XR Fest - AWE Nite Perth

Extended Reality: The Current State of Play – Explore the Virtual Potential!

Dive into the world of Extended Reality (XR) with a full day of hands-on workshops, followed by an insightful conference session exploring the state of XR. The theme of the day, Explore the Virtual Potential!, sets the stage for interactive sessions and expert-led discussions around the latest in VR, AR, and MR.

Workshops 2:30pm to 3pm:

HTC VIVE brings cutting-edge innovation to XR Fest with an engaging workshop and showcase. Participants will explore the transformative potential of the Vive Focus Vision, integrated with the FLAIM workplace safety platform, demonstrating how immersive technology is reshaping safety training in enterprise environments. Additionally, the session will highlight Viverse for Business, HTC VIVE’s digital twin and spatial collaboration solution, designed to revolutionize enterprise workflows and collaboration.

Attendees will also get a closer look at the advanced features of the XR Elite with Ultimate Trackers, showcasing precision tracking for professional applications, time permitting. This workshop offers a glimpse into the future of immersive solutions for workplace safety and enterprise innovation.

Workshop registration link: https://forms.gle/otJvU9PLQHHnZvPX8

Showcase 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm:

XR Fest is the ultimate destination for exploring the cutting edge of extended reality. Bringing together global leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts, this premier event showcases the transformative power of XR technology across industries.

Whether you're eager to try out cutting-edge hardware, explore real-world applications, or collaborate with like-minded pioneers, XR Fest is the place where questions spark innovation and possibilities become reality. It's where curiosity leads the way to transformative breakthroughs.

XR Fest offers a unique opportunity to get hands-on with the latest immersive technologies and applications. Dive into the future with devices like the Apple Vision Pro, Snap Spectacles, HTC Elite, Fusion, and Trackers, alongside the popular Meta Quest 2 and Quest 3.

Explore professional solutions such as the FLAIM platform for workplace safety training, or immerse yourself in gaming with titles like Sovereign of the Seas – Shanty Tavern (a WA game Creation).

Conference (4:30 PM – 6:30 PM):

Conclude a day of immersive learning with our Extended Reality: The Current State of Play conference. Join industry experts and innovators as they discuss the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities in XR. Through insightful keynotes and dynamic panel discussions, we’ll delve into how XR is reshaping industries, enhancing user experiences, and driving the next wave of digital transformation.

This session will provide an in-depth look at the evolving XR landscape, exploring trends in Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality, as well as the integration of emerging technologies such as AI.

Meet The Speakers:
Oliver Weidlich,(Aus) Director of Design & Innovation at Contxtual
Title: 2024 - What a year for Spatial computing! Huh, What's that?

Kadine James,(UK) GLOBAL DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION at Artificial Rome
Title: Artificial Rome: Real-time Art-Driven Experiences across Virtual and Physical Worlds

Deborah Papiernik, (FR) SVP New Business at UBISOFT
Title: History and video-games: How to Engage Different Audiences in the Discovery of our Heritage

Panel discussion:
Title: XR: The current state of play
Caitlin Lomax,(Aus) Co-Founder of Intr Studio
Natalie Marinho,(Aus) Mixed Reality Designer at Voyant AR
Joe Millward,(Aus) Head of Product Innovation at Othelia