AWE Nite Vancouver: What’s Next in Spatial Computing (VR/AR/MR) in 2025 & Beyond
AWE Nite Vancouver: What’s Next in Spatial Computing (VR/AR/MR) in 2025 & Beyond
Join us for a special evening with the Vancouver XR community at AWE Nite!
This event is the perfect space for AR/VR/MR professionals and tech enthusiasts to connect with like-minded peers and explore the exciting world of immersive technology.
Whether you're new to XR or an industry pro, you'll discover exclusive insights, learn from industry experts, and dive into the future of spatial computing in a friendly, collaborative environment.
Date: November 28, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Northeastern University - Vancouver
410 W. Georgia Street, Suite 1400, Vancouver, BC V6B 1Z3
Cost: $9
We’ll have a fantastic panel discussion that will explore some of the latest advancements in XR from 2024 and cover many of the groundbreaking AI integrations too. Plus, we’ll explore where the industry might be heading in the next few years, with recent announcements from Meta providing a glimpse into what the near future might look like.
Whether you're a developer, creator, founder, investor or tech enthusiast this event will offer a unique opportunity to discover what’s shaping the next generation of tech and connect you with some of the best local XR innovators who are driving the future of immersive technology in Vancouver.
Event Structure:
Meet & greet with snacks/drinks
Panel discussion with expert panelists
Open floor discussion
Continued networking
Why You Can't Miss It:
💡 Engage with leading experts, founders, and innovators in the YVR XR and emerging technology space. Gain insights into the latest advancements in spatial computing, AI and join in the discussion on what the future of immersive technology might hold.
🚀 Share your thoughts, projects and ideas with Vancouver’s growing XR community, get valuable feedback, and forge new collaborations.
🍕 Network with fellow tech builders, developers, and innovators in a relaxed, community-driven setting – pizza will be provided!
What You’ll Discover:
A look back at XR’s biggest moments in 2024
The role of AI in enhancing XR
Predictions for 2025 and beyond: What’s next for smart glasses and XR Headsets
Our XR Expert Panel Discussion:
We’re excited to bring together a panel of experts to discuss the future of spatial computing and emerging technologies. The in-depth conversation will cover some of the major shifts in XR, AI, and beyond from the last year. Panelists include:
Navjeet Chhina
Founder & CEO of Nucleus4D
Navjeet is on a mission to digitize the built world through immersive experiences that redefine how we interact with spaces. With experience leading Genius Innovation Lab, he’s partnered with top brands to create transformative XR solutions.
Danjuma Mohammed
Founder of VerveAR
Donny is the founder of VerveAR a platform that is revolutionizing e-commerce through 3D, AR, and virtual try-on technology, empowering retailers with immersive experiences that engage customers and boost conversions.
Matti Grüner
Lead Software Engineer - Emerging Platforms at Flybits
Matti is a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Computer Graphics, with over a decade of experience in the film, animation and fashion industries. Through his role in VFX, he has contributed to movies such as Iron Man 2 & 3, Harry Potter 7, Game of Thrones, Fantastic Beasts, Logan and many more.
Juliana Loh
XR Creative Technologist
Juliana Loh is renowned for her innovative immersive art installations and storytelling amid her XR experiences specifically using hand-painted VR. In the last four years, she has gained global recognition at XR Film Festivals while speaking broadly on the power of Humanity, Imagination and Wonder (AWE Conference, Long Beach 2024). As an XR jury member and public art advocate, she champions diversity, inclusion, and the power of play. Her visionary contributions have positioned her among the Top 100 global women of the Future, as she empowers projects through storytelling, UX, and art direction.
About AWE and AWE Nites:
AWE (Augmented World Expo) is the leading XR community that has been driving the conversation around AR, VR, and spatial computing for more than a decade. AWE Nite events are held across the globe, connecting local XR communities with the latest innovations and industry insights.
This event will be hosted by Sam Sprigg, AWE’s XR Connections Manager and Managing Editor at online XR publication Auganix. Sam will be driving the evening’s panel discussion.
Join us to grow the future of Immersive tech in Vancouver together! 🥽🌐✨