Festival of Animation Berlin
2023-09-27 - 2023-10-01 | silent Green Kulturquartier, Gerichtstraße 35, Berlin, 13347, Germany
For the first time, the Berlin Animation HUB – an industry event linked to the festival – will take place on three festival days at the silent green Kulturquartier. The Berlin Animation HUB brings together actors from the global animation film industry in one place and offers them the opportunity to further their education through exciting panel discussions, workshops and master classes.
In the long term, we are establishing the Berlin Animation HUB as a platform for animation creators and manufacturers of hardware and software to forge contacts and get creative with each other.
Accreditations for the Festival of Animation Berlin 2023 cost 50€ and allow the participation in events of the Berlin Animation HUB. One-way tickets for events cost 8,50€.

MetaCenter Global Week 2023
2023-10-16 - 2023-10-19 | Orlando, Florida, Orlando, FL, United States
Synapse Orlando and Immerse Global Summit are joining forces to showcase the best tech in the world beside the best innovators of Central Florida, all in one electrifying 3-day event: MetaCenter Global Week.
This ground-breaking partnership will bring together global and regional leaders as we celebrate, discover, and engage with the bleeding edge of innovation in XR/AR/VR, AI, Gaming, Fintech, Space, Simulation, Metaverse & Blockchain, DefenseTech, HealthTech, Sustainability, Sports & Entertainment, Smart Cities and much more.

Stereopsia Europe 2023
2023-10-18 - 2023-10-20 | Maison de la Poste, Rue Picard 5/7, Brussels, 1000, Belgium
Stereopsia is an international forum dedicated to immersive technologies and content. It is the ultimate gathering of entrepreneurs, investors, content creators, academics, and audiences seeking new voices and fresh perspectives since 2009.
The event is well known for its top-level conferences but also features a Competition for the best XR contents produced in Europe, with its fantastic EUROPEAN XR AWARDS where the Crystal Owl® Awards are handed out. Stereopsia EUROPE also hosts an exhibition area at the very center of its venue with XR demos and the XR Showcase with the nominated VR & AR content.
Stereopsia EUROPE is therefore a nicely crafted combination of keynotes, panels, a Festival, Booster labs, B2B sessions, an Exhibition Area, XR showcases and amazing networking opportunities!
Stereopsia is one of the proud founding members of the XR4Europe Association, and EUROFEST XR.

European Metaverse ​Summit & Awards 2023
2023-10-18 - 2023-10-20 | Berlin, Berlin, Germany
The 2nd annual European Metaverse Summit, set for 18-19 October 2023, distinguishes disruptors, innovators, and nimble giants in this exciting space. The Summit focuses on “connecting global brands with ambitious Web3 innovators”, with a unique focus on the European ecosystem.
About the Awards:
The 2nd annual European Metaverse Awards distinguish pioneers, innovators and nimble giants in the European metaverse eco-system. The Summit & Awards is focused on actionable business opportunities in the Metaverse/Web 3.0, with a unique focus on the European ecosystem. Our aim is to connect and build relationships among up-and-coming new companies and brands, and large corporates and early-adopters embracing Web 3.0 and the Metaverse. There are 20 Awards categories and we expect about 100 companies to be “Short-Listed” as finalists.

AWE EU 2023
2023-10-23 - 2023-10-25 | Austria Center Vienna, Bruno-Kreisky-Platz 1, Vienna, 1220, Austria
The XR Community is meeting, in person, for the first time in Austria, Vienna to connect, learn and grow the AR and VR ecosystem.
Join this inspiring community of XR professionals; An XR ecosystem marketplace where end-users meet solution providers in a curated setting.

AWE EU:
– 2 days on the bleeding edge of AR/VR
– 2000+ attendees
– 250+ speakers, including tech juggernauts, Fortune 500s, and hot startups
– 100+ sponsors/exhibitors
– Thousands of creators, developers, industry execs, founders, entertainers, investors, top press, and more participating in-person and virtually
– Topics covered: Enterprise case studies, latest developer/creator tools, Sales, Marketing and branded experiences, AR Cloud, WebXR, 5G , AI, haptics, privacy and ethics, Entertainment, Education, and more.
Get AWE-inspired!

XR Fair Tokyo Autumn 2023
2023-10-24 - 2023-10-27 | Makuhari Messe, 2 Chome-1 Nakase, Mihama Ward, Chiba, 261-8550, Japan
Prepare for an immersive journey into the world of extended reality (XR) at the XR Fair Autumn 2023. This groundbreaking event is your gateway to exploring the latest advancements, innovations, and transformative possibilities in XR technology.

Key highlights of XR Fair Autumn 2023:

Visionary Keynotes: Immerse yourself in thought-provoking talks by XR visionaries who are at the forefront of shaping the XR landscape.
Cutting-Edge Exhibitions: Experience hands-on demonstrations and showcases of the most cutting-edge XR technologies, providing a glimpse into the future of entertainment, education, and beyond.
Interactive Workshops: Dive deep into interactive workshops led by XR experts, where you can acquire practical skills and insights to harness the power of XR in your industry.

Global XR Conference 2023
2023-11-01 - 2023-11-03 | online
Blast off to the cosmic Global XR Conference 2023, happening on November 2-3! Embark on an interstellar journey through the realms of Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality, Immersive Technologies, and the Metaverse. Experience out-of-this-world keynotes, galactic news updates, interactive sessions, interstellar community gatherings, and an exclusive XR workshop. Don’t let this astronomical opportunity escape your orbit!
The Global XR Conference 2023 is a free, non-profit, two-day event. Organized for the community and by the community around extended reality (XR) – virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, Metaverse, and more. Watch YouTube livestreams of sessions and interactive sessions, see content from local communities all over the world, meet the XR community on Discord and in VR, win prizes in the raffle, and much more.

Exploring Vision Pro Community Event
2023-11-09 16:30 - 20:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Hubraum Berlin, Winterfeldtstr. 21, Berlin, 10781
Are you an iOS/XR developer or just excited about Vision Pro? Join us at the hubraum campus for the Exploring Vision Pro Community Event #1!
📍 HUBRAUM BERLIN, Winterfeldtstr. 21, 10781 Berlin
📅 November 9, Thursday
⌚️ 17:30
📢 #BuildingForVisionPro
Our community event will unite passionate iOS/XR developers, startups, and app agencies that are #BuildingForVisionPro (or planning to do so) as well as industry experts and tech enthusiasts. This gathering is about fostering collaboration and building a strong network within the Berlin developer community. It’s an opportunity for developers and tech startups to connect, and showcase their products and services. The event has a special focus on sharing knowledge and presenting your work. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions and gain insights from those who already have hands-on experience with the Vision Pro headset or have already started working with VisionOS.
What to expect:
🎤 Talks by industry experts,
🧑‍💻 Showcases of innovative apps on VisionOS simulator,
🌐 Opportunities to network with your future collaborators and colleagues
Can’t make it on time? Don’t worry. You can still join #2 in December!
Do you want to become an exhibitor and showcase your app or do you have questions? Contact us at meetups@zaubar.com.

Web Summit 2023
2023-11-13 - 2023-11-16 | Altice Arena, Rossio dos Olivais, Lisbon, 1990-231, Portugal
In nine short years, Web Summit has grown from 400 attendees to over 100,000 from more than 150 countries. No technology conference has ever grown so large so fast.
We build incredible things – whether that’s building technology or relationships, stages or experiences, we are builders of world-class global technology festivals. Since our inception in 2010 with a team of three, we’ve rapidly grown to a team of over 220 people between our headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, our operations in Lisbon, Toronto, Hong Kong and London.
We’ve been joined by incredible engineers and developers, producers and designers, marketers and salespeople who come together to create unique events on three continents. Whether in Lisbon, Hong Kong or Toronto our events take on the flavour of their surroundings, but retain the successful framework we’ve fine tuned over a decade.
Web Summit has become “Europe’s largest and most important technology marketplace”. An unrivalled global meeting place for the world’s most disruptive technology companies and those interested in how that disruption can transform their businesses and their lives.

Immersive Tech Week 2023
2023-11-28 - 2023-12-02 | De Doelen, Schouwburgplein 50, Rotterdam, 3012 CL, Netherlands
Immersive Tech Week is a unique festival where creativity, innovation, business, research and art meet to explore the impact of immersive technologies on our planet, culture, and society.
A 4 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.

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.
