IE META XR DAY: A Day of Innovation and Inspiration

The IE META XR DAY was an incredible event that showcased the latest innovations in immersive technologies for education and work. The day was packed with insightful talks, engaging demos, and plenty of opportunities to network with experts and fellow XR enthusiasts.

Highlights of the Event

• IE XR Lab:?The event started by welcoming the day and inaugurating the new IE XR Lab at the IE Tower,?a state-of-the-art facility that supports operations, trainings, research and innovation in XR for education.

• Meta Presentation:?The Meta presentation was a highlight of the event,?with Natasha White and Adam Howell showcasing the company's cutting-edge products and vision for the future of augmented reality (AR) in education and work.?I was particularly impressed by their AI-powered Ray-Ban glasses that allow users to interact with digital content in a natural way.

• Panel on the Impact of Immersive Technologies:? Bego?a González-Cuesta led a fascinating panel discussion on the impact of immersive technologies in education.?Experts María José Ferrari, PhD ,? Brian Hallett ,?and Francesco Maria Furno shared their experiences and best practices on how to design and deliver engaging and effective learning experiences using VR,?AR,?and MR.
• Virtual Speech Demo: Javier Bernad and Dom Barnard ?co-founders of Virtual Speech,?demonstrated how they use ChatGPT to create realistic and personalized conversations for soft skills training.?I was amazed at how natural and responsive the conversations felt.

• IE University Immersive Campus Project:?The IE University Immersive Campus project presentation highlighted IE's innovative approach to teaching and learning in blended programs.? Ulrike Klaussner , Gema Molero González ,?and Fiona Raikes shared feedback from professors and students who have participated in the project,?demonstrating how it has improved learning outcomes and satisfaction. None of this would haves been possible without Manuel López Martín de Blas .

• Fireside Chat on Creating VR Multimedia Cases:?The IE Digital Team hosted a fireside chat about the process of creating VR multimedia cases,?which are immersive and interactive scenarios that challenge students to apply their knowledge and skills in realistic contexts.?They showcased examples of their work and explained how they collaborate with faculty and experts to create these cases. You could feel the positive energy this team produced by listening to them dominate such an interested topic. Thank you Martin Rodriguez Jugo , Cynthia Bowles , Elizabeth Valentine .

• Sebastian Veldman's Keynote Speech "New Realities": Sebastian Veldman delivered a thought-provoking keynote speech on the current and future trends of XR and AI for work and education.?He also shared exciting projects that 埃森哲 , Meta ,?and 微软 are working on to leverage these technologies for creating transformative learning experiences. What a presentation!

• Play Demo Area:?In addition to the presentations,?there was also a Play Demo Area where attendees could try out some of the latest technologies and immersive experiences for education.?It was very enlighting to explore different demos,?such as: Arthur ,?a VR platform that allows users to create and join virtual spaces for collaboration and learning. VirtualSpeech ,?an edtech company that provides AI-powered soft skills training. Not Keepin' it Real ,?a VR studio that develops immersive games and experiences for education. @Makereal, a VR platform that offers gamified training solutions for various industries and skills. MOONHUB ,?a VR training scalable scenario platform by our very own alumni Piers Ndoke

I would like to thank all the organizers, speakers, partners, and attendees for making this event such a success. A special high five to the IT Support Team led by Macarena Martin Sacristan and ofcourse Carlos Gonzalez Jimenez and Carlos Garriga for your indisputable support! It was a truly inspiring day that left me excited about the future of immersive technologies in education and work.

Key Takeaways

The IE META XR DAY was a valuable reminder of the immense potential of XR technologies to transform education and work. Here are some of the key takeaways from the event:

• XR technologies can provide students with more engaging and interactive learning experiences.
• XR technologies can help students develop the skills they need to succeed in the 21st-century workplace.
• XR technologies can be used to create personalized and adaptive learning experiences.
• XR technologies can be used to foster collaboration and communication among students.
• XR technologies can be used to provide students with access to immersive learning experiences that would not be possible in the traditional classroom.
• XR tech and AI will are fueling innovation and driving positive change to our learning and teaching methodologies.

I am confident that XR technologies will continue to play an increasingly important role in education and work in the years to come. The IE META XR DAY was a great opportunity to learn about the latest developments in this field and to see how these technologies are being used to create innovative and transformative learning experiences.

Last but not least, I encourage everyone to learn more about XR technologies and to explore how they can be used to enhance education and work. There are a wealth of resources available online and in your community. I invite you to visits IE′s liquid learning immersive experiences website to discover what we are working on.

It′s clear that this is not just about technology - it′s about how we can shape the future of education and work through immersive experiences.