XR Women

?? Happy Thanksgiving Week! ?? This week, we’re pausing our regular #XRWomenWednesday event to encourage everyone to take time for family, friends, and gratitude. There will be no official event on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, but we’ll see you next week for more exciting discussions and connections! Wishing you a wonderful and restful holiday. ?? Julie Smithson Karen Alexander Sophia Moshasha Caroline Dennis ?? Christine Hill Hobbi ?? Ginna Lambert Paige Dansinger Robin Moulder Tracie Yorke Tricia Blake Wendy Sherman #XRWomen #ThanksgivingBreak #XR #VR #AR #WomenInXR #WomenInAR #WomenInVR #WomeninTech

We're turning 4!!?? Join us on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 for our 4 year anniversary with an inspiring #XRWomenWednesday196 event hosted in Horizon Worlds. Together, we’ll mark this incredible milestone in immersive spaces with a vibrant global community! ?? Starts at: 8:45 AM PT | 11:45 AM ET | 5:45 PM CET ?? Let’s celebrate innovation, connection, and the future of XR! Julie Smithson Karen Alexander Sophia Moshasha Ginna Lambert Caroline Dennis ?? Christine Hill Hobbi ?? Paige Dansinger Robin Moulder Tracie Yorke Tricia Blake Wendy Sherman #XR #VR #AR #XRWomen #WomenInXR #WomenInAR #WomenInVR #WomeninTech

We’re excited to support the Missing Maps initiative this November through Scaniverse! For every splat we share on their platform, Scaniverse will donate $1—up to $30,000—to enhance global mapping efforts. It’s really easy: just scan and upload public places. If you’re unsure where to start, check out their community for weekly suggestions. Let’s make a meaningful impact together! Watch our video for more details. #MissingMaps #Scaniverse #CommunityImpact About Scaniverse Scaniverse is a free 3D scanning app from Niantic that allows you to create detailed, high-quality 3D scans and models of objects, spaces, and environments with just your mobile device. With Scaniverse you can capture 3D Gaussian Splats, new high-resolution low-weight 3D assets for use in Web XR games, location-aware apps, documentation, VR worlds, and more.? Whether you're a 3D enthusiast, designer, or just curious about capturing the world around you in three dimensions, Scaniverse offers an accessible, user-friendly platform to bring your physical world into the digital realm. Join our community of scanners and contribute to our contests and giving campaigns. Key features: Capture objects, rooms, or entire buildings in 3D Process scans directly on your device in minutes Create 3D Gaussian Splats for immersive, light-capturing 3D scenes Share your scans on a global map or export in various 3D file formats Click to learn more ? https://lnkd.in/g5XaEVyJ #XRWomen #XR #VR #AR Julie Smithson Karen Alexander Sophia Moshasha Ginna Lambert Caroline Dennis ?? Christine Hill Hobbi ?? Paige Dansinger Robin Moulder Tracie Yorke Tricia Blake Wendy Sherman

Check out our first ever student showcase with XR Women and Ringling College of Art and Design!?#XRWomenStudentShowcase

Join us for #XRWomenWednesday195 on November 13th to hear from Akilah Martinez, an award-winning Diné artist, creative technologist, and cultural bearer from the Navajo Nation. Akilah’s work in XR technology promotes economic equality, storytelling ownership, and self-determination for Indigenous communities. ?? Akilah’s dedication to perpetuating the Navajo language and culture through modern media has earned her prestigious recognitions, including the Fulcrum Fund and the 2024 New Mexico Women in Tech Emerging Leader Award. ?? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how XR can drive social impact and empower Indigenous voices. Hosted in Engage. ? Starts at 8:45 AM PT | 11:45 AM ET | 5:45 PM CET #XR #VR #AR #XRWomen #WomenInXR Julie Smithson Karen Alexander Sophia Moshasha Ginna Lambert Caroline Dennis ?? Christine Hill Hobbi ?? Paige Dansinger Robin Moulder Tracie Yorke Tricia Blake Wendy Sherman #WomenInAR #WomenInVR #WomeninTech

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?? Stay Connected with XR Women! ?? Looking to catch up on past XR WomenWednesdays? Our XR Women YouTube channel has you covered! Check out a sneak peek of our video library, where you can scroll through past events, inspiring talks, and insightful panel discussions. ?? Subscribe today and dive into a world where innovation meets community. Every week, we’re bringing together pioneers, creators, and thought leaders who are shaping the future of immersive technology. ??? Hit that subscribe button, catch up on past events, and stay tuned for what’s coming next! ??https://lnkd.in/gavWv3eQ Julie Smithson Karen Alexander Sophia Moshasha Ginna Lambert Caroline Dennis ?? Christine Hill Hobbi ?? Paige Dansinger Robin Moulder Tracie Yorke Tricia Blake Wendy Sherman #XRWomen #ImmersiveTech #Community #XR #VR #AR #XRWomen #WomenInXR #WomenInAR #WomenInVR #WomeninTech #SpatialComputing

Join us for #XRWomenWednesday194 on November 6th, featuring Krystal Curley, an inspiring filmmaker and social justice advocate from the Diné/Navajo Nation. Krystal has spent nearly 20 years using art and activism to highlight critical Indigenous issues like environmental racism, economic exploitation, and intergenerational trauma. As the Executive Director of Indigenous Lifeways, Krystal is dedicated to creating awareness and healing through Indigenous storytelling. She’ll be speaking on the role of empathy in VR and how immersive tech can foster deeper understanding and connection. Topic: Indigenous Storytelling & Empathic VR Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 Time: 8:45 AM PT | 11:45 AM ET | 5:45 PM CET Hosted in: ENGAGE platform Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a remarkable voice in XR! Register now to reserve your spot. #XRWomen #IndigenousStorytelling #EmpathicVR #SocialJustice #WomenInTech #IndigenousLifeways #XR #VR #AR #WomenInXR #WomenInAR #WomenInVR #WomeninTech Julie Smithson Karen Alexander Sophia Moshasha Ginna Lambert Caroline Dennis ?? Christine Hill Hobbi ?? Paige Dansinger Tracie Yorke Tricia Blake Wendy Sherman

Today at XR Women Event #193 we had a Networking event in Arrival.Space Each portal was a 2024 Content Goal for XR Women ?? The picture below is a screen capture I took witnessing a small group of us in the Business Development portal with some meeting for the first time, discussions of fundraising and challenge getting sponsorship from Business/Enterprise, new collaborations discussed, review of building personal and business tech stacks and setting up meetings for later. This meeting was Represented with 5 women from 3 different countries. Meeting and getting to work. Quick intros and agreed missions and It took less than 7 minutes. THIS is what collaboration is. THIS is what a peaceful meeting is like. THIS is what a diverse and global networking event is like. Take note, it is possible. ?? #immersivelearning #remotenetworking #globalcollaboration Lisa Maria Egger Samantha G. Wolfe Deirdre V. Lyons Mary Anne Powers, CSM ?? Christine Hill Hobbi ??

???? Save the Date! Join us for a special edition of #XRWomenWednesday193 on October 30, 2024 – it's a Halloween Networking event you won’t want to miss! ?? ? When: 8:45 AM PT | 11:45 AM ET | 5:45 PM CET ? Where: XR Women’s Arrival.Space This is your chance to network with women in XR, connect, celebrate community, and learn. Bring a friend! We look forward to seeing you there. Julie Smithson Karen Alexander Sophia Moshasha Ginna Lambert Caroline Dennis ?? Christine Hill Hobbi ?? Paige Dansinger Robin Moulder Tracie Yorke Tricia Blake Wendy Sherman #XR #VR #AR #XRWomen #WomenInXR #WomenInAR #WomenInVR #WomeninTech