Digital Economy Project Manager – Esport and immersive technologies
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Romain DUDOGNON
Romain Dudognon is Digital Sector Manager at Bpifrance, within the Expertise Department, which manages innovation grants on behalf of the French government at national level. In particular, he carries out the technical and economic evaluation of projects and helps promote Bpifrance’s expertise. -
Ely SANTOS
Ely is a marketing futurist with a technology background, passionate about immersive technology and gaming, building immersive experiences for museums and brands as one of the partners at Broken Egg. He’s also the host of the Metavertising Podcast, one of the most shared and followed podcasts about immersive tech in the world, where he’s interviewed industry leaders from global companies like HTC, Nokia, Walmart and many others.
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Christopher OLIMPO
Chris Olimpo is an award-winning director and founder of Arcadia XR Sports, creating stadium-size athletic video games for the world. He partnered with Warner Bros. and LeBron James on Space Jam: A New Legacy, directed Tom Cruise’s first VR film (winning a Clio Award), and previously worked on military simulations at Lockheed Martin. A true pioneer in XR, Chris is redefining the future of sports and gaming, pushing the limits of what’s possible in immersive technology.
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Alexandra SIERRA
Alexandra Sierra was born in Bogotá, Colombia, and is the founder of Justin Beaver, a Netherlands-based company dedicated to climate change education for children and teachers using virtual reality and artificial intelligence technologies. She is also Director of XR ACADEMIA, a series of international conferences and publications for educators and researchers focusing on virtual reality and advanced technologies with international impact. She holds a PhD in Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence from Tilburg University. As an expert researcher in immersive learning technologies – including virtual, augmented and mixed reality – and conventional technologies such as educational platforms, robotics and video games, Alexandra brings a combination of business and technological knowledge to her role. In 2021, Alexandra received an award for her groundbreaking research into immersive technologies at Laval Virtual, France, and in 2023, she received the Erasmus University of Applied Sciences Business Research Award for her work on Justin Beaver’s experiments in VR and AI. Looking ahead to 2025, she aims to expand her VR-based sustainability education initiatives to make an even greater social impact on a global scale.
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Stephen GREENWOOD
Stephen Greenwood is the co-founder and CEO of Ballast VR, leading the company’s global expansion in immersive waterpark experiences. To date, Ballast has delivered over 2 Million VR experiences at waterparks across 18 countries. A creative leader in emerging tech, he previously held senior roles at Discovery, Reddit, and Vox Media.
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Jeremy DALTON
Jeremy has developed and delivered immersive solutions for businesses all over the world. He established PwC’s first dedicated VR/AR team globally and was invited to join the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on the topic. One of his most popular books, Reality Check, offers organizations practical insights into XR and has been translated into Chinese, German, and Korean. Jeremy’s insights have featured in the Financial Times, the Economist, the BBC, and other media outlets worldwide.
