Toronto Event Delivers Access to Top Industry Names, Pioneers, and Expertise
TORONTO, ON–(Marketwired – Sep 17, 2015) – The Immersive Technology Alliance (ITA) is launching the second edition of Immersed 2015 at the Ontario Science Centre from October 4-6, Sunday to Tuesday, in Toronto, Canada. This is a professional conference focused on immersive technologies like virtual reality, augmented reality, and stereoscopic 3D. Markets covered include business, video games, immersive cinema and entertainment, education, broadcasting and more.
“The ITA is proud of our growing speaker line-up and the opportunity to show just how much Canada’s industry has to offer and benefit from technologies like virtual and augmented reality. It’s not every day that these industry leaders are under one roof,” said Neil Schneider, Executive Director of The Immersive Technology Alliance.
Sunday features technical workshops and a free exhibition for the general public. Monday and Tuesday will include industry and career building sessions for professionals and entrepreneurs as well as multiple networking opportunities and receptions. Sample companies and organizations speaking include AMD, HTC, InMediaStudio, Starbreeze Studios, Nokia Technologies, O2 Filmes, Christie Digital, Canadian Film Centre, IM360, AWE Company Ltd, and more. One of this year’s keynotes is Sony Computer Entertainment.
“Look out Toronto, we’re unleashing our walkers! Taking our StarVR HMD on the road the past few months have been a blast. It’s great to see the awesome reactions that people have had while experiencing our Overkill’s The Walking Dead VR-demo in full 210-degree field of view. “It’s a true testament to how our technology immerses the players to provide the best experience possible,” said Guillaume Gouraud, Senior Vice-President of Business Development for StarVR.
Immersed 2015 is a must-attend event for entrepreneurs, professionals, and self-employed technology and content makers wishing to interact and learn from leading innovators. Opportunities are available to showcase work and ideas to colleagues, the investment community, high traffic media, and the general public.
Immersed 2015 will offer the general public a glimpse into the future of virtual and augmented reality with pre-registered, free public access to the exhibition on Sunday afternoon, October 4th. Even though the public exhibit is free and accessible at the door, register in advance to ensure your attendance at http://www.getimmersed.com.
Discounts are offered by Immersed 2015 media partners for the full three-day conference admission. Discounted exhibition opportunities are available for qualified early start-ups. All qualified conference registrants receive a free year of Immersed Access, a private online community for shared learning and collaboration among immersive tech professionals ($200 USD value).
A limited number of discounted hotel rooms are available for registered conference delegates while supplies last.
Learn more and register at http://www.getimmersed.com.
About The Immersive Technology Alliance (The ITA)
Immersed 2105 is organized by The ITA. Non-profit and non-proprietary, The ITA is the official voice and industry body for technologies like augmented and virtual reality, stereoscopic 3D, gesture technology, and more.
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