14:10 - 15:05
Gianluigi Vona | Acumen Public Affairs
Patricia Paulina Karrer | EIT Manufacturing
Jennifer Bettinger | Accenture
Elena Bascone | Women in Immersive Technologies (WIIT) Europe
The panel discussion on "Immersive Technology as a Tool for Empowerment in Emerging Economies" aims to explore the dynamic intersection of technology and socioeconomic development in regions that are undergoing rapid transformation.
As emerging economies strive to bridge the gap between traditional practices and modern advancements, immersive technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are emerging as powerful tools for empowerment. This panel will bring together experts from various disciplines engaged across bodies of the European Union and the World Economic Forum to dissect the multifaceted impact of immersive technology on knowledge transfer, entrepreneurship, policy regulations and social inclusion.
09:00 - 09:30
Ori Inbar, CEO and cofounder of AWE, will welcome attendees to the annual AWE EU 2023 event with the theme: XR is Everywhere!
He'll kick off his annual update with the state of the XR industry and where it's headed.
09:30 - 09:55
MR technology has already revolutionized the way we work, and many companies are seeing tangible results. It also presents the prospect of a strong partner ecosystem to drive innovation. Learn how powerful and manageable new products like Gen AI and AR technology, including Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest for Business, can help connect employees and transform the way we work in the future.
10:00 - 10:25
Gadgets such as computers and smartphones have become integral to our daily routines, yet it seems they are reaching their limits. Join XPANCEO's founders, Roman Axelrod and Valentyn Volkov, Ph.D., as they delve into the evolution of these devices, envision the next generation of computing, and illuminate the essential technologies propelling us into this exciting new era.
10:30 - 10:55
Daniel will give a brief overview of how AR hardware and software developed over the past 25 years and how it led to where AR glasses are today.
12:30 - 12:55
How can we create value with technology? We will look at the Artivive use case, a 250k creators platform that uses AR to blend traditional and digital art, elevating both art forms and adding genuine value.