XR at Michigan Summit 2023

Description

Join us for our third annual XR at Michigan Summit! This event will be fully in-person for the first time ever, taking place on April 18 and 19 at the Michigan Union in the Rogel Ballroom and Pendleton Room. Day 1 will feature industry professionals sharing their knowledge and insight around XR. Day 2 will feature a vendor exhibit hall, student showcase presentations, and lightning talks on relevant topics in the application of XR.

Sponsors: Microsoft, Ann Arbor SPARK, and Oxford Medical Simulation

XR at Michigan Summit 2023 Program at-a-glance (subject to change as new information is confirmed):

Day One – Tuesday, April 18 – XR Presentations & XR Vendor Exhibition
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Day 1 will focus on sharing industry perspectives on XR in education and business. Speakers from Microsoft, University of Portsmouth, Case Western Reserve University, Yale University, Georgian College, and University of Michigan will share their expertise on a variety of topics throughout the day.

Day Two – Wednesday, April 19 – Student Showcase & XR Vendor Exhibition
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Day 2 will focus on experiencing the myriad ways XR can be applied. Visiting vendors include Microsoft, Epic Games, Ann Arbor SPARK startups, Oxford Medical Simulation, and other industry leaders. Lightning presentations will touch on emerging topics in XR development including Generative AI, Virtual Production, and more hot-button issues. The day will also include student presentations of their own XR work.

Learn more about the University of Michigan XR Initiative.

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