Central Florida Immersive Technology Summit

Friday, 31 March 2023 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM EDT

175 University Park Drive, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States

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General Admission & Career Fair (Free) Partial Approval

Please be aware for your safety, computers, computer bags, and clutches are reviewed and approved at entry. Large bags and backpacks WILL NOT be allowed at the event.

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VRARA Members & VIP Admission Partial Approval

An unlock code is required for VIP registration - please contact a Central Florida VR/AR Association Member to receive the code.

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Unity Developer Workshop (Free) Partial Approval

This will be an IN PERSON and HANDS ON developers workshop to teach Unity developers how to integrate various geospatial data sets such as ESRI, Cesium and other data sources into Unity projects using the Unity Geospatial Framework, ESRI Unity SDK and CESIUM Unity SDK. T?he workshop will be led by Unity, ESRI and Cesium engineers.

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Friday, 31 March 2023 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM EDT

Full Sail University (Building 3B), 175 University Park Drive, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States.

The Central Florida Chapter of the VR/AR Association, in partnership with Full Sail University presents the inaugural Central Florida Immersive Technology Summit, a full-day conference bringing business leaders, technology professionals, and job seekers together to explore the future impact of VR/AR technologies, business strategies, and solutions. General admissions is free and open to the public. 

The event will include an exhibit hall where companies will highlight innovative technology, a career fair with up to 40 participating companies, and industry panels. The summit expects to attract participants from a variety of industries including aerospace, healthcare, entertainment and travel, sports & fitness, and higher education.

Industry Panels & Presentations Session Tracks:  

  • What’s Next? - Planning the Future of Immersive Technology 
  • Immersive Technology in Training & Education  
  • Immersive Technology in Business, Entertainment, and Media

Career Fair: 

Companies from a variety of industries will be on-site looking to hire for technology-related roles. From entry-level positions to experienced managers, this hiring event will focus on connecting leading companies with qualified job seekers.

Cancellation policy

Due to limited seating please cancel your ticket if you know in advance you will not be able to attend the summit. 

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Sessions on Mar 31, 2023

09:00 AM
VIP Event

Women in Technology Breakfast

09:00 AM - 11:00 AMThe Treehouse
    Dr. Haifa Maamar
    Education Director of Emerging TechnologiesFull Sail University
    Col. Cheryl Lockhart
    Senior ExecutiveUnited States Air Force
    Tarja Stephens
    Co-founderMission Impact Academy
    Ariane Fikki
    Client PartnerUnity
    09:00 AM

    Unity Developer Workshop

    09:00 AM - 12:00 PMEB Auditorium
      Brady Moore
      DirectorCesium
      Rex Hansen
      Principal Product Manager, ArcGIS Runtime and Maps SDKsEsri
      Dr. Paul Cummings
      Chief Architect, Government & AerospaceUnity
      Gary Haus
      Senior Solutions EngineerUnity
      01:00 PM
      Planning the Future of Immersive Technology

      Welcome & VR/AR Association Update

      01:00 PM - 01:30 PMEB Auditorium (3B-106)
        John Cunningham
        Head of Government & AerospaceUnity
        Nathan Pettyjohn
        Founder & PresidentVR/AR Association
        Immersive Tech in Business, Entertainment, & Media

        Welcome and Keynote

        01:00 PM - 01:30 PMClassroom 1 (3B-112)
          Alan Smithson
          Co-FounderMetaVRse
          Gregg Katano
          SVPHOLOGATE
          01:00 PM
          Immersive Technology in Training & Education

          Metaversities and the New Era of Education

          01:00 PM - 01:45 PMClassroom 2 (3B-112)
            Dr. Haifa Maamar
            Education Director of Emerging TechnologiesFull Sail University
            Carol Ann Logue
            Director, Programs and OperationsUCF
            Luis Garcia
            Co-FounderCollectiva
            Dr. Julie Lessiter
            Vice ChancellorLSU Shreveport
            01:30 PM
            Planning the Future of Immersive Technology

            Immersive Technology for Business

            01:30 PM - 02:00 PMEB Auditorium (3B-106)
              Amy Peck
              Founder/CEOEndeavorXR
              Immersive Tech in Business, Entertainment, & Media

              New technology and best practices for virtual production

              01:30 PM - 02:00 PMClassroom 1 (3B-112)
                Gregg Katano
                SVPHOLOGATE
                Lindsey Sandrin
                General ManagerVu Orlando
                Jon Gress
                CEOMetaverse Construction Company, LLC
                Nathan Klose
                Senior Creative DirectorIntegration Innovation, Inc
                Rick Ramsey
                Education Director of Visual ArtsFull Sail
                02:00 PM
                Planning the Future of Immersive Technology

                Meet the world leaders in HMD Technology - HTC Vive, Microsoft, Magic Leap, Varjo, Lenovo, Nu Eyes (1 hour session)

                02:00 PM - 03:00 PMEB Auditorium
                  Pearly Chen
                  VP Business Development & PartnershipsHTC VIVE
                  Dylan Evers
                  Senior Director FSGMicrosoft
                  Sascha Goto
                  Client Solutions ManagerMagic Leap
                  Mattney Beck
                  CMOLenovo
                  John Burwell
                  Global Head of Simulation and TrainingVarjo
                  Fraser Bowie
                  Chief Product OfficerNuEyes Technologies
                  02:00 PM
                  Immersive Tech in Business, Entertainment, & Media

                  What have we Learned about XR development

                  02:00 PM - 02:30 PMClassroom 1 (3B-112)
                    Hassan Seguias
                    CEO and FounderXureal
                    Kyle Morrand
                    CEO302 Interactive
                    Dr. Kay Stanney
                    CEODesign Interactive, Inc
                    02:00 PM
                    Immersive Technology in Training & Education

                    The NEW Virtual Classroom

                    02:00 PM - 02:45 PMClassroom 2 (3B-112)
                      Dr. Maria C.R. Harrington
                      Associate ProfessorUCF
                      Luis Garcia
                      Co-FounderCollectiva
                      Jeremiah Eisenmenger
                      Department Director - Math and ScienceFull Sail University
                      Dr. Charlie Hughes
                      ProfessorUCF
                      Rick Ramsey
                      Education Director of Visual ArtsFull Sail
                      02:30 PM
                      Immersive Tech in Business, Entertainment, & Media

                      How Real-time geospatial is changing everything

                      02:30 PM - 03:00 PMClassroom 1 (3B-112)
                        Brady Moore
                        DirectorCesium
                        Dylan Morell
                        Director of Business DevelopmentMaxar Technologies
                        Rex Hansen
                        Principal Product Manager, ArcGIS Runtime and Maps SDKsEsri
                        03:00 PM
                        Planning the Future of Immersive Technology

                        How are Immersive Technologies are shaping Defense and Aerospace Industries

                        03:00 PM - 03:30 PMEB Auditorium (3B-106)
                          John Cunningham
                          Head of Government & AerospaceUnity
                          David Stargel
                          Technical DirectorAir Force Agency for Modeling & Simulation (AFAMS)
                          John Meyers
                          Executive DirectorNaval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD)
                          Amit Kapadia
                          PEO STRIU.S. ARMY
                          Immersive Tech in Business, Entertainment, & Media

                          The Metaverse and the Energy Industry

                          03:00 PM - 03:30 PMClassroom 1 (3B-112)
                            Alan Smithson
                            Co-FounderMetaVRse
                            Susan Spark
                            Learning Technology Manager VR/ARA Energy Committee Co-ChairSchlumberger
                            Rob Petrosino
                            Head of Immersive Tech and InnovationPeak Activity
                            Kevin Carpenter
                            General ManagerSiemens Energy
                            03:00 PM
                            Immersive Technology in Training & Education

                            Sensation and Perception in Extended Reality (XR)

                            03:00 PM - 03:45 PMClassroom 2 (3B-113)
                              Dr. Rebecca Leis
                              Program DirectorFull Sail University
                              Luis Garcia
                              Co-FounderCollectiva
                              Jason Ortiz
                              XR Researcher & DeveloperUCF
                              Dr. Clint Bowers
                              ProfessorUCF
                              Phoebe Elefante
                              Program ManagerFull Sail
                              03:30 PM
                              Planning the Future of Immersive Technology

                              The Industrial Metaverse and Digital Twins - whats next?

                              03:30 PM - 04:00 PMEB Auditorium
                                Amy Peck
                                Founder/CEOEndeavorXR
                                John Cunningham
                                Head of Government & AerospaceUnity
                                David Whelan
                                CEOEngageXR
                                Munjeet Singh
                                Senior Vice PresidentBooz Allen Hamilton
                                Immersive Tech in Business, Entertainment, & Media

                                Is Commercial Aviation Ready for XR?

                                03:30 PM - 04:00 PMClassroom 1 (3B-112)
                                  Evey Cormican
                                  CEO & FounderVisionary Training Resources (VTR)
                                  Sheena Fowler
                                  VP Strategic Engagements & Business DevelopmentRed 6
                                  Gregg Katano
                                  SVPHOLOGATE
                                  Andy Smith
                                  PresidentHalldale Media
                                  04:00 PM
                                  Planning the Future of Immersive Technology

                                  Central Florida - the MetaCenter of the Metaverse

                                  04:00 PM - 04:30 PMEB Auditorium
                                    John Cunningham
                                    Head of Government & AerospaceUnity
                                    Tim Giuliani
                                    President & CEOOrlando Economic Partnership
                                    David Adelson
                                    Chief Innovation OfficerOrlando Economic Partnership
                                    Sean Pinnock
                                    CEO / FounderAvalon Corp.
                                    Marissa Whitehill
                                    Head of OperationsSteamroller Studios
                                    Immersive Tech in Business, Entertainment, & Media

                                    Immersive Technology in the Entertainment Industry

                                    04:00 PM - 04:30 PMClassroom 1 (3B-112)
                                      Alan Smithson
                                      Co-FounderMetaVRse
                                      Gregg Katano
                                      SVPHOLOGATE
                                      Amy Hedrick
                                      CEO and FounderCleanbox Technology
                                      Susan Meehle
                                      Managing ShareholderMeehle and Jay
                                      Howard Mall
                                      Technical Program ManagerUniversal Creative
                                      04:00 PM
                                      Immersive Technology in Training & Education

                                      XR in Healthcare Education

                                      04:00 PM - 04:45 PMClassroom 2 (3B-113)
                                        Luis Garcia
                                        Co-FounderCollectiva
                                        Dr. Shawn Stafford
                                        Director of ResearchFull Sail University
                                        Col. Cheryl Lockhart
                                        Senior ExecutiveUnited States Air Force
                                        Dr. Mindi Anderson
                                        ProfessorUCF
                                        Dan Mapes
                                        Course Director VR/ARFull Sail University
                                        04:30 PM
                                        Immersive Tech in Business, Entertainment, & Media

                                        Generative AI - The next big game changer

                                        04:30 PM - 05:00 PMClassroom 1 (3B-112)
                                          Alan Smithson
                                          Co-FounderMetaVRse
                                          Gregg Katano
                                          SVPHOLOGATE
                                          Dr. Paul Cummings
                                          Chief Architect, Government & AerospaceUnity
                                          05:00 PM

                                          Networking Reception presented by Unity and Orlando Economic Partnership

                                          05:00 PM - 07:00 PMFull Sail Backlot
                                            John Cunningham
                                            Head of Government & AerospaceUnity
                                            Nathan Pettyjohn
                                            Founder & PresidentVR/AR Association
                                            Tim Giuliani
                                            President & CEOOrlando Economic Partnership
                                            David Adelson
                                            Chief Innovation OfficerOrlando Economic Partnership

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