Get-together

IMMERSIVE X 2025 Warm-Up Curator’s Remarks

Tue November 11, 2025 03:00 pm CET

We are living in a time of profound transformation – political, economic, social, and cultural systems are all being challenged. This year’s theme, “Immersive Impact,” captures this pivotal moment. It explores how immersive media can help us navigate change, unlock opportunities, and understand our limits.

Join Thomas Zorbach, organizer and curator of IMMERSIVE X, for an inspiring introduction to this year’s festival journey – along with Dr. Ruth Diaz, whose keynote and workshop on conflict transformation set the tone for this year’s edition.

Format

Talk

App

VRChat

Location

AREA X

Duration

45 min

Presenter

Thomas Zorbach

Organizer and Curator IMMERSIVE X & Founder and CEO at vm-people

Together with his team at vm-people, Thomas Zorbach creates immersive experiences that shift mindsets, inspire action, and turn audiences into raving fans. Since the pandemic, he has been a frequent traveler in the Metaverse. With headset and controllers at hand, he gives talks, leads theater workshops, hosts parties, and guides companies, organizations, and individuals in exploring the role of social Virtual Reality in their lives.
He is the initiator, curator, and organizer of IMMERSIVE X | The Next Reality Festival – an annual gathering that brings together thought leaders, creators activists in XR, staged entirely in the Metaverse.

Dr. Ruth Diaz

Founder of Bridgemakers.world

Dr. Ruth Diaz is a social scientist, immersive learning consultant, and leadership coach. With her DOT-Model and Troll Project, she empowers communities to navigate conflict, foster resilience, and design authentic connection in spatial and XR environments.

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