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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
