Which are some of the Biggest XR Events in 2023? 

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Which are some of the Biggest XR Events in 2023? 
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Published: March 17, 2023

Rebekah Carter

Rebekah Carter

Industry events are one of the best ways for professionals or consumers to expand their knowledge, network with thought leaders, and discover new solutions. In the XR landscape, conferences and expos offer a hands-on opportunity for business buyers to test out the latest technology, and gather some useful insights from innovators in MR, AR, and VR.  

Every year, market-leading events host some of the biggest names from across the globe alongside workshops, keynote sessions, and demonstrations. The biggest challenge for most business leaders is figuring out which events they should attend.  

Here are some top options worth adding to the calendar this year. 

GDC (Game Developers Conference) 

March 20-24, San Francisco 

The Game Developers Conference is definitely a worthwhile event to attend for content creators and entertainment brands, but anyone with a love of XR can get involved. With partners like Unity, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Intel, the GDC event showcases some of the latest technologies in the XR world from the biggest businesses.  

Attendees will have a chance to experiment with some of the latest tools and wearables on the market, as well as explore learning opportunities. Conference sessions are planned to cover everything from user experience, to programming, design, and team management. This year, leading names like Deborah Oyeyinka from Unity Technologies, and Kristofor Mellroth of Xbox are set to attend. 

NVIDIA GTC 

March 20-23, Online  

Considered by many to be the ultimate AI developer conference, NVIDIA GTC introduces attendees to top developers, engineers, and researchers from around the world, as they share their breakthroughs and insights into the next generation of software development. The speeches and sessions cover crucial topics related to content development. This year, there will be discussions around avatars, virtual production, and even generative AI.  

NVIDIA GTC is a chance for companies to see first-hand how AI and XR development advances affect every industry. Market-leading minds from NVIDIA, as well as other major companies like Open AI, DeepMind, and Adobe will be in attendance.  

IEEE VR 

March 25-29, Shang Hai 

This world-leading event marks the 30th anniversary of IEEE VR, so it’s likely to be a big occasion. IEEE’s virtual reality conference acts as a venue for the presentation of market-leading research results in the areas of virtual reality and 3D user interfaces. Additionally, it provides attendees with tons of opportunities to learn through demos, tutorials, and workshops.  

Over the years, IEEE has covered several exciting topics, such as 3D reconstruction and digital twins, augmented reality and XR application designs, and the rise of the metaverse. This year, visitors will have a chance to test out some of the latest wearables and devices in the XR landscape, and learn from market leaders about how to build the best possible XR experiences.  

Laval Virtual 

April 12-16, France 

Celebrating its 25th year, the Laval Virtual Event is a dedicated VR/AR exhibition, providing behind-the-scenes insight into the metaverse and the future of immersive technology. The event gives attendees an opportunity to connect with potential clients and partners, test out new technologies, and learn about the recent findings in the XR space.  

This year, the expo will have some fantastic speakers from companies like Accenture, Netflix, Microsoft, and Ubisoft. Tech fans will be able to explore some of the latest creations related to everything from spatial sound to software development. Plus, it’s even possible to attend an accompanying digital VR art festival too.  

XR Summit 2023 

TBA, Online 

The XR Summit, hosted by XR Today, is a world-renowned virtual event designed specifically for the extended reality landscape. Accessible anywhere, the digital experience requires absolutely no travel to take part. During the summit, attendees will have access to a host of exclusive pieces of content, from market-leading videos to engaging articles and guides.  

During 2022, the event provided countless valuable insights into the transformative nature of the XR industry, with research, reports, and interviews from innovative brands. This year, the XR Summit will deliver many valuable tools to companies looking to take the next steps into the metaverse era. Attendees will be able to learn about the latest trends, network with thought leaders, and discover new partnership opportunities.  

Meta Connect 2022 

TBA 

Meta Connect is an annual XR-focused event produced by the industry leaders at Metaverse. During 2022, the event offered an insight into some of the most exciting new creations in the Meta landscape, from impending new wearable devices to avatars and content creation in the metaverse. As Meta continues to expand its footprint in the XR space, 2023’s event is bound to offer some fantastic learning experiences for attendees.  

The Connect event includes speeches from Mark Zuckerberg himself, as well as members of the Metas Reality Labs team. Plus, there have often been developer sessions and keynote speeches from some major market innovators too. Companies looking to keep their finger on what’s happening with Meta’s metaverse creation will benefit from checking out this event.  

 

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