March 16-19
Convergence Track
Focusing on current capabilities with immersive interfaces, the XR Track explores where these mind-expanding systems are heading.
SXSW Virtual Cinema at Griffin Hall runs through Wednesday, March 13.
Also referred to as Extended Reality, XR covers virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR). Formerly known as VR/AR/MR, this track complements the Virtual Cinema programming.
Learn more about XR with sessions like Content Creators in the Age of Experience, Dinosaurs and Robots: Entering a New Dimension, Europe-Asia-Africa: XR Without Borders, and more.
Our exposure of immersive interfaces has the power to do a lot, especially in the realms of history and real world problems.
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Virtual Cinema - Photo by Adam Kissick
VR, AI, facial recognition technology and robotics all play a part in our future sexual lives. How do we navigate this new era of mixed reality? Is virtual sex considered real sex? What is cheating in the age of virtual influencers and avatars?
This panel will discuss the process for concepting, designing, and distributing an immersive experience to improve the lives of children and families at St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
The immersive arts are finding new ways to enhance our ability to perceive the world that surrounds us, and in many instances they are redefining how we experience the world. The projects presented in our Virtual Cinema emphasize storytelling and ingenuity, and also showcase how other industries are embracing this new medium.
Presenting 600+ curated sessions from the SXSW community across our 22 Tracks of Conference programming.
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