Beyond Reality: Metaverse and AI Developers Hangout IV

Dear Metaverse, XR & Tech-enthusiasts <3

Happy New Year! 🤖

It has been a while since our last dev Hangout!🎮

Are you passionate about the metaverse and AI?
Do you want to learn from experts and connect with like-minded people? If yes, then join us at the Metaverse and AI Developers Hangout, an event driven by the ignore gravity and Malt Community (make sure to signup on Malt).

This event is a dynamic hub for artists, game developers, technology enthusiasts, and AI experts. Our focus is on fostering enlightening talks and networking around metaverse & and AI.

What to Expect?

Networking Opportunities: Connect with experts in extended reality (XR) and mixed reality (MR). It’s a chance to build professional relationships and exchange ideas.

Insightful Sessions: Dive into innovative projects and gain insights from seasoned XR, Metaverse creators, and AI innovators.

Expert Speakers: Hear from leaders in XR and AI from Germany.
Our speakers will share valuable insights and best practices from their groundbreaking projects.

Diverse Audience: Whether you’re a creative artist, AI developer, 3D artist, Unity 3D aficionado, AR/VR developer, or just passionate about technology, this event is for you. We welcome participants of all skill levels, from beginners to experts, and from diverse backgrounds.
Learning and Growth: Embark on a journey of learning and growth with fellow technology enthusiasts.

Additional Perks

• Enjoy complimentary Pizza & Drinks!
• Experience hands-on AR/VR demos!

Brief Agenda:
16:30 - 17:00 Checkin & Networkink
17:00 - 17:20 Welcome
17:25 - 19:20 talks AI & Metaverse + Break
19:40 - 21:25 Fun, Networking, Demos

Hosts
Zaid Zaim
Rebecca Kinio
Marc Plogas
Meet our superstars 🌟

• MisplAIced – AI needs good UX

Christian Heilmann, VP Developer Relations at WeAredevelopers

• Generative AI in your company: using Azure AI with your own data
  Alexander Wachtel
  Microsoft AI MVP & MCT
  CEO @ESC Deutschland GmbH

• Reshaping Hybrid Work with Microsoft Mesh: Fundamentals and Interactivity with Mesh Physics
  Zaid Zaim , Spatial Computing Expert at ignore gravity | Microsoft MVP
  Norbert Nemec, Principal Software Engineer - Microsoft Mesh Physics

• Marc Plogas, Azure AppConsult Engineer at Microsoft
  Building Dreams with AI: Lego-ing the Semantic Kernel

• Christoph Spinger: Spatial Computing at Axel Springer
  Mixed reality at axel springer and more!

• Laser Limbo AR Battle Games

We are very looking forward meeting you again and we can't to welcome you at our upcoming Devparty very soon!

Thank you for being part of our community <3

We extend our gratitude and kudos to ignore gravity and Malt Community for supporting us making this event a reality <3

About ignore gravity
ignore gravity is a consulting agency that shapes the future of transformation and leadership.
ignore gravity designs leadership development programs and innovative strategies for large organizations in the for-profit, non-profit, and public sectors. They have also made a name among startup founders in various accelerators and incubators. Notably, the leAD Sports Accelerator has achieved global success, and the Grace Accelerator has become essential for supporting female entrepreneurs.
Guided by regeneration, mindfulness, and empathy, they explore innovative consulting and Mixed Reality as part of their work, with AI being a significant overarching theme. They aim to bring different scenes together, like programmers and consultants, new comers and top managers, dancers and innovation managers.

About Malt Community
You are a freelancer and want to make your life easier? Then check out Malt!
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With Malt, you reduce your administrative burden by using our online tools, get paid immediately after project completion and feel safe as all your projects are automatically insured.
In addition, our team specialising in freelancers will support your career with dedicated resources, partnerships, events and peer-to-peer training.

Please note that pictures will be taking place during the event for social media. If you do not wish to be photographed, kindly inform the event organizers upon your arrival