Slush Helsinki 2023
2023-11-30 - 2023-12-01 | Helsinki Expo and Convention Center, Messuaukio 1, Helsinki, 00520, Finland
Slush brings the global startup ecosystem under one roof. In cold, dark November, a curated group of speakers from across the globe, showcases, and unique networking opportunities are all in Helsinki.
With hundreds of Side Events happening across the city throughout the Slush Week, the fun flows out of Messukeskus and into the streets.
Slush is a student-driven, not-for-profit movement originally founded to change attitudes toward entrepreneurship.
What started as a gathering of 300 local founders in 2008, has become a community of true global magnitude. The mission of Slush remains the same: to create and help the next generation of groundbreaking entrepreneurs.

MWC Barcelona 2024
2024-02-25 - 2024-02-29 | Fira Gran Via, Av. Joan Carles I, 64, Barcelona, 08908, Spain
Join us at MWC Barcelona 2024, the world’s largest and most influential connectivity event. This year, we’re excited to bring together the brightest minds and most influential decision-makers in the field of mobile technology.
MWC Barcelona offers a unique blend of business, innovation, and networking opportunities. You’ll have the chance to:
Explore Cutting-edge Innovations: Discover the latest advancements in mobile technology, from 5G and IoT to artificial intelligence and smart cities.
Engage with Industry Leaders: Connect with top executives, innovators, and thought leaders who are shaping the future of mobile technology.
Attend Impactful Keynotes and Sessions: Gain insights from leading experts during keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops covering the most pressing topics in the industry.
Network with Peers: Expand your professional network by connecting with thousands of attendees from across the globe.
Whether you’re a tech professional, business executive, or just passionate about the future of technology, MWC Barcelona 2024 is an unmissable event. Be part of the conversation that’s driving the world of mobile technology forward.
Join us for an unforgettable experience!

SXSW 2024
2024-03-07 - 2024-03-16 | Austin, Austin, TX, United States
SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of tech, film and television, music, education, and culture.
An essential destination for global professionals, the annual March event features sessions, music and comedy showcases, film & TV screenings, exhibitions, professional development and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together.

Game Developers Conference 2024
2024-03-17 - 2024-03-22 | Moscone Center, 747 Howard St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
The Game Developers Conference (GDC) brings the game development community together to exchange ideas, solve problems, and shape the future of the industry across five days of education, inspiration, and networking. Attendees include programmers, artists, producers, game designers, audio professionals, and business leaders. Some key features of GDC include:
The market-defining conference has a comprehensive selection of lectures, panels, and roundtable discussions.
The GDC Expo showcases the latest game development tools and services from leading technology companies such as Amazon, Epic, Google, Intel, Nvidia, Oculus, and Sony.
Dedicated community spaces where GDC attendees can take a break from all of the learning to relax and meet new people in themed areas for playable indie games, retro games, alternative controllers, and more.
GDC also hosts two awards ceremonies recognizing the creativity, artistry, and technical genius of the finest developers and games:
The Game Developers Choice Awards is the leading peer-based video game awards show celebrating the industry’s top games and developers.
The Independent Games Festival honors the most innovative and exemplary projects in indie game development.

XR EXPO 2024
2024-04-02 - 2024-04-04 | Haus der Wirtschaft, Willi-Bleicher-Straße 19, Stuttgart, 70174, Germany
The XR EXPO is the B2B exhibition fair for Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality (MR) and Augmented Reality (AR), or in short: eXtended Reality (XR).
The focus is on XR technologies and professional applications of VR, MR and AR in industry, architecture, health, trade and crafts. The XR EXPO is characterized by XR industry giants, excellent speakers and showcases from practice.
The XR EXPO has set itself the goal of being THE meeting point for industry users, technology providers, content service providers and XR researchers. Our get-togethers offer the perfect opportunity for networking.

Laval Virtual 2024
2024-04-09 - 2024-04-12 | Espace Mayenne, 2 Rue Joséphine Baker, Laval, 53000, France
Laval Virtual, the leading event dedicated to immersive technologies (virtual reality, augmented reality), has been bringing together Europe’s XR community since 1999.
Professionals, start-ups, academics, artists, students and pioneers of the immersive technology industry all come together in one place, making the event a multidisciplinary ecosystem offering exceptional networking opportunities.

London Tech Week 2024
2024-06-09 - 2024-06-14 | Olympia London, Hammersmith Rd, London, W14 8UX, United Kingdom
Innovators. Investors. Tech giants. The visionaries applying new tech to solve the world’s biggest problems. Enterprise tech leaders who are creating solutions to enrich every aspect of our lives.
They all come to London Tech Week to see where tech will take them next.
With over 90 countries represented, this is where the global tech ecosystem intersects with the investment, innovation and talent which calls the UK home.
London Tech Week is expanding – with a new venue at Olympia, new features and a whole new experience.
Join us for a celebration of everything and everyone in tech. Be energised, be inspired, be one step ahead.

World Congress on Virtual Rehabilitation​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ 2024
2024-06-25 - 2024-06-28 | De Hallen Studio’s, Hannie Dankbaarpassage 18, Amsterdam, 1053 RT, Netherlands
The International Society for Virtual Rehabilitation and XR4REHAB will join forces this year to bring you the 2024 World Congress on Virtual Rehabilitation. Merging the conferences creates a meeting where all stakeholders are united on a global scale.
We invite you to be part of this meeting of interdisciplinary experts engaged in cutting-edge research, clinical advancement, and entrepreneurial exploration. This joint congress will provide an in-depth presentation of novel technologies and clinical developments in the field of virtual reality (VR), extended reality (XR) and associated topics applied to rehabilitation. Researchers, clinicians, and technology experts will meet, share experiences, and plan for the future.

Festival der Zukunft 2024
2024-06-26 - 2024-06-30 | Deutsches Museum München, Museumsinsel 1, Munich, 80538, Germany
Entdecke beim „Festival der Zukunft“ von 1E9 und Deutschem Museum Innovationen aus Technologie, Wissenschaft, Wirtschaft, Kunst und Gesellschaft. Keynotes und Debatten, Workshops und Ausstellungen, Networking und Livemusik.
Discover innovations in technology, science, business, art and society at the Festival der Zukunft by 1E9 and Deutsches Museum. Keynotes and debates, workshops and exhibitions, networking and live music.

gamescom 2024
2024-08-20 - 2024-08-25 | Koelnmesse, Messeplatz 1, Cologne, 50679, Germany
The biggest event for computer and video games and Europe’s biggest business platform for the games industry, will take place in Cologne from August 21th to 25th.

Digital X 2024
2024-09-16 - 2024-09-19 | Koelnmesse, Messeplatz 1, Cologne, 50679, Germany
On 18th and 19th September, the world exhibition of digitalization will return to Cologne: the award-winning event concept will once again transform the city center of the Rhine metropolis into a future laboratory for digital Europe. More than 300 partners will present the innovations of tomorrow in over 100 brand houses. An additional congress day is a new addition this year: on September 17, around 400 high-level entrepreneurs, politicians and scientists will come together for the Digital X Summit, which aims to provide impulses for the Digital Agenda for Europe. “Ready for impact” is this year’s motto.

Shift Medical 2024
2024-09-17 - 2024-09-20 | Business Development Center Heidelberg, Carl-Friedrich-Gauß-Ring 5, Heidelberg, 69124, Germany
Experience the power of deep in-person physical networking at Europe’s most valuable Medical XR Congress!
Shift Medical 2024 will focus on strengthening the open and structured knowledge exchange between healthcare providers, businesses, governments and the general public with an exclusive in-person congress in the beautiful city Heidelberg in Germany.
As Europe’s most important networking event in the field of Medical Spatial Computing and XR this congress is an unmissable opportunity for those passionate about shaping the future of healthcare.

ArtTech Prize & Conference 2024
2024-10-09 - 2024-10-11 | Medien.Bayern GmbH, Balanstraße 73 / Haus 11, Munich, 81541, Germany
Join us in Munich for a groundbreaking event where innovation, technology, and culture converge! This collaborative initiative brings together ArtTech Foundation, XR Hub Bavaria, and XR4Europe to celebrate and recognize exceptional startups leveraging immersive extended reality (XR) technologies in the fields of art and culture.
The ArtTech Prize: The ArtTech Prize, established in 2017 by the ArtTech Foundation, is an international competition designed to support entrepreneurship in the cultural and creative industries. Breaking down barriers between diverse sectors, the foundation fosters collaboration between museum curators, startups, artists, academics, and corporate entities. Together, they strive to help arts and culture adapt and thrive in the digital age for global enjoyment.

Medientage München 2024
2024-10-23 - 2024-10-25 | House of Communication, Friedenstraße 24, Munich, 81671
Freut Euch auf die #MTM24 von 23. bis 25. Oktober 2024. Unter dem Motto „Realities“ bieten die MEDIENTAGE MÜNCHEN drei Konferenztage mit über 100 Sessions, Keynotes und exklusiven Masterclasses. Auf sechs Bühnen diskutieren namhafte Expert:innen über die Zukunft der Medien- und Kommunikationsbranche. Die begleitende Expo im direkten Umfeld der Stages bietet Partner-Lounges, Ausstellerflächen und Showrooms und lädt zum Networking ein.
Verschiedene Side-Events wie die Expo-Party (im Konferenzticket enthalten) und die Nacht der Medien runden die MEDIENTAGE MÜNCHEN 2024 ab.
Die Career-Erlebnismesse für Schüler:innen und Studierende – MEDIA FOR YOU – ist auch in diesem Jahr fester Bestandteil der MEDIENTAGE und bietet ein umfangreiches Programm zum Thema Jobs & Ausbildung.

AWE EU 2024
2024-10-28 - 2024-10-30 | Austria Center Vienna, Bruno-Kreisky-Platz 1, Vienna, 1220, Austria
Since 2010 over 5000 companies and 60,000 professionals have trusted AWE to connect, learn and grow their business in the XR ecosystem.
Join this inspiring community of XR professionals that brings together:

End-users and solution providers,
Investors and startups,
Brands and creators and developers,
Job seekers and recruiters

The AWE community now operates online and offline around the world 365 days a year.

Geneva International Film Festival - GIFF
2024-10-31 - 2024-11-10 | Geneva, Switzerland, Geneva, Switzerland
29th GENEVA INT FILM FESTIVAL 1-10.11.2024
11th GENEVA DIGITAL MARKET 4-8.11.2024
Geneva International Film Festival (GIFF) has been exploring the relationship between cinema, television, and new forms of digital creation since 1995, with a programme based on one simple idea: Authors are at the heart of audio-visual creation and their viewpoints are expressed through our screens.
As a place where all genres and disciplines meet, the GIFF fosters an attitude of cele-bration and experimentation. Five competitive sections enforce the discovery of new talents, while the out-of-competition programme (Nuits blanches, Retrospective, Grandes Premières, etc.) celebrates – in picture and music – the diversity and wealth of audio-visual arts.
Finally, the programme for professionals, GDM, is dedicated to new digital trends.

Global XR Conference 2024
2024-11-07 - 2024-11-08 | online
Become a part of the Global XR Community and explore the world of virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, and the Metaverse. Join us for a diverse range of sessions, workshops, discussion panels, and interviews tailored to your experience level and interests. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or an expert in the field, and regardless of your profession, be it an artist, coder, or CEO, we have something for everyone to learn and enjoy!

The Global XR Conference 2024 is a free, non-profit, one-day event. Organized for the community and by the community around extended reality (XR) – virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, Immersive Technologies, Metaverse, and more.
We warmly invite individuals with captivating stories or topics, regardless of experience, to share their insights as speaker on our platform. As an inclusive organization, we embrace individuals from all ethnicities, genders, and backgrounds, fostering a welcoming environment for everyone.

MOST WANTED: MUSIC (MW:M) Berlin
2024-11-12 - 2024-11-14 | Kulturbrauerei, Schönhauser Allee 36, Berlin, 10435, Germany
MOST WANTED: MUSIC is an innovative festival for music economies and cultures which takes place in Berlin.
Music is our first love. Business is our catalyst. Sustainability is our ethos.
Last year, MW:M’s motto was Humanize! – a call to action to place people at the centre of everything that the music industry does. In 2024, those people have disruptive technologies and novel tactics to create and grow as never before… and prosper in a way they deserve. This year, we say: Monetize! MW:M24 will explore how an industry posting record profits can become kinder, fairer, cleaner, more efficient, and more inventive – whilst ensuring that everyone makes money.
MW:M24 will take place November 12 – 14, 2024 at Kulturbrauerei in Berlin. The programme includes interactive talks, interviews and workshops with experts and artists from all over the world, experimental networking formats and live performances.

Our XRBB Managing Director Finn Kortenbrede will be hosting the “Lunch Matchmaking Media, Tech, XR, & Live Music” on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm.

nextReality.Festival
2024-11-13 - 2024-11-14 | VRHQ, Am Sandtorkai 27-28, Hamburg, 20457, Germany
Das nextReality.Festival ist ein zweitägiges Event, das die spannendsten und innovativsten Entwicklungen im Bereich der immersiven Technologien und Medien feiert. Mit einer Mischung aus Konferenz, Ausstellung, Preisverleihung und Networking-Events bietet das Festival eine einzigartige Plattform für Fachleute, Kreative, Interessierte und Enthusiasten aus der XR-Welt.
2024 findet das nextReality.Festival erstmals in der Hamburger Speicherstadt statt – am 13. und 14. November.
Die Konferenz bietet thematische Tracks die Einblicke in verschiedene Anwendungsfelder der erweiterten Realität geben. Renommierte Keynote Speaker, interaktive Workshops und inspirierende Panel-Diskussionen bringen die Teilnehmer auf den neuesten Stand der Technik und Trends.
Die Ausstellung präsentiert die nominierten Projekte des nextReality.Contestes sowie Start-Ups, Unternehmen und Projekte aus Hamburg und darüber hinaus. Die Ausstellung ermöglicht es den Besuchern, innovative Technologien hautnah zu erleben. Die Ausstellung ist für alle mit oder ohne Ticket kostenfrei besuchbar.
Höhepunkt des Festivals ist die XRC24 Preisverleihung am 13. November in der Astor Film Lounge, bei der herausragende Projekte in verschiedenen Kategorien ausgezeichnet werden.
Das After-Show-Cometogether im VRHQ bietet eine entspannte Atmosphäre für Networking und Austausch, begleitet von Musik und Getränken.

Das nextReality.Festival ist der perfekte Ort, um sich über die neuesten Entwicklungen in der XR-Branche zu informieren, wertvolle Kontakte zu knüpfen und die Zukunft der immersiven Medien mitzugestalten. Also schnappt euch ein Ticket und kommt vorbei!

Games Ground Berlin 2024
2024-11-14 - 2024-11-16 | Alte Münze, Molkenmarkt 2, Berlin, 10179, Germany
GET READY: Games Ground – Berlin Gaming Festival is back for its second edition! 🎮👾
As an annual celebration of gaming culture in Berlin, Games Ground brings together industry experts, gaming fans, and creatives from all walks of life. With a dynamic lineup of panels, keynotes, stage programs and entertainment, Games Ground offers a one-of-a-kind platform for networking, inspiration and pure gaming fun.
The three-day Games Ground consists of two business days (Business Ground) and one community day (Play Ground).

The XRBB will be co-hosting the XR Dungeon at Games Ground!
Step into the dynamic realm of XR, Where studios, associations, universities and students showcase cutting-edge experiences that blend immersive storytelling with breakthrough technology. Explore an inspiring fusion of innovation and creativity, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in extended reality.

SLUSH 2024
2024-11-19 - 2024-11-21 | Messukeskus Helsinki, Messuaukio 1, Helsinki, 00520, Finland
Slush is a non-profit and the world’s largest gathering of VC – delivering actionable company-building advice and bringing together the who’s who in startups.

Open Conf 2024
2024-11-21 - 2024-11-23 | Dais Event Center, Mesogeion 151, Marousi 151 26, Athens, Greece
Οπe
(pronounced “open”) is a volunteering technical conference supported by Greek SW Development and IT ecosystem.

Our mission is to make Greece a strategic destination for companies, hubs, universities and VCs looking for partnerships in global technology ecosystems. We share innovation, learn from each other, build relationships and drive new business, always being “open” to new ideas and focused on where the future of technology goes to be born.
Open Conf is supported by Greek Software and IT sector including Major IT Companies, Open IT Communities, Startups, Hubs and Research Centers.

NUMIX LAB 2024
2024-11-25 - 2024-11-29
NUMIX LAB returns to Munich, Leipzig and Berlin this fall!
Participants will be selected in a way that ensures the representativeness of different cultural and creative industries, as well as an equitable ratio between content producers, representatives of institutions, cultural venues, and distribution networks.
The NUMIX LAB is an annual international meeting aimed at accelerating networking and promoting cooperation, co-productions, and the circulation of works and expertise. The objective is to federate a community around digital creativity in order to facilitate collaborations between the cultural, audiovisual and technological sectors.
This event is co-produced by XRBB!

EuroXR 2024
2024-11-26 - 2024-11-29 | Hotel Wyndham Grand Athens, 2, Megalou Alexandrou, Athens, 10437, Greece
We cordially invite you to contribute and join us at the 21st EuroXR International Conference – EuroXR 2024. The European Association for eXtended Reality (EuroXR) is the ultimate gathering for Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR).

This year, the conference is co-organized by the Institute of Communication and Computer System (ICCS) of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and will take place in Athens, Greece, from November 27th to 29th, 2024.Engage with leading professionals, researchers, educators, and government officials as we explore the latest technological advancements, software solutions, and real-world applications in the field. This is a unique opportunity to explore the cutting edge of XR innovation, to meet main European stakeholders, as well as the great scientists of the International community in that field.
In addition to the Keynote invited talks and plenary sessions for Scientific track, Application track, and Poster & Demo track in an Exhibition area, we will also welcome this year joint events related to several European projects in progress, and especially the 1st annual meeting of the Alliance4XR ERASMUS+ project, and other special sessions for other sister projects of several HORIZON calls.

Immersive Tech Week 2024
2024-12-03 - 2024-12-06 | De Doelen, Schouwburgplein 50, Rotterdam, 3012 CL, Netherlands
Join the celebration in Rotterdam for our 10th edition. Let’s re-unite and look back together at a decade of XR achievements, explore XR opportunities, share XR knowledge, and shape tomorrow’s tech horizon.

Immersive Tech Week is a unique festival where creativity, innovation, business, research and art meet to connect and explore the possibilities of immersive technologies and their impact on our planet, culture, and society.

A three day adventure filled with experiences, talks, round tables, workshops and more. Where industry leaders, XR enthusiasts, academics, start-ups, scale-ups and policy makers from all over the world unite to get inspired, share knowledge, find new opportunities and make connections.
Immersive Tech Week brings together professionals, entrepreneurs, artists, researchers, students, and tech enthusiasts from various industries to facilitate networking, connections and collaboration, foster innovation, increase public awareness, and promote ethical discussion on the development of XR and advocate responsible development of immersive technologies. With our Church of VR, Impulse and Creators lab project ITW is a platform to drive creation, exposure, investment and distribution and dissemination for new works, applications and projects.

Stereopsia 2024
2024-12-09 - 2024-12-11 | Maison de la Poste, Rue Picard 5/7, Brussels, 1000, Belgium
Stereopsia is an annual event held in Brussels that serves as a focal point for exploring the latest advancements in immersive technologies. The 16th edition will take place on 9-11 December 2024.

Stereopsia is more than an event; it’s a catalyst for redefining human experiences through eXtended Reality (XR). As Europe’s foremost XR event, Stereopsia ignites creativity and innovation in an energetic, collaborative setting. With its roots in the 3D revolution of yesteryears (the event started in 2009!), Stereopsia remains at the forefront of technological evolution, steadfast in its commitment to pioneering research and innovation. At its core, Stereopsia fosters collaboration and cross-pollination among diverse audiences, driving XR adoption across Europe and beyond. Located strategically in Brussels, at the heart of European innovation, Stereopsia offers a panoramic view of the XR landscape, shaping the future of immersive technologies continent-wide.

CES 2025
2025-01-07 - 2025-01-10 | Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, United States
CES is the most powerful tech event in the world. This event is where brands get business done and where the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest groundbreaking innovation. Produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®.
The world’s most powerful tech event is your place to experience the innovations transforming how we live.
This is where global brands get business done, meet new partners and where the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and boldest breakthroughs. Get a real feel for the latest solutions to the world’s biggest challenges with immersive activations and demos. Engage with the greatest minds and most impactful brands of our time.

Future Narratives × Lufthansa Innovation Hub
2025-01-23 11:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Lufthansa Innovation Hub, Brunnenstraße 19-21, Berlin, 10119, Germany
Join us at Future Narratives × Lufthansa Innovation Hub for a glimpse into the exciting future of storytelling and innovation!
The Future Narratives format from Extended Reality Berlin-Brandenburg e.V. (XRBB) creates an interactive space in which industry diversity meets up-and-coming XR technologies. Our aim is to inspire the imagination, promote dialogue and lay the foundations for innovative partnerships.
Get ready for inspiring talks and networking opportunities. Don’t miss out on this unique event at the cutting-edge Lufthansa Innovation Hub!

SXSW 2025
2025-03-07 - 2025-03-15 | Austin, Austin, TX, United States
An essential destination for global professionals, the annual March event features sessions, music and comedy showcases, film and television screenings, world-class exhibitions, professional development and networking opportunities, tech competitions, awards ceremonies, and much more. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together.
The SXSW Conference is organized into 23 programming tracks presented in a variety of session formats. Tracks for 2025 include 2050, Advertising & Brand Experience, Artificial Intelligence, Climate & Sustainability, Creating Film & TV, Creator Economy, Culture, Design, Energy, Fashion & Beauty, Film & TV Industry, Food, Game Industry, Government & Civic Engagement, Health & MedTech, Music & Tech, Music Industry, Psychedelics, Startups, Tech Industry, Transportation, Workplace, and XR. More information about SXSW programming tracks and formats can be found here.

IEEE VR
2025-03-08 - 2025-03-12 | Palais du Grand Large, 1 Quai Duguay-Trouin, Saint-Malo, 35400, France
The IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces (IEEE VR) is the premier international event for the presentation of research results in the broad areas of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR). Since 1993, IEEE VR has presented groundbreaking research and accomplishments by virtual reality pioneers: scientists, engineers, designers, and artists, paving the way for the future. Ten years after the 2015 edition in Arles, located in the south of France, the conference is now exploring the west of France by landing in the historic city of Saint-Malo, in Brittany.
Our IEEE VR community is renowned for its creativity and innovation. In line with this, we are thrilled to introduce a new track dedicated to artistic creation this year. This track will offer a unique venue for artists and students to showcase works that push the boundaries of traditional art forms, demonstrating how immersive technologies can transform and revisit artistic expressions.
Moreover, as a forward-thinking community, we recognize the importance of addressing the pressing issues of our world today. This year, we will place a special emphasis on sustainability, reflecting our commitment to making a positive impact on the world. Various initiatives and actions will be proposed to highlight and tackle environmental challenges, ensuring that our conference not only advances research and technology but also promotes a more sustainable future.
Join us in Saint-Malo for an unforgettable IEEE VR conference. Engage with leading experts, explore cutting-edge innovations, and be part of a vibrant community dedicated to shaping the future of immersive technologies. We look forward to seeing you there!
