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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