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 […]
The Death of the Audience: How XR is Rewriting the Future of the Arts
Younger generations are turning away from passive cultural consumption and demanding immersive, participatory experiences. This keynote explores how XR technologies are reshaping the arts by moving from storytelling to storyliving - where users step inside narratives and co-create meaning. What does this shift mean for museums, theatres, and heritage institutions? And how can cultural producers stay […]
Mortality Murals: Ephemeral Street Art in VR
Street art is by nature ephemeral – painted over, weathered, or removed. But in VR, it can find new life. This immersive session invites participants into the Culture of Death, where a curated collection of street art from around the globe opens space for reflection on impermanence and mortality. Guided by Tom Nickel, who has […]
Designing XR Instruments: From Sketch to Sound
XR allows us to rethink what a musical instrument can be, but designing them requires balancing creativity with practical constraints. This session looks at Geogroove, a mixed reality music experience built in Unreal Engine, as a case study in designing playable, spatial instruments. I’ll explore what worked, what didn’t, and how to design engaging musical […]
Club VIOLET Dream Bigger: IMMERSIVE X 2025 Official Opening Party
CLUB VIOLET opens Her doors for the official launch of IMMERSIVEX 2025 in VRChat. VIOLET is a breathtaking world where every element has been skillfully crafted to stir the senses and provide immersive impact. Psychedelic dancefloor with glowing shifting skies, leather bedroom, the Missile of Love and pockets of wonder combine to create the perfect […]
Ink Never Dies: How We Reimagined Calligraphy for the Metaverse
Arabic calligraphy has been reinterpreted many times, but artist Karim Jabbari brings a unique approach – working with light, performance, and unconventional materials. In 2025, Inloco Gallery created the surreal virtual world Vertical Horizon / 361 DEGREE, where visitors explore the narrow alleys of an ancient city and attempt to decode a message designed by Karim […]
STRANGEWAYS Unveiled: Crafting a Digital Masterpiece
Strangeways floats and flows beyond our own strangled world. It’s where corridors twist into gardens, and fingers scribble sketches of dreams. Creatures, plants, earth, junk (and the stuff in the gaps between them) all converse with different voices, share wild thoughts, and explore strange ways together. STRANGEWAYS is a hand drawn immersive VR world looking […]
Humanizing The Virtual World: Cultural Treatment In VR
Twelve million young patients across Europe face illness, isolation, and the loss of familiar freedoms during hospital stays. How can art and immersive technology restore agency and hope? This session explores how live, artistic encounters in virtual worlds can ease anxiety, foster resilience, and open new perspectives. Jo Adrian Haavind, Founder of InPresence shares insights […]
The Show Must Go On … In The Metaverse
In the Metaverse, the spotlight never fades – it just follows a different script. This session unpacks what it takes to produce compelling, large-scale shows for audiences made of avatars. Drawing from her work at VRROOM, where she led productions across platforms like VRChat and Roblox, Maud Clavier shares how her teams built concerts, festivals […]
Redefining Dance Education in VR: The VR Dance Academy Experience
Discover how dance is being reimagined in virtual reality with the VR Dance Academy. Join for a special performance featuring VRDA students showcasing choreographies learned in class, followed by a live Q&A with founder DustBunny and instructors. Explore how VRDA is innovating dance education and performance, connecting dancers worldwide in a creative VRChat community – […]