Niko’s Mycelumia Shore: Learning from a Visionary Worldbuilder’s Journey
Embark on a breathtaking new space adventure by Niko Lang, creator of Niko’s Exoplanet Journey and Niko’s Solar System. His latest productionn Niko’s Mycelumia Shore takes us to a moon orbiting a distant gas giant, covered in glowing bioluminescent fungi and invites us into an otherworldly ecosystem of light and color. In this guided tour, Niko […]
Immersive Learning Beyond the Classroom
How can immersive environments transform teaching, learning, and cross-cultural connection? This panel brings together diverse perspectives from the fields of education and innovation. Chris Madsen empowers organizations worldwide through the ENGAGE XR platform. Wolf Arne Storm and his team at the Goethe-Institut created GoetheVRsum, which explores new formats in culture, language, and creativity. Marlene May researches […]
Urban Tragedy 2050: An Immersive Educational Experience
Set in a future shaped by climate catastrophe and urban collapse, Urban Tragedy 2050 is a cinematic VR experience that takes participants on a journey through a flooded Rotterdam in the year 2050. Created by vm-people and the VRium Creative Team for PwC Germany as part of an employer branding initiative, this PCVR experience combines storytelling, […]
From Headset to Heart: Crafting your First Narrative VR Experience
In this interactive, in-headset workshop on ENGAGE XR, we’ll draft your first VR experience. Bring an idea; we’ll map the path from concept to development to production. We’ll identify the key questions to ask before you start and apply a simple framework to evaluate next steps. You’ll see practical examples from leading XR festivals and […]
Tech for Good for Africa
How can immersive and emerging technologies drive positive change across the African continent? This three-part session combines dialogue, performance, and inspiration. Moderated by Paul Simon Wayaki, the first segment introduces the international Africa VR Campus and Center network with Tom Nickel, Diana Njeri, and guests. A poetic interlude by XR Girls Africa bridges into the […]