**Augmenting Reality - AI and the Metaverse**
6:00 pm - 6:35 pm...**Registration and Networking**
6:35 pm - 8:30 pm...**Live Presentations**

1. **Steve Dann**, Exec. Chairman: **Medical Realities** \- Website link: [https://www.medicalrealities.com](http://www.medicalrealities.com/) - **My monthly round-up on all the hot-off-the-press AR/VR/MR/Metaverse news from around the world.**
2. **Isaac Surafras,** CTO. Medical Realities: **AI and Immersive Technology.**
3. **Muki Kulhan:** CIO, Exec.XR/MetaTech/Innovation Producer & Creative Technologist, #IBCAccelerators #RedBull EmergingMedia/XR; Board Advisor & Keynote Speaker: [https://show.ibc.org/accelerator-media-innovation-programme](https://show.ibc.org/accelerator-media-innovation-programme) - **IBC Innovation Roundup**.
4. **Gareth Llewellyn,** Co-Founder, CEO. **MagicBeans Ltd.** Website link:[https://www.magicbeans.xyz/](https://www.magicbeans.xyz/): **Interactive audio experiences.**
8:30 - 9:00 pm **Networking**

8:30 - 9:00 pm **Networking**

Augmenting Reality

Steve Dann

Achese Inimgba 

Daniele Giampà

Augmenting Reality - AI and the Metaverse.

Microsoft London

**Wednesday 10/04/2022**

**5:30pm Physical \| 6:00pm Virtual Central**

**The Next Evolution of The Arts \| AWE Nite Chicago**

Free to Attend

5:30pm \| In Person \| 2112: 4245 N\. Knox Avenue Chicago\, Illinois 60641

6:00pm \| Virtually \| Virbela's Open Campus

Beer provided by [Revolution Brewing](https://revbrew.com/)

**About the Topic:**
Immersive technology is revolutionizing the arts by opening up boundless creative possibilities. They can seamlessly blend the digital and physical worlds for a whole new look at the term blank canvas. Visual artists are crafting digital pieces that transcend three dimensions. Theater directors are transporting audiences into new realms. Musicians are immersing listeners in interactive soundscapes. These technologies enable artists to transcend traditional boundaries and the result is a redefinition of artistic expression, captivating audiences and pushing the frontiers of creativity. Yet, this transformative power also brings crucial ethical and legal questions surrounding intellectual property rights, urging the arts to navigate uncharted territory in a rapidly evolving landscape.

The bridge between art and technology is often a divided one. With AI mimicking people's styles from images to writing to likenesses in films, today we possess a great opportunity to discuss the feelings and expectations we have when it comes to technology’s influences on the creation of artwork. Art is forever changing due to technology including augmented reality and virtual reality and beyond.

VRAR Chicago and The Next Evolution \| AWE Nite Chicago are committed to educating and sharing information about technologies so no one is left behind during The Next Evolution through Immersive and other emerging technologies\. Join us October 4th to explore the incredible potential of immersive technology’s impact on The Arts while unraveling the complex ethical and legal threads that underpin this journey\.

**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**

5:30-6:00 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 & XRWomen

**Panel Members:**

Details Coming Soon...

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Register Here:

Registration Link Coming Soon...

https://thenextevolution.org/event/the-next-evolution-of-the-arts/

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 for our ongoing sponsorships from [1871](https://1871.com/) and [Virbela](https://www.virbela.com/?fpr=vrarchicago) for providing venue, management, marketing & logistics support and to our partners of the VRAR Chicago event series: [2112](https://2112inc.com/), [VR Motion Learning](https://www.vr-motion-learning.com/), [XR Women](https://www.xrwomen.com/), International Game Developers Association Chicago ([IGDA Chicago](https://www.igdachicago.com/)), Vennity, [Two Degrees](https://www.two-degrees.io/), [NVZN](https://www.nvzn.net/) .

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Matthew Wren

Ana  Alferez

The Next Evolution of The Arts | AWE Nite Chicago

2112 Chicago

**\*\*ATTENDEES MUST REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE\*\***
[Register here. ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-state-of-atl-xr-happy-hour-tickets-718149122357)(Special XR Atlanta Rate: $14)

The VRARA Atlanta Chapter and Resolvit welcome you to join us for **The State of ATL XR & Happy Hour**, featuring a panel discussion with local XR experts from top educational institutions, global experiential agencies, innovative government contractors, and more!

Upon arrival and after our discussion, connect with industry experts, developers, and enthusiasts who share your passion. Discover the latest hands-on immersive demos, strategic client features, and be part of shaping Atlanta's thriving VR/AR community!

Admission includes beer, wine, nonalcoholic beverages, and pizza. Free entry for VRARA members, discounted entry for XR Atlanta and Marietta XR members. General admission tickets are limited.

About our venue - **Atlanta Tech Park** is located at 107 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners, Georgia, 30092. When you arrive, parking is free.

Here's a rough agenda, so you have a good idea of what to expect:
4:00 - 4:40 - Arrival/Networking
4:40 - 5:40 - The State of ATL XR Panel Discussion + Q&A
5:40 - 6:55 - More Networking/Demos/Future Event Topic Requests/Last Call
6:55 - 7:00 - Thank You/Wrap-Up (Lyft, Uber, or otherwise...please be safe!)

Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore the future of XR and enjoy a fantastic Happy Hour with like-minded individuals. See you there!

\- The VRARA Atlanta Chapter & Resolvit: Reimagine Your Reality

XR Atlanta

Annie Eaton

Adam Kornuth

Chris Gardner

VRARA - The State of ATL XR & Happy Hour

Atlanta Tech Park

The **Global XR Conference 2023** is a **free**, **non-profit**, **two-day** event.

Organized **for the community and by the community** around **extended reality (XR) – virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, Immersive Technologies, Metaverse**, and **more**.

**[https://www.globalxrconference.com](https://www.globalxrconference.com)**

Watch **YouTube live streams** of sessions, see content from local communities all over the world, meet the XR community on Discord and in VR, and much more.

Get a f**ree ticket to experience it in its entirety** – we’ll keep you informed of everything that is going on!

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Information about the event, the agenda, and more can be found **[here](https://globalxrconference.com/attendees/)**

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Global XR Conference 2023

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