HarvardXR

?? Discover how XR tools and experiences are evolving at HarvardXR 2025: The Augmented Self on April 19th at Harvard University. ?? Meet William (“Will”) Cannady, a Technical Product Manager on NVIDIA's Enterprise XR team, where he collaborates with partners and customers to improve NVIDIA's extended reality offerings. Before NVIDIA, Will worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS), helping bring the first examples of cloud computing to XR workloads, including remote application streaming. He contributes to projects like NVIDIA CloudXR, focused on scalable immersive experiences and cloud-based XR workflows, and holds a patent for bridging XR with traditional telephony over the web. Will holds a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and additional education from the City University of New York. ??? Join Will Cannady at HarvardXR 2025 to explore how cutting-edge XR tools are shaping the future of immersive technology. Secure your spot now: bit.ly/harvardxr2025 #HarvardXR2025 #WilliamCannady #NVIDIA #XRTools #CloudXR #ImmersiveTech #FutureOfXR #AugmentedSelf #EmergingTech #AMAZON #AmazonAmazon Web Services

As part of our partnership with AWE, we’ve got some exciting opportunities to share with you! AWE Builders Nexus is an all-encompassing program for new and accomplished XR builders designed to connect and empower you to succeed—onsite at AWE USA 2025 in Long Beach California! ??? Build something extraordinary, get advice and funding, scale through partnerships, and attract customers. Apply for the AWE Builders Nexus program and go mainstream! Take advantage of these opportunities: ?? Networking & App Matchmaking – Join parties, meetups, and community dinners plus app access to find matches.? ??Optional: join the MIT-led online hackathon. Open to all ticket holders. ?? Speed Networking – Connect with investors & platforms. Requires an all access pass and qualification by the AWE Team. ?? Lightning Talks & Innovators Hour – Get a 2-minute presentation on the Nexus Stage in the Expo followed by 1 hour at a high table? in the expo hall to demo your project to attendees. Requires qualification by the AWE Team. ?? Start-up Pavilion – Secure a dedicated table for all three days of AWE expo to showcase your project, meet potential customers, and gain exposure. For early-stage start-ups with a budget. ?? Start-up Pitch Competition – Compete in front of XR investors, gain industry recognition, and get a shot at winning the Start-up to Watch Auggie Award! ?? ?? Special Ticket Offer! Fill out the Builders Nexus form and get a super affordable $49 1 Day Expo pass or a 20% discount on all access passes! ??? This is an amazing chance to meet inspiring people, get feedback, and take your projects to the next level. Interested? Check it out & apply here! ??Apply to the AWE Builders Nexus Program: https://lnkd.in/d24GNCRR See you in Long Beach for AWE USA 2025! ??

??Discover the cutting edge of medical data visualization at HarvardXR 2025: The Augmented Self on April 19th at Harvard University. ?? Meet Eric Moerth, PhD, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Biomedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School and a member of the HIDIVE Lab. He received his PhD from the University of Bergen in Norway. During his PhD study, Eric Moerth conducted research in multimodal medical visualization. His focus was the research of new and innovative ways to visualize and explore medical data. Now Eric is researching the visualization of large-scale 3D Tissue Images using novel rendering techniques. Furthermore, his research enables the efficient analysis of highly multiplexed tissue images, and he also investigates how novel output devices like virtual and augmented reality devices can help investigators make better sense of their data. ??? Join Eric Moerth at HarvardXR 2025 as he dives into how immersive tech is advancing biomedical research. Secure your spot now: bit.ly/harvardxr2025 #HarvardXR2025 #EricMoerth #MedicalVisualization #3DImaging #BiomedicalInformatics #HIDIVELab #HarvardMedicalSchool #XRinScience #VR #AR #TissueImaging #DataVisualization #AugmentedSelf #ScientificInnovation

?? Journey into the immersive future of mindfulness at HarvardXR 2025: The Augmented Self on April 19th at Harvard University. ? Meet Tristan Elizabeth Gribbin, a globally recognized meditation leader and founder of Flow - Meditation for modern life, where she’s pioneering immersive technology to make mindfulness accessible to all. From Scandinavia to California, Tristan has guided Healing Flow journeys worldwide, blending breathwork, movement, and deep relaxation to support personal transformation. Her innovative Six Modes of Flow? are integrated into Flow’s VR, web, and mobile platforms, as well as major corporate wellness programs—impacting tens of thousands globally. Featured by TEDx, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and BBC Click, Tristan is dedicated to using technology to elevate the way we live, work, and connect. ??? Join Tristan on her epic Flow journey to greater mindfulness at HarvardXR 2025. Secure your spot now: bit.ly/harvardxr2025 #HarvardXR2025 #TristanGribbin #FlowMeditation #XRWellness #MindfulnessTech #HealingFlow #ImmersiveMeditation #SixModesOfFlow #VRHealth #AugmentedSelf #DigitalWellbeing #Breathwork #InnerPotential #Forbes

?? Experience the fusion of culture, creativity, and emerging tech at HarvardXR 2025: The Augmented Self on April 19th at Harvard University. ??Introducing Manuel Sainsily, a TEDx Speaker, and XR & AI Instructor at McGill University, UMass Boston & OCADU. Born in Guadeloupe, and Canadian citizen based in Montreal where he completed his Master of Science in Computer Sciences, he is a trilingual global speaker (45 talks in 29 cities in 2024), designer, and educator with over 15 years of experience who champions the responsible use and understanding of artificial intelligence. From delivering a Masterclass on AI Ethics and speaking at worldwide tech, film, and gaming conferences, to being celebrated by NVIDIA, Mozilla Rise25 & SkillShare, and producing art exhibitions with Meta, OpenAI & VIFFest, Manuel amplifies the conversation around cultural preservation and emerging technologies such as Spatial Computing, AI, Real-Time 3D, Haptics, and BCI through powerful keynotes and curated events. ??? Don’t miss Manuel Sainsily at HarvardXR 2025 as he explores the creative dimensions of XR and AI. Secure your spot now: bit.ly/harvardxr2025 #HarvardXR2025 #ManuelSainsily #XR #AI #SpatialComputing #RealTime3D #Haptics #BCI #AIethics #EmergingTech #TEDx #DigitalCulture #CreativeTech #AugmentedSelf #TechForGood

?? Explore the intersection of neuroscience, VR, and digital health at HarvardXR 2025: The Augmented Self on April 19th at Harvard University. ?? Meet Walter Greenleaf, PhD, a neuroscientist and medical technology developer with over 30 years of experience advancing digital health and medical VR. He has led research funded by NIMH, NIH, and NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and served as Director of the Mind Division at the Stanford Center on Longevity, focusing on age-related cognitive change. As Chief Science Officer at Pear Therapeutics, he helped develop the first FDA-approved digital health product (SaMD). He now focuses on VR-based solutions for conditions like PTSD, anxiety, stroke, addiction, autism, and depression. Walter advises Stanford’s VR and wearable tech programs, as well as multiple health tech startups and investment groups. ??? Join Walter Greenleaf at HarvardXR 2025 to explore how immersive technology is revolutionizing digital health. Secure your spot now: bit.ly/harvardxr2025 #HarvardXR2025 #WalterGreenleaf #DigitalHealth #VRinHealthcare #Neuroscience #PearTherapeutics #FDAApprovedTech #MentalHealth #WearableTech #Stanford #MedicalVR #AugmentedSelf #EmergingTech #XRforGood

?? Step into the world of immersive storytelling at HarvardXR 2025: The Augmented Self on April 19th at Harvard University. ?? Meet Ian Dawson, a pioneer in XR and visual effects with over 30 years of experience across film, broadcast, and immersive media. Ian began exploring VR in the early 1990s and now leads XR strategy and production through IDGRAFX and Augmentive Studio, with projects for T-Mobile, NFL, Reebok, McLaren, and more. ? He VFX-supervised the iconic AR Jarvis sequences in Ironman 1 & 2, produced graphics for 13 Oscar broadcasts, and delivered branding for global networks like HBO, ESPN, and Discovery. Ian also co-founded MotusXR, an experimental AR platform for real-time telemedicine and motion tracking. ?? A 9-time International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (International Emmy Awards) winner, Ian is passionate about uniting VFX artists and developers to push the boundaries of immersive storytelling and build the future of experiential tech. ??? Don’t miss Ian’s insights at HarvardXR 2025. Secure your spot now: bit.ly/harvardxr2025 #HarvardXR2025 #Ian #XR #ImmersiveTech #Ironman #VFX #AugmentedReality #MixedReality #LiveEvents #CreativeTech #EmmyAwards #BroadcastDesign #MotusXR #Telemedicine #FutureOfMedia #AugmentedSelf #EmergingTech

?? Discover how emerging tech is reshaping our world at HarvardXR 2025: The Augmented Self on April 19th at Harvard University. ??? Meet Shelley Peterson who brings decades of experience in XR, having led adoption across major manufacturing and aerospace programs, including Lockheed Martin’s civil and defense space initiatives. As a Director in Microsoft Mixed Reality division, she led strategic XR implementations at scale. Shelley founded a business supporting aircraft mission training and developed tech for SOCOM. Her background spans software development for the B1-Bomber simulator, electronic warfare at E-Systems, and operations for the Space-Based Infrared System as its first certified mission management crew member and instructor. She currently serves on advisory boards for the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, AWE, and SMU. ?? Discover Shelley Peterson’s insights on the future of immersive tech at HarvardXR 2025. Secure your spot now: bit.ly/harvardxr2025 #HarvardXR2025 #ShelleyPeterson #XR #AerospaceTech #MicrosoftMR #LockheedMartin #DigitalTransformation #MixedReality #EmergingTech #DefenseInnovation #SpaceTech #AugmentedSelf

??Dive into the future of interactive storytelling at HarvardXR 2025: The Augmented Self on April 19th at Harvard University. ???Introducing Ryan Canuel, CEO and co-founder of Petricore Inc., a studio creating innovative games and interactive experiences for emerging platforms, including Mythic Realms, an upcoming XR title developed with Meta. Since 2015, Petricore has worked with major brands like Mitsubishi, Star Trek, and Burger King while also launching original games that have reached millions worldwide. He has spoken on XR at GDC, AWE, MIT, and Northeastern University and previously taught AR design as an adjunct professor at Becker College School of Nursing and Health Sciences. ?? Experience Ryan Canuel’s vision for the future of XR gaming and creative technology at HarvardXR 2025. Secure your spot now: bit.ly/harvardxr2025 #HarvardXR2025 #RyanCanuel #Petricore #XR #GameDesign #AR #VR #MythicRealms #EmergingTech #InteractiveMedia #Meta #CreativeTech #FutureOfGaming #AugmentedSelf

?? Navigate the future of digital transformation at HarvardXR 2025: The Augmented Self on April 19th at Harvard University. ?? Meet Kevin O'Donovan, founder of A Bit of This and That ... , and a seasoned Technology Evangelist who helps companies bridge the gap between emerging tech possibilities and real-world applications. With decades of experience and past leadership roles at Compaq, HP, and Intel Corporation, he now focuses on technology advocacy and advisory—delivering compelling keynotes and go-to-market strategies. Known for his dynamic speaking style and fresh perspective, Kevin co-chairs the VR/AR Association (VRARA) Industrial Metaverse & Digital Twin Committee, is a Siemens Influencer, and ranks among Thinkers360’s top 10 Thought Leaders in Digital Twin, Metaverse, and Renewable Energy. ??? Hear Kevin O’Donovan’s fresh perspective on bridging the gap between emerging technology and reality at HarvardXR 2025! Secure your spot now: bit.ly/harvardxr2025 #HarvardXR2025 #KevinODonovan #DigitalTwin #IndustrialMetaverse #XR #EmergingTech #Innovation #ThoughtLeadership #TechEvangelist #DigitalTransformation #AI #FutureOfWork #AugmentedSelf