How Can We Protect Immersive Experiences?: Codes of Conduct and Ethical Design
THE STATE OF THE METAVERSE IN 2027: OPENING NOTE
After a year of setbacks, how can we reclaim the future of the Metaverse? The past 12 months have been a bumpy ride. Major companies have scaled back their ambitions, jobs have been cut, expectations disappointed, and headlines have once again proclaimed the end of the Metaverse. But what if the Metaverse isn’t disappearing – […]
IMMERSIVE X 2026 Red Carpet: Grand Opening at the Polys Theater
What an entrance! For the third year in a row, the road to the IMMERSIVE X Opening Keynote leads across the legendary red carpet of the Polys Theater—turning a special occasion into a festival tradition. Dress your avatar to impress and join Ben Erwin, the driving force behind the Polys, and special guests for our […]
ENGAGE
In this introductory session, Chris Madsen, Senior Sales Engineer at ENGAGE XR, will guide participants through the essentials of the ENGAGE platform. You’ll learn how to access sessions, move within the environment, and use the core interaction tools that support communication and collaboration in virtual space. Several ACADEMIA, CULTURE, and TRANSFORMATION track sessions during IMMERSIVE […]
IMMERSIVE X 2025 RED CARPET AT THE POLYS THEATER
What an entrance! Dress your avatar to impress and flash your most dazzling smile for the photo. Once again, the path to the Opening Keynote leads across the legendary red carpet of the Polys Theater, home of the annual Polys Awards. Thanks to Ben Erwin and his incredible Polys team, this festive event marks the […]
Raising the Bar: Next-Gen Legal Education
Legal education is evolving, and spatial computing is leading the way. Join Sophia Moshasha (Moderator, Interactive Media at The World Bank and Co Founder XR Women), Melissa Heidrick (CEO of mmData), and Robin Moulder (CEO of 3lb Games & 3lbXR) as they dive into how immersive 360°experiences, data-driven metrics & analytics, and cutting-edge XR tools are transforming continuing legal education and eDiscovery […]
What European XR Can Offer the World: A Future of Trustworthy and Inclusive Virtual Worlds
Europe’s XR ecosystem combines technical innovation, cultural diversity, and human-centred values to shape virtual worlds that are open, interoperable, and empowering. But what does “European XR” mean in a global context? While narratives often suggest Europe lags behind, initiatives across the continent reveal a strong and diverse immersive ecosystem with unique contributions to make. This […]
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 […]
Becoming Us Again: Conflict, Compassion, and the Practice of Presence
Drawing from the Troll Project, BridgeMakers, and the DOT model, this talk explores how immersive spaces both fracture and forge us—and what it takes to lead through rupture, discomfort, and misattunement back into authentic connection. This session will be live streamed:
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 […]