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BRCvr Presents Re-Burn-23, a Burning Man-Inspired Event, Launches “Blind Burners World”

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The global virtual Burning Man-inspired event can be accessed via Zoom and AltspaceVR. Re-Burn-23 is a three-day immersive virtual event that will bring together artists, technologists, Burners, the Burner-curious, and other creatives in a Burning Man-inspired event.

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AES 2022 (Formerly EWTS) Event Preview

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AES has been an annual event since 2015 and is produced by BrainXchange , a company promoting the “enterprise XR metaverse.” While we’re all very interested in the myriad of use cases for XR wearables, gaming and entertainment do have a way of dominating a lot of less laser-focused events.

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Zappar’s AR Pioneers Event Returns, November 8 and 9

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Once again, AR Pioneers is a two-day event, this time taking place on November 8 and 9. Zappar was happy with the turnout for the event, which they hope educates current AR developers and inspires those that aren’t yet creating. The event will also include more developer workshops.

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VRDays Europe: Speakers, Events, and Ticket Information

ARPost

The event will still feature a live component with limited seating in Amsterdam, as well as smaller “Satellite Events” around the world as much of the offerings also take place virtually. In addition to the full event program, the magazine includes additional interviews and editorials.

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What is a Virtual Event Platform?

XR Today - Virtual Reality

The value of this technology can be immense in enterprise use cases such as online events — precisely what virtual event platforms enable. Unpacking the Concept of a Virtual Event Platform: Definition. How Does a Virtual Event Platform Work?

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Meta’s VR Events Platform Venues Is Joining Horizon Worlds

VRScout

Meta yesterday announced plans to merge its VR live events platform, Horizon Venues , with its growing VR metaverse, Horizon Worlds , offering users a one-stop social platform accessible via the Meta Quest 2 VR headset. You can find a breakdown of Venues’ upcoming event schedule here.

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Top XR Events in 2021 That Should Be on Your Must-Attend List

ARPost

After a year that turned our lives upside down, the world is slowly going back to normal – proven, among others, by a large number of XR events in 2021. While some of these events will be held virtually, others will take place in physical venues. Here are the top events we recommend: 1.

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Save the Date for the Most Important XR Events in Q3 and Q4 2022

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All events had to take place online – which technically is where most immersive reality experiences happen. Also, testing new gadgets is one of the main reasons people attend XR events – both consumers and experts in various fields. Here is the good news: in-person XR events are back.

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Virtex Stadium Holds First Major Events, Inches Toward Open Access

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A History of Virtex Virtex co-founders Tim Mcguinness and Christoph Ortlepp met at an esports event in 2019. A number of the attractions of watching live sports carry over into esports. However, unless you’re watching an esports tournament in person, a lot of those attractions go away.

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AWE USA brings back XR physical events

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The event, which will run until the 11th, will be the first major event about AR and VR to be back in a physical location after a long time. Because events on Zoom are nice, but they still lack the fascination of a physical meeting.

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How VR Is Being Used To Prepare For Mass Casualty Events

VRScout

Feature Image Credit: Ohio State University College of Medicine The post How VR Is Being Used To Prepare For Mass Casualty Events appeared first on VRScout. Immersive technology is for more than just gaming.

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Essential Spatial Audio Events for your Calendar 2022/2023

XR Today - Virtual Reality

One of the best ways for business leaders and innovators to learn about the possibilities of spatial audio, is with the right events. At this event, attendees will be able to interact with other experts, listen to keynote speeches, and even check out leading technology from new vendors.

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The Future of XR’s Remote Events in the New Normal

ARPost

However, as COVID-19 rates go down and vaccine rates go up and we begin to think about returning to “normal” what does it mean for XR and remote events? For the past few weeks, ARPost has been picking the brains of XR experts and remote events hosts for their insights and approaches.

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‘The Climb 2’ Introducing Monthly Collectable Events On Quest

VRScout

Collect event objects scattered throughout each level to unlock exclusive seasonal wristbands. will add even more content to the expertly crafted VR rock-climbing game in the form of monthly collectible events. The first event will take place from August 10th to the 17th.

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Can VR Save Virtual Events?

AR Insider

V irtual events are a prominent component of the new normal… at least for knowledge workers. As we examined in a two-part series in the pandemic’s early days, those who lean into virtual events could discover favorable unit economics and post-Covid virtual-hybrid models that stick.

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All the best events to attend in VR in 2020

The Ghost Howls

In these hard times , we are all collecting events that we should have attended and instead got canceled. Some of these events have been definitely canceled, while others have reverted to the use of VR and will be held completely in virtual reality.

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Zappar Celebrates 10 Years: Big Event, Big Announcements, Big Experiences

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To mark the occasion, the company held a two-day online event full of talks, and product and platform announcements. In the weeks leading up to the “AR Pioneers” event, the company also rolled out some huge experiences with some big-name clients all worth celebrating.

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VR Burning Man Event Will Feature Live Music, Art, And Workshops

VRScout

Normally held every year in the Black Rock Desert of northwestern Nevada, the legendary event has established itself as one of—if not the most unique annual festival in the world, celebrating everything from music and art to radical inclusion, gifting, and self-reliance.

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Events in corporate metaverses

ARVR

For instance, companies can hold their corporate events in virtual reality. Metaverse-based events are becoming more popular, yet the market has not still accumulated enough expertise. If you consider holding your own corporate event in a metaverse, you’ll know what to do.

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HTC Announces VIVEcon Event on May 11th & 12th, Teases Headset Reveal

Road to VR

Following subsequent teases of an unannounced Vive headset, HTC today announced an event called VIVEcon, set for May 11th & 12th. While there’s no details so far on what the event will entail, the company is clearly teasing the reveal of its new VR headset.

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On|Metaverse: The lessons I learned organizing a physical event about VR

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On Thursday, April 21st, in Italy there has been the first edition of the On|Metaverse Summit , an amazing hybrid event of which I have been a co-organizer. On|Metaverse Summit has been the first international event on the “metaverse” organized in Italy.

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United Nations To Conduct Annual ‘Global Youth Takeover’ Event Live In VR

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VR Education’s virtual education and training platform ENGAGE has been selected by the United Nations to host the organizations annual ‘Global Youth Takeover’ later this month, marking the first time the youth-focused event has been conducted in VR.

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5 Reasons Why Virtual Events are still more Profitable than Offline Events!

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com “Virtual” or “Online events” the term widely became popular during the pandemic. Hosting and managing an offline event was impossible back then for Event planners, managers, and everyone associated with the event industry. Via mela.melzo .com

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Highly Anticipated Launch Event Debuts VIVE Flow

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A highly anticipated live online event last Thursday, October 14, announced the VIVE Flow. Most of our questions were answered during the event. The only purpose of the event was to launch the VIVE Flow , “the immersive VR glasses made for wellness and mindful productivity.”

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VRTUOLUO talks about its FBEC event and the VR ecosystem in China

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But in China, they are very famous, and now they are also organizing a big event about XR called FBEC with hosts from all the major VR companies (HTC, Unity, Alibaba, Huawei, etc…). You are organizing an event in China on the 24th… can you tell us something more about it?

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All AR news and announcements from Apple Event 2021

The Ghost Howls

Apple Event has just finished, and in it, Apple has announced the new iPad mini, the iPhone 13 series, and the new Apple Watch Series 7. I have watched all the event for you, so let me report all the most important moments involving AR/MR that have happened there.

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PhotonLens Holds Launch Event for Flagship AR Glasses

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At a special launch event on June 15, PhotonLens announced that the Kickstarter campaign for the glasses will begin on August 18 and last for 45 days. The event took place on Zoom and was hosted by Sunrise International’s Vice President of US Partnerships Keating Sherry. “We’re

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5 Pro Tips for Producing VR Events

AR Insider

What’s it Really Like to Host a Live Event in VR? TL:DR – On April 1, 2020, VR/AR Chicago hosted our monthly event in VR. prep and plan just like you would for an in person event; 2. Structure of the Event. Venue Selection and Event Planning.

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Essential XR Collaboration Events for Your Calendar in 2022

XR Today - Virtual Reality

The best way to start exploring use cases, discussing trends, and even experimenting with modern tools, is to check out an XR event. This annual exhibition and event provide endless opportunities to discover what you can do with XR technology in terms of graphic design and animation.

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There’s An AR Easter Egg Hidden In Apple’s New Event Invite

VRScout

Apple’s latest iPhone event may still be a week away, but you can play with this new AR effect right now. Apple today confirmed the official date for its upcoming September event. Here you’ll find the official date for the highly-anticipated event.

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Facebook Confirms OC7 Will Be A Digital Event, Promises ‘Tons Of Announcements.’

VRScout

In a blog update posted to the Oculus website, the company states that in order to ensure the safety of the staff, developers, and attendees, OC7 will be switching to a digital format in lieu of the standard in-person event held in San Jose, California.

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What’s the Business Model for VR Events?

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“Trendline” is AR Insider’s series that examines trends and events in spatial computing, and their strategic implications. Applying more to VR than AR, could necessity be the mother of invention in the event world’s rebirth? venue) of a physical event.

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NewImages Festival Borderless Edition Successfully Concludes Physical Event Against All Odds

VRScout

NewImages Festival is unique to the XR event landscape as it is more than just a tech conference, it uses its platform, funding, and reputation to promote values that are often all too absent in the current XR ecosystem, and to promote the medium itself, and the artists pushing its boundaries. .

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HTC to Offer VR Event Spaces to Companies Looking to Go Virtual

Road to VR

ViveEvents : We are now officially offering end-to-end #Virtual #Events / #Conference / #Exhibitions services globally to help businesses stay productive in the face of current challenges! The post HTC to Offer VR Event Spaces to Companies Looking to Go Virtual appeared first on Road to VR.

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HTC is Holding a Vive Product Event Just Ahead of Facebook Connect

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” HTC announced the event on Twitter, saying it will take place on October 14th at 11 AM ET ( local time here ) in the company’s online event space, which is hosted by social VR platform Engage. HTC Vive News VR Event htc htc vive htc vive flow vive flow

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Every PS VR2 Announcement From Sony’s State Of Play Event

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Sony just wrapped its summer State of Play event, teasing a number of exciting games for the PlayStation 5. The post Every PS VR2 Announcement From Sony’s State Of Play Event appeared first on VRScout.

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Data Dive: Can Virtual Events Bring in the Big Bucks?

AR Insider

O ne of the many ways that the worlds of tech and media have pivoted in 2020 is virtual events. And just like remote work , curbside pickup and other Covid-era business pivots, there are virtual event business models being discovered that could actually stick around.

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