Mirage AR app-enabled augmented-reality experience, MARVEL DIMENSION OF HEROES, that allows attendees to harness the power of six iconic Super Heroes.
Ross Finman, Niantic: The strategy behind VR/AR in recent pop culture moments such as Missy Elliott’s VMA’s Vanguard! performance and its unique place in concert and festival experiences.

A few additional speakers (a full list can be found here)

Nancy Baker Cahill, a multi-disciplinary artist working at the intersection of art, new media and activism
Heidi Buck, US Navy and Founder and Director of the Battlespace Exploitation of Mixed Reality Lab at SPAWAR Systems Center, Pacific
Nathan Pettyjohn, Commercial AR/VR Lead at Lenovo, and Founder and President of the VRARA

You can find more information on the VR/AR Global Summit website. We have reached a point where this tech is transforming industries, allowing us to educate, train and work in entirely new and more effective ways – and Vancouver is at the epicentre of these advancements.

About the VR/AR Global Summit

On Nov 1 & 2, 2019, in Vancouver, the VR/AR Global Summit will bring together industry frontrunners from around the world to discuss the present and future of immersive technologies. This world-class conference and expo will welcome 1000+ Executives, 120+ Speakers and 50+ Exhibitors from leading companies like Lenovo, Niantic, Microsoft, Viacom, and so many more. With over 230 companies active in VR/AR, Vancouver is the 2nd largest immersive ecosystem in the world. This is the 4th time the show is happening in Vancouver and this year’s Global Summit will have a strong focus on immersive interaction design.

Media release provided by Sam O’Neill, Talk Shop Media

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