Aomame Space: A Metaverse Manifesto For A More Inclusive Art World
Now is indeed the time for the emergence of the Metaverse… but what that might mean, for you and I is very much open to question, argues the founder and CEO of Aomame Space in pithy, manifesto style polemic. Aomame Space is a Metaverse startup responding to real world problems with virtual solutions. It’s a […]
The Future Of Immersive Experiences
Immersive experiences have entered the mainstream – blockbusters like Van Gogh Alive, Tutankhamun, and large-scale venues such as The Sphere in Las Vegas show how audiences crave multi-sensory storytelling. This panel brings together Teresa Balestrieri, Mari Kuss, and Alina Mikhaleva, moderated by Anne Seubert, to discuss what comes next. From curating exhibitions and producing festivals to […]
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 & […]
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 […]
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 the Unseen to the Embodied: A Neuroaesthetic Journey of Becoming
What does it mean to transform — as individuals, and as a collective? And what role might Spirit Tech play in midwifing that transformation? This session invites a reflection on the thresholds between the visible and the invisible, drawing from my journey through a coma, ancestral plant teachings, and the crafting of immersive neuroaesthetic rituals. […]
Immersive Afterlife: Exploring Death, Grief and Human Connection in the Age of XR and AI
The culture of death and dying is changing, especially in the West. It is now possible to discuss our fears, our preferences, and our grief more openly. Does VR and increasingly AI – have a special role to play in this process? How can we design worlds, tools, and events that help people learn, find […]
Avatars Take Over: From Stand-ins to Superpowers
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Vanessa Borkmann and Christopher Werth explore how avatars are reshaping the way we work, connect, and experiment with identity. We all juggle different roles in life – but what happens when our digital selves start doing the heavy lifting? From job avatars that attend meetings, to social avatars that network globally, to creative avatars that […]
Consent Game: Real Social Skills
We are on the exoplanet spaceship travelling through the galaxies to Earth, to learn about how they communicate there. You, brave alien souls, have signed up to an anthropological adventure.. to study human social skills. Ikarus our Captain is navigating to Elysium on Earth, an experimental space where we will learn how to establish our […]
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 […]