XR Innovation Summit 2023

Driving Innovation and Social Impact with XR

25-27 May 2023 | Virtual Summit
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Discover & Experience

VR, AR, Metaverse & Web 3.0

Join us for the XR Innovation Summit 2023, Africa's premier virtual event dedicated to Extended Reality (XR) and emerging technologies.

The virtual summit is designed to engage a diverse audience, including those seeking novel learning, training, and storytelling approaches.

During the summit, you will learn about the future of work, collaboration, and communities, responsible and ethical metaverse development, sustainability, artificial intelligence, mixed reality, industry highlights, and building and developing your metaverse.

Don't miss out on the chance to engage with the most innovative minds in the industry at the XR Innovation Summit 2023 🚀

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20 +
Speakers
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7 +
Panel Sessions
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500 +
Paticipants
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15 +
Partners
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XR INNOVATION SUMMIT 2023

Why Join?

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Virtual Networking Experience

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Learn from Top Industry Experts and Leaders

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Informative Keynotes, Panels, and Workshops

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Explore New Partnerships & Collaborations

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Access to the African XR Ecosystem

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Gain Insights on Emerging Technologies

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XR INNOVATION SUMMIT 2023

SUMMIT SCHEDULE

5:00 PM - 5:10 PM WAT

Intro Session

Welcome to the XR Innovation Summit, where we explore how extended reality (XR) technology drives innovation and social impact.

Arome Ibrahim
Jennifer (Wolf) Rogers
5:10 PM - 5:35 PM WAT

Session 1

Revolutionizing Agriculture in Africa through Virtual Reality Greenhouse Simulations

Kabiru Seidu
5:40 PM - 5:55 PM WAT

Session 2

UP360 - Virtual Reality for Education & Training.
Harrison Olajos
6:00 PM - 6:25 PM WAT

Session 3

Human Connection in Virtual Workplaces - Immersion, Belonging and Engagement

Jo Eyre
6:30 PM - 6:45 PM WAT

Session 4

Grey-box.ca: Why can't I see it? (XR and connectivity issues)

Valentin y
6:50 PM - 7:15 PM WAT

Session 5

Competency-Based Experiential Learning

7:20 PM - 7:35 PM WAT

Session 6

XR: The built-in browser of the digital era.

Salman Halawi
7:35 PM - 7:55 PM WAT

Session 7

XR in Education and Training: Enhancing Learning through Immersive Experiences

Dhriti Chatterjee
8:00 PM - 8:25 PM

Session 8

The Transformational Power of Emerging Technologies for Learning

Judith Okonkwo
5:10 PM - 5:35 PM WAT

Session 1

Educational Transformation through Metaversive Teaching and Learning

Muhsinah Morris, PhD
5:40 PM - 5:55 PM WAT

Session 2

Empowering Your Web Presence with SwiftXR

Hammed Arowosegbe
6:00 PM - 6:25 PM WAT

Session 3

Reviving Cultural Heritage with XR Technology: A Path to Sustainable Development

Daniel Getachew
6:30 PM - 6:45 PM WAT

Session 4

Unlocking the Power of AR Virtual Try-On: Empowering Brands to Boost Sales and Engagement

Derrick Ikenga
6:50 PM - 7:15 PM WAT

Session 5

Web 3.0 Meets Nursing

Alana Whitaker
7:20 PM - 7:35 PM WAT

Session 6

Wal-e Visual Showcase

Jacob Mwesigwa
7:35 PM - 7:55 PM WAT

Session 7

Connectivity as the Catalyst: Leveraging Telecommunication Technologies for XR Innovation and Social Impact

Tosan Oshogwe
8:00 PM - 8:25 PM WAT

Session 8

XR for All : Nintendo Philosophy Applied

Sikaar Keita
5:10 PM - 5:50 PM WAT

Panel Session 1

XR and Storytelling: An Exploration of Creative Possibilities

Nyambura M. Waruingi
Mariella Hilton
Matthew Isikhuemen
Walid Kilonzi
6:45 PM - 7:10PM WAT

Panel Session 2

Building an Inclusive XR Ecosystem: Strategies for Strengthening Diversity and Inclusivity

Rose Ashford
Max Noir
Lynn Gitau
Alice Wroe
7:15 PM - 7:50 PM WAT

Panel Session 3

How Can XR & Web 3.0 Amplify Africa's Creativity for Meaningful Social Impact

Michael Oscar Esio
Alex Pryor
Joba Adejumo
Lorna Okeng
XR INNOVATION SUMMIT 2023

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Jennifer (Wolf) Rogers

IEEE

Alana Whitaker

Digital Greenbook

Alana Whitaker

Digital Greenbook

Walid Kilonzi

Fallohide

Walid Kilonzi

Fallohide

Jacob Mwesigwa

Wal-e Visual

Jacob Mwesigwa

Wal-e Visual

Arome Ibrahim

Immersive Tech Africa

Arome Ibrahim

Immersive Tech Africa

Lorna Okeng

Creative Technologist

Lorna Okeng

Creative Technologist

Dhriti Chatterjee

DcVision VR

Dhriti Chatterjee

DcVision VR

Harrison Olajos

UP360

Valentin y

Grey-Box

Valentin y

Grey-Box

Nyambura M. Waruingi

AKOIA & Company

Nyambura M. Waruingi

AKOIA & Company

Max Noir

FXG Uganda

Max Noir

FXG Uganda

Judith Okonkwo

imisi3D

Kabiru Seidu

NubianVR | Nubian Foundation
Kabiru Seidu

Kabiru Seidu

NubianVR | Nubian Foundation

Kevin Owens

UT Austin

Kevin Owens

UT Austin

Mariella Hilton

Studio Maz

Mariella Hilton

Studio Maz

Derrick Ikenga

Euphoria Labs

Derrick Ikenga

Euphoria Labs

Salman Halawi

Metadesignerz

Salman Halawi

Metadesignerz

Daniel Getachew

Guzo Technologies

Daniel Getachew

Guzo Technologies

Joba Adejumo

CovarkXR

Joba Adejumo

CovarkXR

Muhsinah Morris, PhD

Morehouse College

Muhsinah Morris, PhD

Morehouse College

Jo Eyre

Omnipresent

Jo Eyre

Omnipresent

Laila AL Hadhrami

Cities & Communities Connector (C3)

Laila AL Hadhrami

Cities & Communities Connector (C3)

Hammed Arowosegbe

SwiftXR

Alice Wroe

Atlantic Institute

Alice Wroe

Atlantic Institute

Sikaar Keita

Xrlab

Michael Oscar Esio

Africacomicade

Michael Oscar Esio

Africacomicade

Rose Ashford

Gatherverse

Rose Ashford

Gatherverse

Tosan Oshogwe

MTN Nigeria

Tosan Oshogwe

MTN Nigeria

Lynn Gitau

Metaversations

Lynn Gitau

Metaversations

Matthew Isikhuemen

Albastic

Alex Pryor

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