Member of the AR/VR Fab at e.SNCF Solutions, the in-house center of expertise for immersive technologies.
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Nathan MATSUDA
Nathan Matsuda is a researcher at Meta. He develops computational camera and display systems that enable immersive visual experiences in augmented and virtual reality.
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Adrien CARTA
Adrien Carta, 30, is the co-founder of Kalank, Augmenty’s parent company, founded in 2017 in Angoulême. Leading a team of over 25 experts, he has piloted over 100 immersive projects using advanced technologies. His innovative vision is behind groundbreaking solutions with key partners such as Orange and, as a Meta partner since 2023, he is pioneering transformative mixed reality experiences and business tools.
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Bastien DIDIER
Born in 1994, Bastien DIDIER aka Gille DE BAST is a designer and engineer graduate in design technology from Sorbonne University and École Estienne, Paris. A designer in the research sphere… Bastien DIDIER is a specialist in human-machine interactions, algorithms, neurosciences and artificial intelligence. He explores the field of brain-environment interfaces using brainwaves as creation material. He is the founder and chairman of Mentalista, a deep tech company specializing in brain-environment interfaces. Their approach raises awareness and educates about the use of these neural interfaces and their benefits for society. By opening their technology to a growing community of researchers, developers and makers, they are undertaking a joint initiative to improve understanding of the brain. Alongside his work at Mentalista, Bastien has also helped to found and develop several start-ups (Humain-Humain, Data.bingo, Sextechlab, Makery) ans pursued numerous collaboration with artists, researchers and engineers on various topics as blockchain, VR/AR, IoT, vocal interfaces. Bastien is a designer fighting for a future where technology fades away in favor of reality.
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Louise ROYER
French-born, Los Angeles-based XR, Web and AI designer Louise Royer specializes in augmented reality (AR) and interactive experiences. An award-winning designer, she has been recognized by Meta for her work in mixed reality experiences, demonstrating innovation in immersive design. Ranked in the top 1% of creators of augmented reality effects on TikTok, her filters and interactive effects have seduced audiences the world over. She was also one of the first 20 creators selected to develop augmented reality effects as part of YouTube’s closed beta, confirming her role as a pioneer in the field of augmented reality. Louise is currently co-founder of Legacy XR Studio, a company she created with her team to develop cutting-edge virtual reality experiences for cultural learning and exploration. Legacy XR Studio is also part of the Meta accelerator program, which enables it to broaden its mission in the field of immersive technologies. Beyond her startup, Louise has worked with brands, businesses and organizations to integrate AR, AI and experience-driven design into their marketing, storytelling and product strategies. His projects cover entertainment, fashion, education and interactive media, all with the aim of improving user engagement and interactivity. With a forward-thinking approach to digital design, Louise continually explores the future of augmented reality, AI-powered experiences and spatial computing, shaping the next generation of immersive digital interactions.
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Andrey VOLODIN
Former Cocos2D-ObjC lead developer, creator of the world’s first purely Swift Android game engine, former Prisma AI core team, founder of Gracia AI
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Rémi BRUN
Rémi Brun is a pioneer of motion capture. Since 1993, he has been passionately exploring the finesse of human movement: body, fingers, eyes, face… in sport, dance, acting, coverbals, professional gestures and music. In 2007, he founded Mocaplab, a studio dedicated to this discipline, and relentlessly pursues his quest to refine understanding of movement and improve implementation solutions through a multitude of varied projects. -
Nikolaos ZIOULIS
Nikolaos Zioulis is co-founder and CTO of Moverse. An engineer and scientist, he works at the intersection of computer vision, machine learning and computer graphics. For over a decade, he has been involved in human digitization, volumetric and motion capture, and is now poised to link and unify these technologies.
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Marius COTORA
I’m Marius Cotora, Segment Hub’s senior consultant specializing in augmented reality (AR). With extensive experience of the Vuforia product family, I focus on the adoption and innovation of augmented reality solutions. Beyond my work in augmented reality, I’m also a game designer, creating engaging experiences that combine strategy and creativity. Passionate about immersive technologies, I strive to make AR more accessible and effective across all industries.
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Jean-Christophe LEDUCQ
Jean-Christophe Leducq, an expert in software engineering and 3D image synthesis, founded Lumiscaphe in 2001. With Patchwork 3D, a photorealistic 3D rendering software for virtual reality, he revolutionized car configurators in 2007, generating a billion images a year for the automaker Renault. In 2021, he launched Digital Substrate, a startup addressing the challenges of software interoperability and digital sovereignty for software designers in the industrial sector.
