Tuesday 3 November, 16:45

Extended Realities: New Tools of Immersion

Thomas Dexmier and Eric J. Krueger join this panel on the next generation of immersive technologies, bringing perspectives from leading manufacturers and product development. Their discussion examines lighter headsets, augmented-reality glasses, spatial computing, and gesture- and voice-based interfaces.

The session explores how these tools could reshape creative workflows and audience experiences, while also revealing the practical challenges of adoption, design, and interoperability. It offers a clear view of how extended realities are evolving beyond novelty into infrastructure for future audiovisual and cultural practice.

Rue de Carouge 52,
1205 Genève
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