Crafting Virtual Worlds: Walkabout Mini Golf’s Design Journey
How do you build beloved worlds that run beautifully on everyday headsets? The Mighty Coconut team shares five years of insights from creating 36+ Walkabout Mini Golf courses. In this session you receive a masterclass in VR world-building, performance optimization, and community-driven design. After the talk, join an open Ask Me Anything (AMA) round with […]
igus: Application of VR in Sales, Design, and Training Processes
Discover how igus leverages Virtual Reality to revolutionize product presentation. With VR, even large-scale products can be experienced in true 1:1 scale—anywhere in the world. Beyond serving as a virtual showroom, VR has become a powerful sales tool to engage customers and accelerate decision-making. Engineers use it to visualize complex design concepts quickly and at […]
How to Save the Metaverse: A Look Back and a Look Forward
The metaverse promised to transform how we connect, create, and collaborate—yet it has fallen short of expectations. Why did this happen, and how do we turn it around? In this talk, Sean Keogh and Daniel Schaefer, co-founders of headroom, revisit the origins of the metaverse, unpack the challenges that have held it back, and share […]
Castle of KYSS: Creating A Safe Space For Romance Fans
While overall book readership is declining, romance remains one of the few booming genres. However, many fans feel increasingly alienated in today’s toxic social media climate. That’s why the renowned German publisher Rowohlt launched Castle of KYSS for its romance label, KYSS – a unique safe space for romance lovers. In partnership with vm-people and […]
Insurance Meets Metaverse: How ERGO is Shaping Value Creation
Join Robert Alexander Heinrich, Product Manager in ERGO’s Metaverse division, as he shares insights into ERGO’s pioneering value creation in the Metaverse through innovative technologies. This session highlights ERGO’s holistic approach, emphasizing multi-layered efforts to implement transformation. Discover the challenges and solutions in adopting Metaverse technologies and learn how these advancements benefit both customer and […]
Is Virtual2Physical the next big Thing for Online Retail and Branding?
While Chinese e-commerce has been casually merging digital and physical goods for years – think virtual fashion for avatars that you can also wear in real life – the West is just catching up. Roblox and Shopify’s partnership offers early signals, yet Western brands remain oddly hesitant. But bridging virtual and physical isn’t merely trendy […]
The State Of The Metaverse in 2026: Opening Note
As is tradition, IMMERSIVE X opens with a keynote address that sets the stage for the days ahead. This year, Andy Fidel, founder and creative lead at Spatial Networks, shares insights on where the metaverse stands today and where it might be heading. Besides advising big players like Meta, Viverse, and Snap, Andy also connects […]