Passionate about new technologies, pedagogy, skills development and human development in general, I’ve built on my diverse and varied professional experiences to end up in Digital Learning. I enjoy customer contact, listening to the needs of my interlocutors to convert them into innovative and practical teaching solutions. As part of the Uptale startup, I can help you create and deploy Immersive Learning solutions, and will be your key contact for the successful and efficient use of this innovative training method.
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Sikaar KEITA
Sikaar Keita is an Innovation Program Manager at CHANEL, specializing in 3D and Spatial Computing with a focus on real-world applications of emerging technologies. With over a decade of experience as a technical sales specialist serving Fortune 500 clients, he excels in testing, evaluating, and advising on technological innovations. Sikaar is also committed to mentoring and teaching XR technologies at educational institutions such as Simplon, Factory5, and Tuwaiq. His academic background includes studies in Computer Science and International Business Negotiation. Before joining CHANEL, Sikaar began his career in 2006 at a design agency specializing in perfume bottles, marking his initial foray into the luxury industry. In 2009, he contributed to L’Oréal’s luxury product division, further solidifying his expertise in the sector. Subsequently, while working with technology vendors like Webtrends, Oracle, and Sprinklr, he engaged with various luxury houses, presenting innovative digital experiences. This unique blend of technical proficiency and industry insight positions Sikaar at the forefront of integrating advanced technologies into brand experiences.
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Alex FRÊNE
We transform your ideas into innovative interactive experiences. Our team create your custom Virtual / Augmented Reality app. No dark lingo nor bad surprises. From the start to the end, you’re advised all along the way to get the software that matches your expectations.
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Arthur MOUGIN
I have been a WebXR specialist and community builder since 2018. After graduating from the Interactive 3D Technology Management Master’s program at École Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Métiers in Laval (2022), I founded the French-speaking WebXR Meetup, drawing inspiration from one of the earliest WebXR gatherings at Mozilla’s San Francisco office and the vibrant English-speaking WebXR community. I also work as a freelance developer, crafting immersive web experiences.
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Florian LARRUE
Florian Larrue, who holds a degree in computer science and a doctorate in cognitive science, specializing in learning, HMI and immersive technologies, heads up CATIE’s Human-Centered Systems Department. His team, made up of doctors and engineers in the humanities, social sciences and new technologies, supports companies in the development of innovative digital technologies, focusing on usage and user capabilities to improve the acceptability of solutions.
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Elisabetta ROTOLO
Elisabetta is a business strategist and brand management executive, creative & executive producer, art director, interior architect and keynote speaker, with international experience in XR, AI, spatial computing, virtual worlds, immersive arts and storytelling, Web3 and Virtual Worlds strategies. She is CEO and founder of MIAT Multiverse Institute For Arts and Technology and created the first creative and educational hub for immersive arts and emerging technologies integrating an Immersive Academy to train the talents of the future to create immersive contents, new languages, experiences, AI writing, visual storytelling, Corporates trained AI, and worldbuilding, with an Immersive Studio conceiving and producing high-end research- based immersive, art and cinematic experiences, with XR, photorealistic GCI, Web3, Metaverse, interactive real time experiences, AI video presenters, AI-powered and interactive worldbuilding. She is leading international award-winning artists, creatives, scientists, immersive creators and filmmakers, and directors. XR developers, creative technologists, immersive sound designers, AI artists and prompt engineers, and digital curators created the first digital artworks/NFT in the high-end jewelry for Bulgari and the first international immersive art exhibition opening Le Théâtre des Lumières – Seoul. She has over 25 years of experience as Global Chief Marketing, Brand, Communication, Innovation & Change Officer, and Business Strategic Consultant for international organisations such as the State of New York, Omnicom Group, Walt Disney, Mattel, Heinz, Plasmon, Italian Railways, and the Olympic Games. She is a sought-after speaker. She has spoken at the Immersive Global Summit, Bocconi University, Police Academy, Italian Army, Immerse Global Metaverse Summit, Stereopsia, AWE, Artissima, Gatheverse Global Summit, ITTV global Festival, Venice Biennale, We Make Future, International View Conference, AI International Summit, AI International, The European Parliament, and many other venues. She is a contributor to Artribune, a member of OnLive Campus with Piedmont Foundation, a board member and Italian representative of Euromersive, Advisor of Fondazione Cariplo for the Art and Cultural sector, and an expert on the ethical board for emerging technologies and AI for the city of Turin. She graduated in Interior Architecture and holds an MBA from the University of Liverpool and was awarded worldwide Student of the Year in 2016-2017. She is leading training for international creators, visual artists, C-Levels, Directors, and Professors to create with AI using an ethical and human-centric approach.
