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.
Be inspired by the Laval Virtual conferences
The Laval Virtual conferences, from April 8 to 10, 2026, will help you understand how these innovations can be integrated into your operational processes and increase the value of your organization, while anticipating future trends. An annual event dedicated to immersive technologies, putting you at the heart of innovation.
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?
The Laval Virtual conferences, from April 8 to 10, 2026, will help you understand how these innovations can be integrated into your operational processes and increase the value of your organization, while anticipating future trends. An annual event dedicated to immersive technologies, putting you at the heart of innovation.
How can I register for conferences?
You can register directly on our website by selecting a “Full Pass” or a “Discovery Pass” / “Student Pass” with the “Sessions” option. These give you access to all conferences 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.
Be inspired by the Laval Virtual conferences
The Laval Virtual conferences, from April 8 to 10, 2026, will help you understand how these innovations can be integrated into your operational processes and increase the value of your organization, while anticipating future trends. An annual event dedicated to immersive technologies, putting you at the heart of innovation.
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?
The Laval Virtual conferences, from April 8 to 10, 2026, will help you understand how these innovations can be integrated into your operational processes and increase the value of your organization, while anticipating future trends. An annual event dedicated to immersive technologies, putting you at the heart of innovation.
How can I register for conferences?
You can register directly on our website by selecting a “Full Pass” or a “Discovery Pass” / “Student Pass” with the “Sessions” option. These give you access to all conferences 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.
Be inspired by the Laval Virtual conferences
The Laval Virtual conferences, from April 8 to 10, 2026, will help you understand how these innovations can be integrated into your operational processes and increase the value of your organization, while anticipating future trends. An annual event dedicated to immersive technologies, putting you at the heart of innovation.
Chaque session dure entre 45 minutes et 1h30 et incluent des moments d’échanges et de discussions où vous pourrez poser des questions directement aux intervenants.
En quelle langue se déroulent les conférences ?
Les conférences seront majoritairement en anglais, avec certaines sessions présentées en français. Des traductions simultanées seront proposées. Les conférences ne sont pas enregistrées.
Qui peut assister aux conférences ?
Nos conférences sont ouvertes à tous les visiteurs muni d’un “Full Pass” ou d’un Pass avec l’option “Sessions”, qu’il s’agisse de professionnels du secteur, de novices curieux ou d’experts en technologie immersive. Les sessions sont conçues pour offrir des insights à différents niveaux de compétence.
Comment puis-je m’inscrire aux conférences ?
Vous pouvez vous inscrire directement sur notre site en sélectionnant un “Full Pass” ou un “Discovery Pass” / “Student Pass” avec l’option “Sessions”. Ces derniers vous donnent accès à toutes les conférences et 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.
Be inspired by the Laval Virtual conferences
The Laval Virtual conferences, from April 8 to 10, 2026, will help you understand how these innovations can be integrated into your operational processes and increase the value of your organization, while anticipating future trends. An annual event dedicated to immersive technologies, putting you at the heart of innovation.
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?
The Laval Virtual conferences, from April 8 to 10, 2026, will help you understand how these innovations can be integrated into your operational processes and increase the value of your organization, while anticipating future trends. An annual event dedicated to immersive technologies, putting you at the heart of innovation.
How can I register for conferences?
You can register directly on our website by selecting a “Full Pass” or a “Discovery Pass” / “Student Pass” with the “Sessions” option. These give you access to all conferences 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!
Be inspired by the Laval Virtual conferences
The Laval Virtual conferences, from April 8 to 10, 2026, will help you understand how these innovations can be integrated into your operational processes and increase the value of your organization, while anticipating future trends. An annual event dedicated to immersive technologies, putting you at the heart of innovation.
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?
The Laval Virtual conferences, from April 8 to 10, 2026, will help you understand how these innovations can be integrated into your operational processes and increase the value of your organization, while anticipating future trends. An annual event dedicated to immersive technologies, putting you at the heart of innovation.
How can I register for conferences?
You can register directly on our website by selecting a “Full Pass” or a “Discovery Pass” / “Student Pass” with the “Sessions” option. These give you access to all conferences 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
CHANEL
Innovation Program Manager
Sylvain FORESTIER
Carrefour
Pedagogical Manager
Thiên-Sinh POLODNA
Uptale
Head of Expertise
Kanchan RAY
Nagarro
Chief Technology Officer
Jeremy DALTON
StoryTalks
Author of Reality Check
Mikaël BUFFET
Bleu Reflet
CSO
Ely SANTOS
BROKEN EGG
Head of Brands, Partner
Yannick BOERS
BOLDLY XR
Creative Director
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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
AICU Japan
CEO
Misha SRA
University of California, Santa Barbara
Assistant Professor
Mathieu CRUCQ
Brainsonic
General Manager
Josselin COLLETTA
Backspace
CEO
Rémi BRUN
MOCAPLAB
CEO
Elisabetta ROTOLO
MIAT
CEO & Founder, Creative and Executive Producer
Alexandra SIERRA
Justin Beaver
Founder & Dr. in Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence
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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
Renault Group
Expert Leader, Immersive Simulation and Virtual Reality
Virgile DIER
Orange Business
Solutions Manager
Florian LARRUE
CATIE
Head of Human-Centered Systems Department
Robert MENZEL
Nvidia
Sr. DevTech Engineer
David MAURANGE
Soprasteria
Consulting Director
Gabriel VINCENT
Nvidia
Omniverse & Digital twins sales specialist
Thomas DEXMIER
HTC VIVE
VP Sales and Marketing EMEA
Jordane RICHTER
LS GROUP
Head of Sales and Marketing
Barbara SCHIAVI
Vinci Construction
R&D Manager
Vincent HAVARD
CESI
Associate Professor
Adrien CARTA
Augmenty
Co-founder
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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
Ballast VR
CEO & Co-Founder
Christopher OLIMPO
Arcadia Sports
Founder, CEO
Thomas WAGNER
VRCoasters
CEO / Managing Partner
Lionel DUCLAY
SNCF
Innovation manager
Romain DUDOGNON
BPI France
Digital Sector Manager
Aurélien REITER
Ministère de l’Economie Direction Générale des Entreprises
Project Manager
Stéphane COURGEON
Matts Digital
CEO
Florent GUTIERREZ
EVA – Esports Virtual Arenas
VP of Marketing
Alexandre CORMERAIE
SNCF
Digital Evangelist
Thomas DEXMIER
HTC VIVE
VP Sales and Marketing EMEA
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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!).
