What we’re about
The NYVR meetup is a community of people interested in the development and application of virtual reality technology. While immersive gaming is always on the agenda we are also interested in the business, social, and medical applications of VR. Whether you are a product developer, investor, entrepreneur or just someone interested in the rapid growth of this exciting technology, NYVR Meetup is the place to meet and connect with like minded people.
Please be advised that by attending any NYVR event and / or trying out any VR technology demo, you are indicating your agreement to the terms of the NYVR Waiver and Release of Liability Form.
Upcoming events (4)
See all- NYVR - May 2024Glimpse office , new york, NY
I am excited to announce our next NYVR Meetup. It will be our normal format of 6-7pm Demos/Networking, 7-8pm Presentations, and 8-9pm, more Demos/Networking. Below is the lineup and a link to the live stream of the presentations that will start at 7pm.
https://www.youtube.com/live/bNiK1qodMgA?si=XiyRaILYVnUCLhyL1) Steven Ren - Co-Founder and CEO of Palatial
Steven founded Palatial (https://www.palatialxr.com) with a vision to simplify immersive content creation for 3D artists. With a background in architecture and computer graphics research, he previously introduced real-time visualization at Tesla, and has created groundbreaking XR experiences for brands like Vanguard, SK-II and the Olympics.
Steven will talk about why creating immersive content from real world data is so difficult, and how cloud computing and AI will turn everyone into an XR creator.2) Marta Ordeig of Garage Stories
Marta Ordeig of Garage Stories is an entrepreneur and storyteller. In 2017 she founded Garage Stories in Silicon Valley, a collaborative traveling lab that gathers the best creatives and technologists around the globe to play, design and prototype innovative projects with emerging media to foster positive impact. Marta recently collaborated with NASA to help create an online think-tank focused on Sea Level Rise.
3) Bracey Smith - TREEHOUSE Platform
With my TREEHOUSE platform, I’ll be showcasing bAi, rare, collectible AI entities with personalities that shape their interactions and creation capabilities. Each bAi is an intelligent and emotive companion offering a unique blend of emotional connection, artistic flair, and technological prowess.
4) David Polinchock, Co-Founder/President of The Brand Experience Lab
For the past 30 years, David has been a visionary leader in the retail space, helping brands navigate the ever-evolving world of technology in physical stores. He continues this mission today at his Jersey City retail lab, where he explores the potential of VR, AR, and other immersive technologies to transform brand storytelling. Back in the 90s, David coined the term "Experiential Advertising" and revolutionized marketing with the Cutty Sark Virtual Voyage, the largest VR promotional program ever created. David will talk about where VR has been and what the future could be.
