X-HOUR brings the future of immersive experiences to life. During this four-day event series, running March 8-11, 2025 in Austin, you’ll discover how the Metaverse is already transforming the way we live, learn and work.
Meet pioneers who are shaping our digital landscape and step into their 3D-worlds. Experience showcases from diverse fields and gain new perspectives on the evolving intersection of technology, creativity, and human connection.
X-HOUR is presented by IMMERSIVE X | The Next Reality Festival and Innovation Bridge Europe.
X-HOUR is a digital event series in Virtual Reality that takes place in different Social VR apps and locations.
There are three different ways to attend the sessions:
If you have your own VR glasses, such as Quest 2, 3, 3S & Pro, Pico Neo 2, or HTC Vive Focus, you can join our sessions from the comfort of your home or office.
VR Locations: The venues vary depending on the session and are located either in VRChat, ENGAGE or RAUM. The exact location and directions will be provided after registration.
Step inside. See the world differently. Be a part of IMMERSIVE X 2025.
Due to the limitation of space, pre-registration is required to attend the X-HOUR Onsite and in Virtual Reality.
Book your session now and secure your participation.
Creating immersive virtual worlds requires both vision and technical insight. In this session, renowned VR artists ShuShu and Niko Lang will share their expertise on how to “think VR” and bring a new VR experience to life. Starting with an introduction to their creative journey and achievements, the session will delve into the process of conceptualizing VR spaces, exploring the unique qualities of virtual environments and harnessing the potential of immersive experiences and AI.
Following the discussion, attendees will embark on a “Trippy Trip” of several visually stunning VR worlds designed by the VRium Creative Team. From branded event spaces to mystical environments, each world will showcase a different application of VR, highlighting its versatility and emotional impact. Join ShuShu and Niko Lang for an interactive exploration that will inspire new perspectives on designing for the metaverse.
Note: Parts of this event will be video recorded, potentially capturing individual voices and usernames. Please take this into consideration when joining the session, and let us know if you have any concerns.
VRChat
Agog House
Shu Shu
VR Artist at VRium
ShuShu’s greatest passion is art and the emotional experience it brings to our life. Throughout his career, he has gained professional experience in various fields of the arts. He decided to “immerse” himself in the Metaverse, where all the disciplines he has mastered come together in harmony. His vision is to create a new Akropolis of the Arts in the Metaverse. He has founded a team of artists – the VRium Creative Team. So far, his team has created VR experiences that have won awards at several film festivals.
Niko Lang
IT-Consultant and 3D-Artist at VRium
Niko Lang is an IT consultant, 3D artist and a long-time wanderer between different realities. The worlds he creates shape our understanding of the sphere that may one day make the metaverse a reality.
Embark on an immersive journey through the Africa VR Campus and Centre with our interactive Open VR Classroom experience. This session provides insights into how Virtual Reality is transforming education and creating new opportunities in Africa. Attendees will begin in a 360-degree video room to familiarize themselves with the Africa VR Campus, followed by an exploration of the immersive campus world through a captivating 360-degree photosphere. Experience the innovative “Metaverse Soko”, a pioneering Web3-based business concept designed to support the campus’ fundraising efforts. Participants will see first-hand how this platform empowers students to engage in Web3 commerce.
Note: Parts of this event will be video recorded, potentially capturing individual voices and usernames. Please take this into consideration when joining the session, and let us know if you have any concerns.
Engage VR
Africa VR Campus and Center
Diana Njeri
Founder at Africa VR Campus and Center
Diana Njeri is the Associate Director of the Africa VR Campus and Center and the director of XR Girls Africa, a socio-economic digital young women empowerment program of The Africa VR Campus and Center. She is committed to using immersive technologies to drive positive change and empower young women and girls across Africa. As Director of XR Girls Africa, Diana leads a dynamic team focused on closing the gender gap in XR technology. Her mission is to inspire and equip young women to explore XR technologies, develop their skills, and contribute to groundbreaking projects.
Paul Simon Waiyaki
Founder at Africa VR Campus and Center
Paul Simon Waiyaki’s journey began with VOFCIN in 2012, addressing challenges for African children. In 2014, he entered real estate to boost African growth. In 2016 he became the first African in VR and pioneered the technology by founding the The Africa VR Campus and Center. In 2019, he hosted mainstream MetaVerse event hosted live from Africa. In 2022, he launched VR & Space programs customized for the African Learner.
Inloco Gallery offers a unique fusion of streetart and virtual exploration. Instead of traditional walls, the artworks are stored in a shipping container that visitors can interact with. This immersive experience allows you to step into the world of each artist. Both the physical and virtual gallery feature the same container – visitors can open its compartments to reveal the artists’ works. In the virtual space, accessible via VR headset, PC or smartphone, the experience goes a step further. As each compartment opens, the surrounding environment transforms, taking you deeper into the artist’s creative vision.
Join Anastasia Nesterova, Olga Kai and Elsa Kolesnikov on a journey where the streets of Dubai meet the endless possibilities of the Metaverse.
Note: Parts of this event will be video recorded, potentially capturing individual voices and usernames. Please take this into consideration when joining the session, and let us know if you have any concerns.
VRChat
Inloco Open Storage
Anastasia Nesterova
Former Creative Producer and
Artistic Director at Inloco Gallery
Anastasia Nesterova is a creative producer, multimedia director, filmmaker and curator. She works across film, theatre, digital experiences, experimental projects and spatial design. Her experience includes performances, multimedia museums, art exhibitions, projection mapping and educational projects. Anastasia is also active in the Metaverse and frequently speaks at public events.
Olga Kai
Metaverse Strategist and Ambassador at Inloco Gallery
Olga Kai is a marketing professional with over a decade of experience, currently working in the field of immersive technologies. She joined the Inloco Gallery in 2023 as a metaverse strategist. Based in Prague, Olga consults companies, sharing her expertise in this rapidly evolving industry.
Elsa Kolesnikov
Metaverse Artist and Ambassador at Inloco Gallery
Elsa is a metaverse enthusiast, Inloco Gallery ambassador, creator and Roblox teacher.
Connecting and communicating with customers, training employees and working together. These are some of the areas where the Metaverse has significant potential for large financial institutions, but there are hurdles to overcome first. This session explores the journey of introducing this technology to Commerzbank AG and takes the audience on a deep dive into this HR project. Join the discussion on lessons learned and what the future may hold.
Note: Parts of this event will be video recorded, potentially capturing individual voices and usernames. Please take this into consideration when joining the session, and let us know if you have any concerns.
RAUM
Nathalie Benner
Product Owner for Transformation & Change at Commerzbank
After graduating in Sociology, Nathalie joined Commerzbank as an HR Trainee and is now Product Owner for Transformation & Change. Amongst other topics, she takes care of the onboarding process for new employees at Commerzbank Germany.
Heiko Wöllner
Chapterlead Learning Media Production at Commerzbank AG
Heiko is Chapterlead Learning Media Production, has 20 years of management experience in cross-functional teams and is the responsible standard setter for the selection of production software to be used. He is the coordinator for external service providers in learning media production. He is a technical and qualified specialist and sales trainer for banking topics and project leader for qualification in the area of sustainability.
Christian Spiekermann
Software Engineer at neosfer
Christian is a software engineer at neosfer, the early-stage investor and innovation unit of Commerzbank AG. Here he looks at how future technologies will change financial services and does venture building. Christian’s passion for XR and all things three-dimensional started in 2017. Since then he has worked on several projects in this field.
VenusSX shares virtual reality experiences that lead to changes in our awareness, our attitude and our engagement with Life. Immersive media creates a shift in perception of what is possible and allows us to connect more viscerally with powerful personal growth.
Join us on a sensational tingling quest to discover and unlock the five elements of humanity within two famous virtual worlds that celebrates the boundless potential of technology in art.
Breathe. Listen. Open all your eyes and ears… The elements of humanity are the gifts that are always here, in all dimensions, as the basic building blocks of joyous human experience. With courage and imagination, we seek to touch them and return to true alignment and balance in all our aspects.
Together we consider how to have a proper attitude and approach to deal with any life situation, so that we increase our measure of self-deservement and… along the way… gain the gift of Humour.
World Design by VRium Creative Team ShuShu & Niko Lang
Note: Parts of this event will be video recorded, potentially capturing individual voices and usernames. Please take this into consideration when joining the session, and let us know if you have any concerns.
VRChat
Niko’s Magic AI Art Dimensions & Elysium
VenusSX
Virtual Sensory Designer at PlayRoomSX
Meet Venus – she, who comes from the Empire of Love. She is a thought leader providing immersive experiences with unique content that opens your imagination and results in a shift in awareness about what is possible in how we engage with each other.
A pleasure advocate, a therapist and coach, VenusSX is on a mission to unlock human potential; to be stimulated and invigorated with simple conversations and immersive events so that we are enlightened about what connects us and pleasures us.
VenusSX is the founder of PlayRoomSX, a creative team who assumes the responsibility to help shape the future of immersive media and healthy human relationships.
Together, we become a strong ethical voice in creating a sex-positive community, and increasing accessibility to self-development that transcends physical location and limitations.
The fifth IMMERSIVE X will be taking place November 11 – 13 2025