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From April 7 to 9, 2027, give a voice to your expertise
Discover the 5 themes of the 2027 edition
Wednesday, April 7 · Morning
XR Trends 2027: At the Heart of the Technological Convergence
The opening session will provide an overview of the current state of immersive technologies and their medium-term prospects. It will explore how XR is moving beyond display technologies and converging with major technological advancements such as artificial intelligence, robotics, the Internet of Things, and next-generation networks.
Wednesday, April 7 · Afternoon
Sports & Leisure
This session will explore how XR is transforming sports and entertainment, from immersive stadium experiences to remote viewing. It will also look at innovative services developed by sports federations, brands, and event organisers, particularly in the lead-up to major global events such as the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Thursday, April 8 · Morning
Hardware Today & Tomorrow
Against a backdrop of discontinued legacy devices, the rise of smart glasses, and the coexistence of major ecosystems such as Android XR, visionOS, and Meta Horizon, this session will offer a pragmatic overview of the hardware market. It aims to provide decision-makers with concrete insights to help them plan hardware renewals and safeguard their investments over the coming years.
Thursday, April 8 · Afternoon
The Augmented Factory: The Winning Trio of XR, Robotics & Physical AI
Industrial XR is evolving from static 3D visualisation towards direct action on the shop floor, including the remote operation of humanoid robots and automated machines. This session will showcase how the integration of physical simulation, AI, and XR can enhance safety and boost industrial productivity.
Friday, April 9 · Morning
Training, XR & AI: Redefining the Value, Assessment & Transfer of Skills
As generative AI helps design training scenarios, enables natural-language virtual tutors, and analyses movements, the role of human expertise is being redefined. This session will explore the pedagogical, psychological, and organisational transformations needed to successfully adopt and implement AI-powered XR training.
Tech Talks
Are you a developer or engineer? Share your technical expertise.
Applications open until January 15, 2027
Move XR forward in your industry by becoming a speaker
Every year, Laval Virtual gives a voice to VR/AR experts through its conference program. This year, join us from April 7 to 9, 2027. A chance for you to:
• Present your research, innovations or use cases to an international audience, in line with our themes.
• Contribute to the evolution of XR technologies by sharing your knowledge with our community.
The conferences are carefully selected talks giving the floor to leading experts who bring fresh perspectives and cutting-edge expertise.
They were speakers!
Become a driver of XR innovation
Why become a speaker?
Visibility
Share your research, projects or innovations with an international audience made up exclusively of XR professionals, researchers and enthusiasts. Your expertise will be showcased on a large scale.
Networking
Enjoy privileged exchanges with industry leaders, investors and decision-makers. Meet professionals who share your interests, discuss concrete projects and build partnerships.
Impact
Play an active role in the evolution of immersive technologies. By sharing your knowledge, you help shape tomorrow’s uses and applications in the XR ecosystem.
Who attends the conferences?
Laval Virtual’s conferences are for anyone who wants to better understand and grasp immersive technologies in their profession, integrate them into their value chain or anticipate their development: executives, technical managers, investors, etc.
Our 3-day conference program features keynotes, talks, use cases, panel discussions, conversations and battles on the B2B uses of VR/AR and immersive technologies.
Would you like more information?
For more information about the conferences, please contact Anne-Sophie at asclayer@laval-virtual.org.
