AI, WebXR and the Future of the Immersive Web

What is WebXR, and how can it be combined with generative AI? In this session, we’ll showcase how to create immersive XR experiences directly in the browser and explore the current state of this technology, as well as the challenges involved in its development. We will also highlight how combining generative AI with WebXR unlocks […]
Will AR Be The Big Immersive Breakthrough?

With new smart glasses from Meta and Snap entering the market, Augmented Reality is poised to outgrow VR as the most accessible immersive medium. This panel brings together three pioneers shaping the field from different angles – Chidi Nwaubani (art & cultural activism), Heather Dunaway Smith (immersive art & design), and Lien Tran (creative technology & […]
3D/4D Gaussian Splatting in Metaverse and VFX

Gaussian Splatting is redefining real-time volumetric rendering. Moving beyond static 3D, its emerging 4D applications capture dynamic scenes with unprecedented fidelity –reshaping how we create and experience immersive worlds. In this workshop Award-winning XR & Film Director Georgy Molodtsov (Cannes XR, Webby, Raindance) shares insights from both Metaverse and VFX contexts, exploring how this breakthrough […]
MetaTr@versal. Bringing Immersive to the Masses: Building a Creator to Consumer 3D Content Distribution Pipeline

As immersive media evolves into experiential, social, and interactive content, distribution is no longer just about moving files – it’s about sustaining presence across devices, networks, and platforms. This panel explores the end-to-end pipeline, from creation and encoding to streaming to discovery, and asks how open standards can reduce friction, ensure interoperability, and make shared […]
Mixed Reality Collaboration: Bridging Physical and Digital Workspaces
You want to beam yourself to physical places around the world without being dematerialized? We introduce a Mixed Reality platform for remote meeting and collaboration in our physical world. Using only the capabilities of Head Mounted Displays like the Meta Quest 3 you can jump into the surroundings of any other person instantly. Join us in […]