Keyframe Blog June 2024

Spotlight Video Series – Exhibits and Virtual Worlds Museum at AWE XR

AWE XR 2024 is fast approaching with an impressive lineup of speakers! We’re grateful to be participating at this year’s conference alongside dedicated XR professionals. Below are some upcoming presentations in chronological order:

On June 18th, Ben Erwin of The Polys WebXR Awards will break down case studies from computing infrastructure to provide insight to why open wins, then transpose those findings onto the choices the XR industry faces today. https://events.awexr.com/usa-2024/speaker/1182159/ben-erwin

On June 19th, Terry Schussler, Sr. Director of XR & Metaverse at Deutsche Telekom, will join a panel to delve into “GenXR”, an exciting intersection of Generative AI and Extended Reality, set to revolutionize user-generated content in the Metaverse. https://events.awexr.com/usa-2024/speaker/1171563/terry-schussler

Shortly after, Robin Moulder of 3lbXR and 3lb Games will also be at the Start-Up Pitch Competition Part I and speak at the Panel: Quest for Innovation: Designing Mixed Reality Games. https://events.awexr.com/usa-2024/speaker/1171509/robin-moulder

On June 20th, Jared Bienz, Founder and Principal Consultant of SolerSoft, will speak on Launching Strong XR Projects: Funding, Cross-Platform Compatibility, and Future-Proofing. https://events.awexr.com/usa-2024/session/2154230/launching-strong-xr-projects-funding-cross-platform-compatibility-and-future-proofing

Avi Bar-Zeev, Founder and President of XR Guild, ​​and fellow XR Veteran Amy Peck will recount the probably true life stories, looking back from the year 2040, about how it all unfolded for Spatial Computing, XR, AI, and more. https://events.awexr.com/usa-2024/speaker/1171316/avi-bar-zeev 

Evo Heyning and Julian Reyes will be part of a panel on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the creative industries. The panel of innovative artists and thought leaders will delve into the role of AI as both a collaborator and a tool in the hands of modern creators. https://events.awexr.com/usa-2024/session/2154164/panel-creative-frontiers-navigating-the-artistic-landscape-in-the-age-of-ai

Ruth Diaz, social scientist, organizational consultant, and innovator on conflict resiliency in VR culture will also be presenting. She’ll join Molli Aronce for a groundbreaking session exploring the dynamics of conflict and collaboration within Extended Reality (XR). This talk dives into the heart of conflict resiliency, contrasting traditional resolution methods with innovative strategies tailored for the XR domain. 
https://events.awexr.com/usa-2024/speaker/1171372/ruth-diaz

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June 18th: The XR Guild and The Virtual World Society Evening Mixer

Keyframe is honored to be sponsoring and curating the music for The XR Guild’s and The Virtual World Society’s Ethical Professionals Mixer on June 18th. The event has reached capacity and there are no more tickets available. You are welcome to sign up for the waitlist: XR Mixer. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Virtual Worlds Museum Exhibits Progress

We are excited to announce the progress of our Categorization Methodology and the completion of our first Exhibit.

Our Virtual World Platform exhibits are organized into seven categories: WebXR, Web 2.0 & Apps, Blockchain, Sunset, VR, Games, and Specialized. We have developed a BETA of the WebXR Exhibit, showcasing platforms web browser worlds. While we have a long way to go, we are deeply grateful to our advisors, friends, and volunteers for their continued support. Stay tuned as we continue to build and expand our digital museum exhibits!

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New Spotlight Video Series

We are thrilled to announce the pilot for the VirtualWorlds.Museum: Spotlight video series. In our first episode, join SEHU and In Kenzo as they teleport to Arrival.Space (a fully web-based and interoperable 3D platform) interview Lisa Maria Wurzinger,  and features world builder Lilyotron.

Their mission is to document the technologies, cultures, and artistic expressions that define the vast ecosystem of virtual worlds. Each episode will feature a platform and one virtual world, with the findings presented: https://www.virtualworlds.museum/web-xr-exhibit/spotlight-videos

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Mapping Immersive Worlds Github Page

Our new Mapping Immersive Worlds GitHub page is up and actively being updated. Read about it in Wagner James Au’s New World Notes blog and share your thoughts with us: https://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2024/06/virtual-worlds-museum-github.html

Thanks for your continued support and sharing your thoughts!

We have a special announcement to share in July, please make sure to watch out for our next Newsletter!

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