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IMMERSIVE X – The Global XR Festival in VR

2026
November
10 - 12

RECLAIM THE FUTURE

Our present is shaped by overlapping crises and a growing sense of fear and uncertainty about what lies ahead. Yet meaningful change requires more than caution or concern – it needs a positive, shared vision of the future.

What role can XR and immersive media play in helping us imagine, design, and actively shape that future?

IMMERSIVE X 2026 is about reclaiming optimism and agency. It’s about creating positive visions – for the world, for your industry, and for yourself. And yes, even for the Metaverse.

Let’s reclaim the future together – in a playful, experiential, and deeply inspiring way.

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IMMERSIVE X – The Global XR Festival in VR

2026
November
10 - 12
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Presenters 2026

More than 100 presenters from various fields of XR will contribute to IMMERSIVE X 2026. Here is a first glimpse of the visionaries that will shape this year’s festival journey.

Courtney Harding
CEO and Founder of Friends With Holograms
Paul Raphaél
Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Félix & Paul Studios
Caitlin Krause
Founder at MindWise Interactive and Author of Digital Wellbeing and Designing Wonder
Noah Nelson
Co-Founder at The Immersive Experience Institute
Marta Minguell Colomé
New Media Artist
Danelson Maldonado
CEO & Creative Director at Spatialgineers
Wen Liu
Composer & Multimedia Artist, Founder & Artistic Director at Studio M.A.R.S.
Flavia Mazzanti
Multimedia Artist & Co-founder of Immerea
Thomas Riedel
Journalist and XR-Industry Podcast-Host at Spatial Realities
Anna Shvets
Assistant Professor in Interactive Music Technology at University of Nottingham
Larry Chang
Audio Director at Larrisim Studio
Bernice Loman
Founder & CEO at Loman Creative Services
Lukasz Porwol
Head of Sponsorship at MIT Reality Hack
Dorota Sédek
Founder and CEO at Alterland
Dr. Helena Pleinert
Managing Partner & CEO
François Civet
PhD Planetologist & Geophysicist and CEO at VR2Planets
Athena Demos
Co-founder and CEO at Big Rock Creative
Doug Jacobson
Co-founder of Big Rock Creative
Helen Lundström Erwin
Historical Novelist and VR Community Builder
Paul Simon Waiyaki
Founder at Africa VR Campus and Center
Ferryman Collective
Immersive Theatre Company
Ben Erwin
President of the Academy of Immersive Arts and Sciences
Michael Barngrover
Managing Director atXR4Europe
Julian Reyes
Founder and Director at Virtual Worlds Museum™

The Tracks

Join us at IMMERSIVE X 2026 to explore the futures of the fields that shape our lives.

We’re looking forward to welcoming you — and your ideas.

Academia
Arts
Culture
Corporate
Entertainment
Governance
Health
Society
Technology
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How to Dive in

IMMERSIVE X is more than an event — it is a curated global community.

The sixth edition of our annual festival brings together forward-thinking minds who believe immersive technologies can help us actively shape meaningful futures.

Attendance is free of charge.
Participation, however, is intentional.

We believe meaningful exchange happens when the right people come together – across disciplines, continents, and perspectives.

Joining IMMERSIVE X means becoming part of a community that extends far beyond this three days happening in VR.

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Attend

If you’re already part of our community, save your seat for the sixth edition. If you’re new, we'd kindly ask you to apply for an invitation.

Present

If you're an immersive tech innovator, creator, or entrepreneur, we welcome you to share your experiences. Click here to submit a proposal.

Partner

If you would like to become part of our thriving community and support the Festival as a sponsor, join our partner program. Please contact us to find out more.

VOLUNTEER

Help us bring IMMERSIVE X 2026 to life. Join our international organizer team and support the festival in areas such as in-world hosting, stage management, photography, community management, or helpdesk support on Discord. Become part of the experience behind the scenes and help shape a truly global XR event.

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By clicking Send, I agree to the use of my data for the purpose of organizing my participation in IMMERSIVE X, including communication via email. The privacy policy is available here.

I want to contribute as a partner

The sixth edition of IMMERSIVE X will take place from November 10–12, 2026 and is guided by this year’s theme: Reclaim the Future.

We collaborate with organizations, platforms, and initiatives that actively shape the future of immersive technologies. As a partner, you can contribute to the festival through platforms, content, experiences, community initiatives, or other forms of collaboration.

We warmly invite you to share your ideas and explore how your organization could become part of our global XR community.

Please describe your partnership proposal in more detail below.

The deadline for partnership agreements is October 31, 2026.

Tell us about you and your company / organisation and how we can reach you.
IMMERSIVE X collaborates with organisations willing to contribute actively to our global XR community. Tell us how you would like to get involved.

IMMERSIVE X partnerships are based on shared values.

We collaborate with organisations that contribute to the spirit of open exchange, experimentation, and community-building within the immersive ecosystem.

Our partnerships go beyond traditional sponsorship models and focus on meaningful collaboration and long-term relationships.

I want to participate as a presenter

The sixth edition of IMMERSIVE X will take place from November 10–12, 2026 and is guided by this year’s theme: Reclaim the Future.

We warmly invite you to contribute to our program and actively shape the conversation around immersive futures. Share your ideas, experiences, research, or bold visions with our global XR community.

Please describe your proposal in more detail below.

The submission deadline is August 31, 2026.

Make It Experiential
We believe in “Experience, don’t tell.” Your session should go beyond traditional presentations and actively engage participants. Whether through interaction, collaboration, or hands-on exploration, we ask you to create an immersive and participatory format that allows the audience to meaningfully engage with your content.

Commit to quality
We maintain high standards in both content and execution. After reviewing your submission, we will schedule a video call to discuss your proposal in detail. If accepted, you will be required to participate in an in-world rehearsal to ensure a smooth experience – both in terms of content and technical delivery.

Be part of the community
By presenting at IMMERSIVE X, you become part of a global network of innovators shaping immersive futures. We ask all speakers to uphold our community standards and contribute to an inclusive, respectful, and forward-thinking environment.

If you have a preferred VR platform for hosting your session (e.g. VRChat, ENGAGE, Spatial, RAUM, Arrival Space, Hubs etc.), please indicate it here. If not, we will coordinate the most suitable platform together.

By clicking “Send,” I agree to the processing of my data for the purpose of organizing my participation in IMMERSIVE X, including communication via email. The privacy policy is available here.

I want to participate as a Volunteer

Help us bring IMMERSIVE X 2026 to life. Join our international organizer team and become part of the experience behind the scenes.

By clicking “Send,” I agree to the processing of my data for the purpose of organizing my participation in IMMERSIVE X, including communication via email. The privacy policy is available here.

I want to participate as a Volunteer

The sixth edition of IMMERSIVE X will take place from November 10–12, 2026 and is guided by this year’s theme: Reclaim the Future.

Join our international organizer team and support the festival in areas such as in-world hosting, stage management, photography, community management, or helpdesk support on Discord.Become part of the experience behind the scenes and help shape a truly global XR event.

The submission deadline is October 31, 2026.

By clicking “Send,” I agree to the processing of my data for the purpose of organizing my participation in IMMERSIVE X, including communication via email. The privacy policy is available here.

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