{"id":42718,"date":"2026-03-03T17:44:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T16:44:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/conference_cycle\/xr-ai-technological-convergence-trends-2\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T15:31:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T14:31:49","slug":"xr-ai-trends","status":"publish","type":"conference_cycle","link":"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/en\/conference_cycle\/xr-ai-trends\/","title":{"rendered":"XR, AI, technological convergence &#038; trends"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns about-v is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-47c5d72a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column vertical-aligne-c is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><strong>XR, AI, technological convergence &amp; trends<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading pink-title-video title-pages\">When XR meets artificial intelligence.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"montserrat-p\"><strong>This opening session explores the convergence of XR, AI, and related innovations\u2014a fertile ground where tomorrow&#8217;s applications are taking shape.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through case studies and testimonials from key players, speakers will explain how these technologies intertwine to give rise to new economic models, new forms of expression, and increasingly intelligent and immersive experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"montserrat-p\">An unmissable event for understanding the major trends that will shape the immersive sector in the coming years!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iaxr.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38358\" style=\"border-radius:20px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iaxr.avif 1024w, https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iaxr-300x300.avif 300w, https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iaxr-150x150.avif 150w, https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iaxr-768x768.avif 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/52829423580_6e566f5e5c_c.jpeg\" alt=\"Conf\u00e9rence Laval Virtual 2023\" class=\"wp-image-12358\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/52829423580_6e566f5e5c_c.jpeg 799w, https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/52829423580_6e566f5e5c_c-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/52829423580_6e566f5e5c_c-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading pink-title-video title-pages has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f38807c9c0cc3e1e5ff82f043e29b237\">Be inspired by the Laval Virtual conferences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Laval Virtual conferences, from April 8 to 10, 2026, will help you understand how these innovations can be integrated into your operational processes and increase the value of your organization, while anticipating future trends. 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