In order to be a competitive professional, you need to constantly grow and develop. Along with books and courses, conferences and field-related events are a great way to do that.
In this post, I listed the upcoming 2019 1H VR, AR & MR-related events & conferences. Have a look!
January 2019
8–11: Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, NV
CES is the world’s gathering place for all those who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. It has served as the proving ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies for 50 years — the global stage where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace.
7–11: Digital Hollywood Events at CES in Las Vegas, NV
Get to CES a day early so you can catch the kick off on the 7th (one day before CES starts). Like previous years, there should be a significant presence of new XR technologies.
February 2019
25–28: Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain
MWC Barcelona is the largest mobile event in the world, bringing together the latest innovations and leading-edge technology from more than 2,400 leading companies, with a highly-rated conference programme assembling today’s visionaries to explore the hottest topics influencing the industry.
MWC Barcelona features extensive learning opportunities from dozens of partner-led programmes, GSMA seminars, summits and more. Everything you need to know about the industry, today and beyond, can be found here. With over 107,000 key decision-makers expected to attend, MWC19 promises to expand your professional network and help you achieve your goals.
March 2019
7–8: Media Summit in New York, NY
This more general media event has included dedicated tracks on Immersive Hollywood that covers XR “from Cinematic to Mobile to Advertising Experiences”.
8–17: SXSW in Austin, TX
Featuring a variety of tracks that allow attendees to explore what’s next in the worlds of film, culture, music, and technology, SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together.
With one unified conference that spans 25 tracks of programming, we’ll be offering more opportunities for networking, learning, and discovery than ever before from March 8–16.
To highlight some examples of where ideas and technologies will merge together at SXSW 2019, we have identified 10 significant programming trends that we think will lead discussions this March.
12–13: AVR 360 Show in London, UK
AVR360 will bring together the leading exponents of this exciting and fast developing market from across the globe, including industry-leading delegates and speakers as well as engaging debates, presentations, product demonstrations, networking and so much more!
18–22: GDC 2018 (Game Developers Conference) in San Francisco, CA
The Game Developers Conference (GDC) is the world’s largest professional game industry event, with unparalleled education and networking opportunities.
Join 28,000 attendees for five days of expert-led sessions, tutorials and roundtable discussions on a full range of interesting and current work happening in game development.
Visit the GDC Expo to meet 550+ companies, relax and network in interactive spaces, celebrate the best games and developers in award ceremonies, attend special events throughout the week, and leave GDC inspired to make great games.
23–27: IEEE Virtual Reality in Osaka, Japan
IEEE VR 2019, the 26th IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces will be held from March 23rd through March 27th, 2019 at the Osaka International Convention Center in Osaka, Japan.
April 2019
11–12: VRX Europe 2019 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
In an increasingly crowded marketplace, VRX is purpose-built to cut through the noise and provide a reality check on the current state of VR & AR market development. With visionaries from across the world speaking, and case studies from those succeeding on the front line, you’ll hear about the latest advances and innovations in immersive tech and get insight on the real opportunities that are arising as the markets mature.
With dedicated tracks showcasing the best in consumer-facing content, business applications for the technologies and start-up growth and development, VRX Europe 2019 brings together innovation teams and business heads to explore the changes needed to ensure you stay relevant as VR & AR take hold.
May 2019
21–23: Digital Hollywood Spring in Los Angeles, CA
Included in this regionalized and seasonal conference on all things entertainment is extensive content on VR, AR, MR, and Drones.
29–31: Augmented World Expo 2019 in Santa Clara, CA
Also known as AWE 2018, this three-day conference is billed as the “Largest AR+VR Conference & Expo in the World.”
??: 6th ARVR Innovate in Dublin, Ireland
ARVR Innovate was one of the first events of its type to be organized in Europe. This has helped it establish a strong reputation both in Ireland and internationally.
Since its founding in 2014, the aim of the conference has been to promote the capabilities and use of AR and VR, by spreading awareness of these developing technologies and encouraging the growth of the sector. ARVR Innovate provides a platform for practitioners to showcase their work and to come together with others interested in this growing industry. It has also been heralded for helping bring attention to the Irish AR and VR sectors.
June 2019
10–13: Digital Transformation Conference in Boston, MA
Boost your professional development and expand your technical knowledge. Experience the most innovative and disruptive technologies — IIoT, AR/MR/VR, machine learning, blockchain, robotics and more — at LiveWorx, the world’s most respected digital transformation conference, and industrial marketplace.
11–13: VR & AR World in London, UK
TechX365 is the official London Tech Week and TechXLR8 digital community — keeping you up-to-date with all the key developments related to Europe’s largest festival of technology, as well as all the latest news covering the entire global tech ecosystem. Hear from the key influencers who are shaping the technology landscape, to the investments being pumped into the next-generation tech sector.
11–13: E3 in Los Angeles, CA
Representing all aspects of the video games space, E3 is your opportunity to showcase products, debut technologies, and align your brand with the future of video games.
11–13: CES Asia in Shanghai, China
Similar to CES in the U.S., the enormity of this mega-conference for consumer electronics will ensure a significant number of consumer and business-focused VR/AR products and technologies.
26–28: MWC Shanghai in Shanghai, China
The Conference at #MWC18 featured dynamic presentations from the best and brightest individuals in the industry; providing insights on current and future trends and unique insights into the key role that the Asian mobile community plays in creating a better future.
That’s it! Is there anything important that’s missing here? Are the any other upcoming largest AR-related conferences? Are you attending any? Please, share in the comments!
All the best,
Anastasia, Marketing Specialist for DEVAR
