For over 25 years, Laval Virtual has been committed to promoting the creators of XR solutions around the world. The prestigious awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, 9 April 2026 during the event.
Organised on Thursday evening at the Espace Mayenne, the Awards ceremony is the second highlight of the event. It will be attended by around 600 people, a real networking opportunity.
The awards recognize the year’s best VR/AR achievements in a dozen different categories. The ceremony will be followed by a cocktail reception!
Only visitors holding a Full Pass or a Discovery Pass with the ‘Social Events’ option will be able to attend the evening events.
Rewards XR solutions that enhance business performance, operational efficiency, collaboration, or industrial processes. This category highlights real-world deployments that generate measurable value in sectors such as manufacturing, engineering, logistics, retail, or business services
Education and Training
Rewards XR applications that transform learning, skills development, and professional training. Eligible projects may cover education, employee upskilling, immersive simulations, or knowledge transfer.
Healthcare & Wellbeing XR
Rewards XR innovations that improve healthcare, rehabilitation, wellness, or mental health. This category highlights solutions with a significant impact on patients, healthcare professionals, and caregivers.
Immersive Experiences & Entertainment
Rewards immersive content and experiences that captivate, inspire, and entertain audiences. This category includes storytelling, gaming, cultural experiences, immersive events, and interactive media.
XR for Cause
Rewards XR initiatives that make a positive impact on society or the environment. This category recognizes projects promoting accessibility, inclusion, sustainability, civic engagement, or the public good.
XR Devices & Interaction Products
Rewards XR hardware and interaction technologies that advance immersive experiences. Examples include smart glasses, XR headsets, haptic devices, tracking systems, and new spatial interfaces.
Best Use of AI in XR
Rewards projects that successfully combine artificial intelligence and XR to create smarter, more personalized, and higher-performing experiences. Examples include AI-powered smart glasses, virtual assistants, adaptive training environments, intelligent virtual humans, or context-aware immersive applications.