The Next Evolution of The Workplace | AWE Nite Chicago
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Wednesday 08/06/2025
5:30pm Physical | 6:00pm Virtual (Central)
The Next Evolution of The Workplace | AWE Nite Chicago
Free to Attend
5:30pm | In Person | 2112: 4245 N Knox Ave
6:00pm | Virtually | Virbela's FRAMEvr
6:15pm | Live Stream | youtube.com/@AWEXR/streams
Beer provided by Revolution Brewing
Seltzers provided by [SYSTEM] Seltzers
About the Topic:
Immersive technology is steadily reshaping the modern workplace, bringing once-futuristic ideas into everyday practice across industries. They are leveraged to streamline complex workflows, enhance training, and redefine remote collaboration. Companies can overlay 3D models and instructions directly into their field of view, increasing precision and reducing errors. Efficiency can be boosted in warehouse operations through Augmented Reality. In healthcare and education, immersive simulations allow students and professionals to practice high-stakes scenarios in realistic, risk-free environments.
Remote collaboration is also evolving with tools like holoportation, which uses 3D holograms to create the sensation of physical presence across vast distances. This can enable international teams to share expertise in real time, cutting the need for travel. Companies are also exploring AR's potential for logistics and navigation as well, like testing AR glasses for delivery drivers to improve routing and last-mile efficiency. Meanwhile, the growing convergence of AR and AI promises even more intelligent workplace applications, such as adaptive training platforms and context-aware digital assistants. Though challenges remain – such as cost, data privacy, and scaling – companies that embrace immersive technology now are positioning themselves at the forefront of a workplace transformation where technology enhances human capabilities rather than replace them.
What's The Format:
We will start with informal networking with demonstrations, then host a panel discussion to answer audience questions, and we end with more networking and demonstrations. We keep it simple and informal – this meetup is about you, our members, and not just a soap box for the host, presenters, or our sponsors. Come and get your questions answered, take your next step in Immersive Technology.
5:30-8:30pm Central
5:30-6:15 PM Networking & Tech Demos
6:15-6:30 PM Welcome Message
6:30-7:10 PM Panelist Presentations
7:10-7:45 PM Panel Discussion with Q&A
7:45-8:30 PM Networking & Tech Demos
Host:
Matt Wren - In-Person Host - Founder & CTO of BUNDLAR
Caroline Dennis - Virtual Host - Two-Degrees.io and XRWomen
Panel Members:
Details Coming Soon...
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Register Here:
The Next Evolution | AWE Nite Chicago Event Series (produced by VRAR Chicago) is now and always will be 100% free to attend.
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Thanks to The Next Evolution Sponsors like UL Solutions as well as Venue Sponsors, 1871, 2112, and FrameVR and beverage sponsors [system] seltzers and Revolution Brewing.
We would also like to thank our Community Partners that help us continue spreading the joy of immersive technologies: XR Women, NVZN, Patched Reality, Two Degrees.io, International Game Developers Association Chicago (IGDA Chicago).
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The Next Evolution of The Workplace | AWE Nite Chicago