XRSummit

Date: 16 &17th November 2024

Venue: IC&SR, https://icandsr.iitm.ac.in/

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The XR Summit brings together key stakeholders in experiential technology at a pivotal moment in the era of rapid technological advancements and digital transformation. As “Digital India” continues to rise, it’s crucial to evaluate the current landscape of experiential technologies and address the existing skill gaps to ensure sustainable growth and innovation. IIT Madras is uniquely positioned to lead this effort, thanks to its cutting-edge Haptics Lab and the IoE Center for VR and Haptics, both at IIT Madras. Supported by a dynamic community of industry leaders within the CAVE consortium, facilitated through https://XTIC.org, IIT Madras serves as a driving force in advancing XR technologies in India.

Why attend this event

  • This event marks India’s first Academia-Industry-supported XR Summit. While there have been numerous AR/VR events in India, previous XR gatherings were exclusively industry-led. The XR Summit is unique in bringing together academia and industry, a crucial collaboration for driving innovation. Without this partnership, there’s a risk that young talent in India could be reduced to mere “digital laborers” in the XR field.
  • Global XR leaders like Steve LaValle will be attending in person, with others such as Mel Slater and Mandayam Srinivasan from MIT Touch Lab joining online. The event also offers opportunities to network with industrialists, startups, and government agencies, alongside the chance to meet global XR experts.
  • This summit will also feature collaboration with AWE (Augmented World Expo), a premier global VR/AR event since 2010 that has been inspiring a community of professionals, innovators, and creators in XR. This year, we will host an exclusive AWE Evening during the summit, laying the groundwork for a full-fledged AWE event in India by 2026. This year’s participation is a trial run. https://www.awexr.com/
  • As the inaugural event for the CAVE consortium, founded in 2022, we will also be announcing several awards to honor and promote the contributions of startups in XR, creating further networking opportunities within the industry. https://xtic.org/cave
  • Coinciding with this event is the completion of a course co-taught by myself and Steve LaValle, with around 600 participants. The top 10% of students from this NPTEL course, based on their performance, will be invited to join the summit. https://elearn.nptel.ac.in/shop/iit-workshops/ongoing/certificate-course-on-fundamentals-of-virtual-reality/?v=c86ee0d9d7ed
  • This Summit marks the beginning of an annual tradition of XR Summits, with plans to expand to New York and Los Angeles in 2025.

Registration fee in INR

  • 1000 for Students
  • 3000 for Faculty
  • 6000 for working professionals
  • 36000 for Stalls (registration for 2 people included)

Keynote Speakers

  • Prof. Steve Lavalle, OULU
    • Co-Inventor Oculus
  • Prof Mel Slater, Ubarcelona
    • Global Leader of VR
  • Prof. Mandayam Srinivasan, UCL
    • Founder of MIT Touch Lab
  • Prof Marimuthu Palanisamy, UMelborne
    • Global Leader of IoT
  • Ms. Divya Innocent IAS
    • MD of TNSDC
  • Dr.Devi Prasad,
    • NITI Aayog
  • N. S. Nappinai,
    • Supreme Court

Panel Discussions

Topics TBD

Startup XR Awards Category

  • List of Top 10 XR Startups
  • Awards for International XR Startups
  • XR for Social Impact Award
  • Best XR Collaboration Award
  • XR Startup of the Year
  • Best Enterprise XR Solution Award
  • XR Design Excellence Award
  • XR Education & Training Award
  • Best Use of AR in Marketing Award
  • XR Sustainability Award

Tracks

  • AI and Data
  • AVGC
  • Cybersecurity and IPR
  • Education and Skills Development
  • Health and Life Sciences
  • Design and Manufacturing

For Expression of Interest in participating, fill

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