Immersive Wonders: The Sphere & Beyond

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From Vegas' Sphere to Dubai's COP28, join us on a journey through groundbreaking experiences and meet the visionaries behind them!

Innovation Bridge Europe House, Thompson Hotel, 4th floor event space

<h3>Immersive Wonders: The Sphere &amp; Beyond</h3>From Vegas' Sphere to Dubai's COP28, join us on a journey through groundbreaking experiences. Witness AI-powered physical encounters, live interactive orchestras, and the merging of storytelling, neuroscience, and play. Find out how artists, technologists, and entrepreneurs are exploring a new immersive future.With<ul><li>Nathalie van Sasse van Ysselt, Vice President of the Sphere (Las Vegas)</li><li>Tristan Hupe-Guimarães - Creative Business Development at Tellart (Amsterdam)</li><li>Alexandre Teodoresco, Vice President of Strategic Development and Innovation at 7Fingers (Canada) and co-chair of Entertain AI</li><li>Arnold van de Water, co-founder of Concrete Culture</li><li>Doreen Lorenzo, Assistant Dean at the University of Texas, School of Design and Creative Technology</li><li>Barbera Wolfensberger, Director-General of Culture and Media, Ministry of Education, Culture and Science</li><li>Jann C de Waal, Chairman Topteam Dutch Creative Industries</li><li>Benjamin de Wit, Founder &amp; Director of VRDays Foundation &amp; Immersive Tech Week</li></ul> As well as a showcase of creativity with<ul><li>Mary Matheson, Professor of Practice, Narrative &amp; Immersive Media, Arizona State University LA Campus: WALK TO WESTERBORK</li><li>Steye Hallema, founder of Smartphone Orchestra: THE IMAGINARY FRIEND</li><li>Céline Daemen - Winner of the Venice Immersive Grand Prize 2023: SONGS FOR A PASSERBY</li><li>René van Engelenburg, director DROPSTUFF MEDIA: FIERA DEL SUONO</li></ul> <a href="https://creativenl.nl/" title="https://creativenl.nl/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CreativeNL</a> and <a href="https://newdutchwave.com/" title="https://newdutchwave.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">New Dutch Wave</a> are joining forces for SXSW 2024This session takes place in the<a href="https://www.innovationbridge.eu/" title="https://www.innovationbridge.eu/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> IBE house</a>, initiated by <a href="https://german-innovation.org/" title="https://german-innovation.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">german.innovation</a>, <a href="https://newdutchwave.com/" title="https://newdutchwave.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">New Dutch Wave</a>, and <a href="https://www.advantageaustria.org/" title="https://www.advantageaustria.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Advantage Austria </a>with close partnerships and cross-collaboration with delegations from Denmark, Canada, Finland, Poland, France, Belgium, Norway, the UK, and many partners from other parts of the world.

<h3>Program</h3>15:00 | Welcome<blockquote><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vandusseldorp/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vandusseldorp/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Monique van Dusseldorp</a> (curator/moderator)</blockquote>15:15-16:00 | Miracle and Wonder - immersive tech to create new experiences<blockquote>Let’s explore the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creative design, emphasizing how advanced audio-visual systems are transforming venues from mere locations to dynamic, interactive experiences. </blockquote><blockquote><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathalie-van-sasse-van-ysselt-221230bb/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathalie-van-sasse-van-ysselt-221230bb/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nathalie van Sasse van Ysselt</a>, Vice President of the Sphere (Las Vegas).</blockquote><blockquote><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristanhupe/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristanhupe/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tristan Hupe-Guimarães</a> - Creative Business Development at Tellart (Amsterdam).</blockquote><blockquote><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandreteo/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandreteo/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Alexandre Teodoresco</a>, Vice President of Strategic Development and Innovation at 7Fingers (Montreal) and co-chair of Entertain AI.</blockquote><blockquote> </blockquote>16:00 – 16:45 | Dutch creativity at SXSW<blockquote>Let’s explore the fascinating realm of immersive storytelling and its intersection with technology. Blending the boundaries between the physical and digital worlds these Dutch innovators are showcasing their work at SXSW. </blockquote><blockquote>Welcome by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/barberawolfensberger/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/barberawolfensberger/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Barbera Wolfensberger</a>, Director-General of Culture and Media, Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.</blockquote><blockquote><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/renevanengelenburg/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/renevanengelenburg/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">René van Engelenburg</a>, Founder DROPSTUFF MEDIA, the Immersive sound experience Fiera del Suono Visual plus short interview.</blockquote><blockquote><a href="https://www.studionergens.com/" title="https://www.studionergens.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Céline Daemen</a> - Winner of the Venice Immersive Grand Prize 2023: SONGS FOR A PASSERBY.</blockquote><blockquote><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/steye-hallema-20880353/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/steye-hallema-20880353/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Steye Hallema</a>, founder of Smartphone Orchestra: THE IMAGINARY FRIEND.</blockquote><blockquote><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-matheson-134a05b1/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-matheson-134a05b1/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mary Matheson</a>, Professor of Practice, Narrative &amp; Immersive Media, Arizona State University LA Campus: WALK TO WESTERBORK.</blockquote>

16:45-17:15 | How to foster a culture of creativity<blockquote>How can we forster a culture of creativity in immersive tech? Panel discussion on industry developments, places for innovation and design as a core function in this new landscape,</blockquote><blockquote>With</blockquote><blockquote><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnoldvandewater/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnoldvandewater/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Arnold van de Water</a>, co-founder of Concrete Culture – the city and its buildings.</blockquote><blockquote><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamindewit/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamindewit/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Benjamin de Wit</a>, Founder &amp; Director of VRDays Foundation &amp; Immersive Tech Week.</blockquote><blockquote><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doreenlorenzo/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doreenlorenzo/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Doreen Lorenzo</a>, Assistant Dean at the University of Texas, School of Design and Creative Technology.</blockquote><blockquote><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/janndewaal/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/janndewaal/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jann C de Waal</a>, Chairman Topteam Dutch Creative Industries.</blockquote>

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