11th October

AR pioneers 2023

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We are celebrating another incredible year of advancements within the world of XR with our newly titled XR Pioneers Virtual Summit on October 11th, as we gather creators and strategists alike to share their insights and practical advice on working within the industry.

Partnered with TWIXR

A special pre-recorded guest session with the This Week in XR podcast team.

For the XR Strategists

For the planners and innovators, our strategist stage, where we will delve into how immersive technologies are reshaping industries. From accessibility and consumer packaged goods to learning and development, we're exploring it all.

For the XR Creators

This is the playground for XR designers, developers, and creators. We'll walk you through the process of crafting immersive experiences, with a special focus on XR production, Learning and Development and our latest tool – Mattercraft.

XR Workshops

Join us for our XR workshop sessions for a hands-on look at how to create XR.

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Guest speakers

Destery Hildenbrand

Destery Hildenbrand

XR Solution Architect, Intellezy

Destery is a learning experience producer and has over 15 years of experience in training and development for corporate and higher education, focusing on engaging others through technology and immersive reality experiences.

Destery is a learning experience producer and has over 15 years of experience in training and development for corporate and higher education, focusing on engaging others through technology and immersive reality experiences.

Charlie Fink

Charlie Fink

Metaverse Consultant, Forbes Columnist, Author, Adjunct, Forbes

Charlie writes the weekly Forbes column "This Week in XR" and co-hosts its companion podcast. He is the author of the critically acclaimed AR-enabled books Charlie Fink’s Metaverse (2017), and Convergence, How The World Will Be Painted With Data (2019). Fink teaches at Chapman University in Orange, CA, and ASU’s LA graduate program in emerging media.

Charlie writes the weekly Forbes column "This Week in XR" and co-hosts its companion podcast. He is the author of the critically acclaimed AR-enabled books Charlie Fink’s Metaverse (2017), and Convergence, How The World Will Be Painted With Data (2019). Fink teaches at Chapman University in Orange, CA, and ASU’s LA graduate program in emerging media.

Mark Hewitt

Mark Hewitt

Brand and Digital Transformation Partner, CEC

Mark works with some of the biggest CPG's helping brands transform their product performance via connected packaging technologies, data and actionable insights.

Mark works with some of the biggest CPG's helping brands transform their product performance via connected packaging technologies, data and actionable insights.

Ares Subira

Ares Subira

Global Product Owner AR/VR, Nestlé

Ares is a Global Product Owner for Nestle, specialising in AR and VR projects for the brand.

Ares is a Global Product Owner for Nestle, specialising in AR and VR projects for the brand.

Johan Walters

Johan Walters

Modern Marketing Leader, Augmented Cities

With more than 23 years experience in digital marketing, Johan specialises in helping brands and agencies to navigate the modern marketing landscape, from AI, AR to VR.

With more than 23 years experience in digital marketing, Johan specialises in helping brands and agencies to navigate the modern marketing landscape, from AI, AR to VR.

Rony Abovitz

Rony Abovitz

Founder, Magic Leap

Rony Abovitz is an American entrepreneur and technology visionary. He is a pioneer in haptic surgical robotics (MAKO Surgical, acquired for 1.65B and 1 million plus successful surgeries) and a pioneer in the field of spatial computing/XR, founding Magic Leap. He is currently the founder and CEO of Sun and Thunder (film, Storyworlds) and SynthBee (DeepTech AI), as well as a Senior Advisor with the Boston Consulting Group.

Rony Abovitz is an American entrepreneur and technology visionary. He is a pioneer in haptic surgical robotics (MAKO Surgical, acquired for 1.65B and 1 million plus successful surgeries) and a pioneer in the field of spatial computing/XR, founding Magic Leap. He is currently the founder and CEO of Sun and Thunder (film, Storyworlds) and SynthBee (DeepTech AI), as well as a Senior Advisor with the Boston Consulting Group.

Jon Snoddy

Jon Snoddy

Ex-Advanced Development Studio Executive SVP, Walt Disney Imagineering

Jon Snoddy is an American technology expert with over 30 years of experience in the immersive technology and media industries and has held leadership positions at companies such as Lucasfilm, Disney, and Sega. Snoddy is known for his work in XR, founding Disney's Virtual Reality Studio and producing the world's first fully immersive XR attraction. Jon is currently an angel investor, advisor, and board member and is developing a video game fully populated by conversational AI-driven characters.

Jon Snoddy is an American technology expert with over 30 years of experience in the immersive technology and media industries and has held leadership positions at companies such as Lucasfilm, Disney, and Sega. Snoddy is known for his work in XR, founding Disney's Virtual Reality Studio and producing the world's first fully immersive XR attraction. Jon is currently an angel investor, advisor, and board member and is developing a video game fully populated by conversational AI-driven characters.

Daniel Cheetham

Daniel Cheetham

CEO/Founder, Hot Dark Matter

Daniel is a renowned immersive technology thought leader, for the last 15+ years Daniel has conceived and built 100's of cutting edge digital experiences for a vast array of well known partners inc. Nike, Adidas, Microsoft, Apple, Vodafone, Ford, Coca-Cola and Google. With Hot Dark Matter, Daniel is now focused on bringing the ability to imagine, create, deploy, discover and play shared, location specific AR games & experiences to anyone, regardless of their technical experience.

Daniel is a renowned immersive technology thought leader, for the last 15+ years Daniel has conceived and built 100's of cutting edge digital experiences for a vast array of well known partners inc. Nike, Adidas, Microsoft, Apple, Vodafone, Ford, Coca-Cola and Google. With Hot Dark Matter, Daniel is now focused on bringing the ability to imagine, create, deploy, discover and play shared, location specific AR games & experiences to anyone, regardless of their technical experience.

Pauline Rebourgeon

Pauline Rebourgeon

Head of Learning Technology and Innovation, Global L&D, Ericsson

Pauline is currently working as the Head of Learning Technology and Innovation at Ericsson. Holding a Master's Degree in Computer Science and Learning Technology, she has over 12 years of experience in learning design & development across various industries.   Pauline is now driving the learning innovation agenda globally and focuses on utilizing cutting-edge technology, such as VR and AR, as well as artificial intelligence, to create innovative and impactful learning experiences.

Pauline is currently working as the Head of Learning Technology and Innovation at Ericsson. Holding a Master's Degree in Computer Science and Learning Technology, she has over 12 years of experience in learning design & development across various industries.   Pauline is now driving the learning innovation agenda globally and focuses on utilizing cutting-edge technology, such as VR and AR, as well as artificial intelligence, to create innovative and impactful learning experiences.

Andrew Hansen

Andrew Hansen

VP, Director of Immersive Technology, Wunderman Thompson Health

With over 16 years of experience as a 3D Generalist and Visual Effects Artist, Andrew leads a multidisciplinary agency team comprised of designers, developers, and storytellers. Together, they craft transformative, immersive experiences for some of the world's most prominent consumer brands.

With over 16 years of experience as a 3D Generalist and Visual Effects Artist, Andrew leads a multidisciplinary agency team comprised of designers, developers, and storytellers. Together, they craft transformative, immersive experiences for some of the world's most prominent consumer brands.

Linda Jacobson

Linda Jacobson

Director of Marketing, HaptX

Linda Jacobson, a pioneer in human-machine interfaces, joined HaptX in 2022 to innovate in touch simulation technology in VR and robotics. A former Wired co-editor and author, she led the first VR app studio and spearheaded digital therapeutics research since 2009. She's a director at the Virtual World Society and a member of the XR Association Healthcare Working Group.

Linda Jacobson, a pioneer in human-machine interfaces, joined HaptX in 2022 to innovate in touch simulation technology in VR and robotics. A former Wired co-editor and author, she led the first VR app studio and spearheaded digital therapeutics research since 2009. She's a director at the Virtual World Society and a member of the XR Association Healthcare Working Group.

Alexandra Zaccaria

Alexandra Zaccaria

Vice President of Creative and Brand, Transfr

Vice President of Creative + Brand at Transfr, her practice includes brand storytelling, experience design, and new media arts, including large-scale immersive experiences, groundbreaking digital brand activations, and unique sensory interactions using AI, AR, and VR. Over the past 15 years, her love of innovation and design has led her to work in production design, interactive media, exhibit display, print, broadcast, and digital campaigns that have reached global audiences.

Vice President of Creative + Brand at Transfr, her practice includes brand storytelling, experience design, and new media arts, including large-scale immersive experiences, groundbreaking digital brand activations, and unique sensory interactions using AI, AR, and VR. Over the past 15 years, her love of innovation and design has led her to work in production design, interactive media, exhibit display, print, broadcast, and digital campaigns that have reached global audiences.

Michal Kendereski

Michal Kendereski

Technical Director, Langland

In the dynamic intersection of digital, healthcare, and immersive technologies, Michal stands out as a digital/technology leader with over two decades of experience. As the Technology Director of Langland, a Publicis Health agency, Michal's role is defined by an unwavering commitment to digital excellence, enhancing patient-centric experiences through an innovative digital delivery and approach to immersive technology solutions.

In the dynamic intersection of digital, healthcare, and immersive technologies, Michal stands out as a digital/technology leader with over two decades of experience. As the Technology Director of Langland, a Publicis Health agency, Michal's role is defined by an unwavering commitment to digital excellence, enhancing patient-centric experiences through an innovative digital delivery and approach to immersive technology solutions.

Christian Erfurt

Christian Erfurt

Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist, Be My Eyes

Christian is the co-founder and chief evangelist of Be My Eyes, focuses on enabling the 258 million people who are blind or have low vision to lead more independent lives through innovative business models and strategic corporate partnerships. Since launching in 2015, Be My Eyes has grown to support hundreds of thousands of blind and low vision users, in 150 countries by connecting them to over 6,9 million sighted volunteers and industry-leading companies.

Christian is the co-founder and chief evangelist of Be My Eyes, focuses on enabling the 258 million people who are blind or have low vision to lead more independent lives through innovative business models and strategic corporate partnerships. Since launching in 2015, Be My Eyes has grown to support hundreds of thousands of blind and low vision users, in 150 countries by connecting them to over 6,9 million sighted volunteers and industry-leading companies.

Kristina Veltri

Kristina Veltri

CEO, ICON XR Studios

Kristina Veltri is a pioneering leader in extended reality (XR) and CEO of ICON XR Studios. A CLIO Award winner, she's known for merging cutting-edge technology with creative artistry to amplify brands. A sought-after speaker, her work has been featured in publications like Ad Week and BBC Digital.

Kristina Veltri is a pioneering leader in extended reality (XR) and CEO of ICON XR Studios. A CLIO Award winner, she's known for merging cutting-edge technology with creative artistry to amplify brands. A sought-after speaker, her work has been featured in publications like Ad Week and BBC Digital.

Workshops

AR pioneers 2023 workshop

Learn from XR experts

This year at XR Pioneers we will be running a series of free workshops designed to help you get ahead with XR. Whether you are stuck on a Zapworks project and would like to talk it through with our technical specialists or are looking to get ahead in the industry we have something for you.

AR pioneers 2022

What you missed at AR Pioneers 2022

Didn’t make it to AR Pioneers last year? Don’t worry, we've got you covered. You can watch all of the recordings on-demand here.