{"id":13647,"date":"2023-11-23T10:04:23","date_gmt":"2023-11-23T09:04:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/tech-talks\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T09:07:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T08:07:06","slug":"tech-talks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/en\/tech-talks\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech-talks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"banner alignfull \" style=\"background-image: url()\">>\n            <div class=\"video\">\n            <video autoplay muted loop>\n                <source src=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Video-Tech-Talks-2024.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\">\n            <\/video>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content\">\n            <h1>\n                The Tech-Talks            <\/h1>\n                        <p>\n                Tech Talks: the go-to event for developers and engineers to explore, code, and break down immersive technologies.            <\/p>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/en\/ticketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn--gradient\">\n                    Attend the tech talks                <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center about-v 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 vertical-aligne-c is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Wednesday, April 8 | Thursday, April 9<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading pink-title-video title-pages\">With Tech Talks, discover what goes on behind the scenes at XR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tech Talks are the 100% tech-focused event dedicated to developers, engineers, and immersive technology experts. Here, we code, break things down, test, and explore the technical side of XR. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"montserrat-p\">More than just a speaking opportunity, these are carefully curated talks featuring leading experts who provide innovative insights and specialized expertise. These exclusive moments allow for decoding major trends, sharing forward-looking insights, and inspiring the community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Visitors holding a Full Pass or a Discovery &amp; Student Pass with the \u2018Sessions\u2019 option will be able to attend the tech talks.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ad04a0c6 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button degrader-bleu\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/en\/ticketing\/\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:100px;color:#ffffff;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(80,176,247) 0%,rgb(44,56,210) 100%);padding-top:15px;padding-bottom:15px;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attend the Tech Talks<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\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<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/54456241673_e2bbb75ae1_c-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43557\" style=\"border-radius:20px;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/54456241673_e2bbb75ae1_c-1.jpg 534w, https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/54456241673_e2bbb75ae1_c-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-385a8373 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:14rem;padding-left:14rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-rose-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-269fea8fa1701388db52cbb63566c52e\" style=\"font-size:30px\"><strong>WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity has-custom-color-1-gradient-background has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-bottom:0\">11:00 AM \u2013 12:30 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-bleu-marine-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-22c0f05425e1e154953578b8a4a6723d\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-style:normal;font-weight:800;line-height:1.3\">Tech-Talks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"61\" height=\"59\" src=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Logo-2.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33118\" style=\"width:29px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TECH-TALKS-LV-26-MERCREDI-MATIN-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TECH-TALKS-LV-26-MERCREDI-MATIN-1.png 600w, https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TECH-TALKS-LV-26-MERCREDI-MATIN-1-257x300.png 257w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:0\">2:00 PM \u2013 5:45 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-bleu-marine-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-390b15c82559225230b938869a5a937d\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-style:normal;font-weight:800;line-height:1.3\"><strong>Tech-Talks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"61\" height=\"59\" src=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Logo-2.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33118\" style=\"width:29px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"1300\" src=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MERCREDI-APREM-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MERCREDI-APREM-8.png 600w, https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MERCREDI-APREM-8-138x300.png 138w, https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MERCREDI-APREM-8-473x1024.png 473w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-rose-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cb28ab7393dd228ed36d802df8720cea\" style=\"font-size:30px\"><strong>THURSDAY, APRIL 9<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-bottom:0\">10:00 AM \u2013 12:30 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-bleu-marine-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-22c0f05425e1e154953578b8a4a6723d\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-style:normal;font-weight:800;line-height:1.3\">Tech-Talks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"61\" height=\"59\" src=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Logo-2.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33118\" style=\"width:29px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TECH-TALKS-LV-26-JEUDI-MATIN-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TECH-TALKS-LV-26-JEUDI-MATIN-1.png 600w, https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TECH-TALKS-LV-26-JEUDI-MATIN-1-257x300.png 257w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:0\">1:45 PM \u2013 5:30 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-bleu-marine-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-88defa54f06521d879925cf6f2119e90\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-style:normal;font-weight:800;line-height:1.3\"><strong><strong>Tech-Talks<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"61\" height=\"59\" src=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Logo-2.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33118\" style=\"width:29px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"1300\" src=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JEUDI-APREM-3-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JEUDI-APREM-3-1.png 600w, https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JEUDI-APREM-3-1-138x300.png 138w, https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JEUDI-APREM-3-1-473x1024.png 473w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tech Talks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-rose-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-29fbfdcfa9eabc1e9eb3eaf30188889e\" style=\"font-size:54px\">2026 Speakers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swiper-container speakers-carousel alignwide\" data-id=\"69ea3a8030263\">\n    <div class=\"nav\">\n        <div class=\"button button-prev\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/themes\/laval-virtual-2025\/assets\/img\/vectors\/arrow-slider.svg\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"button button-next\">\n            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https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sebastien-POIVRE-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sebastien-POIVRE-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"card-info\">\n                        <h3>S\u00e9bastien POIVRE<\/h3>\n\n                        <p class=\"card-company\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                            Photon Engine                        <\/p>\n\n                        <p class=\"card-company\">XR and multiplayer developer<\/p>\n                        \n                        <div class=\"card-company-logo\">\n                                                                                                <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Logo-Photon1-300x89.png\" alt=\"\">\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n        \n                <div class=\"card card--speaker swiper-slide\" data-speaker-id=\"25708\" data-section-id=\"69ea3a8030263\">\n                    <div class=\"card-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Barbara-SCHIAVI-300x300.jpeg\" class=\"thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Barbara-SCHIAVI-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Barbara-SCHIAVI-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Barbara-SCHIAVI-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Barbara-SCHIAVI-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Barbara-SCHIAVI-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Barbara-SCHIAVI.jpeg 1598w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"card-info\">\n                        <h3>Barbara SCHIAVI<\/h3>\n\n                        <p class=\"card-company\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                            Bordeaux XR                        <\/p>\n\n                        <p class=\"card-company\">Bordeaux XR Co-Chair<\/p>\n                        \n                        <div class=\"card-company-logo\">\n                                                                                                <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BordeauxXR-1-300x41.png\" alt=\"\">\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n        \n                <div class=\"card card--speaker swiper-slide\" data-speaker-id=\"27395\" data-section-id=\"69ea3a8030263\">\n                    <div class=\"card-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Thomas-BOGGINI-300x200.jpg\" class=\"thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Thomas-BOGGINI-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Thomas-BOGGINI-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Thomas-BOGGINI.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"card-info\">\n                        <h3>Thomas BOGGINI<\/h3>\n\n                        <p class=\"card-company\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                            Rennes XR                        <\/p>\n\n                        <p class=\"card-company\">Chair<\/p>\n                        \n                        <div class=\"card-company-logo\">\n                                                                                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rennes-XR-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rennes-XR-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rennes-XR-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rennes-XR-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rennes-XR.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n        \n                <div class=\"card card--speaker swiper-slide\" data-speaker-id=\"27400\" data-section-id=\"69ea3a8030263\">\n                    <div class=\"card-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Vincent-GUIGUI-1-300x300.jpg\" class=\"thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Vincent-GUIGUI-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Vincent-GUIGUI-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Vincent-GUIGUI-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Vincent-GUIGUI-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"card-info\">\n                        <h3>Vincent GUIGUI<\/h3>\n\n                        <p class=\"card-company\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                            Paris XR                        <\/p>\n\n                        <p class=\"card-company\">Co-Founder &#038; Advisor<\/p>\n                        \n                        <div class=\"card-company-logo\">\n                                                                                                <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/XR-France-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"\">\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n        \n                <div class=\"card card--speaker swiper-slide\" data-speaker-id=\"41998\" data-section-id=\"69ea3a8030263\">\n                    <div class=\"card-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Michel-RUIZ-212x300.jpg\" class=\"thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Michel-RUIZ-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Michel-RUIZ-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Michel-RUIZ-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Michel-RUIZ-1086x1536.jpg 1086w, https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Michel-RUIZ-1448x2048.jpg 1448w, https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Michel-RUIZ-scaled.jpg 1810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px\" \/>                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"card-info\">\n                        <h3>Michel RUIZ<\/h3>\n\n                        <p class=\"card-company\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                            KAVIAR TECH                        <\/p>\n\n                        <p class=\"card-company\">Co-founder \/ Head of Brand<\/p>\n                        \n                        <div class=\"card-company-logo\">\n                                                                                                <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/KAVIAR-TECH-300x300.png\" alt=\"\">\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n        \n                <div class=\"card card--speaker swiper-slide\" data-speaker-id=\"42002\" data-section-id=\"69ea3a8030263\">\n                    <div class=\"card-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"278\" src=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hammed-Arowosegbe-300x278.jpg\" class=\"thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hammed-Arowosegbe-300x278.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hammed-Arowosegbe.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"card-info\">\n                        <h3>Hammed AROWOSEGBE<\/h3>\n\n                        <p class=\"card-company\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                            SwiftXR                        <\/p>\n\n                        <p class=\"card-company\">Founder and Lead Engineer<\/p>\n                        \n                        <div class=\"card-company-logo\">\n                                                                                                <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/laval-virtual.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/SwiftXR-300x63.png\" alt=\"\">\n                                                                              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