What we’re about
VRTO (VirtualReality.TO) is a productivity-oriented think tank and discovery group for innovators, developers, inventors, storytellers, content producers, entrepreneurs, hackers, modders, programmers, pioneers, ontologists and adventurers.
It is also the organization behind the VRTO Virtual & Augmented Reality World Conference & Expo Canada's international immersive technologies nexus, and the FIVARS Festival of International Virtual & Augmented Reality Stories.
Toronto is a powerhouse for independent games development, technology and filmmaking and arts and culture. This meetup is targeted towards drawing the brightest and best, the curious and motivated, the adventurous and courageous together with the aim of pushing this paradigm-shifting new medium towards its best and upper limits.
VRTO Meetups are dynamic, disruption-seeking events designed to challenge its attendees, while providing a comfortable and engaging environment to do so. Sessions focus on practical, explorational, philosophical and technical discussions as well as content demos about contemporary virtual and augmented reality, opportunities and threats, blue sky and resource swapping, curated by the Editor-In-Chief of IndieGameReviewer.com, Constant Change Media Group (ConstantChangeMedia.com) and Robot Pride Day.
VRTO also hosts the Virtual & Augmented Reality World Conference & Expo in June - Canada's largest in 2016 and 2017 - and FIVARS (Festival of International Virtual and Augmented Stories) every September.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- VRTO 2025 - Spatial Media World Conference & Expo - 10 AnniversaryOCAD University, Toronto, ON
VRTO - Canada's longest running dedicated conference for immersive media technologies, arts, and sciences (and a bunch of other really interesting applications you may not have heard of) returns for its 10th year!
Connect with industry experts, innovators, and fellow enthusiasts as you delve into the world of spatial media. Engage in interactive workshops, attend insightful panels, and witness captivating demonstrations that will push the boundaries of your imagination.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just curious about the possibilities of virtual and augmented reality, this conference offers something for everyone. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of spatial media innovation.
Look forward to international speakers, best selling authors, advanced researchers, indie game developers, representation from enterprise and arts, and return guests from the past decade of VRTO.
Can't wait to see you there.
- Main Conference information page.
This is also where you can apply to Exhibit, be a speaker, a volunteer, be a sponsor, or register as media. - Direct link to Eventbrite page
- Please follow VRTO on BlueSky for social media updates
- Main Conference information page.
- FIVARS 2025: Festival of International Virtual & Augmented Reality StoriesOCAD University, Toronto, ON
FIVARS - Festival of International Virtual & Augmented Reality Stories 2025 is shaping up to be one of the best in its 11 year history. Location-based festival in runs June 25-26th.
This is an incredibly rare opportunity to see Canadian, North American and World premieres of the best new #immersive content from all over the planet - Australia, China, Romania, Spain, France, US, Canada, Japan, South Africa, Italy, Germany, and more, all under one roof.
Online theater for passive works and live remote VR performances follows for an additional 2-weeks.
Please note: FIVARS will be live in Toronto only 2 days, vs 7 last time.
That means that instead of 35 x 2-hour blocks (x number of seats)
There are only 8 x 2-hour blocks total.There are only 4 seats per block. We may expand that to six.
More than half the catalog can only be seen in-person - which includes all the interactive pieces.
All tickets include access to the online theater which will include all dome and spherical video content and runs for 18 days following the LBE show.
All tickets will have access to any live remote VR performances or WebXR pieces. They will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
All in-person tickets will also have access to the VRTO exhibition hall including its 2nd Stage presentations and panels.
All purchased FIVARS tickets will be emailed a discount for VRTO conference passes.
Check out the 2025 Official Selections
IMPORTANT: By RSVPing to this Meetup.com meetup, you understand that you must still purchase a ticket separately to attend FIVARS. This Meetup is for networking and information purposes only.
Find tickets at https://bit.ly/fivars2025tix
