300
Over 300 applications are received each year to take part in the Awards.
5,000
Over 5,000 visitors attended the last edition of the event.
160
Every year, the event welcomes over 150 exhibitors from around the world.
35
That’s the number of different nationalities that come together in Laval.
Applications open until 30 January 2026
Showcasing VR/AR talent and their innovations
For over 25 years, Laval Virtual has been committed to promoting the creators of XR solutions worldwide. The Laval Virtual Awards recognize virtual and augmented reality projects and their creators. In each category, 3 projects will be selected for a chance to win an Award.
Each year, nearly 300 applications are received and reviewed by our panel of industry experts.
Our prestigious awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, April 9, 2026, during Laval Virtual.
Open call for any project developed between January 2025 and April 2026.
Discover the categories, apply for free, and try to win an LV Award!
Rewarding innovation across 6 categories
XR Devices and Interactions Products
Hardware solutions and innovative systems for interacting with virtual and augmented worlds.
Developer & Authoring Tools
XR development and creation tools that simplify the design of immersive experiences.
XR for a Cause
Immersive projects with a positive social, environmental, or societal impact.
Enterprise & Productivity Solution
XR applications dedicated to performance, collaboration, and business transformation.
Education & Training
Immersive experiences supporting learning, education, and professional training.
Consumer Experience & Entertainment
Consumer XR projects: games, entertainment, and interactive experiences
Selection criteria
#1
Consistency of the project with the theme of the chosen category
#2
Relevance: of technology, product, solution
#3
Technical quality: interface, graphics, interaction
#4
Relevance of idea and use
#5
Originality and innovation
#6
Potential for future inspiration
Le jury
Simon RICHIR
Professeur
Michael BARNGROVER
Managing Director
Jan PFLUEGER
Founder & Advisor
Andras KEMENY
President
Antony VITILO
Owner
Norimichi IDEHARA
Professor
Caroline VANHOVE
Product Manager / Experiences Immersives
Grégory MAUBON
ARCTO & AR consultant
Thierry BENOIST
Lab Manager
Gabriella CHIHAN STANLEY
Cofounder & CCO
Thierry FREY
Group Chief Operating Officer
Marie RACCUGLIA
Customer experience & innovation expert
Valérie RIFFAUD CANGELOSI
XR Consultant
Maud CLAVIER
Head of Innovative projects
Thierry KOSCIELNIAK
Executive Advisor for Digital Strategy & Educational Innovation
Alexandre IBANEZ
CEO
Lorena GONZÁLEZ
Co-founder & Managing Director
Alexandre CALIL SICCHIERI SILVA
Founder & CEO
Iza MARFISI
Professor
Domna BANAKOU
Visiting Assistant Professor of Interactive Media
Marc LE RENARD
CEO
Charles HERNOUX
President and Founder
Alexandre KABIL
Research Engineer
Vincent GUIGUI
Director XR/AI projects
Margaux DUBESSY
Platform Manager
Would you like more information?
For more information on registration and the Laval Virtual Awards, you can contact Laurine GUESNÉ at the following email address: lguesne@laval-virtual.org.
