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XR, AI, technological convergence & trends
This opening session explores the convergence of XR, AI, and related innovations—a fertile ground where tomorrow's applications are taking shape.
See the session- 10:30 am – 10:35 am · XR, AI, technological convergence & trends
Opening Conferences
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Alexandre BOUCHETDirector · Laval Virtual
- 10:40 am – 11:05 am · XR, AI, technological convergence & trends
On the Convergence of Augmented Reality and AI
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Christian SANDORProfessor · Université Paris-Saclay
- 11:15 am – 11:35 am · XR, AI, technological convergence & trends
Building XR Glasses
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Christophe PEROZProgram Development Lead · Google
- 11:40 am – 11:55 am · XR, AI, technological convergence & trends
Optics Technologies Enabling Next Generation AR and AI Smart Glasses
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Thomas BITHELLTechnology Analyst · IDTechEx
- 12:00 pm – 12:25 pm · XR, AI, technological convergence & trends
AR glasses: a production tool or a disposable Trojan horse?
AR glasses face a major challenge: moving beyond being a “lifestyle” gadget to becoming true production tools. While the general public may accept thin, disposable devices, industry demands unwavering durability. This requirement for repairability, a long-standing cornerstone of virtual reality headsets, is the essential bridge to credible professional adoption. Beyond the hardware, data sovereignty remains the major hurdle. Between intrusive cloud AI and privacy needs, this session explores how openness and robustness will transform AR glasses into sustainable, sovereign, and finally repairable industrial assets.
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Xavier BONJOURPartnerships & Strategy Director · Engo Eyewear
Guillaume BOUTIGNYPresident · Osmose Industries
Cédric SPAASGeneral Manager · ARVICOM
- 12:30 pm – 12:45 pm · XR, AI, technological convergence & trends
Driving in mixed reality for cockpit engineering
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Lionel DOMINJONScientific Officer · CLARTE
David DEFIANASVirtual Reality Fellow · Stellantis
LBE, media & museums
This session highlights the entire value chain of the sector: creators, operators, studios, technology providers, etc.
See the session- 2:00 pm – 2:25 pm · LBE, media & museums
Cultural LBEs and the Moments That Move Us
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Thomas DEXMIERVP Sales and Marketing EMEA · HTC VIVE
- 2:30 pm – 2:45 pm · LBE, media & museums
From Ink to Immersion: Storytelling Across Print and AR
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Pamela ACULEYCEO & Founder · MIXD Reality
- 2:50 pm – 3:05 pm · LBE, media & museums
The Art of Jonathan Yeo in Augmented Reality : Behind the Scenes of the First Spectacles-Powered Exhibition
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Antoine GILBERTAR Studio Manager · Snap Inc.
- 3:10 pm – 3:25 pm · LBE, media & museums
Museums That Answer Back: XR Heritage That Stays True, Scales On-Site, and Prepares for AI Glasses
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Stefan MARXCEO and co-founder · ZAUBAR
- 3:30 pm – 3:45 pm · LBE, media & museums
Dive in the making and the touring of Playing with Fire
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Antoine CAYROLCEO · Atlas V
- 3:50 pm – 4:30 pm · LBE, media & museums
Business from creative immersive experiences
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Sarita BLOMQVISTFacilitator · Dimecc Oy / Metaverse Finland Ecosystem
Nikola JANCOVICOVAUnreal Engine Simulation, Enterprise · Epic Games
Sami JAHNUKAINENCEO · Donkey Hotel
Ville-Veikko MATTILAHead of Multimedia Technologies · Nokia
Sanni SILTANENHead of Program · Business Finland
- 4:35 pm – 4:55 pm · LBE, media & museums
Blurring Lines with BackLight : 12 years crafting VR
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Frédéric LECOMPTECEO · BackLight
Éric BARBEDORWriter / Creative-Technologist · BackLight
Industry & Defense
A unique opportunity to discover how immersive technologies are impacting the defense and industrial sectors.
See the session- 10:00 am – 10:35 am · Industry & Defense
Hardening the XR industry: turning defense constraints into industrial assets
The XR industry is at a crossroads: it can either remain dependent on GAFAM’s cloud infrastructure (the “office” model) or learn from the defense sector to become robust, secure, and sovereign (the “combat” model). This session is not merely a demonstration of use cases, but a true crash test for XR professionals. We will define how to move from “industrial POC” to “operational capability” by integrating military requirements (total disconnection, cybersecurity, extreme stress) as new quality standards for the civilian industry.
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Maria MADARIETACSM and R&D Manager · Virtualware
Jérémy LACOCHEResearch Scientist · Orange
Fabien DUMONImmersive Technologies Leader · Airbus Defence and Space
- 10:40 am – 10:55 am · Industry & Defense
Antycip Pitch
- 11:00 am – 11:15 am · Industry & Defense
JANUS: From 3D Scanning to Immersive Reconstruction in Service of Justice
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François POUCINGendarmerie Officer · IRCGN – Gendarmerie Nationale
- 11:20 am – 11:35 am · Industry & Defense
Spatial AI for industry – A preview of the revolution in pure “vision” technologies with Wemap Vision
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Emmanuel MOURENCEO · Wemap
- 11:40 am – 11:55 am · Industry & Defense
Human Decision-Making Inside Digital Twins: Measuring Coordination and Risk in Critical Infrastructure Disaster Risk Reduction
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Guillaume AUVRAYHead of Innovation · XR Ireland
- 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm · Industry & Defense
Co-operation, Business and Resilience from Dual-Use Cases
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Dorian FRAYSSINETArea Sales Manager – Western & Southern Europe · Varjo
Mika LUIMULAHead of Education and Research · Turku University of Applied Sciences- Sarita BLOMQVISTFacilitator · Dimecc Oy / Metaverse Finland Ecosystem
Sauli KIVIRANTACEO · Delta Cygni Labs
Learning
Cette session fait le point sur les projets les plus innovants et les résultats obtenus, tout en questionnant les défis à venir.
See the session- 1:30 pm – 1:50 pm · Learning
Implicit Learning and Self-Transformation Through Virtual Embodiment
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Mel SLATERDistinguished Investigator · Universitat de Barcelona
- 1:55 pm – 2:20 pm · Learning
Tech scales, we don’t: the corporate and human walls of XR training
With the integration of generative AI and avatars, creating XR training modules has never been faster or more scalable. Yet widespread adoption often seems to be stalling. While purely technical challenges related to multi-site deployment still exist, the real barrier lies elsewhere: it is organizational and psychological. Faced with companies obsessed with large-scale profitability, how can we support the learner’s personal transformation? What are the instructional scenarios, support mechanisms, and real user benefits that can turn resistance into buy-in?
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Valériane LOISONDoctor and Temporary Lecturer and Researcher · Le Mans Université
Daniel MELLET-D'HUARTConsultant · Dmdh int.
Nikita KAYALBusiness Partner, Designer · ImproVive
- 2:25 pm – 2:40 pm · Learning
Beyond the Headset: Why Immersion Isn’t Enough for Learning
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Marija SMULKSTYTEProduct Lead | Applied Cognitive Science · –
- 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm · Learning
Immersive Learning: Bringing Virtual Reality to Every School
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Franck BABOURAMSales Manager France · VR Expert
- 3:05 pm – 3:20 pm · Learning
Turning Immersion Into Impact – How Virtual Twins Are Reshaping Training & Education
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- Thomas DEXMIERVP Sales and Marketing EMEA · HTC VIVE
Marc-Antoine DUPONTExperiential Content Senior Manager · Dassault Systèmes
- 3:25 pm – 3:40 pm · Learning
[Live Demo + Early Access] XRHQ: Strengthening the Case for Immersive Technologies Globally
Organisations everywhere are using VR, AR, and other spatial computing tech to transform the way we work and experience the world. But the evidence is buried, fragmented, and hard to track. That means sceptical decision-makers, duplicated effort, and a widening gap between the technologies’ impact and what media headlines suggest. In this talk, Jeremy proposes XRHQ as a solution: a free, living library of immersive technology in action across every industry worldwide. By combining automated AI discovery with curated human contributions, XRHQ aims to create the most comprehensive, up-to-date evidence base of immersive impact. He’ll share what motivated him to build it, what makes it different, and his vision for the future. Includes a live demo of the platform and a chance to be the first to access it.
Speakers
Jeremy DALTONFounder · XRHQ
Health
This session will highlight concrete initiatives and clinical studies demonstrating the real impact of these technologies on patients.
See the session- 10:00 am – 10:25 am · Health
XR in health has grown up: evidence, regulation, and new business horizons
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Pietro CIPRESSOAssociate Professor in Psychometrics · University of Turin
- 10:30 am – 11:00 am · Health
XR in mental health: beyond the cure, fixing the care
The clinical evidence is clear: XR is a powerful therapeutic tool. But by 2026, its benefits will extend far beyond mere “treatment.” Early psychosocial screening via AR, helping neuroatypical patients acclimate to medical environments through VR, advanced cognitive assessments… XR positively facilitates access to care and inclusion. While science has brilliantly validated these secondary uses, a paradox remains: why doesn’t the general public yet have widespread access to them? Our experts will share these remarkable human advancements and discuss best practices to remove the final barriers to large-scale deployment.
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Gloria SIMONCINIPhD Student · eCampus University
Malcolm BARNESDirector · Hollywood Gaming Ltd
Philippe CARREZCEO · explorations360
Marie DANDOISResearch and Innovation Project Manager at LAB Saint-Hélier · Pôle Saint Hélier Renens
- 11:05 am – 11:20 am · Health
Silver Explorer: designing an evidence-based exergame to enhance brain and cognition in older adults
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Jean-Jacques TEMPRADOProfessor · Aix-Marseille University
- 11:25 am – 11:40 am · Health
Use of Virtual Reality in a functional restoration programme for the spine. Is it acceptable for patients and caregivers?
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Romain CHAMPAGNEMPR doctor · Centre Hospitalier de Laval
- 11:45 am – 12:00 pm · Health
XR in Healthcare: Separating Hype from Healing
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Elodie LITZLERCOO & Co-founder · AVATAR MEDICAL
- 12:05 pm – 12:25 pm · Health
Scaling Clinical XR: A 10-Year Reality Check from Pilot to Practice
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Gert-Jan BROKCEO · inMotion VR B.V.
FAQ > Conferences
Each session lasts between 45 minutes and 1.5 hours and includes time for discussion, where you can put your questions directly to the speakers.
Most conferences are in English, with some sessions presented in French. Simultaneous translation will be available. The conferences are not recorded.
Our conferences are open to all visitors holding a “Full Pass” or a pass with the “Sessions” option, whether they are industry professionals, curious newcomers or immersive technology experts. Sessions are designed to offer insights at different levels of expertise.
You can register directly on our website by selecting a “Full Pass”, or a “Discovery Pass” with the “Sessions” option (reduced rate for students and jobseekers). These give you access to all conferences and sessions.
