This session will highlight concrete initiatives and clinical studies demonstrating the real impact of these technologies on patients.
Rehabilitation, pain management, psychological support, or immersive therapies: the uses of XR in healthcare are multiplying and proving their effectiveness every day.
A morning dedicated to therapeutic advances, ethical issues, and prospects for integrating XR into the healthcare pathways of tomorrow.
The speakers
FAQ > Conferences
How long do conferences last?
Each session lasts between 45 minutes and 1h30, and includes time for exchanges and discussions, where you can ask questions directly to the speakers.
What language are the conferences held in?
The talks will be primarily in English, with some sessions presented in French. Simultaneous translation will be available. The sessions will not be recorded.
Who can attend the conferences?
Our talks are open to all visitors holding a “Full Pass” or a “Discovery Pass” with the “Sessions” option, whether industry professionals, curious newcomers, or immersive technology experts. The sessions are designed to provide insights for different skill levels.
How can I register for conferences?
You can register directly on our website by selecting a “Full Pass” or a “Discovery Pass” with the “Sessions” option. These passes give you access to all talks and sessions.
After more than ten years of experimentation, XR has established itself as a major learning tool in education and professional training.
This session reviews the most innovative projects and the results achieved, while examining the challenges ahead: accessibility, measuring effectiveness, hybridisation of formats, etc.
An inspiring gathering of teachers, researchers, and digital learning experts to imagine the future of immersive training together.
The speakers
FAQ > Conferences
How long do conferences last?
Each session lasts between 45 minutes and 1h30, and includes time for exchanges and discussions, where you can ask questions directly to the speakers.
What language are the conferences held in?
The talks will be primarily in English, with some sessions presented in French. Simultaneous translation will be available. The sessions will not be recorded.
Who can attend the conferences?
Our talks are open to all visitors holding a “Full Pass” or a “Discovery Pass” with the “Sessions” option, whether industry professionals, curious newcomers, or immersive technology experts. The sessions are designed to provide insights for different skill levels.
How can I register for conferences?
You can register directly on our website by selecting a “Full Pass” or a “Discovery Pass” with the “Sessions” option. These passes give you access to all talks and sessions.
When immersive innovation enhances performance and safety.
From design to maintenance, including training and simulation, XR is establishing itself as a strategic tool for the industrial and military sectors.
This session offers a dialogue between experts from both worlds to identify synergies, share feedback, and imagine new collaborations around concrete uses.
A unique opportunity to discover how these technologies optimize operations, enhance security, and accelerate decision-making in the field.
The speakers
FAQ > Conferences
How long do conferences last?
Each session lasts between 45 minutes and 1h30, and includes time for exchanges and discussions, where you can ask questions directly to the speakers.
What language are the conferences held in?
The talks will be primarily in English, with some sessions presented in French. Simultaneous translation will be available. The sessions will not be recorded.
Who can attend the conferences?
Our talks are open to all visitors holding a “Full Pass” or a “Discovery Pass” with the “Sessions” option, whether industry professionals, curious newcomers, or immersive technology experts. The sessions are designed to provide insights for different skill levels.
How can I register for conferences?
You can register directly on our website by selecting a “Full Pass” or a “Discovery Pass” with the “Sessions” option. These passes give you access to all talks and sessions.
Immersive experiences for culture and entertainment.
From LBE rooms to interactive museums, XR is reinventing the way audiences experience a story, a place, or an emotion.
This session highlights the entire value chain of the sector: creators, operators, studios, technology providers, and more. They all come together to share their experiences and discuss the drivers of a sustainable economic model.
A dive into the world of immersive cultural experiences that are shaping the future of storytelling and digital heritage.
The speakers
FAQ > Conferences
How long do conferences last?
Each session lasts between 45 minutes and 1h30, and includes time for exchanges and discussions, where you can ask questions directly to the speakers.
What language are the conferences held in?
The talks will be primarily in English, with some sessions presented in French. Simultaneous translation will be available. The sessions will not be recorded.
Who can attend the conferences?
Our talks are open to all visitors holding a “Full Pass” or a “Discovery Pass” with the “Sessions” option, whether industry professionals, curious newcomers, or immersive technology experts. The sessions are designed to provide insights for different skill levels.
How can I register for conferences?
You can register directly on our website by selecting a “Full Pass” or a “Discovery Pass” with the “Sessions” option. These passes give you access to all talks and sessions.
This opening session explores the convergence of XR, AI, and related innovations—a fertile ground where tomorrow’s applications are taking shape.
Through case studies and testimonials from key players, speakers will explain how these technologies intertwine to give rise to new economic models, new forms of expression, and increasingly intelligent and immersive experiences.
An unmissable event for understanding the major trends that will shape the immersive sector in the coming years!
The speakers
FAQ > Conferences
How long do conferences last?
Each session lasts between 45 minutes and 1h30, and includes time for exchanges and discussions, where you can ask questions directly to the speakers.
What language are the conferences held in?
The talks will be primarily in English, with some sessions presented in French. Simultaneous translation will be available. The sessions will not be recorded.
Who can attend the conferences?
Our talks are open to all visitors holding a “Full Pass” or a “Discovery Pass” with the “Sessions” option, whether industry professionals, curious newcomers, or immersive technology experts. The sessions are designed to provide insights for different skill levels.
How can I register for conferences?
You can register directly on our website by selecting a “Full Pass” or a “Discovery Pass” with the “Sessions” option. These passes give you access to all talks and sessions.
Explore how XR technologies can transform the customer experience by creating immersive and unforgettable interactions.
You’ll explore innovative use cases in various sectors, strategies for integrating XR into your business operations, and best practices for maximizing customer engagement and satisfaction. A morning of conferences where industry experts will share their knowledge on how to capture and retain your audience using immersive technologies. Are you ready to offer your customers new emotions?
The speakers
Sikaar KEITA
Innovation Program Manager, CHANEL
Sylvain FORESTIER
Pedagogical Manager, Carrefour
Thiên-Sinh POLODNA
Head of Expertise, Uptale
Kanchan RAY
Chief Technology Officer, Nagarro
Jeremy DALTON
Author of Reality Check, StoryTalks
Mikaël BUFFET
CSO, Bleu Reflet
Ely SANTOS
Head of Brands, Partner, BROKEN EGG
Yannick BOERS
Creative Director, BOLDLY XR
Laval Virtual Conferences: Be inspired
Harnessing the Power of VR/AR for Customer Acquisition
The conferences at Laval Virtual, from 9 to 11 April 2025, will help you to understand how these innovations can be integrated into your operational processes and increase the value of your organisation, while anticipating future trends. This annual event is dedicated to immersive technologies and puts you at the heart of innovation.
The ‘Developing your customer base with XR’ session is designed for marketing and communications managers, sales directors and managers, retail and e-commerce professionals, customer experience consultants, customer relations and customer support professionals, etc.
Since 1999, professionals, start-ups, academics, artists and pioneers of the immersive technology industry have been meeting at Laval Virtual. Recognized the world over as Europe’s leading trade show specializing in VR/AR, Laval Virtual will celebrate its 27th edition in 2025, from April 09 to 11.
Inspiring B2B conferences
Immersive technologies are evolving at rapid pace and playing an increasingly key role within our societies, in a phenomenon as fascinating as it is unsettling. Faced with these questions, Laval Virtual gives voice to the experts of the sector. Conferences accessible within the framework of the trade show.
Award-winning VR/AR projects
Every year, Laval Virtual rewards the world’s best VR/AR projects through a series of unmissable competitions: #ReVolution, #StartUps, #Experiences, #Students – Demo and #Students – Limited Time. 7 LV Awards categories are also open to candidates!
Memorable evenings
Laval Virtual means fun, unforgettable evenings too, especially the renowned Laval Virtual Party! By associating your organisation with this event, you’ll benefit from exceptional visibility within the VR/AR community (and a great time!).
Improve your customers’ shopping experience with the XR!
Don’t miss this afternoon of conferences dedicated to AI-driven virtual characters and avatars! Learn how these technologies are transforming our experience and engagement in virtual environments.
Experts will discuss the latest technological advances, psycho-ethical challenges and best practices for creating realistic, interactive avatars. Attend inspiring case studies and testimonials from industry leaders, where opportunities and new challenges will be discussed.
2025 Speakers
Akihiko SHIRAI
CEO, AICU Japan
Misha SRA
Assistant Professor, University of California, Santa Barbara
Mathieu CRUCQ
General Manager, Brainsonic
Josselin COLLETTA
CEO, Backspace
Rémi BRUN
CEO, MOCAPLAB
Elisabetta ROTOLO
CEO & Founder, Creative and Executive Producer, MIAT
Alexandra SIERRA
Founder & Dr. in Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence, Justin Beaver
Laval Virtual Conferences: Be inspired
Explore the power of virtual reality
The conferences at Laval Virtual provide a better understanding of immersive technologies. They will provide you with the keys to effectively integrating them into your business strategies, improving your products and services, or anticipating future advances in your sector.
The “AI-Powered Virtual Characters and Avatars” session is aimed at video game developers and designers, AI development companies, virtual assistance professionals, teachers and trainers, psychology researchers, engineers, potential users of Avatars in healthcare, entertainment, education…
Since 1999, professionals, start-ups, academics, artists and pioneers of the immersive technology industry have been meeting at Laval Virtual. Recognized the world over as Europe’s leading trade show specializing in VR/AR, Laval Virtual will celebrate its 27th edition in 2025, from April 09 to 11.
Inspiring B2B conferences
Immersive technologies are evolving at rapid pace and playing an increasingly key role within our societies, in a phenomenon as fascinating as it is unsettling. Faced with these questions, Laval Virtual gives voice to the experts of the sector. Conferences accessible within the framework of the trade show.
Award-winning VR/AR projects
Every year, Laval Virtual rewards the world’s best VR/AR projects through a series of unmissable competitions: #ReVolution, #StartUps, #Experiences, #Students – Demo and #Students – Limited Time. 7 LV Awards categories are also open to candidates!
Memorable evenings
Laval Virtual means fun, unforgettable evenings too, especially the renowned Laval Virtual Party! By associating your organisation with this event, you’ll benefit from exceptional visibility within the VR/AR community (and a great time!).
Discover the impact of immersive simulations on engineering innovation
During this morning of conferences, dive into how immersive technologies, digital twins, and simulation devices are speeding up industrial design and engineering.
Through case studies and professional testimonials, attend expert discussions on production process optimization, real-time collaboration, and innovations in prototyping and predictive maintenance. Don’t miss this opportunity to understand how these technologies can transform your practices, and to get recommendations for successful and sustainable integration.
2025 Speakers
Stéphane RÉGNIER
Expert Leader, Immersive Simulation and Virtual Reality, Renault Group
Virgile DIER
Solutions Manager, Orange Business
Florian LARRUE
Head of Human-Centered Systems Department, CATIE
Robert MENZEL
Sr. DevTech Engineer, Nvidia
David MAURANGE
Consulting Director, Soprasteria
Gabriel VINCENT
Omniverse & Digital twins sales specialist, Nvidia
Thomas DEXMIER
VP Sales and Marketing EMEA, HTC VIVE
Jordane RICHTER
Head of Sales and Marketing, LS GROUP
Barbara SCHIAVI
R&D Manager, Vinci Construction
Vincent HAVARD
Associate Professor, CESI
Adrien CARTA
Co-founder, Augmenty
Laval Virtual Conferences: Be inspired
Deepen Your Understanding of VR/AR
Laval Virtual offers conferences for those wishing to familiarize themselves with immersive technologies such as virtual and augmented reality. These meetings are designed for professionals wishing to understand how these innovations can transform their sector, improve their processes or prepare their company for the technological future.
The “Immersive Simulations and Innovation in Engineering” session is aimed at engineers and designers, industrial designers, industry professionals (production directors, managers, maintenance technicians, etc.), architects, ergonomics and UX/UI specialists, and engineering researchers and scientists.
Since 1999, professionals, start-ups, academics, artists and pioneers of the immersive technology industry have been meeting at Laval Virtual. Recognized the world over as Europe’s leading trade show specializing in VR/AR, Laval Virtual will celebrate its 27th edition in 2025, from April 09 to 11.
Inspiring B2B conferences
Immersive technologies are evolving at rapid pace and playing an increasingly key role within our societies, in a phenomenon as fascinating as it is unsettling. Faced with these questions, Laval Virtual gives voice to the experts of the sector. Conferences accessible within the framework of the trade show.
Award-winning VR/AR projects
Every year, Laval Virtual rewards the world’s best VR/AR projects through a series of unmissable competitions: #ReVolution, #StartUps, #Experiences, #Students – Demo and #Students – Limited Time. 7 LV Awards categories are also open to candidates!
Memorable evenings
Laval Virtual means fun, unforgettable evenings too, especially the renowned Laval Virtual Party! By associating your organisation with this event, you’ll benefit from exceptional visibility within the VR/AR community (and a great time!).
Discover the impact of immersive simulations on engineering innovation
Wednesday afternoon, we explore and imagine the future of XR experiences in various spaces. Workplace, in your bed, shopping malls to retail, healthcare, XR’s reach continues to expand.
How far will this revolution go? What are the most unexpected places for use, and what specific features does each environment bring? How far will this revolution go? So many exciting questions to which the speakers will provide their insightful answers.
Speakers 2025
Stephen GREENWOOD
CEO & Co-Founder, Ballast VR
Christopher OLIMPO
Founder, CEO, Arcadia Sports
Thomas WAGNER
CEO / Managing Partner, VRCoasters
Lionel DUCLAY
Innovation manager, SNCF
Romain DUDOGNON
Digital Sector Manager, BPI France
Aurélien REITER
Project Manager, Ministère de l’Economie Direction Générale des Entreprises
Stéphane COURGEON
CEO, Matts Digital
Florent GUTIERREZ
VP of Marketing, EVA – Esports Virtual Arenas
Alexandre CORMERAIE
Digital Evangelist, SNCF
Thomas DEXMIER
VP Sales and Marketing EMEA, HTC VIVE
Laval Virtual conferences: April 9-11, 2025
To better understand the Impact of VR/AR
Laval Virtual’s conferences, from 9 to 11 April 2025, are for those looking to gain a deeper understanding of immersive technologies, integrate them into their value chain, or anticipate their future evolution in their industry.
The “XR Everywhere” session is intended for VR/AR content creators and developers, innovation directors, researchers, academics, theme park and attraction managers, tourism professionals, and marketing and communication experts.
Since 1999, professionals, start-ups, academics, artists and pioneers of the immersive technology industry have been meeting at Laval Virtual. Recognized the world over as Europe’s leading trade show specializing in VR/AR, Laval Virtual will celebrate its 27th edition in 2025, from April 09 to 11.
Inspiring B2B conferences
Immersive technologies are evolving at rapid pace and playing an increasingly key role within our societies, in a phenomenon as fascinating as it is unsettling. Faced with these questions, Laval Virtual gives voice to the experts of the sector. Conferences accessible within the framework of the trade show.
Award-winning VR/AR projects
Every year, Laval Virtual rewards the world’s best VR/AR projects through a series of unmissable competitions: #ReVolution, #StartUps, #Experiences, #Students – Demo and #Students – Limited Time. 7 LV Awards categories are also open to candidates!
Memorable evenings
Laval Virtual means fun, unforgettable evenings too, especially the renowned Laval Virtual Party! By associating your organisation with this event, you’ll benefit from exceptional visibility within the VR/AR community (and a great time!).
