Collaborative XR tools represent a brand-new environment for innovation, creativity, and employee engagement in the new age of work. Bringing teams together from all around the globe, extended reality solutions can inspire faster product development, better team interactions, and more impactful meetings on a massive scale.
As we’re only just beginning to discover the benefits of XR for collaborative experiences, there’s still a lot to uncover in this arena. The best way to start exploring use cases, discussing trends, and even experimenting with modern tools, is to check out an XR event.
Today, we’re going to be looking at some of the XR events coming up that you can consider attending if you’re interested in using VR, MR, or AR for collaboration.
Metaverse Expo
June 15-17th, 2022, COEX
The Metaverse represents an interesting new environment for the world of digital collaboration. Promising a new landscape where team members can share ideas, interact, and build relationships like never before, the Metaverse could quickly become the workplace of the future. Already, countless vendors and innovators are exploring the concept of “Metawork”.
In this new Metaverse workspace, collaborative XR apps are likely to play an important role in bringing people together. The Metaverse Expo gives you an opportunity to explore some of the latest XR innovations supporting the rise of the Metaverse, particularly for the future of work.
AI VR 2022
July 22-24th, 2022, Kumamoto, Japan
The intersection of AI and the virtual reality world is likely to be an important concept for those pursuing XR for collaborative purposes. AI solutions can include everything from AI assistants in your collaborative apps to help you access files and share content, to real-time translation systems.
The AI VR event in July 2022 brings together industry researchers, experts, and scientists from around the world, all exploring the potential of combining VR technology with AI innovation.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to learn more about how the two concepts can work together to improve your team’s productivity levels, this is the event for you.
Siggraph 2022
August 8-11th, 2022, Vancouver, Canada
If you’re looking into opportunities to create your own collaborative applications for the XR environment, the Siggraph conference could be the perfect event for you.
This annual exhibition and event provide endless opportunities to discover what you can do with XR technology in terms of graphic design and animation.
Siggraph looks at some of the latest innovations in the graphic design landscape, and how they’re helping to serve a wide range of use cases too.
This could be a great event for you to check out if you’re looking for inspiration, or you’re searching for someone to work with you on the creation of a new collaborative app.
AWE Asia
August 26-27, 2022, Shanghai, China
The AWE Asia event is an opportunity to learn more about the extended reality world at large. Here, you can learn about the latest developments in AR and VR technology, and how opportunities might be emerging for better collaboration and business interactions. There are a number of “track” options to explore at this event too, perfect for helping you to find the ideal content.
For instance, if you’re interested in XR for collaboration, you might check out the “Vision” track, which looks at everything from the rise of smart glasses to the use of location-based VR. There’s also the “Enterprise” track, covering topics like challenges for XR adoption and how to implement new tools into your workflows.
Augmented Enterprise Summit
October 18-20, 2022, San Diego, California
AR can be an extremely valuable tool for collaboration in today’s fast-paced environment. The right set of smart glasses can provide field workers and team members with direct access to everything from real-time annotations to documentation and guidance from specialists.
At the AES Summit for October 2022, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at just how powerful AR can be.
This long-running and comprehensive event provides an extensive look at the rising impact of wearables in the workplace, the various applications of extended reality, and more. You’ll even get practical insights and advice on how to implement and scale the use of XR in your workplace.
XR Fair Tokyo
October 22-28th, 2022, Makuhari Messe, Tokyo Big Sight
Covering insights into all-things Extended Reality, the XR Fair in Tokyo will give you a behind-the-scenes look at some of the latest developments in all kinds of immersive technology.
At the XR fair, you’ll get a comprehensive look at concepts like digital twins, and how they can help your teams to produce new iterations of products at an incredible pace.
The event is also a fantastic opportunity to check out the latest MR, AR, and VR hardware and software being produced to empower a new generation of employees.
You’ll be able to test out some of the immersive experiences for yourself, ask industry leaders your most pressing questions, and network with other innovative attendees.
Immerse Global Summit
December 5-7th, 2022, Fountainebleau Hotel in Miami, Florida
Otherwise known as the VR/AR Global Summit, the Immerse Global Summit is an annual event for companies in search of powerful, disruptive, and innovative new technology opportunities.
At this conference in Florida, you’ll be able to interact with some of the latest devices and developments in the XR world, including tools for collaboration.
The event boasts an incredible 300 speakers, as well as a massive 20+ industry verticals covered, you’re sure to find plenty of useful information at this event.
The Immerse Global Summit even has a number of specific tracks to explore for companies interested in XR collaboration, such as Web AR & VR, Simulation, Enterprise Tech, Growth strategies, and more.
