Event Summary
Immersive technologies are reshaping how we communicate, create, and solve problems, leveraging the full power of human sensory and spatial reasoning. Advances in display technology, AI, UX, and human-computer interaction (HCI) are converging to put augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of things (IoT) into the hands of many. These tools will soon revolutionize not only entertainment but also industries like education, design, training, and simulation.
Join us at Texas Immersive Institute to explore how emerging immersive technologies are not just enhancing our sensory experiences, but also unlocking new ways to engage audiences, tell stories, and design innovative solutions. Led by Professor Erin Reilly, the Texas Immersive team will guide you through hands-on demos of cutting-edge technologies that merge the physical and digital worlds, creating interactive, experiential environments. Talk about the possibilities for new immersive technologies presented by these technologies and what innovations are now possible in different fields. And, maybe, come up with an idea that Texas Immersive can help you translate into a great new research, business, or social impact application using these technologies!
Attendance Instructions
Join us in-person at the Texas Immersive Institute at the University of Texas at Austin. Location details below.
2504 Whitis Ave, Austin, TX 78705
Jesse H. Jones Communication Center
Building A - 5th floor (CMA 5.102)
Street parking available on Dean Keeton and Guadalupe St. or the San Antonio Garage at 2420 San Antonio St, Austin, TX 78705
Moderator
Erin Reilly, Professor of Practice, Stan Richards School of Advertising & Public Relations, Texas Immersive Institute
Erin Reilly is a creator, educator, and strategist. Her career spans more than 20 years, during which she has invented new approaches, products, services, and experiences for storytelling and audience engagement through immersive technology. Erin currently serves as professor of practice in the Stan Richards School of Advertising and Public Relations, as well as founding director of Texas Immersive Institute, the interactive and immersive media hub at the University of Texas at Austin, focused on research, projects, and learning the future of media. Erin is a frequent lecturer at universities and industry conferences throughout the world, including TedX and South by Southwest. She is an executive committee board member of the Infinity Festival, a member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Interactive Media Peer Group, previously served as the board president of National Association for Media Literacy Education, and serves on advisory boards such as SXSW Pitch and PBS children's shows “Hero Elementary” and Emmy-award winning, “Sci Girls.”