The Rails Ahead – Metaverse event
October 3rd 8.30 a.m.–4 p.m. Oulun Teatteri
The Finnish Metaverse Initiative is thrilled to present Metaverse 0.2: Powered by AI. Join us for a day filled with innovation, inspiration, and networking.
Leading (Veturi) companies, together with SMEs from Finland, will take the stage to share their ambitious visions for the future, digitalization and the Metaverse. From immersive virtual worlds to augmented reality applications, we will demonstrate how AI is driving the next wave of digital transformation.
Prepare to be amazed by cutting-edge demos from Finnish and international innovators. Whether it’s lifelike avatars, interactive digital twin of an excavator, or the latest advances in eXtended Reality, you’ll witness the forefront of Metaverse technology.
In this event, you get to meet industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and the brightest minds in the Metaverse ecosystem. Exchange ideas, forge partnerships, and explore collaboration opportunities.
Metaverse 0.2 isn’t just about ideas; it’s about action. We’re committed to foster export opportunities for you. This event could be the catalyst for your next global venture.
Event Details:
Venue: Oulun teatteri, Kaarlenväylä 2, 90015 Oulu
Date: October 3rd, 8.30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Organized by: BusinessOulu, University of Oulu, VTT, OAMK, and Business Finland.
PROGRAM
8:30 a.m. Doors open
9:00 a.m. Jani Vallirinne opens the event
9:25 a.m. Keynote I Steven LaValle Oulu University
10:00 a.m. Veturi programs
12:00 noon Lunch (Self-funded) and demos
1:00 p.m. Finnish companies pitch
2:00 p.m. Keynote II Damon Hernandez Mixx Reality Oy
2:40 p.m. Conclusion and ending words
3:00 – 3:45 p.m. MEF – network event
KEYNOTES
Steven LaValle
Steven M. LaValle is Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, in Particular Robotics and Virtual Reality, at the University of Oulu, Finland.
Steven M. LaValle is Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, in Particular Robotics and Virtual Reality, at the University of Oulu. From 2001 to 2018, he was a professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Illinois. He has also held positions at Stanford University and Iowa State University. His research interests include robotics, virtual and augmented reality, sensing, planning algorithms, computational geometry, and control theory. In research, he is mostly known for his introduction of the Rapidly exploring Random Tree (RRT) algorithm, which is widely used in robotics and other engineering fields. In industry, he was an early founder and chief scientist of Oculus VR, acquired by Facebook in 2014, where he developed patented tracking technology for consumer virtual reality and led a team of perceptual psychologists to provide principled approaches to virtual reality system calibration, health and safety, and the design of comfortable user experiences. From 2016 to 2017 he was Vice President and Chief Scientist of VR/AR/MR at Huawei Technologies, Ltd. He has authored the books Planning Algorithms, Sensing and Filtering, and Virtual Reality.
The registration is now OPEN!
Advance registration is required for the event. The event is free for everyone.
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